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You are about to embark on one of the most exciting adventures of your life - going to college. While the anticipation of college or university may fill you with excitement and wonder, it could also cause fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and other feelings that can be difficult to tolerate. You may be concerned about leaving home, living in a dorm, or the stress of classes and coursework.

Wherever you are located in California from Alameda to Yucaipa or even Montclair, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How College Counseling Can Help

College counseling from a licensed therapist or counselor can help you sort out your complex emotions and concerns so you can move forward with more confidence and self-awareness.

Are you curious about what therapy can offer when you go away to college? Read licensed therapist Chelsea Etheridge’s personal story about going to a college counselor.

Speak With a College Counselor Today!

If you’re dealing with pre-college nerves or negative feelings concerning college, counseling can help immensely. Once you’re in college, a therapist can also help you handle the stresses of classes, peer pressure, and your growing independence. With Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Get started by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Shakeh Galstian - Therapy For Young Adults
Together, we will:

Together, we will identify your goals and develop strategies to leave you increasingly confident in your decision-making capabilities. We’ll set a comfortable pace for your progress while I gently guide you toward focusing your energy on solutions.


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Together, we will:

Together, we will identify your goals and develop strategies to leave you increasingly confident in your decision-making capabilities. We’ll set a comfortable pace for your progress while I gently guide you toward focusing your energy on solutions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and improving self-esteem, welcoming clients of all cultures and backgrounds. I am committed to a client-centered, solution-focused approach that’s grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Young Adults
  • Young Women
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Shakeh Galstian - Therapy For Young Adults remote and phone therapy in California
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Jonathan Mattice
Together, we will:

(If couple) Discuss helpful background information, communication styles and we'll collaboratively come up with goals while identifying your desired areas of focus. For individual work, we'll start with you and what you'd like to work on.


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Together, we will:

(If couple) Discuss helpful background information, communication styles and we'll collaboratively come up with goals while identifying your desired areas of focus. For individual work, we'll start with you and what you'd like to work on.

Something to know about my approach is:

I focus on improving communication and relational connection through a unique use of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman and DBT skill building. I don't just sit back and listen. You can expect active engagement during our sessions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anger Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Communication Skills
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Connection
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • Crisis
  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Existential Crisis
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • First Responders
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Graduate Students
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High Anxiety
  • Job Stress
  • Life Adjustment
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • Pastors and Clergy
  • Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD)
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Purity Culture Recovery
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Expression
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Starting College
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Working Professionals
  • Young Professionals
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Jonathan Mattice remote and phone therapy in California, Colorado
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Kenneth Saldua
Together, we will:

You can trust that every interaction with me will have a clear goal and purpose. I will always steer our conversations towards a specific direction, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.


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Together, we will:

You can trust that every interaction with me will have a clear goal and purpose. I will always steer our conversations towards a specific direction, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

Something to know about my approach is:

I offer a range of therapeutic approaches including motivational interviewing, feedback, talk therapy, medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, counseling, psychotherapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals, helping you navigate challenges and achieve personal growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Kenneth Saldua remote and phone therapy in California
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Jeanne Spence
Together, we will:

We will, first, work on clarifying your goals and what is important to you. Then, we will explore what holds you back from reaching your goals and we will focus on developing the tools necessary to reach those goals.


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Together, we will:

We will, first, work on clarifying your goals and what is important to you. Then, we will explore what holds you back from reaching your goals and we will focus on developing the tools necessary to reach those goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I want to meet you where you are. You are the client and this is your time. I want to help you improve your life so that it works best for you. I primarily use solution focused, humanistic and present oriented approaches.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Financial Stress
  • Military Service
  • Millenials
  • Moving and Relocation
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Skills
  • School Issues
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Situational Stress
  • Stress Eating
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Women Veterans
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Jeanne Spence remote and phone therapy in California
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Araceli Pimentel
Together, we will:

We'll explore patterns, behaviors, and past adversities that have influenced your life. Through this collaboration, you'll acquire tools to change behavior and foster healthier coping strategies.


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Together, we will:

We'll explore patterns, behaviors, and past adversities that have influenced your life. Through this collaboration, you'll acquire tools to change behavior and foster healthier coping strategies.

Something to know about my approach is:

I actively engage with you and provide feedback. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities to customize your sessions. I'm trained in culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices that promote feelings of safety and support.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Coaching
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Friendships
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Araceli Pimentel remote and phone therapy in California