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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.

Whether you are located in downtown Gardena, the suburbs of Gardena, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, or anywhere else in California, 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
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 and DBT.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • School issues
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Young Adults
  • Young Women
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Shakeh Galstian remote and phone therapy in California
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Courtney Tomblin
Together, we will:

Work towards making the changes you are looking for. We will explore how past experiences may be affecting present life, as well as how to be more present in what is happening now. We will explore how you can continue moving towards your goals.


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Together, we will:

Work towards making the changes you are looking for. We will explore how past experiences may be affecting present life, as well as how to be more present in what is happening now. We will explore how you can continue moving towards your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tailor treatment to each individual's needs, and I take a collaborative approach to developing goals and a treatment plan. I actively seek feedback to ensure treatment is beneficial and working for each individual.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • adolescent trauma
  • Career Counseling
  • Children
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Depression
  • equestrians
  • First Responders
  • Law Enforcement
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from abuse
  • School issues
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Sports Performance
  • Sports Trauma
  • Teenagers
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Courtney Tomblin remote and phone therapy in California
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Taylor Barragan
Together, we will:

I am a client-centered therapist but I do not sit in silence - I am active and will "be with you" in whatever you bring to therapy. I won't share much about myself, but I promise to be human with you. We will work toward what is most important to you


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Together, we will:

I am a client-centered therapist but I do not sit in silence - I am active and will "be with you" in whatever you bring to therapy. I won't share much about myself, but I promise to be human with you. We will work toward what is most important to you

Something to know about my approach is:

I use humor when appropriate and don't assign random "homework" just because in therapy - I do however recommend activities, books, and podcasts for use in between sessions when appropriate and specific to a client's goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burn Out
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Health Anxiety
  • Healthcare workers
  • High anxiety
  • High-functioning anxiety
  • Nurse Burnout
  • Parenting
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
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Taylor Barragan remote and phone therapy in California, Florida, Ohio, Oregon
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Karishma Patel
Together, we will:

Through collaboration, curiosity, and compassion, I can help and support you in achieving your goal of well-being. My goal is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors while giving you the skills to face life's challenges.


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Together, we will:

Through collaboration, curiosity, and compassion, I can help and support you in achieving your goal of well-being. My goal is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors while giving you the skills to face life's challenges.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will work with you to identify your goals and create a treatment plan that will help you work towards your needs. I utilize a holistic approach, implementing different techniques and tools from several modalities that I see fit for you personally.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Occupational Stress
  • Personal growth
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
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Karishma Patel remote and phone therapy in California
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Laura Picard
Together, we will:

Together we will collaborate to find strategies that work for you to reach your goals and to alleviate symptoms. We will look at your history in depth to build insight and work to get your to better cope with life's struggles.


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Together, we will:

Together we will collaborate to find strategies that work for you to reach your goals and to alleviate symptoms. We will look at your history in depth to build insight and work to get your to better cope with life's struggles.

Something to know about my approach is:

Eclectic and open, I use a three prong approach to look at past, present and future. Blending psychodynamic theory, CBT and strength based we can explore attachments, challenge your thought patterns and schemas and build upon your strengths!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse and Neglect
  • Borderline Personality
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Food Allergy Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-functioning anxiety
  • Love Addiction
  • medical anxiety
  • Narcissist recovery
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma Recovery
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Laura Picard remote and phone therapy in California