PSYCHOTHERAPY · NEW YORK STATE

Therapy for College Students in New York City, Westchester & Long Island

PHILOSOPHICAL · RATIONAL · EXISTENTIAL · DIRECT

College Is a Lot at Once.

College can be an incredibly exciting, fun, rewarding, and formative time. It can also be a lot — decisions, social dynamics, romantic relationships, breakups, evolving family relationships, and questions about identity, success, and failure, all happening at the same time.

And sometimes it's quieter than that: a nagging sense that you're not really out there — not connecting the way you thought you would, not engaging, not making the most of an experience everyone says you'll only get once.

Perspective can make all the difference.

WHAT BRINGS STUDENTS HERE

Common Reasons College Students Start Therapy

Anxiety, perfectionism, and procrastination
Big decisions — a major, a career path, what comes after graduation
Figuring out what's actually important when everything feels urgent
Figuring out who you are outside of grades or achievement
Family expectations that don't match what you actually want
Roommate, friendship, and social dynamics
Dating, relationships and breakups
Social media and comparison
Burnout and overcommitting
Homesickness and the adjustment to independence
A sense of watching college happen instead of actually being in it

WHAT THIS ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE

Why I Work With This Population

Mainly, I just love working with this population because I see how formative and meaningful these years can be. I spent 13 years as a college athletics coach, most recently as Associate Head Coach at Columbia University. I also served as a course instructor in the Physical Education department, teaching courses like First Year Wellness and others geared toward improving lifestyle and fitness for college students.

I've also spent time around the demands of Ivy League life at schools like Columbia and Cornell — the academic pressure, the professional pressure, the social pressure, all at once. I’ve helped college kids find a greater sense of peace, confidence and direction in the midst of these dtyn

WHICH SCHOOLS I WORK WITH

THERAPY FOR STUDENTS AT NYU, COLUMBIA, CORNELL & OTHER NY SCHOOLS

I work with college students throughout New York State, including students at NYU, Columbia University, Cornell University, Barnard College, Fordham University, Yeshiva University, and The New School. Sessions can be online, so you can meet with me from your dorm, apartment, or anywhere else in the state — no need to leave campus.

PRACTICE DETAILS

LOCATION

Available throughout New York State, including NYC, Westchester County, and Long Island.

GETTING STARTED

Reach out through the contact page. The first conversation is informal — a chance to ask questions and figure out whether working together makes sense.

Nord Therapy is owned and operated by Joe Nord, LMHC.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About Therapy for College Students

No. You don't need to be in crisis. If something in your life right now feels harder than it should, that's reason enough.
Yes. Sessions can be virtual, so I work with students anywhere in New York State, not just NYC-area schools.
Many student health insurance plans include out-of-network benefits, which can cover a good portion of the session fee. Reach out and I can walk you through what that might look like for your specific plan, and provide an estimate.
Direct and practical. I draw on cognitive and behavioral tools along with a philosophical, existential lens — helping you think clearly about what you actually want and how to get there, rather than just talking around a problem.
If something on this page landed, reach out. The first conversation is a low-pressure way to figure out whether this is the right kind of help for what you're dealing with.

LMHC | NEW YORK STATE | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | ALBERT ELLIS INSTITUTE | D1 COAC

JOE NORD, LMHC

I work with college students across New York — NYC, Westchester, Long Island, and throughout the state.

Nord Therapy offers therapy for college students throughout New York State, including NYC, Westchester County, and Long Island.

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