Young Adult & College Student Therapy in Lower Manhattan


Are you a college student, recent graduate, or navigating “adulting” for the first time? At Be You Psychotherapy, we’re here to support you through these life transitions.

Whether you’re adjusting to new independence, exploring your identity and self-esteem, or feeling the pressure to figure out your future, you don’t have to do it alone. You might also be graduating and learning how to build a healthy, balanced lifestyle which is something that can feel overwhelming when everything seems to be moving so quickly.

These transitions can bring up a lot of uncertainty and pressure, and it’s not always easy to find support. But this can be one of the most valuable times to connect with someone who can help you navigate those feelings and develop healthier ways to cope with the unknown.


  • Our work together focuses on helping you: 

    • Navigate relationships (Friends, Roommates, Significant Others, Family, etc)

    • Strengthen personal growth and wellness 

    • Explore body image and self-confidence

    • Manage pressures of being a ‘perfectionist’ or lack of motivation

    • Process day-to-day experiences

    Overall, we hope to create a safe space where you can be your truest self through your emerging adulthood. 


  • Individuals who recently graduated high school, college students, recent graduates in Manhattan

    • Relationships

      • Breakups and/or navigating new romantic relationships

      • Balancing new friendships while staying connected to old ones

      • Family dynamics

      • Social challenges 

    • Self-exploration

      • Strengthening personal growth and overall wellness 

      • Finding routines that support your body and mind 

      • Discovering personal values and strengths 

      • Building trust in yourself and others

    • Body image and Self-Perception

    • Moving from self-critism towards self-compassion

    • Navigating physical changes in body and shifts in sense of self

    • Adjusting to physical and emotional transitions


    • Career Exploration

      • Managing expectations 

      • Exploring what success looks like for you

      • Process day-to-day experiences

    • Life transitions & adjustment

      • Finding a sense of community

      • Feeling lost or unsure of direction 

      • Homesickness

      • Moving to a new place (dorm, apartment, city, or state)

    • Post-graduate life & ‘adulting’

      • Adjusting to life after college and increased independence

      • Navigating full-time work, career uncertainty, unemployment

      • Managing responsibilities

      • Redefining identity and sense of purpose

      • Coping with pressure to “have it all figured out”


    • Skills and tools to help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness

    • Mindfulness practices to help you stay present and grounded

    • Emotional exploration

    • Support in understanding patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and relationships

    • Guidance in building self-awareness, confidence, and self-compassion

    • Practical strategies you can apply to everyday challenges

    • A nonjudgmental space to talk openly and feel heard

    • Navigating college and 

    • College students and recent graduates 

    • Navigating adjusting to independence and

    • Career exploration 

    • Balancing a Healthy Lifestyle

    • Identity and Self Esteem

    • Graduation Anticipation 

    • Post-Graduate “Adulting” for the first time


Get in Touch with Us to Learn More

At Be You Psychotherapy in Lower Manhattan, we offer young adult and college student therapy. Our work is about creating a safe space for you to slow down, stay curious, and access your authentic self so you can live a purposeful and intentional life outside of the therapy room.