Therapy for College Students: Why Support Matters More Than Ever
Let’s Be Real—College Is a Lot
If you’re in college right now and struggling, I want to say something clearly: you’re not doing it wrong. College is hard. Not just because of the classes—but because it’s the first time you’re expected to be an adult while still figuring out who you even are.
You're balancing exams, jobs, roommates, identity questions, maybe family pressure, and possibly doing it all in a new city where you know almost no one. It's no wonder you’re tired. Or anxious. Or stuck in your head 24/7. That’s not a failure—that’s an invitation to get support.
That’s where therapy comes in.
What College Students Bring to Therapy (and Maybe You Will Too)
College students aren’t just dealing with “school stress.” Most bring a layered mix of emotions and questions to therapy that have nothing to do with grades.
Here are just a few things I hear from students all across Texas:
“I feel totally overwhelmed, but everyone else seems to be handling it fine.”
“I don’t know who I am anymore. I used to be the ‘smart one’ and now I feel lost.”
“I love my major, but the pressure is making me hate it.”
“I keep people at a distance because I don’t want to get hurt.”
“My parents expect me to be someone I’m not.”
“My brain never turns off—I overthink everything.”
“I don’t even know what I feel anymore.”
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Therapy gives you a place to talk about all of this without pressure, judgment, or someone trying to fix you.
Why College Hits So Hard (and Why It’s Okay If You’re Struggling)
College can stir up things you didn’t even know were sitting under the surface. Like...
Academic perfectionism that suddenly doesn’t work anymore
Imposter syndrome, especially if you were a “high achiever” in high school
Friendship confusion—are these people really my friends, or am I just scared to be alone?
Identity shifts around sexuality, gender, religion, politics, or values
Cultural and family pressure that clashes with who you’re becoming
Burnout from trying to be “the responsible one” all the time
Loneliness, even if you’re always surrounded by people
No one warns you that the “freedom” of college can feel like you’re floating in space with no gravity. Therapy can be the thing that helps you come back to yourself.
What Happens in Therapy for College Students?
It’s not like school. You don’t have to prepare. You don’t need a five-year plan. You just show up.
Some days you might vent about a bad grade. Other days you might cry about your ex or talk through your sexuality or wonder what it even means to be "you" anymore. All of it’s welcome.
Together we might:
Figure out why your anxiety is spiking every time you open your laptop
Unpack why you feel like you have to be perfect all the time
Talk about homesickness, even if you were so ready to leave
Process a breakup or situationship that wrecked you more than you expected
Learn how to regulate emotions when everything feels like too much
Navigate roommate drama, family pressure, or long-distance friendships
Virtual Therapy for Texas College Students (No Parking Pass Required)
Whether you're on a huge campus like UT Austin or Texas A&M, a smaller school like Texas State or UNT, or you're doing community college or online classes—you don’t have to walk across campus to talk to someone.
I offer virtual therapy for college students anywhere in Texas. That means:
You can have a session from your dorm, your car, or your apartment.
No explaining to your roommate where you’re going.
No long drives or awkward waiting rooms.
Just you and someone who gets it.
When Should You Start Therapy?
Here’s the secret: you don’t have to wait until everything crashes. Therapy isn’t just for breakdowns. It’s for:
When you’re mentally exhausted, but don’t know why
When you’re hiding how bad things feel from everyone
When you miss home… but also don’t want to go back
When you’re questioning everything you used to believe
When you’re doing “fine,” but don’t feel like yourself anymore
If that’s you? It’s time.
Hey—You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
I’m [Your Name], a therapist working with Texas college students. I’ve helped students from big and small commuters and campuses where everyone knows everyone. If you're overwhelmed, burned out, questioning your identity, or just tired of pretending you’re okay—I’ve got you.
Specialties:
Anxiety, overthinking, burnout
Identity, transitions, and self-worth
Family dynamics and boundaries
Relationships, communication, and heartbreak
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy (for ADHD, autism, AuDHD)
Free 15-minute consultation. Virtual for all Texas students. Let’s make space for you in the middle of everything you hold.
