Therapy for College Students: Finding Belonging and Balance
College is often described as “the best years of your life.” But what if it doesn’t feel that way?
For many students, the start of a new semester brings a mix of excitement and overwhelm. You might be navigating independence for the first time, managing financial pressures, balancing school and work, or asking yourself big questions about identity and belonging. Even if everything looks fine on the outside, inside, you might feel anxious, lonely, or unsure of who you’re supposed to be.
At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, we know those struggles are real. And we believe you deserve support that goes deeper than “just push through.”
The Hidden Side of College Stress
Back-to-school challenges often show up in unexpected ways:
Difficulty sleeping or feeling exhausted all the time
Overthinking or second-guessing yourself in class and relationships
Feeling disconnected from your body, like you’re just “going through the motions”
The pressure to have your career path and identity all figured out
The heaviness of trying to balance expectations from family, professors, or peers
These aren’t signs of weakness. They’re signals from your nervous system that something feels too big to hold alone.
What Makes Stillpoint’s Approach Different?
A lot of student support focuses only on academics or surface-level coping strategies. At Stillpoint, we help you understand how stress lives in your body and offer tools to reconnect with yourself in ways that last.
Somatic focus: Our therapists pay attention not just to your thoughts, but to how stress, anxiety, and belonging are felt in your body.
Identity & authenticity: We specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ students and those exploring identity, culture, or nontraditional paths.
Relational depth: We know healing happens in connection. Therapy is a place to practice trust, boundaries, and authentic expression.
Meet Our Therapists Supporting Students
Different seasons of college call for different kinds of support. Our team has diverse specialties, so you can find a therapist who resonates with you:
Bayley Azevedo, AMFT – Helps young adults navigate perfectionism, anxiety, and stress through a warm, grounded approach.
Jen Ottman, AMFT – Works with young adults exploring identity, anxiety, and relationship patterns, with a compassionate and affirming lens.
Tina Salomon-Tripp, AMFT – Specializes in supporting young adults and creatives balancing family expectations, cultural identity, and personal growth.
Annie Patyk, AMFT – Brings creativity and body awareness to sessions, supporting students who feel “stuck” or disconnected.
Amy Toig, AMFT – Helps students move through overwhelm, burnout, and life transitions. Amy offers somatic therapy and ketamine-assisted therapy.
Support That Goes Beyond Survival
Therapy doesn’t have to be about “fixing” you—it can be about creating a space where you can pause, breathe, and figure out who you are becoming. Together, we can help you:
Build tools to regulate stress and anxiety
Explore identity and belonging on your own terms
Strengthen boundaries and relationships
Reconnect with your body and values
You Deserve Support in This Season
College is a time of transition and growth, but you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, we’re here to support you in finding balance, belonging, and resilience.
Book a consultation today with one of our therapists and start building a steadier foundation for your college journey.