Therapy for College Students Experiencing Anxiety, Overthinking, and Fear of Failure
Virtual Therapy for Students Across New York
Mental Health Counselor- Graduate Intern
A lot of college students I work with say the same thing in different ways.“My brain never really shuts off.”
Even when they are tired. Even when the day is over. Even when they finally have time to rest. Their mind keeps going.
You might find yourself:
- replaying conversations from earlier in the day
- worrying about assignments long after they are finished
- feeling tense even when nothing is actively wrong
- constantly thinking about what you should be doing next
It can feel like there is always something in the back of your mind saying “don’t mess this up.”
For many students, this is what anxiety actually feels like. Overthinking. Pressure. Exhaustion. Not being able to fully relax even when you want to.
Who I Work With
I work with college students and young adults dealing with:
- academic anxiety and performance pressure
- fear of failure or not being good enough
- overthinking and looping thoughts
- panic symptoms during exams, presentations, or deadlines
- burnout and emotional exhaustion
- feeling behind compared to everyone else
- difficulty slowing the mind down even when trying to rest
If you’re looking for a college anxiety therapist in New York, this work focuses on helping you understand what is happening in your mind and body and how to respond to it differently.
What Brings Someone Into Therapy at This Stage
You might notice:
- you can’t focus the way you used to
- you feel irritated or overwhelmed most days
- your body feels tense before the day even starts
- you’re pushing through things while thinking “I can’t keep doing this like this”
Sometimes it shows up during transitions like starting college, graduating, moving, starting a job, ending a relationship, or trying to figure out what comes next.
And sometimes it’s just the moment where something shifts internally and you think, “I don’t want to keep feeling like this.”
How We Work Together
Therapy with me is not about finding the perfect words or showing up with everything figured out. We look at what anxiety is actually doing in your day-to-day life.
Like:
- when one small mistake turns into a story about your worth
- when you replay a conversation that everyone else has already moved on from
- when your body reacts before your thoughts even catch up
We slow that down and start to understand the pattern instead of getting pulled into it.
In sessions, we might work on:
- slowing down racing thoughts
- noticing anxiety earlier before it builds
- understanding panic symptoms and body responses
- working through fear of failure and perfectionism
- learning how to respond to yourself differently when stress hits
I also use CBT, somatic work, mindfulness based strategies, and trauma informed care. We also pay attention to how culture, family expectations, identity, and pressure shape how anxiety shows up.
Why This Anxiety Keeps Showing Up
A lot of students assume anxiety means something is wrong with them. nMore often, it comes from long-term pressure, high expectations, and the feeling that mistakes are not allowed.
For many people it looks like:
- pressure to succeed
- fear of disappointing others
- tying self worth to performance
- feeling like you only matter when you are doing well
Over time, your nervous system stays on alert even when nothing is happening in the moment.
What Starts to Change in Therapy
Over time, students often notice:
- less spiraling when stress hits
- catching anxious thoughts earlier
- more space in their mind during the day
- feeling less overwhelmed by small things
- more trust in how they handle situations
The goal is not to eliminate anxiety. It’s to change how much control it has over you.
Why I’m a Strong Fit for This Work
A lot of students I work with are doing everything they are supposed to be doing, but still feel overwhelmed internally. They tend to be thoughtful, driven, and very hard on themselves.
My role is not to push you to “just relax.” It’s to help you understand your anxiety patterns and figure out how to respond to them in a way that feels more manageable.
As a first generation Bengali American Muslim clinician, I also understand how culture, identity, and family expectations can shape pressure and self doubt.
Professional Background
I am a graduate clinical intern in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness, supervised by licensed clinicians. I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, along with a graduate certificate in Victimology Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
I have experience supporting survivors of trauma, including sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as individuals navigating anxiety, panic, and major life transitions.
My work integrates CBT, somatic approaches, mindfulness, and culturally informed care to support both emotional and physical experiences of anxiety.