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Therapy for College Students

College is a major transition, and it can feel like a lot. Therapy can help you feel more grounded in the middle of it.

 

Whether you’re adjusting to campus life, managing academic pressure, feeling homesick, navigating friendships or dating, or trying to figure out who you are and what you want, college can bring a mix of freedom, stress, and uncertainty. You may look like you’re doing fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or emotionally stuck underneath it all.

Therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and build tools that support you in everyday life.

Common Reasons College Students Come to Therapy

• Anxiety, overthinking, or panic

• Academic stress and performance pressure

• Burnout, procrastination, or lack of  motivation

• Homesickness or difficulty adjusting to college life

• Friendship stress, loneliness, or feeling disconnected

• Dating relationships, breakups, or communication issues

• Low self-esteem or constant self-comparison

• Identity questions, faith struggles, or uncertainty about the future

• Depression, isolation, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed

What Therapy Can Look Like in College

You do not have to have everything figured out to start. Our work will be collaborative — I’ll meet you where you are and help you build insight and tools that fit your life.

 

In therapy, we might:

• Explore what is contributing to anxiety, burnout, sadness, or stress

• Identify unhelpful thought patterns and shift them using tools from CBT

• Build emotional regulation and coping strategies for everyday challenges

• Work through relationship dynamics, boundaries, and communication

• Process identity, faith, or life-direction questions

• Create more balance, self-trust, and confidence as you navigate this season

 

It is not about having the “right” answers. It is about making space for what is real and helping you move forward with more clarity and support.

A Space That Feels Grounding

My office is designed to feel warm, calm, and comfortable, not clinical or intimidating. You’re welcome to grab a cozy blanket, use something from the "comfort menu," or just take a breath before we get started.

 

Prefer to meet online? I also offer virtual sessions via Zoom for California residents.

Ready to take the next step?

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If you’re thinking about starting therapy, I’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re just exploring your options or ready to begin, you’re welcome to reach out and we’ll talk through what you’re looking for and whether I might be a good fit.

 

Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is important, and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have before getting started.

 

You can reach out in whatever way feels easiest for you:

​📞 Call or Text: (949) 490-2819

📧 Email: Ellie.mourey@gmail.com

📝 Or send a message using the contact form below.

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Don't know what to say?

Here's some ideas to get started:


• Who are you hoping to get support for (yourself, your teen, etc.)?

• What’s bringing you to therapy now?

• Are you looking for a consultation, info about availability, or insurance questions?

• How do you prefer to be contacted (phone, text, email)?

Note:
This form is intended for general questions or messages only. While I do my best to respond within 24 hours, email communication may not always be secure or immediate.
 
Please do not use this form in emergencies.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Office location:

27281 Las Ramblas

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

*Sessions are available online throughout California or in-person at my office in Mission Viejo

In-Person Office Hours:
Monday–Wednesday | 12:00 PM–7:00 PM (by appointment)
 
I do my best to respond to new inquiries as quickly as possible during daytime hours.
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949-490-2819  |    Ellie.mourey@gmail.com

Therapy in Mission Viejo, 

California 92691

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