in St. Louis, Missouri
Overwhelmed
College Students
Perfectionism is supposed to help you succeed, so why do you feel so stressed and exhausted?
Our therapists care about good outcomes, and get them consistently.
91% of our clients see improvements, with 82% achieving their goals within 12 sessions!
Therapy for anxious college students.
You’re juggling your classes, your clubs, your job, your internship applications, and you barely have time to just stop and think. When you do - if you do - you feel this pressure to do more. Because if you’re not doing as much as possible, maybe it means you’re failing, and maybe it means you’re not proving yourself and proving your worth to others.
College anxiety, overwhelm, and perfectionism is super common, but that doesn’t mean you should accept huge amounts of stress as your new normal.
You want to do so well in college. But every time you get a B instead of an A; every time a professor corrects you in class, or you get the answer wrong, it feels like a sign that you shouldn’t be there.
Your brain, working on overdrive, starts to hyper focus on your perceived failures.
And while a fear of failure can be motivating, and perfectionism can fuel you, those two forces are unsustainably draining on your mental health.
That’s where anxiety counseling comes in!
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety helps you feel less stress about your future.
Anxiety therapy isn’t just about learning quick tips for fast tools to lower your stress levels. It’s about recognizing what’s going on in your brain and body, and transforming the patterns of overwhelm and exhaustion that keep getting in your way.
The Process:
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We build relaxation skills so you learn how to manage the stress.
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We dig in to what’s going on underneath the surface.
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We take a step back to explore what thoughts are getting in your way.
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And then, working together, we figure out the plan to help you move forward.
FAQs About College Student Therapy
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If anxiety, stress, perfectionism, relationships, or academic pressure are making college feel harder to navigate, counseling can help you develop coping skills, build confidence, and feel more in control of your daily life.
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Therapy is a supportive, judgment-free space to talk through challenges, better understand yourself, and work toward your goals. Your therapist will help you identify patterns, understand yourself better, and develop strategies that fit your needs and everyday life.
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While talking is certainly a part of therapy, we focus on skill-building to help you learn the best ways to manage the unique challenges that you face. At Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, we use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you manage anxiety, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and practice practical coping strategies that you can use outside of sessions.
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Yes! College breaks can be a great time to reconnect for booster sessions so that you can brush up on your coping skills, work through challenges from the semester, and prepare for the transition back to campus.
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Absolutely! Online therapy is a great option for college students so that you have the support you need throughout your time away. Compassionate Counseling St. Louis offers virtual counseling to college students throughout the state of Missouri.
Get started with a free consultation
Scheduling therapy can feel overwhelming, and getting someone’s voicemail after you finally work up the courage to call just makes it worse. Schedule your initial consultation call right here – no waiting around for us to call or email you back.