Therapy for College Students
You’re Trying So Hard to Keep It Together, But It’s Starting to Feel Like Too Much.
You Thought College Would Be Exciting.
And sometimes it is.
But between classes, relationships, and the pressure to do everything right, it’s a lot.
You spend your days trying to stay on top of grades, friendships, and expectations, and your nights replaying every conversation, wondering if you said the wrong thing or let someone down.
You worry about how you look, what you eat, and how you compare.
You tell yourself that other people have it worse, so you should just be grateful.
Underneath it all, you feel anxious, lonely, and tired of pretending you’re fine.
The Pressure to Be “Fine” Is Crushing.
You want to do well. You want to make your parents proud.
However, it feels like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough.
You’re exhausted from trying to be the perfect student, the supportive friend, the one who’s always “fine.”
You might even be using food, exercise, or control to cope with the stress.
And if something painful happened, an unwanted sexual experience, a breakup, or a betrayal, it makes the anxiety worse.
The truth is, you’ve been doing everything you can to hold it together.
You don’t need to try harder. You need a place where you don’t have to.
You Don’t Have to Keep Pretending You’re Fine
Therapy is a space where you don’t have to be perfect.
Where you can talk about the pressure, the guilt, the loneliness, and everything you’ve been hiding behind your “I’m fine.”
Together, we’ll look at what’s behind your anxiety, the people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, and pain you’ve been carrying, and find ways to manage them differently.
At Maple Canyon Therapy, I will help you learn how to stop overthinking every decision, how to set boundaries that don’t leave you feeling guilty, and how to show up as yourself, not who you think you’re supposed to be.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
How Therapy Works
1. Schedule a Free Consultation
A short, no-pressure call to talk about what’s been going on and whether therapy feels like the right fit.
2. Meet Online Each Week
Talk openly about what’s really happening beneath the surface. We’ll explore the anxiety, perfectionism, and pressure you’ve been trying to manage on your own.
3. Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
You’ll begin to notice less constant worry, more confidence, and moments of real connection — both with others and with yourself.
What Happens If You Keep Pushing Through?
If things stay the same, the pressure never lets up.
The anxiety keeps you up at night.
The self-criticism gets louder.
The loneliness that comes from trying to look “fine” only grows stronger.
You deserve more than just surviving college. You deserve to feel like you belong in your own life.
When You’re Ready, Therapy Can Help You Find Steadier Ground.
You don’t have to keep doing this alone.
You can learn to handle the stress, the pressure, and the anxiety without turning on yourself in the process.
You can still care deeply, work hard, and be ambitious without burning out or disappearing in the process.
Let’s start where you are.
Offering online therapy for college students throughout Utah, including Salt Lake City, Cedar City, Park City Provo, St. George, Logan, and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions: Therapy for College Students in Utah
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Many college students reach out for therapy in Utah because they’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in constant pressure to succeed. Common reasons include anxiety, perfectionism, body image struggles, and eating concerns.
Others come to process trauma or relationship stress that still affects them day to day.
At Maple Canyon Therapy, I specialize in anxiety therapy, eating disorder therapy, body image therapy, binge eating disorder treatment, and EMDR and trauma therapy, all tailored to the unique challenges students face during college. -
You don’t have to wait until things get worse to start therapy. If your thoughts, mood, or habits are interfering with school, relationships, or your ability to rest, that’s a sign therapy could help.
Many students seek help when they notice anxiety, racing thoughts, or feeling disconnected from their body or food. Therapy provides a space to understand what’s driving those patterns so you can feel more like yourself again. -
Yes, I provide online therapy in Utah for college students across the state. including Salt Lake City, Provo, Logan, St. George, and Heber. I work with students at USU, BYU, Snow, UVU U of U, SUU, Weber, and Utah Tech.
With online therapy, you can meet privately from your dorm or apartment through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. It’s flexible, confidential, and designed to fit around your class and work schedule. -
There are many reasons why college students reach out for therapy. Here are some of the common issues my clients struggle with that leads them to counseling:
Difficulty managing stress
Trouble adjusting to college life
Increased anxiety
Sexual assault
Perfectionism
Disordered eating
Feeling lonely
Dating anxiety
Lack of confidence
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Absolutely. Many college students experience high-functioning anxiety always performing, overthinking, and fearing failure.
Through anxiety therapy for college students, we’ll look at what’s behind that constant pressure so you can learn how to calm your mind, focus better, and set boundaries that don’t cost your mental health. You’ll still be driven and successful just without the constant burnout. -
That’s more common than most people realize. Many college students deal with body image issues, restrictive eating, or binge eating when stress and comparison are constant.
I offer eating disorder therapy, binge eating disorder treatment, and body image therapy in Utah to help you understand what’s fueling the cycle, without focusing on diets, restriction, or weight.
This work is about helping you feel more at ease in your body, not trying to change it. -
You don’t have to downplay what you’ve been through. Whether it’s something recent or from years ago, EMDR and trauma therapy can help you process those experiences safely so they have less control over your life.
Many students find that unresolved trauma can show up as anxiety, perfectionism, or body image struggles, even when they don’t expect it. -
Maple Canyon Therapy is a private-pay practice. Many college students use their Health Savings Account (HSA) or submit a superbill for potential reimbursement.
If you have DMBA insurance, most clients are reimbursed for all but their copay. My fee is $175 for a 50 minute session. -
Yes. Online therapy for college students is completely confidential, except in rare legal or safety situations (which we’ll discuss together).
If you’re 18 or older, you don’t need parental permission, and no one at your university will have access to your records. Privacy is always respected.