Therapists for Teens in 06501

One of the great values of obtaining therapy is to experience for oneself the great value of positive support. I strongly believe in meeting my clients where they are, and providing a supportive and non-judgemental environment. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who have been impacted by trauma, struggling to cope with negative and painful emotions, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and relationships.

I am a warm, straightforward therapist focused on providing effective treatment. I work to connect genuinely with each of my patients because I believe the first component of effective treatment is the formation of a trusting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. With this relationship as the foundation, we can then collaboratively determine your goals and take measurable steps to achieving the change you want in your life. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, sexual and gender identity, suicidality, emotion regulation, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, family issues, academic and occupational stress, and life transitions.

Counseling provides a dynamic and unique opportunity to address many things that may be impacting your life. My staff and I are confident in working with adults,and families. I personally have extensive experience in co-parenting, custody related issues and court ordered services. Counseling can be challenging and difficult but our supportive person centered approach will keep treatment focused .Having issues with your child not listening, feel like you can scream on a daily basis, feeling depressed, anxious we can help. Our years of experience and some out of the box thinking can lead you to a more peaceful and stress free days.

I enjoy working with all types of individuals to help them cope with life's challenges. Oftentimes, seeking an outside opinion or perspective can be extremely helpful for the individual see their difficulties in a different light. Whether you are an adult working through a stressful time or a parent of a disobedient, struggling or challenging child or adolescent, together we can find the techniques that work best for you or for your child. I utilize a variety of approaches in my work based on an individualized assessment and treatment plan.

I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and throughout the lifespan. I tailor evidence-based therapeutic approaches to meet the needs, expectations, and goals of my clients. I use client centered methods grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on strengths, positive psychology, gratitude, mindfulness, relationships, choices, and solutions. I offer individual therapy and I co-facilitate a teen art therapy group in Lewiston on Saturday mornings. I am also certified for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Welcome! I am specialize in helping children, preteens, teens and families facing a range of challenges. I treat clients with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, family conflict/divorce, ADHD, behavioral &/or emotional disturbances, &/or trauma and traumatic grief. I support caregivers and families in conjunction with my work with children. My approach is grounded in relationship/based, developmental play therapy working w/ each child’s unique individual differences and/or sensory needs. I see the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for growth and change. There is ALWAYS hope.

Sometimes pain is overwhelming, especially as a teen or young adult. You might be feeling sad, worried, or like no one else in the world understands. Maybe you are struggling in school or work, or having a hard time making friends. Or maybe you are in a difficult family situation, or are completely overwhelmed by what you want your future to be like. You may be noticing things like withdrawing from others or even physically harming yourself. Whether you're feeling sadness, anxiety, or a sense of isolation, it's crucial to recognize that you're not alone.

I currently have immediate day & evening openings! Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or hopeless? Take a step towards healing today! I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, and memories of upsetting experiences. As a LGBTQ+ and racial justice-allied therapist I recognize the impact discrimination, family conflict, and neurodiversity have on a person's life. It can be difficult to imagine a life without anxiety or depression, but with the right support you can regain a sense of hope and inner peace.

Mental wellness has always been at the forefront of my experience. Growing up in a Caribbean culture, I have witnessed pervasive stigma around mental health. It has always motivated me to be a trailblazer in the field. My focus centers around helping patients work towards an optimal, fulfilling, and productive life.

Our work together begins by starting where you’re at. Then, we’ll engage based on where you’re at and work together to build a trusting relationship. We’ll jointly identify the pieces to your personal mental wellness puzzle and put them together.

Dissecting, exploring and rediscovering yourself and/or relationship is deeply rewarding. Colibri Wellness, LCSW, PLLC offers a welcoming space where you can unpack your feelings and embark on a healing path and impart with you, your partner(s), and/or family a safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic experience. Clinicians at Colibri Wellness will assist you in reflection, decision-making, redirection and restructure towards change, healing strategies, movement, growth and decolonization of the mind. We also conduct immigration evaluations in NYC and CT.

Hey! I'm glad you're here looking around! Starting therapy brings up a range of feelings. Sometimes it feels exciting and like you're really ready to dig in and sometimes it feels like "ugh! do I really have to do this to feel better?" Just know making the first reach is where you start, there's no right way to feel and it's REALLY courageous to consider working on, and facing whats coming up. Older teens through older adults come to me as therapy newbies, therapy frequent fliers, and everywhere in between to work on feeling unstuck, find tools for relationship issues and to understand anxiety and trauma and reconnect with self.

At Nutmeg Counseling, we focus on helping you work through what you're going through. It could be anxiety, depression, substance use, or anything else that is going on in your life that you need help with. We work with you to figure out where you are having challenges that you would like to work on, then we work with you to come up with a plan to meet your goals. We offer counseling for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, and other behavioral or emotional health issues. We work with individuals (children, teens, and adults), couples, and families.

Our aim is to provide alternative and creative services in a supportive manner that provides long term measurable outcomes. Our clinical team is an experienced provider of Individual, Family, and Group Work. Services are provided by a Bilingual Spanish English multi-disciplinary, multi cultural team.

For 40 years, it has been my deep privilege to provide therapeutic services to clients, who wish to successfully address their current individual, relational, and family stressors. Working with couples and families, I facilitate their resolution of complex issues by building trust and respect for each other and in their mutual commitment to mindful and productive Change. As an addiction specialist, I provide a range of services from early recovery support, family re-integration, and specialized counseling to support long-term recovery.

How will you know when your life has improved? What will be the signs? How will you be different? Can you envision that difference? With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I will use these questions to begin the process of helping you to find new possibilities for fulfillment and relief from emotional pain. I have extensive experience helping adults and adolescents with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, addictions, interpersonal relationship problems, and life transitions. After identifying therapy goals, we'll outline a plan to help you work through your barriers to change.

For the past 20 years, my work has focused on helping children with anxiety and behavioral challenges. Like physicians, practicing what is scientifically proven to work is essential. Children deserve no less! So when working to help children with anxiety, ODD, DMDD, CD, and IED, I use Parent Management Training (PMT), Cognitive Behavioral Training (CBT), and Problem-Solving Skills Training (PSST). For 7-years at Yale University and for the past 10 years through my clinic, I have trained hundreds of professionals and parents from around the world in these treatments via telehealth and in-person sessions.

I will not pretend to have the answers to your problems, but by taking a team approach we can get you to a place where you can achieve the results you are looking for. I love working with pre-teens, adolescents and young adults that suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and just feel lost in the everyday mandate day to day of life. Women that feel that they have no voice in society. People who feel disconnected from their family of origin and would like to reconnect, parents that want a closer bond with their children.

Are you experiencing stress in your life? Do you want to improve your marriage or relationships? Are you going through a major life transition? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and when I work with individuals, they often experience greater peace, energy, joy in life and more harmony in their key relationships. My specialties include strengthening marriages, overcoming stress, depression and anxiety. My therapeutic approach is help you learn strategies to cope with difficult situations and emotions and see an improvement in your quality of life. I will work to explore your motivations for change and your hope for the future.