Therapists for Teens in 07042

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Madeline Till
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Whether you are an adult trying to fit into a world where everyone appears to be successful or a teenager who feels completely disconnected, I can help find the peace that comes as you drop harsh self-judgments that block moving from where you are now to where you want to be.
Are you a talented, intelligent, person who walks around with feelings of anxiety depression and shame? Shame, that you feel underwater, that you are not living up to your potential, or that you maybe ruined what should have been a great life? My understanding of shame/resilience is at the core of my work as I believe that shame can significantly contribute to much of the stress and unhappiness we experience. Personally, having changed careers at midlife and walked a path that is unconventional, I deeply understand how shameful it can feel to believe you are an outsider.
Whether you are an adult trying to fit into a world where everyone appears to be successful or a teenager who feels completely disconnected, I can help find the peace that comes as you drop harsh self-judgments that block moving from where you are now to where you want to be.
Are you a talented, intelligent, person who walks around with feelings of anxiety depression and shame? Shame, that you feel underwater, that you are not living up to your potential, or that you maybe ruined what should have been a great life? My understanding of shame/resilience is at the core of my work as I believe that shame can significantly contribute to much of the stress and unhappiness we experience. Personally, having changed careers at midlife and walked a path that is unconventional, I deeply understand how shameful it can feel to believe you are an outsider.
(973) 512-7001 View (973) 512-7001
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Cynthia Mach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Have a teen girl struggling? I can help too!.
Are you tired of your dating life? Perhaps you keep dating emotionally unavailable men or are still impacted by your toxic ex? Maybe you seek validation outside of yourself or have trouble setting boundaries? Maybe you don't even what you want and you can't seem to access any joy or pleasure? Or maybe you don't know much about your emotions besides feeling anxiety since it's a common state of being? Or perhaps you recently figured out your childhood conditioning is impacting who you are now which, in turn, impacts your relationships too! Well, what if I told you that EMDR therapy can do the trick. Instagram: confidencewithcyn
Have a teen girl struggling? I can help too!.
Are you tired of your dating life? Perhaps you keep dating emotionally unavailable men or are still impacted by your toxic ex? Maybe you seek validation outside of yourself or have trouble setting boundaries? Maybe you don't even what you want and you can't seem to access any joy or pleasure? Or maybe you don't know much about your emotions besides feeling anxiety since it's a common state of being? Or perhaps you recently figured out your childhood conditioning is impacting who you are now which, in turn, impacts your relationships too! Well, what if I told you that EMDR therapy can do the trick. Instagram: confidencewithcyn
(848) 373-0580 View (848) 373-0580
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David Szmak
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042  (Online Only)
Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself, your child/adolescent, or for you & your partner, please call me.
There is something in the human spirit that recognizes that our lives can be changed. A spark of possibility lives alongside our confusion, loss, anxiety, anger or trauma. Working with an experienced therapist provides a chance to access those possibilities, understand ourselves and our circumstances better, and bring about the changes that we want and need.
Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself, your child/adolescent, or for you & your partner, please call me.
There is something in the human spirit that recognizes that our lives can be changed. A spark of possibility lives alongside our confusion, loss, anxiety, anger or trauma. Working with an experienced therapist provides a chance to access those possibilities, understand ourselves and our circumstances better, and bring about the changes that we want and need.
(973) 310-2241 View (973) 310-2241
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Bridging Bonds LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
My speciality is on couples, family and adolescents with years of experience working with issues related to marital, family and relationships challenges, LGBTQ+ and Latinx community, adolescent issues, parenting, depression and anxiety.
Hi , I'm Yensy! I am a bilingual and able to provide therapy to both Spanish speaking couples, families and individuals as well as those who speak English. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with level 1 training on Gottman Method Couples Therapy; an evidenced based therapy that increases closeness and friendship behaviors while addressing conflict productively. I offer marriage, family and couples therapy as well as individual counseling.
My speciality is on couples, family and adolescents with years of experience working with issues related to marital, family and relationships challenges, LGBTQ+ and Latinx community, adolescent issues, parenting, depression and anxiety.
Hi , I'm Yensy! I am a bilingual and able to provide therapy to both Spanish speaking couples, families and individuals as well as those who speak English. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with level 1 training on Gottman Method Couples Therapy; an evidenced based therapy that increases closeness and friendship behaviors while addressing conflict productively. I offer marriage, family and couples therapy as well as individual counseling.
(862) 261-0215 View (862) 261-0215
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The Koch Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Our child and adolescent services: Individual, Family, & Couples Psychotherapy, Social Skills Groups (Preschool thru High School), Medication Evaluation, School Refusal Program, Play Therapy, Parenting Support.
The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have an outpatient Trauma Program for Adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
Our child and adolescent services: Individual, Family, & Couples Psychotherapy, Social Skills Groups (Preschool thru High School), Medication Evaluation, School Refusal Program, Play Therapy, Parenting Support.
The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have an outpatient Trauma Program for Adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.
(201) 439-8093 View (201) 439-8093
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Resilience DBT & Eating Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Welcome to our practice. We are trained and experienced Eating Disorder and DBT Specialists - Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult. We have been in Montclair for over 25 years and have seen two generations of families find their wholeness when their loved one is well again. Empowering families to support one another is our specialty. As Eating Disorder Specialists, we treat the full range of Eating Disorders - Anorexia, ARFID, Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia, Body Dysmorphia, and Binge Eating Disorder. We offer evidenced-based treatment - Family Based Treatement (FBT) CBT-E, and DBT-ED. We know full recovery is possible. You got this!
Welcome to our practice. We are trained and experienced Eating Disorder and DBT Specialists - Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult. We have been in Montclair for over 25 years and have seen two generations of families find their wholeness when their loved one is well again. Empowering families to support one another is our specialty. As Eating Disorder Specialists, we treat the full range of Eating Disorders - Anorexia, ARFID, Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia, Body Dysmorphia, and Binge Eating Disorder. We offer evidenced-based treatment - Family Based Treatement (FBT) CBT-E, and DBT-ED. We know full recovery is possible. You got this!
(973) 783-2292 x1 View (973) 783-2292 x1
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Mark Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
My orientation to psychotherapy is to approach every session as a creative undertaking, whether it is with an individual or a group, a couple or a family, a child, an adolescent, or an adult. This is true for every stage of the treatment process, beginning with engagement and problem clarification, with developing a working relationship based on trust, and moving constructively forward in relation to established objectives. The process of each session involves engaging purposefully to facilitate problem resolution, newness, and growth. When appropriate the course of treatment can be as brief as three sessions.
My orientation to psychotherapy is to approach every session as a creative undertaking, whether it is with an individual or a group, a couple or a family, a child, an adolescent, or an adult. This is true for every stage of the treatment process, beginning with engagement and problem clarification, with developing a working relationship based on trust, and moving constructively forward in relation to established objectives. The process of each session involves engaging purposefully to facilitate problem resolution, newness, and growth. When appropriate the course of treatment can be as brief as three sessions.
(973) 841-4160 View (973) 841-4160
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Lauren Rubino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Teens are experiencing anxiety and depression at an increased rate. The pressures of school, friendships, and social media are overwhelming. You are noticing that your teen is irritable, withdrawn, expressing excessive worry or sadness, and having difficulty managing their emotions. Communication between you and your teen is tense or non-existent. My goal in therapy is to help your teen identify their emotions and develop coping strategies to improve their emotional-well being. I work to quickly build rapport with your teen so that they feel comfortable to speak about their problems and feelings.
Teens are experiencing anxiety and depression at an increased rate. The pressures of school, friendships, and social media are overwhelming. You are noticing that your teen is irritable, withdrawn, expressing excessive worry or sadness, and having difficulty managing their emotions. Communication between you and your teen is tense or non-existent. My goal in therapy is to help your teen identify their emotions and develop coping strategies to improve their emotional-well being. I work to quickly build rapport with your teen so that they feel comfortable to speak about their problems and feelings.
(973) 791-6394 View (973) 791-6394
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Stephanie Anne Bourgeois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I specialize in treating the following: children and adolescent issues, cutting and other self-harming behaviors, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders infertility, parenting concerns, women's issues, relationship issues -- conflict and anger management, self-esteem and assertiveness training, life transitions, loss/grief, addictions and co-dependency.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997 and in private practice since 2012, I offer individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults and also provide couples and family therapy. I offer traditional therapy as well as alternative holistic/somatic treatments such as body psychotherapy, EMDR and sandtray therapy. My work is deeply informed by a holistic mind/body/spirit approach to healing and well-being.
I specialize in treating the following: children and adolescent issues, cutting and other self-harming behaviors, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders infertility, parenting concerns, women's issues, relationship issues -- conflict and anger management, self-esteem and assertiveness training, life transitions, loss/grief, addictions and co-dependency.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997 and in private practice since 2012, I offer individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults and also provide couples and family therapy. I offer traditional therapy as well as alternative holistic/somatic treatments such as body psychotherapy, EMDR and sandtray therapy. My work is deeply informed by a holistic mind/body/spirit approach to healing and well-being.
(973) 988-4317 View (973) 988-4317
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Ellie Mental Health- Montclair, NJ
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Ellie Mental Health’s licensed therapists provide support to mental health struggles in areas such as trauma, adolescent and adult needs, individual therapy, couples/family therapy and more.
No one’s mental health is amazing all the time. Between life events out of your control, your unique brain chemistry, and individual perspectives and tendencies, there are many reasons you might need extra support right now. We’re here to help! Let’s work together to explore strategies and resources that can support your mental health and develop a personalized plan so you can start feeling better! Our Services Include: Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Grief Therapy, In-Person and Virtual Sessions, and More.
Ellie Mental Health’s licensed therapists provide support to mental health struggles in areas such as trauma, adolescent and adult needs, individual therapy, couples/family therapy and more.
No one’s mental health is amazing all the time. Between life events out of your control, your unique brain chemistry, and individual perspectives and tendencies, there are many reasons you might need extra support right now. We’re here to help! Let’s work together to explore strategies and resources that can support your mental health and develop a personalized plan so you can start feeling better! Our Services Include: Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Grief Therapy, In-Person and Virtual Sessions, and More.
(973) 576-5572 View (973) 576-5572
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Ellen Gamza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
I make school-based presentations on eating disorders and relational aggression between adolescent girls and run issues groups for teenage girls.
I am passionate about working with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and adolescents and their families. I strongly believe that a safe, collaborative and caring therapeutic relationship is essential to effective therapy and can provide a foundation for healing and growth. Drawing from relational, cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented and family systems models, my approach is always tailored to individual client needs. I am intensively-trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),an evidence-based practice, successful with eating disorders and other self-injurious behavior and am part of one of the few intensively-trained teams in Northern NJ.
I make school-based presentations on eating disorders and relational aggression between adolescent girls and run issues groups for teenage girls.
I am passionate about working with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and adolescents and their families. I strongly believe that a safe, collaborative and caring therapeutic relationship is essential to effective therapy and can provide a foundation for healing and growth. Drawing from relational, cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented and family systems models, my approach is always tailored to individual client needs. I am intensively-trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),an evidence-based practice, successful with eating disorders and other self-injurious behavior and am part of one of the few intensively-trained teams in Northern NJ.
(973) 457-1005 View (973) 457-1005
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Jacqueline Berliner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
I have also done many trainings in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, couples therapy, adolescent therapy, addictions, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and energy psychology.
Life can sometimes feel and be very complicated. As a psychotherapist in private practice for 25 years, I work with adults, adolescents, families and couples. The way I approach working with people is to create a compassionate, intelligent, non-judgemental, therapeutic space where a person can feel safe, heard and understood. A person can then be more at ease with talking about their concerns and problems in an authentic and meaningful way. I welcome people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and family structures.
I have also done many trainings in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, couples therapy, adolescent therapy, addictions, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and energy psychology.
Life can sometimes feel and be very complicated. As a psychotherapist in private practice for 25 years, I work with adults, adolescents, families and couples. The way I approach working with people is to create a compassionate, intelligent, non-judgemental, therapeutic space where a person can feel safe, heard and understood. A person can then be more at ease with talking about their concerns and problems in an authentic and meaningful way. I welcome people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and family structures.
(973) 607-2057 View (973) 607-2057
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Barbara Reese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
As Eating Disorder and DBT specialists we want to offer you or your loved one, the highest quality of care - Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult. We understand the challenges that children and parents face today. Our aim is to offer support and guidance to individuals and families seeking expert and early intervention. We are committed to help you return to the path of full health. Barbara Reese is an Intensively Trained DBT Practitioner, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor, and is certified in both CBT-E and in Family- Based Treatment (FBT), for pediatric, adolescent, and adult eating disorders.
As Eating Disorder and DBT specialists we want to offer you or your loved one, the highest quality of care - Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult. We understand the challenges that children and parents face today. Our aim is to offer support and guidance to individuals and families seeking expert and early intervention. We are committed to help you return to the path of full health. Barbara Reese is an Intensively Trained DBT Practitioner, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor, and is certified in both CBT-E and in Family- Based Treatment (FBT), for pediatric, adolescent, and adult eating disorders.
(973) 783-2292 View (973) 783-2292
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E. Noach Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Working together we'll envision what moving forward looks like for YOU: short/long term, CBT, grief and addiction work, adolescent depression and anxiety.
Do you find that no matter how hard you try to be or feel better, you continue to struggle ? Do you recognize that something needs to change, but need help knowing where to begin? The therapy I provide offers direction and support for you in reaching YOUR goals for YOUR life (not mine, not anyone else's) . Whether you are adjusting to a life transition, recovering from trauma, struggling with mood changes, I can help. You are an expert in your life while I am an expert in helping people change. Together, we can identify what's holding you back and make the changes to help you become your best self.
Working together we'll envision what moving forward looks like for YOU: short/long term, CBT, grief and addiction work, adolescent depression and anxiety.
Do you find that no matter how hard you try to be or feel better, you continue to struggle ? Do you recognize that something needs to change, but need help knowing where to begin? The therapy I provide offers direction and support for you in reaching YOUR goals for YOUR life (not mine, not anyone else's) . Whether you are adjusting to a life transition, recovering from trauma, struggling with mood changes, I can help. You are an expert in your life while I am an expert in helping people change. Together, we can identify what's holding you back and make the changes to help you become your best self.
(973) 323-2735 View (973) 323-2735
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Seth Warren, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
I have done additional post-graduate training in couples therapy, child and adolescent treatment, family therapy and consultation, clinical supervision, and meditation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 30 years of full-time clinical experience working with adults and children, couples, and families. I am trained and experienced in the treatment of a wide variety of psychological, psychophysiological, and relationship problems. I believe that every person needs to be understood and treated as an individual with unique circumstances and needs, and my therapeutic approach reflects this belief. I understand psychotherapy to be an active and engaged relational process that involves both self-exploration and attention to solving current problems in living.
I have done additional post-graduate training in couples therapy, child and adolescent treatment, family therapy and consultation, clinical supervision, and meditation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 30 years of full-time clinical experience working with adults and children, couples, and families. I am trained and experienced in the treatment of a wide variety of psychological, psychophysiological, and relationship problems. I believe that every person needs to be understood and treated as an individual with unique circumstances and needs, and my therapeutic approach reflects this belief. I understand psychotherapy to be an active and engaged relational process that involves both self-exploration and attention to solving current problems in living.
(201) 654-7437 View (201) 654-7437
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Sady Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adolescents around teen issues of social media, self-esteem, and peer relationships.
Psychotherapy is a process that allows for healing and meaningful connection. Past struggles and difficult thought patterns can cause strain on your sense of self and your relationships. My goal is to provide a warm and supportive space that allows you to share and explore what you need. As your therapist I would take great care in hearing your story and attending to our therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a spectrum of identities and backgrounds on their path toward wholeness.
I work with adolescents around teen issues of social media, self-esteem, and peer relationships.
Psychotherapy is a process that allows for healing and meaningful connection. Past struggles and difficult thought patterns can cause strain on your sense of self and your relationships. My goal is to provide a warm and supportive space that allows you to share and explore what you need. As your therapist I would take great care in hearing your story and attending to our therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a spectrum of identities and backgrounds on their path toward wholeness.
(973) 566-5131 View (973) 566-5131
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Connor Wills
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Are you a teen or young adult feeling exhausted from emotions such as anger, anxiety, or depression? Are substance-related issues or behavioral needs complicating social or family relationships? Are the pressures during this young adult transitional period simply causing you to feel overwhelmed and uncertain of your next steps? Are you feeling stuck around school and feeling misunderstood by others in your life? I can vividly recall the very human “stuckness” I experienced during that period in my own life. In fact, it's what inspired me to become a therapist who specializes in supporting teens and young adults as I do today.
Are you a teen or young adult feeling exhausted from emotions such as anger, anxiety, or depression? Are substance-related issues or behavioral needs complicating social or family relationships? Are the pressures during this young adult transitional period simply causing you to feel overwhelmed and uncertain of your next steps? Are you feeling stuck around school and feeling misunderstood by others in your life? I can vividly recall the very human “stuckness” I experienced during that period in my own life. In fact, it's what inspired me to become a therapist who specializes in supporting teens and young adults as I do today.
(551) 313-9499 View (551) 313-9499
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Immigration and Psychological Evaluations
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I am the Clinical Director at Pirelli Clinical and Forensic Psychology, LLC which is a group practice that specializes in conducting clinical-forensic evaluations, providing expert testimony, and professional training and consultation. I am a native Spanish speaker with a strong appreciation for multicultural issues. I have experience working with adults and adolescent in community, hospital, and college counseling settings.
I am the Clinical Director at Pirelli Clinical and Forensic Psychology, LLC which is a group practice that specializes in conducting clinical-forensic evaluations, providing expert testimony, and professional training and consultation. I am a native Spanish speaker with a strong appreciation for multicultural issues. I have experience working with adults and adolescent in community, hospital, and college counseling settings.
(973) 210-4667 View (973) 210-4667
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Robbie Conrad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Change, stress, transition, relationship struggles, self-doubt, fear, anger, loneliness, loss...these are some of the issues I help my clients to navigate successfully. Maybe there is a problem you've tried to resolve on your own and you've reached an impasse. Or you have a teen whose behavior is worrisome, and you're not sure whether it's "just adolescence" or something of greater concern. With over 20 years of experience, dedication and compassion, I will work with you to uncover obstacles and find solutions.
Change, stress, transition, relationship struggles, self-doubt, fear, anger, loneliness, loss...these are some of the issues I help my clients to navigate successfully. Maybe there is a problem you've tried to resolve on your own and you've reached an impasse. Or you have a teen whose behavior is worrisome, and you're not sure whether it's "just adolescence" or something of greater concern. With over 20 years of experience, dedication and compassion, I will work with you to uncover obstacles and find solutions.
(973) 339-7165 View (973) 339-7165
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Elizabeth Stilwell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in both New Jersey and New York. My clinical practice focuses on working with children, adolescent, adults, couples, and families with a variety of concerns ranging from adjustment reactions to severe mental illness. I also provide psychological testing for differential diagnosis, psychoeducational evaluations, and cognitive/executive functioning difficulties.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in both New Jersey and New York. My clinical practice focuses on working with children, adolescent, adults, couples, and families with a variety of concerns ranging from adjustment reactions to severe mental illness. I also provide psychological testing for differential diagnosis, psychoeducational evaluations, and cognitive/executive functioning difficulties.
(973) 358-7017 View (973) 358-7017

Teen Therapists

What does therapy for teenagers look like?

When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?

There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?

You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.