Therapists for Teens in 10017

Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.

Virtual only- I specialize in intersectional identity, trauma, and learned intimacy/ vulnerability as inhibitors to fostering/ restoring trust, relational satisfaction, and reconciliation with your former self. My approach in clinical practice is solution-focused, relational, and skill-building, however requires my ideal clients to be deeply committed to reconstructing long standing beliefs and judgments. With over 12 years of both research and clinical practice, I treat common concerns such as mood disorders, TBI / ABI, OCD/ compulsive behaviors, bipolar disorders, disordered eating, narcissism, and relational/ intimate conflict.

I am committed to cultivating a nurturing and non-judgmental space where my clients can be their authentic selves and feel empowered to achieve their therapeutic goals. I believe my emphasis on warmth, empathy, and understanding are essential to clients achieving growth and kindling hope. Even in the darkest moments, such as dealing with loss and distress, this approach has assisted clients in processing their grief and creating meaning from their struggles, enabling them to engage in healthy relationships and lead more fulfilling lives. My therapeutic approaches are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy.

Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed, and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to also factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.

Whatever brings you to therapy, talking to a well-trained, warm and sensitive therapist is likely to bring relief. I believe that a collaborative, genuinely caring therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. Within the context of an empathic relationship, a person is safe to get to know her or his own feelings and habits, and where they come from. They are then unbound to repeat the same unhelpful patterns.

Create your own life worth living! Whether you’re an adult seeking to better understand how to get “unstuck” and find fulfillment, a teen struggling with your mood and the stress of school, or a parent looking for help with your child’s emotions and behavior, I am here for you. I find meaning in providing a warm, validating, and gently challenging space to foster your inner growth. I value the importance of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship that feels safe and non-judgmental.

We're a collective of child, teen and young adult anxiety specialists based in Eastchester and Midtown Manhattan. We're passionate about supporting youth, ages 6-28, who struggle with anxiety, stress, worry, ADHD, depression, trauma, and adjustments. If your child is having trouble navigating school pressures, social circles, family dynamics, or just the growing-up process, we can help. Our licensed Art Therapists hold expertise in helping creative youth through art therapy and evidence-based approaches. It's our life's purpose to increase confidence, connection and joy. Visit my website to learn more! I offer free consults.

Hi! I'm Vic. I'm a child and teen anxiety specialist based in Eastchester, NY. I'm passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults, ages 6-25, who struggle with anxiety, worry, stress, self-esteem, social skills and adjusting to change. If your child is having trouble navigating school pressures, social circles, family dynamics, or just the growing-up process, I can help. I hold expertise in helping creative and empathetic youth through art therapy and evidence-based approaches. It's my life's purpose to help your child increase confidence, connection and joy. Visit my website to learn more! I offer free consults.

I am a licensed therapist based in NYC, working with individuals and couples across the lifespan. Many people recognize positive aspects of themselves, but struggle to feel connected in relationships or at peace in their daily lives. I am particularly sensitive to clients facing moments of transition, such as a big move, job loss, or breakup, when the delicate balance can seem unstable, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt can emerge. I am focused on ensuring that my clients see real progress: my style is interactive, non-judgmental, and positions clients as the experts on where they are now, and where they are going.

Life can be overwhelming on any given day, but when mental health concerns are added to the mix, it can seem impossible to overcome even small hiccups. This is normal, but it is not something that you should have to deal with alone. My goal as a therapist is to address whatever problems you are experiencing at any given moment. I provide structured sessions using evidence-based approaches to help you or your family tackle concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, grief, relationship stressors, infertility and adoption issues, sport performance, and life adjustments.

Together, you and I will work together to address areas of distress around multiple facets of life: life transitions, the presence or absence of romantic relationships, family, professional life. We will work on those chronic feelings of “stuckness” and the sense of discontentment, persistent feelings of worry, regret, and anxious anticipation. We will explore the focus on the way that interpersonal relationship dynamics can contribute toward distress, and how re-examining and re-thinking these dynamics can lead to increased satisfaction, personally, professionally, and of course, in relation to others.

Do you feel you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? Alternatively, do you feel like you are living in auto-pilot, going through the motions in life without finding much satisfaction? Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with past traumas, relationship or work difficulties, or are just feeling stuck. Although we may find ourselves surrounded by supportive family and friends, we may still feel alone and isolated in our distress. Pain in life may be unavoidable, but you don’t need to go through it alone.

If you’re reading this, it’s because you are ready to engage in self-exploration. Maybe you want to address a challenge of some kind: relationship struggles, inertia, unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought. Maybe you’ve experienced a change or a loss that is stirring up anxiety, sadness, or both. Maybe you've been living with pain for so long you don't know where to begin. It can feel at times like we are hostage to negative thoughts and circumstances. But we don't have to be. I believe each one of us has the ability to effect meaningful change.

Do you find that your self-worth and happiness are largely dependent on other people, places, and things? The validation gained from external variables tend to be short lived, leading to an overdrive in reassurance seeking behaviors, fear, anxiety, and sadness. No matter how difficult it may seem to feel secure within yourself, together we will pursue a journey of self-empowerment and self-compassion, to achieve exactly that! We will explore the root causes of current belief systems and attachment styles, while taking mindful steps to nurture a life that honors your needs.

I practice in both NYC and Hastings. I draw on my clinical, activist and legal backgrounds. I work primarily with individuals and couples and in that work, I draw on Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), for which I have been trained. I also draw on my extensive expertise in working with trauma and attachment. I incorporate sensory or body-based modalities as we go and when relevant, I create room to explore how our political culture impacts our felt sense of well-being. I am an active presence in the room and I use both humor and authentic connection.

One of the main reasons people come to therapy is to help manage their anxiety. People who experience anxiety are sensitive to and aware of the energy around them, so they often appreciate my approach to therapy as we dive into the energies they are feeling. When people experience high levels of anxiety, they are frequently in touch with themselves and are able to listen to what their body is telling them.

I know change is possible, I've seen this with countless clients and can guide you in reaching your goals. I have over 10 years experience helping individuals reach their mental health goals and improve their relationships. If you're struggling with your partner or struggling yourself, there is hope. In resolving anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma or difficult family dynamics you can get to a healthy and happy place once again. My commitment to our work is that it may be challenging, but you won't have to face it alone.

I help children and young adults find resilience, strength and grounding amongst life's obstacles. Stressors and changes can feel overwhelming at times. However, you can learn to surf life's waves. I can teach you how to harness your strengths, and reconnect to a sense of purpose, belonging, and confidence. I'm honored to help children, teens and young adults compassionately navigate transitions, big emotions, and unhelpful behavioral patterns. It's my life's purpose to use a strengths-based and creative approach to wellness.

In over 20 years of private practice I have been treating children and adolescents, college students, adults and couples. My clinical approach is practical, direct and empathic, based on my psychological understanding of developmental and psychodynamic theory. I mainly treat people struggling with anxiety, depression and relational problems, using insight-oriented therapy to increase self-awareness and better coping skills.