Therapists for Teens in Nassau County, NY

Have you been wondering if your teenager's behavior is normal? Do they tend to be overly emotional, irritable, depressed, or anxious? Are they an overachiever who panics when overloaded with schoolwork? Do you feel lost in trying to provide support to them or angry because the support you provide isn't enough? Parenting teens can be an overwhelming and frustrating process. If you are on this site you have made the first step in getting the help you seek.

Are you an adult or adolescent grappling with the challenges of overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, having low self-confidence, or anxiety? Perhaps you also find yourself dealing with symptoms of ADHD, such as struggling with focus, being disorganized, experiencing difficulties with time management, and feeling the burden of anxiety disrupting your overall well-being and quality of life. I am here to offer the guidance and resources to help you break free from these patterns, Just imagine equipping yourself with the necessary tools to navingate lifes's hurdles and achieve a sense of inner peace and balance.

It’s amazing how difficult life can be. Kensho Psychotherapy Services recognizes life can be challenging and that we all need a space to feel heard and seen. “Ken” actually means the beginning of knowing and “sho” something more. So we applaud your strength in knowing you need something more. If the day-to-day demand of school, work, family, or more complex issues like community or personal trauma or concerns for your teen or your future, you have reached the right place. Let's collaborate and get to the core issues with useful skills to navigate life.

Are you struggling with an increase in feelings of anxiety or sadness or just "not feeling right." Do you have a child or adolescent whose mood, behavior or change in eating now concerns you? My ability to quickly develop relationships, assess the situation and set up a treatment plan, will enable us to work together to manage difficult emotions, negative thoughts and destructive behaviors. My goal is to empower you and your family with the skills and tools for better coping. My thirty years of expertise with adolescents and adults and my personalized approach to your improved well-being is my commitment to you and your family.

I center my work with the Hispanic population and conduct sessions in Spanish and English. In my practice, I serve adults, adolescents, children, families and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. I offer brief, intermittent and longer term treatments, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship, parenting, family, adolescent behavior and adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement and marital issues and post-divorce adjustment.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who understands the difficulty in making the decision to start your therapeutic journey. You're doing great by taking your first step and choosing to see a therapist! As a therapist I believe in creating a safe space where my clients feel like they can learn more about themselves and reach their personal goals. It's also okay if you don't know what those goals look like. Vulnerability is a strength and I like to work from a strength-based approach. I have experience working with families, couples, individuals and children. I am passionate about my work and look forward to learning more about you.

I have extensive experience 30+years of treating patients with various diagnoses. I have worked in multiple settings including outpatient offices, hospital clinics, inpatient hospital units, and substance abuse facilities. I hope you are interested in learning about yourself and working with me as you make appropriate choices in life, career and relationships.Are you anxious depressed or having problems in your relationship. I can help. You will be understood. Are you having difficulty with your teenager? Call me I feel confidant I can help.I am also able to treat couples in an effort to avoid divorce.

It’s no secret that raising a teenager can be difficult. It’s often challenging to differentiate when teens are healthily working through issues or need help from an expert. If your teen is struggling at home, school, or the community, appears angrier or more irritable than usual, has started hanging out with a different group of friends, seems overly anxious, or engages in risk-taking behaviors- I can help! I also lend my expertise to young adults in the midst of life transitions. My goal is to help teens and young adults develop the necessary coping skills to live a satisfying life.

Maybe you have a child who has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe your child is feeling overwhelmed with emotion not knowing how to control the rage? Or maybe your teen is having difficulty connecting socially with others and forming meaningful relationships? Having a child with social and emotional challenges can be distressing for family members. Therapy can help build skills of resiliency and improve emotional awareness. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and families with anxiety, depression, ASD, and ADHD.

I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help for life's obstacles. In my practice, my goal is to help my clients become experts on themselves. Every end is a new beginning. If you're challenged with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, a trauma history, depression, anxiety or have a child or an adolescent who is struggling with behavioral issues, or just looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation and looking to move in a new direction, I encourage you to let me help you with your experiences. I am dedicated to getting to the root of stuck patterns. There are techniques out there!

I have found that the most important factor in any successful therapy is the chemistry between therapist and the people he/she works with. I use the therapeutic relationship to understand what problems an individual faces outside the office, what blocks them from accomplishing what they want for themselves. A therapeutic relationship is often one of the most intimate and private relationships one can have. I try to help people develop their own sense of agency to gain control over their lives. I believe people want to be seen and heard. I enjoy being able to provide that for them.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing family difficulties with a spouse and/or significant other, children, adolescents, parents? Are you struggling with a painful loss? Are you experiencing distress in your job or with colleagues? Is your child/adolescent struggling with school related issues or social pressures? Is your child/adolescent exhibiting signs of distress, anxiety, depression? Are your child's/adolescent's behavioral issues making parenting more difficult?

I have been a licensed psychotherapist for children, adolescents, young adults and parents for more than thirty years. My clinical expertise includes working with clients who are depressed or anxious, feel dissatisfied in their relationships, get stuck in negative thinking, are stressed by life transitions, or are overwhelmed with academic challenges. For parents, I can provide effective strategies to improve your understanding, communication, and connection with your child. My warmth, enthusiasm and compassion allow me to easily establish and maintain a strong rapport with individuals of all ages.

What do you or your child need to be your best? I am a child, adolescent, and adult clinical psychologist. I work with individuals across the lifespan conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and psychotherapy. Together we will collaborate to figure out your strengths and challenges, and to create a plan to optimize your everyday life. I approach each client as an individual with one-of-a-kind needs. My goal is to create a warm, open, and nurturing environment where you can explore your dynamics, work through challenges, and ultimately become the best versions of yourself.

Through a supportive and empowering approach, I can help you understand yourself better, clarify your goals and directions, and lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we'll select the tools that can help you overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving what you want, whether it's freeing yourself from debilitating anxiety, finding energy and joy in life, having more satisfying interpersonal relationships, or finding focus and clarity about who you are and what you want for yourself. For children, I'll also help with behavioral issues, ADHD, fears and phobias, and anxiety.

I am seeing patients on Skype, FaceTime, or phone at this time. As a clinical psychologist, relational psychoanlyst, and author my focus is on relationships with your unique self, intimate others, society, and me. Our work together in the here-and-now shows how earlier relationships and culture color your world. I work with real life experiences, wishes, and dreams. My goal is to help heal from prior hurt and to empower you to make change. The hope is for greater meaning, purpose, and love. The setting is serene and private. At all times, I provide utmost attention to your needs and desires. I aim to bring out the best in you.

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Ariel earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Forensic Health, from Binghamton University. In May 2023, she earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College. Ariel received her training through internships within a college counseling center as well as an outpatient addiction treatment clinic. Ariel has accumulated experience providing counseling services to a diverse range of clients including children, adolescents, and adults from various cultural and backgrounds.

As an adult or teenager your feelings and experiences are unique. You may need to have someone who can acknowledge what is important to you and to help you find ways to improve the way you feel about yourself, your loved ones, your life and your environment! Because we live in a materialistic society, people often feel isolated or alone, unsupported, conflicted or pressured to change your values. My goal is to help you to discover your needs and to help you achieve a strong sense of self and an ability to utilize the resources and relationships available to you.

My goal is to empower you and your family to cope with the various psychological challenges that arise throughout your life span. I have been in private practice for over 20 years and I care about my clients. I am a specialist in child, adolescent and adult therapy. I can help you and your family enhance the quality of your life. I will assess your individual situation and provide you with the most effective, highest quality, and comprehensive treatment available.