Catherine A Bottari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Child, Teen, Parents
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
Let's Connect (516) 513-8329

If you’re reading this, your child is likely facing significant challenges. Are they worrying, acting out, highly emotional, maybe hyperactive or inattentive? Their struggles are affecting their happiness, leaving you feeling anxious and unsure. Understanding and managing childhood behaviors can be tough. Navigating the teenage years adds another layer of complexity. Emotional outbursts can create conflict making you feel helpless. Teens retreat to their room, shut down; raising worries about their well-being. Their grades may be slipping, socially they seem lost, little self esteem; leaving you puzzled about these rapid changes.
Good news - you’re in the right place. This has been my specialty for the past 20 years. I’ll work with your child or teen to help them overcome their challenges. They don’t need to be a “talker”; many experience benefits from creative therapy methods like art, play, or expressive activities.
I also provide caregivers with practical parenting strategies. I will assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship, fostering a more relaxed and cohesive home environment. The next step is simple: reach out to me via phone or email to discuss how I can help. Together, we’ll move forward from there.
Call or Email Catherine A Bottari now for a free 15 minute consultation - (516) 513-8329
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
Cash, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Catherine A Bottari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Child, Teen, Parents
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 513-8329
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 059785 Catherine A Bottari
- Attended Fordham University, Graduated 1999
- License: State of Michigan 6801119139 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Catherine A Bottari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Child, Teen, Parents
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (516) 513-8329
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adolescent behavior and its dynamics with parents
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotional dysregulation in children and teens
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
Catherine A Bottari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Child, Teen, Parents
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 513-8329
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
Catherine A Bottari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Child, Teen, Parents
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 513-8329
Groups
Parenting...through the teenage years
The teenage years can be challenging. As parents things sometimes feel impossible. How do we keep our teens safe, but not helicopter? How do we hold them tight while encouraging independence? Let's support each other through these unique and formative years and learn effective ways to cope and parent.
Expertise
Parenting
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$60-$80
Location
585 Stewart Avenue
Ste Ll-18
Garden City, NY 11530
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Location
Nearby Areas
Catherine A Bottari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Child, Teen, Parents
Call for a free consultation now - (516) 513-8329