Child Therapists in New York
Carrie J Baeza
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Malta, NY 12020 (Online Only)
As life’s stressors being to build coping on your own can become challenging. Without proper support stress related to relationships, job/school issues, family and financial obligations can negatively impact your emotional wellbeing. In therapy, you can learn effective approaches to coping, support processing your emotions, help solving problems and making healthy decisions for yourself and your family. Children and teens struggling with peer, academic, behavioral or self-esteem issues can learn social, emotional and educational skills which can facilitate better success and a more positive self-image.
As life’s stressors being to build coping on your own can become challenging. Without proper support stress related to relationships, job/school issues, family and financial obligations can negatively impact your emotional wellbeing. In therapy, you can learn effective approaches to coping, support processing your emotions, help solving problems and making healthy decisions for yourself and your family. Children and teens struggling with peer, academic, behavioral or self-esteem issues can learn social, emotional and educational skills which can facilitate better success and a more positive self-image.
Michelle Conti
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oceanside, NY 11572
I concentrate my work with children, adolescents, families, and young adults and have worked in a range of settings including preschool, middle school, inpatient psychiatric settings, and outpatient clinics.
You are taking the first step in achieving success and balance in your life! Whether you have a long-term or short-term goal, I am available to support you and can help you cope with a range of emotional, behavioral, and relational issues you may be facing. I utilize a flexible, collaborative approach, which provides concrete strategies so that you can make daily changes, and examine your strengths and weaknesses to ensure long-lasting outcomes. I work with children, adolescents, and families as well as parents who are looking to gain more effective behavior management strategies for their children and to improve their relationship.
I concentrate my work with children, adolescents, families, and young adults and have worked in a range of settings including preschool, middle school, inpatient psychiatric settings, and outpatient clinics.
You are taking the first step in achieving success and balance in your life! Whether you have a long-term or short-term goal, I am available to support you and can help you cope with a range of emotional, behavioral, and relational issues you may be facing. I utilize a flexible, collaborative approach, which provides concrete strategies so that you can make daily changes, and examine your strengths and weaknesses to ensure long-lasting outcomes. I work with children, adolescents, and families as well as parents who are looking to gain more effective behavior management strategies for their children and to improve their relationship.
Rikki Herbst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
Nyack, NY 10960
The healing process is vulnerable and courageous. Whether you seek healing for yourself or your child, a safe holding space that provides supportive containment and compassion is so vital. I embrace each individual with the knowledge that one is the expert of their own lives. My role is to provide a space to access deeper wisdom and personal expression. I began my career in early childhood education and have brought my knowledge of early childhood development into my work as a therapist, with a focus on attachment, sensory processing and the nervous system constantly informing my work.
The healing process is vulnerable and courageous. Whether you seek healing for yourself or your child, a safe holding space that provides supportive containment and compassion is so vital. I embrace each individual with the knowledge that one is the expert of their own lives. My role is to provide a space to access deeper wisdom and personal expression. I began my career in early childhood education and have brought my knowledge of early childhood development into my work as a therapist, with a focus on attachment, sensory processing and the nervous system constantly informing my work.
Maria Lewis
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11230
I approach therapy with children, and families of color from a unique perspective that prioritizes cultural humility and family connection.
I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York and Florida. I see therapy as a place where people come to enter a season of change. My warm nature and droll humor helps my connect with clients who struggle with self-confidence. I see therapy as a place where motivated people learn how to remain true to themselves in the face of tough situations. I enjoy helping others to explore and articulate personal identities, goals and values that are at once touched by their family history and unique.
I approach therapy with children, and families of color from a unique perspective that prioritizes cultural humility and family connection.
I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York and Florida. I see therapy as a place where people come to enter a season of change. My warm nature and droll humor helps my connect with clients who struggle with self-confidence. I see therapy as a place where motivated people learn how to remain true to themselves in the face of tough situations. I enjoy helping others to explore and articulate personal identities, goals and values that are at once touched by their family history and unique.
Emily Upshur
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pelham, NY 10803
I have expertise in trauma-focused interventions, family therapy, mother-infant therapy, parent work, as well as child-focused interventions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City and Westchester. I focus on women's health, including the transition to parenthood, as well as extensive work with children and families. I served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine, Outpatient Psychiatry Multi-Cultural Coordinator and Supervising Psychologist, and Clinical Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I believe in supporting every member of the family system as they navigate life stressors and adjustment issues to promote resilience in the face of adversity.
I have expertise in trauma-focused interventions, family therapy, mother-infant therapy, parent work, as well as child-focused interventions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City and Westchester. I focus on women's health, including the transition to parenthood, as well as extensive work with children and families. I served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine, Outpatient Psychiatry Multi-Cultural Coordinator and Supervising Psychologist, and Clinical Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I believe in supporting every member of the family system as they navigate life stressors and adjustment issues to promote resilience in the face of adversity.
Josephine P Roberto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED. I specialize in family counseling, co-parenting counseling, marriage counseling and motivational life coaching. For couples who have decided to divorce or separate, I offer pre-mediation counseling that will shorten the time and money necessary to complete the divorce mediation process. Couples counseling is for those wanting to make their relationship work as well as for those who feel stuck trying to decide whether or not to separate. Marriage counseling sessions focus on developing functional communication, working through conflicts related to financial issues or child-rearing, building physical and emotional intimacy and developing mutually agreed upon life goals.
MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED. I specialize in family counseling, co-parenting counseling, marriage counseling and motivational life coaching. For couples who have decided to divorce or separate, I offer pre-mediation counseling that will shorten the time and money necessary to complete the divorce mediation process. Couples counseling is for those wanting to make their relationship work as well as for those who feel stuck trying to decide whether or not to separate. Marriage counseling sessions focus on developing functional communication, working through conflicts related to financial issues or child-rearing, building physical and emotional intimacy and developing mutually agreed upon life goals.
William Murray
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I specialize in work with relationships: couples of every sexual orientation, families of various configurations, parents and their growing children, grown children and their aging parents.
I offer a safe, respectful, collaborative and creative environment where we can explore both individual and relationship issues. The two are deeply connected, since our individual personalities are formed in relationship and expressed in relationship.
Your concerns, whether they are distressing emotions, problematic patterns of behavior, or interpersonal conflict, are the starting place for a process of investigation, understanding, and change.
Together we will find ways to use who you are to change how you are.
I specialize in work with relationships: couples of every sexual orientation, families of various configurations, parents and their growing children, grown children and their aging parents.
I offer a safe, respectful, collaborative and creative environment where we can explore both individual and relationship issues. The two are deeply connected, since our individual personalities are formed in relationship and expressed in relationship.
Your concerns, whether they are distressing emotions, problematic patterns of behavior, or interpersonal conflict, are the starting place for a process of investigation, understanding, and change.
Together we will find ways to use who you are to change how you are.
Maria Lakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
Children have troubles and worries too! And they have a special way of expressing their feelings and concerns through the language of play and art.
I work with all ages, but specialize in children, adolescents and young adults. My approach is eclectic, grounded in a psychodynamic orientation that utilizes a variety of tools, tailored to individual needs. My clients and I work toward goals in a non-judgmental atmosphere of empathy and understanding. Some issues I have been able to help people with are: relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, self esteem, parenting, childhood issues such as separation anxiety, behavior and school problems, ADD, adoption, and divorce. I also have experience with artists and the issues they face. Therapy makes positive change!
Children have troubles and worries too! And they have a special way of expressing their feelings and concerns through the language of play and art.
I work with all ages, but specialize in children, adolescents and young adults. My approach is eclectic, grounded in a psychodynamic orientation that utilizes a variety of tools, tailored to individual needs. My clients and I work toward goals in a non-judgmental atmosphere of empathy and understanding. Some issues I have been able to help people with are: relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, self esteem, parenting, childhood issues such as separation anxiety, behavior and school problems, ADD, adoption, and divorce. I also have experience with artists and the issues they face. Therapy makes positive change!
Soren Beck
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Paltz, NY 12561
My name is Soren and I work with children and adults of all ages to help people grow in whatever directions feel the most authentic to them. If you are feeling misunderstood, lost, trapped, or alone, my practice is a safe space for you. Many times we hide our deepest truths from others and even from ourselves in order to keep moving forward and not make a fuss or ignite difficult emotions. However, this denies us the chance for a more full and connected life. Life is hard, beautiful, and confusing. In my work we learn to hold space for all of these truths and explore them honestly.
My name is Soren and I work with children and adults of all ages to help people grow in whatever directions feel the most authentic to them. If you are feeling misunderstood, lost, trapped, or alone, my practice is a safe space for you. Many times we hide our deepest truths from others and even from ourselves in order to keep moving forward and not make a fuss or ignite difficult emotions. However, this denies us the chance for a more full and connected life. Life is hard, beautiful, and confusing. In my work we learn to hold space for all of these truths and explore them honestly.
Robin Bezark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
I am also skilled at building an alliance with children and adolescents to help them develop the confidence, awareness and skills needed to improve their relationships, sense of themselves and school performance.
I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we can explore the issues that are concerning you and the things you would like to change in your life. Through therapy we can identify and remove old beliefs, patterns and fears that get in the way of fully enjoying life. We can work in a variety of ways, from very deep work that aims to heal childhood trauma, to cognitive-behavioral techniques which address specific, practical problems.
My approach is relaxed, supportive, holistic, empowering and nonjudgmental. I work with a range of issues: addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties and trauma.
I am also skilled at building an alliance with children and adolescents to help them develop the confidence, awareness and skills needed to improve their relationships, sense of themselves and school performance.
I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we can explore the issues that are concerning you and the things you would like to change in your life. Through therapy we can identify and remove old beliefs, patterns and fears that get in the way of fully enjoying life. We can work in a variety of ways, from very deep work that aims to heal childhood trauma, to cognitive-behavioral techniques which address specific, practical problems.
My approach is relaxed, supportive, holistic, empowering and nonjudgmental. I work with a range of issues: addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties and trauma.
Pam Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
I received my Social Work degree in 1997 and spent many years working in hospitals. I worked in psychiatry, pediatrics, medicine, and the emergency department of a level one trauma center. Many patients I saw in the Emergency Department were victims of severe trauma, including sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition to my Social Work license, I am Licensed in Education, and have many years of training in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have worked with children as a school counselor and educator. Much of my experience has been with autistic children and their families to provide support for the many challenges they face.
I received my Social Work degree in 1997 and spent many years working in hospitals. I worked in psychiatry, pediatrics, medicine, and the emergency department of a level one trauma center. Many patients I saw in the Emergency Department were victims of severe trauma, including sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition to my Social Work license, I am Licensed in Education, and have many years of training in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have worked with children as a school counselor and educator. Much of my experience has been with autistic children and their families to provide support for the many challenges they face.
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Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
Stephanie Giammano
Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
Baldwin, NY 11510
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate in working with all individuals, parents, couples, and I have a deep compassion for working with children and adolescents from 5-18 years old.
I appreciate you for beginning your healing journey. Life may not always be the way you envision it to be and that is okay—I am here to listen. Are you feeling worried all the time or not feeling good enough? Together we will explore what you are feeling and create a plan to help you reach your full potential. I will validate your feelings in an empathetic way and help you assess how you are feeling as whole. I strive to provide a comforting place for you to share whatever is on your mind. It is essential to not focus on the negatives but to recognize the positives in your life--- that’s what makes you unique.
I am passionate in working with all individuals, parents, couples, and I have a deep compassion for working with children and adolescents from 5-18 years old.
I appreciate you for beginning your healing journey. Life may not always be the way you envision it to be and that is okay—I am here to listen. Are you feeling worried all the time or not feeling good enough? Together we will explore what you are feeling and create a plan to help you reach your full potential. I will validate your feelings in an empathetic way and help you assess how you are feeling as whole. I strive to provide a comforting place for you to share whatever is on your mind. It is essential to not focus on the negatives but to recognize the positives in your life--- that’s what makes you unique.
Balancing Minds WellNess
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
I am also trained in Dyadic therapy for children with Reactive Attachment Disorder.
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist attending to the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, children, families and couples in a safe and confidential environment. I treat trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship issues. I have significant clinical experience treating trauma based disorders as well as dissociative disorders.
I am also trained in Dyadic therapy for children with Reactive Attachment Disorder.
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist attending to the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, children, families and couples in a safe and confidential environment. I treat trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship issues. I have significant clinical experience treating trauma based disorders as well as dissociative disorders.
Lauren Dobbs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Michelle Tully
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Staten Island, NY 10308
I have been working with children, adolescents and families for more than 17 years.
My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you and your family to be able to express and explore your feelings. By gaining a better understanding of your emotional responses to stress, you can build coping skills in order to manage challenging life situations. I want to to help facilitate the changes that you are looking to make in your life. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families who are addressing a range of problems and life events, including anxiety, depression, divorce, trauma, school anxiety and adjustment issues.
I have been working with children, adolescents and families for more than 17 years.
My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you and your family to be able to express and explore your feelings. By gaining a better understanding of your emotional responses to stress, you can build coping skills in order to manage challenging life situations. I want to to help facilitate the changes that you are looking to make in your life. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families who are addressing a range of problems and life events, including anxiety, depression, divorce, trauma, school anxiety and adjustment issues.
Jean Cirillo
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
Ages: Children, teens, adults.
Having been a practicing psychologist for 23 years, my style is cognitive behavior therapy. This involves changing the irrational beliefs behind stress, anxiety and depression. Specialties include women's issues, teens, children with behavioral problems, divorce, and drug and alcohol related issues. Office hours weekdays 1 to 9. Weekend appointments available.
Ages: Children, teens, adults.
Having been a practicing psychologist for 23 years, my style is cognitive behavior therapy. This involves changing the irrational beliefs behind stress, anxiety and depression. Specialties include women's issues, teens, children with behavioral problems, divorce, and drug and alcohol related issues. Office hours weekdays 1 to 9. Weekend appointments available.
Beatrice Ann Segal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242
I worked for many years in child and adolescent mental health clinics and then in a school for behaviorally challenged children.
Have you felt like you are missing your partner, or have lost the ability to talk to each other? Do you long to feel more connected? If you cannot understand why so many of your interactions with your partner or children end up in arguments then I might be able to help. I work with families who are experiencing this kind of distance and escalations. My clients state that after our work together: they communicate better, feel more connected and 'in sync" with each other and are better able to meet each other's needs. I have heard comments such as, "I feel like I am falling in love again" and "thank you, I got my child back".
I worked for many years in child and adolescent mental health clinics and then in a school for behaviorally challenged children.
Have you felt like you are missing your partner, or have lost the ability to talk to each other? Do you long to feel more connected? If you cannot understand why so many of your interactions with your partner or children end up in arguments then I might be able to help. I work with families who are experiencing this kind of distance and escalations. My clients state that after our work together: they communicate better, feel more connected and 'in sync" with each other and are better able to meet each other's needs. I have heard comments such as, "I feel like I am falling in love again" and "thank you, I got my child back".
Rebecca Kulzer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10004
Rebecca Kulzer's is passionate about working with children, youth, and their parents to address issues related to complex medical conditions, early development, behavioral management, parent training, pediatric populations, neurorehabilitation interventions, "whole-person" intervention approaches, and addressing health disparities. She is published in the areas of cultural issues and health disparities and lectures in the areas of neuroanatomy, biological bases of behavior, neuropsychological assessment, behavioral management, and early development.
Rebecca Kulzer's is passionate about working with children, youth, and their parents to address issues related to complex medical conditions, early development, behavioral management, parent training, pediatric populations, neurorehabilitation interventions, "whole-person" intervention approaches, and addressing health disparities. She is published in the areas of cultural issues and health disparities and lectures in the areas of neuroanatomy, biological bases of behavior, neuropsychological assessment, behavioral management, and early development.
Krystal Haas
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, NY 12401
Are you a parent/caregiver looking for someone to help your child, or are you a young adult looking for someone to talk to? Youths have unique challenges to face: school stressors, difficulty socializing with peers, struggles in identifying complex feelings, having a hard time focusing, and the list goes on. You may have noticed that your (or your child’s) struggles have worsened throughout COVID-19 for a variety of reasons, which is certainly not uncommon. If you feel anxious, sad, lonely, scattered, or overwhelmed, you are in the right place. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re 5 or 25, my goal is to help you feel heard.
Are you a parent/caregiver looking for someone to help your child, or are you a young adult looking for someone to talk to? Youths have unique challenges to face: school stressors, difficulty socializing with peers, struggles in identifying complex feelings, having a hard time focusing, and the list goes on. You may have noticed that your (or your child’s) struggles have worsened throughout COVID-19 for a variety of reasons, which is certainly not uncommon. If you feel anxious, sad, lonely, scattered, or overwhelmed, you are in the right place. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re 5 or 25, my goal is to help you feel heard.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in New York provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in New York build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in New York build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.