Therapists for Children in Astoria, NY
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, existential concerns, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
I specialize in blending psychodynamic therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address both underlying patterns and present-day challenges. My approach is refined, structured, and deeply personalized, helping clients gain clarity, strengthen emotional regulation, and enhance overall functioning with intention and depth.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, existential concerns, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
I specialize in blending psychodynamic therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address both underlying patterns and present-day challenges. My approach is refined, structured, and deeply personalized, helping clients gain clarity, strengthen emotional regulation, and enhance overall functioning with intention and depth.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties in adults and children of all ages.
In - Person Sessions Available! Making a change can be a scary process, but with the guidance of the right person it can be just as rewarding. Therapy can help you overcome challenges, learn about yourself, achieve goals, and increase life satisfaction. I provide a genuine, warm, and open environment that allows you to explore your difficulties, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and develop insight. I view each individual as unique, and strive to create an environment that is best suited for your personal needs.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties in adults and children of all ages.
In - Person Sessions Available! Making a change can be a scary process, but with the guidance of the right person it can be just as rewarding. Therapy can help you overcome challenges, learn about yourself, achieve goals, and increase life satisfaction. I provide a genuine, warm, and open environment that allows you to explore your difficulties, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and develop insight. I view each individual as unique, and strive to create an environment that is best suited for your personal needs.
I believe that trust is the cornerstone of every meaningful therapeutic relationship, and my goal is to make you feel safe, relaxed and supported from the moment you send that first email to inquire about our first session. I know that reaching out to a new therapist or even seeking therapy for the first time can seem daunting, but I truly believe that it can be the best form of self-care. Our mental health is the key to our happiness. My style is warm, empathetic and nurturing, but I will work with you to create tactical and personalized strategies, equipping you with tools to grow and connect with your most authentic self.
I believe that trust is the cornerstone of every meaningful therapeutic relationship, and my goal is to make you feel safe, relaxed and supported from the moment you send that first email to inquire about our first session. I know that reaching out to a new therapist or even seeking therapy for the first time can seem daunting, but I truly believe that it can be the best form of self-care. Our mental health is the key to our happiness. My style is warm, empathetic and nurturing, but I will work with you to create tactical and personalized strategies, equipping you with tools to grow and connect with your most authentic self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with experience treating grief in adults, teens and children
Clients who see me are often navigating mood changes, anxiety, racing thoughts, grief, relationship trouble and difficulty managing their emotions. Many feel stuck and are repeating cycles that no longer serve them, struggling to cope with intense emotions, or carrying around unresolved pain from the past. I’m passionate about helping clients gain clarity and insight, empowering them to move forward with intention and self-compassion.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with experience treating grief in adults, teens and children
Clients who see me are often navigating mood changes, anxiety, racing thoughts, grief, relationship trouble and difficulty managing their emotions. Many feel stuck and are repeating cycles that no longer serve them, struggling to cope with intense emotions, or carrying around unresolved pain from the past. I’m passionate about helping clients gain clarity and insight, empowering them to move forward with intention and self-compassion.
I have over 10 years of experience working directly with children/families in the school setting.
As we face challenges, transitions, or even in our day to day lives, we may be feeling stuck in moving forward and unsure where to start to help ourselves. It can feel like a big burden and an overwhelming start to begin therapy. I am here to sit with you to provide a safe space to hear your story. As we work together, my goal is to assist you in developing healthy coping skills and solutions that will benefit your life.
I have over 10 years of experience working directly with children/families in the school setting.
As we face challenges, transitions, or even in our day to day lives, we may be feeling stuck in moving forward and unsure where to start to help ourselves. It can feel like a big burden and an overwhelming start to begin therapy. I am here to sit with you to provide a safe space to hear your story. As we work together, my goal is to assist you in developing healthy coping skills and solutions that will benefit your life.
Raquel Crespo is a bilingual psychotherapist who has dedicated her counseling career to working with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Through the use of her education, experience and supportive psychotherapy techniques, Raquel is able to tailor her therapeutic work to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. She has spent her counseling career working with individuals, couples, families and groups in a variety of direct service and administrative roles. In addition, Raquel is a Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University
Raquel Crespo is a bilingual psychotherapist who has dedicated her counseling career to working with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Through the use of her education, experience and supportive psychotherapy techniques, Raquel is able to tailor her therapeutic work to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. She has spent her counseling career working with individuals, couples, families and groups in a variety of direct service and administrative roles. In addition, Raquel is a Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University
She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health.
Dr. Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health. Clients describe her as a keen listener, solution-focused, nonjudgmental, and approachable. Her sense of humor adds a touch of warmth, creating an environment conducive to growth and healing.
She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health.
Dr. Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health. Clients describe her as a keen listener, solution-focused, nonjudgmental, and approachable. Her sense of humor adds a touch of warmth, creating an environment conducive to growth and healing.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I have substance and alcohol misuse training and take a harm-reduction approach in this work. I have also worked extensively with folks who have experienced traumas. In my work with couples and families, I strive to help all parties listen for understanding and develop communication habits that will make them feel respected and heard.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I have substance and alcohol misuse training and take a harm-reduction approach in this work. I have also worked extensively with folks who have experienced traumas. In my work with couples and families, I strive to help all parties listen for understanding and develop communication habits that will make them feel respected and heard.
My therapeutic approach incorporates an understanding of child and adult development, positive psychology, and my own personal and professional experiences.
As a dedicated psychotherapist, I am committed to tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs. With a focus on realistic approaches, I strive to meet you where you are, fostering a therapeutic environment that is both supportive and empowering. My extensive training and diverse clinical experiences have equipped me to work in various treatment settings, including community mental health centers, schools, foster care, and college counseling centers. This background allows me to provide services to clients from different backgrounds, ages, and facing a wide range of life difficulties.
My therapeutic approach incorporates an understanding of child and adult development, positive psychology, and my own personal and professional experiences.
As a dedicated psychotherapist, I am committed to tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs. With a focus on realistic approaches, I strive to meet you where you are, fostering a therapeutic environment that is both supportive and empowering. My extensive training and diverse clinical experiences have equipped me to work in various treatment settings, including community mental health centers, schools, foster care, and college counseling centers. This background allows me to provide services to clients from different backgrounds, ages, and facing a wide range of life difficulties.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when anxiety, stress, or emotional patterns begin to feel overwhelming or hard to manage on your own. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing therapy to adults and young adults, with a focus on helping people feel steadier, more grounded, and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when anxiety, stress, or emotional patterns begin to feel overwhelming or hard to manage on your own. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing therapy to adults and young adults, with a focus on helping people feel steadier, more grounded, and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges.
Hi there! My goal for our therapeutic relationship is for you to feel heard, safe and welcome. Creating a safe space where you can feel comfortable with developing your journey to work on persisting barriers, reconnecting with your inner strengths and embracing your present and your future with regained confidence. I believe we can work collaboratively through short or long-term treatment interventions towards your goals. I have experience working with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and LGBTQIA+ challenges.
Hi there! My goal for our therapeutic relationship is for you to feel heard, safe and welcome. Creating a safe space where you can feel comfortable with developing your journey to work on persisting barriers, reconnecting with your inner strengths and embracing your present and your future with regained confidence. I believe we can work collaboratively through short or long-term treatment interventions towards your goals. I have experience working with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and LGBTQIA+ challenges.
The settings have ranged from School Based Services to Private Outpatient locations, working with children, adults, and geriatric populations.
Hi, my name is Evangelos, but you can call me Evan! At the moment I am practicing through Telehealth only. If this is okay with you, please read on! The foundation of my approach to therapy is person centered and based on genuine human interaction. I understand that not every individual benefits from the same intervention, and it's for this reason I bring an eclectic tool kit, including but not limited to: Acceptance-Based, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, and Relaxation strategies. My earliest exposure and training in mental health was in Hypnosis, and the interaction between our conscious and subconscious mind.
The settings have ranged from School Based Services to Private Outpatient locations, working with children, adults, and geriatric populations.
Hi, my name is Evangelos, but you can call me Evan! At the moment I am practicing through Telehealth only. If this is okay with you, please read on! The foundation of my approach to therapy is person centered and based on genuine human interaction. I understand that not every individual benefits from the same intervention, and it's for this reason I bring an eclectic tool kit, including but not limited to: Acceptance-Based, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, and Relaxation strategies. My earliest exposure and training in mental health was in Hypnosis, and the interaction between our conscious and subconscious mind.
My self-care and wellness approach to therapy aims to bring change to communities through family, individual, and business wellness support. Providing remote therapeutic services that are committed to creating a supportive and safe space where you feel the most comfortable to speak about your challenges and triumphs. Check out my booking link to take the next steps toward your therapy goals.
My self-care and wellness approach to therapy aims to bring change to communities through family, individual, and business wellness support. Providing remote therapeutic services that are committed to creating a supportive and safe space where you feel the most comfortable to speak about your challenges and triumphs. Check out my booking link to take the next steps toward your therapy goals.
“I need help”. That is probably what brought you on to this site. Now you find yourself in a sea of therapist profiles wondering what your insurance will cover and why no one is responding to you. Coming to terms that you need help is hard. Finding a therapist is hard. Whether it’s for yourself or someone else, you are struggling to know what to do. I may not be the therapist for you, but I am here to listen and help you sail through.
“I need help”. That is probably what brought you on to this site. Now you find yourself in a sea of therapist profiles wondering what your insurance will cover and why no one is responding to you. Coming to terms that you need help is hard. Finding a therapist is hard. Whether it’s for yourself or someone else, you are struggling to know what to do. I may not be the therapist for you, but I am here to listen and help you sail through.
Sometimes the hardest part isn’t what’s happening now — it’s what your nervous system learned long ago. Anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles often make sense when we look at the experiences that shaped how safe, worthy, or connected you learned to feel. I help adults move out of survival mode, understand these patterns with compassion, and build a life that feels calmer, more stable, and more authentic.
Sometimes the hardest part isn’t what’s happening now — it’s what your nervous system learned long ago. Anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles often make sense when we look at the experiences that shaped how safe, worthy, or connected you learned to feel. I help adults move out of survival mode, understand these patterns with compassion, and build a life that feels calmer, more stable, and more authentic.
The Psychotherapy and Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, groups, couples, and families. Our director, Zoia Sizgoric, LCSW, has over 20 years experience in helping others just like you reach their goals. We focus on your strengths and offer support and guidance to help you overcome difficult times in your life. We provide treatment for depression, anxiety/phobias, trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, behavioral problems, anger management, eating disorders, difficulties at work, and marital or family problems. We also make referrals to community psychiatrists as needed.
The Psychotherapy and Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, groups, couples, and families. Our director, Zoia Sizgoric, LCSW, has over 20 years experience in helping others just like you reach their goals. We focus on your strengths and offer support and guidance to help you overcome difficult times in your life. We provide treatment for depression, anxiety/phobias, trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, behavioral problems, anger management, eating disorders, difficulties at work, and marital or family problems. We also make referrals to community psychiatrists as needed.
Negative thinking patterns are part of our human condition. These patterns become problematic and particularly disturbing when we are faced with stressful circumstances. At those times we feel stuck. Yet there is a way out, a way to process and let go of that which is no longer serving us. Therapy is the process of gaining insight into the workings of our minds and to allow for new choices of thinking of feeling to reveal themselves, as we heal, one step at at time.
Negative thinking patterns are part of our human condition. These patterns become problematic and particularly disturbing when we are faced with stressful circumstances. At those times we feel stuck. Yet there is a way out, a way to process and let go of that which is no longer serving us. Therapy is the process of gaining insight into the workings of our minds and to allow for new choices of thinking of feeling to reveal themselves, as we heal, one step at at time.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating relationship stress, academic pressure, and the impact of family dynamics, as well as the challenge of balancing cultural expectations, identity, and personal growth.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support meaningful change. I also offer Spanish-speaking and multicultural support, with a strong commitment to mental health advocacy and immigrant communities.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating relationship stress, academic pressure, and the impact of family dynamics, as well as the challenge of balancing cultural expectations, identity, and personal growth.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support meaningful change. I also offer Spanish-speaking and multicultural support, with a strong commitment to mental health advocacy and immigrant communities.
I love working with children, teens, parents, college students/young adults, and adults.
In addition to my private practice, I am an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and a Lead Psychologist at Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell.
I love working with children, teens, parents, college students/young adults, and adults.
In addition to my private practice, I am an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and a Lead Psychologist at Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell.
Sebastian J Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11102
Waitlist for new clients
"We're all just walking each other home" -Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that meets clients where they are at. As we work together clients are able to increase their internal awareness, accomplish goals, and improve their lives. I have a great deal of experience with clients who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, as well as those with substance use problems.
"We're all just walking each other home" -Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that meets clients where they are at. As we work together clients are able to increase their internal awareness, accomplish goals, and improve their lives. I have a great deal of experience with clients who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, as well as those with substance use problems.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.