Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Binghamton, NY
If so, I have over thirteen years of clinical experience and offer therapeutic services to adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relatioship problems, self-esteem issues, and work related problems.
In addition, I also have over 13 years experience working in emergency mental health and on an inpatient psychiatric unit. I have also taught undergraduate psychology classes and worked well with faculty and an interdisciplinary staff in a hospital setting.
If so, I have over thirteen years of clinical experience and offer therapeutic services to adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relatioship problems, self-esteem issues, and work related problems.
In addition, I also have over 13 years experience working in emergency mental health and on an inpatient psychiatric unit. I have also taught undergraduate psychology classes and worked well with faculty and an interdisciplinary staff in a hospital setting.
Hello. My name is Julie Shapiro and I have been practicing psychology in the Binghamton, New York area for over 25 years. Often people seek counseling when they are experiencing anxiety or depression, going through a difficult life transition, having trouble with relationships, dealing with loss and/or grief or feeling stuck in their current life.
Hello. My name is Julie Shapiro and I have been practicing psychology in the Binghamton, New York area for over 25 years. Often people seek counseling when they are experiencing anxiety or depression, going through a difficult life transition, having trouble with relationships, dealing with loss and/or grief or feeling stuck in their current life.
I offer compassionate and professional counseling services centered around trauma-informed care, tailored to support individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and various forms of trauma. My approach prioritizes the individual's needs, focusing on identity exploration, life transitions, and overall well-being enhancement. Creating a safe, nonjudgmental space is integral to my practice. I believe in empowering clients to direct their counseling journey, fostering self-advocacy and empowerment throughout our sessions.
I offer compassionate and professional counseling services centered around trauma-informed care, tailored to support individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and various forms of trauma. My approach prioritizes the individual's needs, focusing on identity exploration, life transitions, and overall well-being enhancement. Creating a safe, nonjudgmental space is integral to my practice. I believe in empowering clients to direct their counseling journey, fostering self-advocacy and empowerment throughout our sessions.
Shanel Boyce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a Black femme, disabled, poly, LGBTQ person I have firsthand experience navigating the difficulty finding a therapist who can understand those intersections. Therapists need to recognize familial,interpersonal and systemic issues that can make achieving one’s goals challenging. We all deserve support through life's transitions. Whether you are navigating grief or unpacking a life filled with trauma, the goal is to determine what kind of life you want to live and then the necessary steps to get you there. Peace, love and belonging are attainable with the right tools. I foster a responsible space where you can feel seen and heard.
As a Black femme, disabled, poly, LGBTQ person I have firsthand experience navigating the difficulty finding a therapist who can understand those intersections. Therapists need to recognize familial,interpersonal and systemic issues that can make achieving one’s goals challenging. We all deserve support through life's transitions. Whether you are navigating grief or unpacking a life filled with trauma, the goal is to determine what kind of life you want to live and then the necessary steps to get you there. Peace, love and belonging are attainable with the right tools. I foster a responsible space where you can feel seen and heard.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
I use a variety of treatment modalities and techniques including CBT and DBT informed clinical practice, as well as drawing on my experience working in foster care, residential treatment, 22 years in the public school setting and 15 years in the regional trauma centers' emergency department as a crisis counselor. I am experienced and well diversified.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
I use a variety of treatment modalities and techniques including CBT and DBT informed clinical practice, as well as drawing on my experience working in foster care, residential treatment, 22 years in the public school setting and 15 years in the regional trauma centers' emergency department as a crisis counselor. I am experienced and well diversified.
Being a teen or young adult today isn’t easy.
My style is warm, collaborative, and honest. I aim to create a space where you can be fully yourself — without judgment. We’ll work together to understand patterns that may be holding you back and build tools for resilience, connection, and clarity.
Being a teen or young adult today isn’t easy.
My style is warm, collaborative, and honest. I aim to create a space where you can be fully yourself — without judgment. We’ll work together to understand patterns that may be holding you back and build tools for resilience, connection, and clarity.
I help people struggling with difficult problems and life transitions. Who has not at one time or another felt overwhelmed or stuck? Life can be a source of satisfaction and joy, but also stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. Therapy can help. Working together, we can move toward symptom relief. We can resolve crises and gain new perspectives. My approach is practical, creative, and interactive. I believe that respect and compassion are the foundation of a therapeutic, healing relationship. My goal is to help you feel more enlivened, gain self-confidence, and have more satisfying relationships.
I help people struggling with difficult problems and life transitions. Who has not at one time or another felt overwhelmed or stuck? Life can be a source of satisfaction and joy, but also stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. Therapy can help. Working together, we can move toward symptom relief. We can resolve crises and gain new perspectives. My approach is practical, creative, and interactive. I believe that respect and compassion are the foundation of a therapeutic, healing relationship. My goal is to help you feel more enlivened, gain self-confidence, and have more satisfying relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and sadness? Are you struggling with habits that make you feel like you’re in a rut? Maybe you’re dealing with stress associated with academics, career, loss, or relationships and need compassionate support? I have several years of experience working with these issues with clients from diverse backgrounds, utilizing effective evidence-based approaches and compassionate understanding that create a dynamic space for healing and change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and sadness? Are you struggling with habits that make you feel like you’re in a rut? Maybe you’re dealing with stress associated with academics, career, loss, or relationships and need compassionate support? I have several years of experience working with these issues with clients from diverse backgrounds, utilizing effective evidence-based approaches and compassionate understanding that create a dynamic space for healing and change.
At the Expert ADHD Evaluation Center, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based ADHD evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
With over 40 years of clinical experience in psychological assessment, Dr. Edward Nichols uses an evidence-based approach to ADHD evaluations. His personal supervision of each case ensures diagnostic accuracy, clear documentation, and practical recommendations that professionals rely on when making treatment, educational, and accommodation decisions.
At the Expert ADHD Evaluation Center, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based ADHD evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
With over 40 years of clinical experience in psychological assessment, Dr. Edward Nichols uses an evidence-based approach to ADHD evaluations. His personal supervision of each case ensures diagnostic accuracy, clear documentation, and practical recommendations that professionals rely on when making treatment, educational, and accommodation decisions.
Life can feel overwhelming — whether you're a teen figuring things out, a parent trying to hold it all together, or a young adult navigating what comes next.
My approach is direct, strengths-based, and practical — focused on building real tools you can use in daily life, not just gaining insight. Together, we'll get to what's really going on, build tools that work, and help you feel more like yourself again.
Life can feel overwhelming — whether you're a teen figuring things out, a parent trying to hold it all together, or a young adult navigating what comes next.
My approach is direct, strengths-based, and practical — focused on building real tools you can use in daily life, not just gaining insight. Together, we'll get to what's really going on, build tools that work, and help you feel more like yourself again.
I am a dedicated therapist who has been practicing since 2017, with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings.
My approach to therapy is eclectic, meaning I tailor each session to meet the unique needs of the individual or family I am working with. I often incorporate evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful change.
I am a dedicated therapist who has been practicing since 2017, with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings.
My approach to therapy is eclectic, meaning I tailor each session to meet the unique needs of the individual or family I am working with. I often incorporate evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful change.
Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges. Together, we work to build insight, resilience, and confidence so that life feels more manageable and meaningful. Through greater self-awareness and practical tools, clients can create lasting change and move toward the life they want to live.
Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges. Together, we work to build insight, resilience, and confidence so that life feels more manageable and meaningful. Through greater self-awareness and practical tools, clients can create lasting change and move toward the life they want to live.
An Ideal client is one who is willing to work actively with me to solve their issues. We work together to develop a treatment plan and reach their goals. I especially enjoy working with anxious and phobic clients and see them face, confront and feel the freedom that comes from being phobic-free and more relaxed. I have a passion for working with victims of narcissists (bullies) who learn how to stand up to these people and no longer feel like a victim.
An Ideal client is one who is willing to work actively with me to solve their issues. We work together to develop a treatment plan and reach their goals. I especially enjoy working with anxious and phobic clients and see them face, confront and feel the freedom that comes from being phobic-free and more relaxed. I have a passion for working with victims of narcissists (bullies) who learn how to stand up to these people and no longer feel like a victim.
Hi. Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Are you feeling disconnected from others and having a difficult time communicating needs and desires to loved ones? I can help with that. I have been working with people on communication and negotiation of needs for many years. Being raised in a foster home, by my adopted parents, has helped my gain skills that I would not have had the opportunity to acquire otherwise, such as, accepting everyone for who they are and where they come from regardless of their background.
Hi. Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Are you feeling disconnected from others and having a difficult time communicating needs and desires to loved ones? I can help with that. I have been working with people on communication and negotiation of needs for many years. Being raised in a foster home, by my adopted parents, has helped my gain skills that I would not have had the opportunity to acquire otherwise, such as, accepting everyone for who they are and where they come from regardless of their background.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or are trying to make sense of their experiences. My approach is centered on understanding your story and meeting you where you are without judgment. I use an integrative style, drawing from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, while focusing on connection and real-life application. My goal is to help you feel heard, build insight, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or are trying to make sense of their experiences. My approach is centered on understanding your story and meeting you where you are without judgment. I use an integrative style, drawing from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, while focusing on connection and real-life application. My goal is to help you feel heard, build insight, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by patterns you can’t seem to change? My goal is to help you experience meaningful breakthroughs that release the emotional blocks keeping you from the life you want. Using trauma-informed approaches including EMDR, mindfulness, CBT, parts work, and the Aroma Freedom Technique, we work to resolve unresolved emotional patterns and restore clarity, confidence, and motivation. Clients often leave sessions feeling lighter, more hopeful, and equipped with clear next steps forward.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by patterns you can’t seem to change? My goal is to help you experience meaningful breakthroughs that release the emotional blocks keeping you from the life you want. Using trauma-informed approaches including EMDR, mindfulness, CBT, parts work, and the Aroma Freedom Technique, we work to resolve unresolved emotional patterns and restore clarity, confidence, and motivation. Clients often leave sessions feeling lighter, more hopeful, and equipped with clear next steps forward.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and children.
I can help clients find new points of view which may help them manage life issues in a more positive manner. I offer a compassionate and positive environment to help clients feel comfortable talking in order to better facilitate a satisfactory resolution.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and children.
I can help clients find new points of view which may help them manage life issues in a more positive manner. I offer a compassionate and positive environment to help clients feel comfortable talking in order to better facilitate a satisfactory resolution.
With over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of assisting adults, young adults, teens, couples, and families in navigating life's challenges.
Do you ever feel weighted down by feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, or interpersonal struggles? Life can be tough at times and finding a trusted person to support you is important. I strive to build a therapeutic relationship through trust, caring and respect. I utilize a holistic approach to meet you where you are at. I am trained in various modalities including: cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing and trauma focused approaches. I offer individual, group, couples, and family counseling in person therapy or via telehealth (HIPAA compliant video counseling).
With over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of assisting adults, young adults, teens, couples, and families in navigating life's challenges.
Do you ever feel weighted down by feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, or interpersonal struggles? Life can be tough at times and finding a trusted person to support you is important. I strive to build a therapeutic relationship through trust, caring and respect. I utilize a holistic approach to meet you where you are at. I am trained in various modalities including: cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing and trauma focused approaches. I offer individual, group, couples, and family counseling in person therapy or via telehealth (HIPAA compliant video counseling).
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when stress, relationship challenges, or past experiences start to weigh heavily. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. My role is to create a safe, compassionate space where you don’t have to carry everything alone. I work with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or family and cultural pressures. Together, we focus not only on managing symptoms but also on building resilience, improving self-understanding, and creating lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when stress, relationship challenges, or past experiences start to weigh heavily. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. My role is to create a safe, compassionate space where you don’t have to carry everything alone. I work with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or family and cultural pressures. Together, we focus not only on managing symptoms but also on building resilience, improving self-understanding, and creating lasting change.
Jessica Blakeslee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work best with children, teens, young adults, and families who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, school difficulties, life transitions, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
Starting therapy can feel like a lot. I try to make it feel as normal and comfortable as possible.
For younger clients, I give more structure and guidance. For teens and young adults, it’s more conversation, real talk, and figuring things out together.
You don’t have to come in knowing exactly what to say. That’s my job to help with.
I work best with children, teens, young adults, and families who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, school difficulties, life transitions, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
Starting therapy can feel like a lot. I try to make it feel as normal and comfortable as possible.
For younger clients, I give more structure and guidance. For teens and young adults, it’s more conversation, real talk, and figuring things out together.
You don’t have to come in knowing exactly what to say. That’s my job to help with.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.