Teen Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
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Lisa Bellamy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Therapist with a background in trauma and
teen
violence. I am passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life-transitions in a collaborative way to help to move them towards self-betterment. I tend to integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and strength-based therapy based on client needs. I collaborate with my clients to identify plans and treatment goals to ensure that their true desires are being met throughout therapy.
Evelina Yagudaev
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer traditional talk therapy and art therapy when words alone are not enough. I am a New York State Licensed and Board Certified Creative Arts Therapist with additional, post-graduate training in Child and
Adolescent
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. In addition to my work with children and parents, I have extensive experience working with adults. I help my clients navigate various life challenges while staying true to themselves and strengthening their own individual voices.
Susan Stark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced, caring and warm private practitioner. I specialize in working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples with a focus on relationship issues and anxiety and depression. I have many years experience working with substance abusers and their families. I am trained in
adolescent
and child psychotherapy and work with parents as an integral part of their treatment. Successful therapy is based on developing a strong working relationship between patient and therapist which begins with the initial consultation.
Donna Serrant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you seeking treatment for your child or
teen
? Or are you feeling unsatisfied and looking to understand yourself better? I believe that therapy offers a path to self awareness and self understanding in the pursuit of more satisfying relationships and greater self-esteem. Gaining insight,identifying needs, and problem-solving create an environment for positive change. My optimism for people's capacity for positive change informs my work and facilitates a trusting partnership.
Waitlist for new clients
Ana M Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RRT, RYT, Coach
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you have a
teen
or young adult suffering from anxiety - school, life, trauma, or other related issues, I can help them too! I'm a trained life/transformation coach as well.
I have over 3 decades of experience working in mental health and education. My goal has always been to support everyone of my clients to heal, while equipping them with tools so that they can regulate and care for themselves. I love to help people connect to their own light and purpose. Much of my mental health experience has been working with issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, social phobias, eating disorders, academic/test anxiety, among others. I believe that with the right intervention, most people are able to heal from many mental, emotional, and physical ailments, allowing them not just to survive, but to thrive.
Simone O Watson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have worked in the field of Child and
Adolescent
Mental Health for over 10 years, and have gained insight to assist youth and their families cope with the impact culture and social environments have on the psychological well being of individuals of all ages.
Life is a journey of multiple transformations... if only we were given a map to help us navigate through it, maximizing our joyous moments and minimizing the humps and mountains. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and families through those challenging moments and experiences in life.
Eric Rosenblum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have trained extensively in child and
adolescent
therapy, narrative and couples therapy, and sex therapy.
Whether working with couples, adolescents, families, or adult individuals, I see the therapy room as a place for clients to discuss the parts of themselves and their lives that they can’t talk about anywhere else. My approach is open, playful, and collaborative. I use a combination of narrative therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic techniques to help clients identify the stories they tell about themselves that are unhelpful; by examining and eliminating these, clients are better able to grow and change.
Tina Layton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a highly trained psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating adults, children and adolescents. I have particular interest and experience in treating couples. After working for several years with couples and families in crisis, I received my postgraduate certification in child and
adolescent
psychoanalysis from the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, with subsequent training at the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy, the Stephen A.Mitchell Center for Relational Studies and additional training in Emotionally Focused Couple's therapy .
Matt L Rohrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, MA
Verified
Verified
Matt has been conducting individual and group therapy since 2017. As a therapist, Matt utilizes psychodynamic, somatic, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help clients develop insight, process trauma, and gain greater agency in their lives. He uses an individualized approach to treat anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship issues. Matt has significant experience working with adolescents, adults, LGBTQIA individuals, artists, and athletes, and has conducted group therapy for men and
adolescent
boys exploring issues related to masculinity.
Diana Dorfman Deutsch
MD, MS
Verified
Verified
I am a psychiatrist who primarily uses talk therapy to treat individuals. I specialize in child and
adolescent
work, and see children as well as adults for treatment. In addition, I work with couples and families. There are multiple types of therapy which can be used, depending on the treatment goals of the patient, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and supportive psychotherapy. My ideal client would wish to use talk therapy to improve their general well-being and daily functioning. They may need help understanding their emotions and how they function on their own and within relationships.
Waitlist for new clients
Kristin Pleines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition to supporting your child or
teen
through therapy, I'll also create behavior strategies you can utilize at home.
I'm an LCSW practicing in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and my office is conveniently located three blocks from the Bedford L stop. I'm psychodynamically oriented, and I specialize in anxiety, play therapy, trauma, and attachment. I enjoy helping families to strengthen relationships. Play is a child's natural way of communicating, and thus is the perfect tool for therapy with young children. I often work with older children, teens, and adults as well, and tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each person I work with.
Amanda Lee Gropp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
I currently train at the Child and
Adolescent
Psychotherapy Program of the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research.
I am a therapist specializing in work with children, adolescents and families. I offer child-oriented play therapy, individual therapy and parent consultations to help children and youth work through a variety of issues such as life transitions, anxiety, loss and behavioral problems.
Judy N Schneier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a child and
adolescent
therapist who works with young people and their families in a developmentally sensitive manner. Through careful listening and collaborative parent work, we create the possibility for change. Younger children use play as their most authentic means of communication. Talking directly about worries can be overwhelming. Play becomes a rich way for me to communicate with your child. Older children often communicate directly about their concerns, but will play while we talk. Play gives them a feeling of control and familiarity when addressing difficult issues.
Not accepting new clients
Audrey Zwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
*Unfortunately, I am not taking new patients at this time.* I am a licensed child,
adolescent
, adult, and family therapist. My specialties include play therapy for children three and up and therapy for teens and adults struggling with anxiety and relationship difficulties.
Kelli Knabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
3 Endorsed
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with
adolescent
clients (gay, lesbian, straight, questioning and transgender), which includes providing support and guidance to their parents.
Psychotherapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and/or challenging. It is common for all of us from time to time to feel "stuck" in our lives, or faced with problems that we cannot seem to overcome. My goal is to help my clients access their internal and interpersonal resources in ways that are healing and help them gain a greater sense of personal agency in their lives. We may achieve this by exploring the past, looking at the present, or a combination of both.
Dina Larina
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RPT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a parent of a struggling child or
teen
, do you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help them feel better? Do they wrestle with daily stressors (school and homework pressure, family/peer issues, self-image, COVID-19 fears) and emotional issues ? Parents often feel that they have run out of ideas of how to help. They just want their child to thrive. I have helped children and teens that were struggling with anxiety disorders, self-regulation, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and anger issues. I work with parents to help them develop strategies to help their children as their needs change over the years.
Sara Elnahal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Whether you or your child are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, or with navigating the journey of parenting, my goal is to meet you where you are and to work together to bring about sustainable change. My particular expertise lies in the area of child and
adolescent
treatment, including several years working with gender nonconforming teenagers, adults struggling with relationships and life transitions, and parent support, guidance and training. I am able to provide support with IEP navigation and advocacy, as well as teacher and classroom consultation and collaboration.
Genevieve Uslander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified
Verified
I believe that the therapeutic relationship can serve as a healing space. I prioritize building person-centered partnerships that allow all individuals to feel safe throughout their clinical experience. I am very invested in cultivating meaningful relationships centered around trust, openness, and honesty. I find in my practice that this allows for each individual child,
teenager
, or adult I work with to feel grounded in their own narrative as well as feel self-empowered to utilize the tools they gain throughout our work together.
Beatrice Ann Segal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW
Verified
Verified
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".
Roger Rosenthal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
My goal is to help clients overcome those difficulties that interfere with a life of authenticity, purpose and contentment. I have extensive post-graduate training and years of experience teaching other therapists child,
adolescent
and adult psychotherapy. Our therapeutic work may offer thoughtful questions, insights, suggestions, skills training and emotional support, drawing on an array of approaches including interpretive understanding, cognitive restructuring, problem solving, Habits of Mind principles and DBT-based affective regulation.I encourage feedback about the process, as this is often vital in refining our work together. Therapy with children and adolescents stresses careful assessment to understand what treatment approaches would be optimal.
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Teen 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.