Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
I have extensive training in working with children and teens.
My passion is providing individual and group counseling for children and adolescents. Being a teenager, pre- teen or child in such an intense and busy world is a very difficult task.
I have extensive training in working with children and teens.
My passion is providing individual and group counseling for children and adolescents. Being a teenager, pre- teen or child in such an intense and busy world is a very difficult task.
I've always thought that life is extraordinarily beautiful, but also exceedingly difficult and even brutal at times. As a therapist, my goal is to make the therapeutic process comfortable, meaningful, and productive. I've worked with all walks of life, but I think the kinds of people who might benefit the most from my services are those that are looking to gain insight and use that insight to create lasting change. My approach is simple, 50% bottom up - How did we get here? & 50% top down - What can we do about it? Over time, we'll work to put the pieces together, establish a plan of action, and create hope for a better tomorrow.
I've always thought that life is extraordinarily beautiful, but also exceedingly difficult and even brutal at times. As a therapist, my goal is to make the therapeutic process comfortable, meaningful, and productive. I've worked with all walks of life, but I think the kinds of people who might benefit the most from my services are those that are looking to gain insight and use that insight to create lasting change. My approach is simple, 50% bottom up - How did we get here? & 50% top down - What can we do about it? Over time, we'll work to put the pieces together, establish a plan of action, and create hope for a better tomorrow.
Many of the teens I work with are bright, capable young people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood.
I specialize in working with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Using a supportive and practical approach, I help teens develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build confidence. My goal is to create a safe space where clients feel understood while learning tools to better manage challenges at school and in daily life.
Many of the teens I work with are bright, capable young people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood.
I specialize in working with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Using a supportive and practical approach, I help teens develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build confidence. My goal is to create a safe space where clients feel understood while learning tools to better manage challenges at school and in daily life.
Some clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps. They may be facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting stress, or life changes, and are seeking peace, purpose, and emotional well-being.
Some clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps. They may be facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting stress, or life changes, and are seeking peace, purpose, and emotional well-being.
Because our journey through life can be beautiful and difficult all at the same time, looking for support to navigate challenges and change can be the most important and most rewarding step to take in the process of improving our quality of life.
Because our journey through life can be beautiful and difficult all at the same time, looking for support to navigate challenges and change can be the most important and most rewarding step to take in the process of improving our quality of life.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, with experience supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, concerns related to LGBTQIA identities, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
Are you wondering when things will finally get easier, or when you’ll start to feel like yourself again? Whether you are navigating a sudden life change, feeling ungrounded, or finally deciding to confront issues that have been weighing on you for a while, you don't have to carry this alone. Many of the clients I work with come to therapy because they are feeling anxious, worried, stuck, depressed, or numb. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning to the process, we will always go at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, with experience supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, concerns related to LGBTQIA identities, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
Are you wondering when things will finally get easier, or when you’ll start to feel like yourself again? Whether you are navigating a sudden life change, feeling ungrounded, or finally deciding to confront issues that have been weighing on you for a while, you don't have to carry this alone. Many of the clients I work with come to therapy because they are feeling anxious, worried, stuck, depressed, or numb. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning to the process, we will always go at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.
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At Root To Rose, I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm.
With more than ten years of experience, I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), to help clients challenge negative thought patterns, process difficult emotions related to past and present experiences, and strengthen self-awareness through identity exploration.
At Root To Rose, I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm.
With more than ten years of experience, I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), to help clients challenge negative thought patterns, process difficult emotions related to past and present experiences, and strengthen self-awareness through identity exploration.
After spending a decade in the business industry, I made a meaningful career change to pursue my passion for psychology. I strive to help my clients create more meaning and satisfaction in their lives while working through some difficult emotions and challenging circumstances. Like the serenity prayer, I view the therapeutic setting as a place to explore acceptance verses change strategies. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as psychodynamic and relational modalities and I tailor my approach to meet the needs of each client.
After spending a decade in the business industry, I made a meaningful career change to pursue my passion for psychology. I strive to help my clients create more meaning and satisfaction in their lives while working through some difficult emotions and challenging circumstances. Like the serenity prayer, I view the therapeutic setting as a place to explore acceptance verses change strategies. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as psychodynamic and relational modalities and I tailor my approach to meet the needs of each client.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and an ally who works with children, adolescents, and their families.
My treatment philosophy is to work collaboratively with families to provide children and adolescents an open, safe space to express the challenges they face. I strive to assist young people in looking for evidence of their resilience. As a Registered Play Therapy – Supervisor (RPT-S), I am dedicated to using cutting-edge, child-focused interventions.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and an ally who works with children, adolescents, and their families.
My treatment philosophy is to work collaboratively with families to provide children and adolescents an open, safe space to express the challenges they face. I strive to assist young people in looking for evidence of their resilience. As a Registered Play Therapy – Supervisor (RPT-S), I am dedicated to using cutting-edge, child-focused interventions.
I often work with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use, and has begun to realize that these challenges are negatively interfering within their relationships with others and themself, work, and their overall sense of well-being. Their goals might include reducing symptoms present, improving self-esteem and emotional resilience, building healthier relationships and boundaries, and exploring healthy coping mechanisms to incorporate into their everyday life. Ultimately they want to feel more in control of their life, seeking long lasting change.
I often work with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use, and has begun to realize that these challenges are negatively interfering within their relationships with others and themself, work, and their overall sense of well-being. Their goals might include reducing symptoms present, improving self-esteem and emotional resilience, building healthier relationships and boundaries, and exploring healthy coping mechanisms to incorporate into their everyday life. Ultimately they want to feel more in control of their life, seeking long lasting change.
I seek to help people manage the challenges they are facing and make real changes in their lives. In our work together, we will set goals, build a deeper understanding of maladaptive patterns, and learn more ways to manage the stress in your life. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and parenting. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to adults and children of all ages.
I seek to help people manage the challenges they are facing and make real changes in their lives. In our work together, we will set goals, build a deeper understanding of maladaptive patterns, and learn more ways to manage the stress in your life. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and parenting. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to adults and children of all ages.
I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families, on a broad range of topics including relationship difficulties, stress management, depression, anxiety, childhood challenges, school related issues,anger management, marital and pre-martial issues, co-parenting, divorce, domestic violence, and bereavement.
Sometimes we become overwhelmed with life's many challenges and can't seem to get things right. Stress can overtake our lives and leave us feeling bog down, thus feeling stagnant or repeating the same negative patterns. Together I can help you achieve a personal sense of well being through counseling. My therapeutic approach is an interactive goal oriented approach using cognitive behavior therapy. Our thoughts, emotions and behaviors essentially create our lives! They can create within us tremendous sadness or overwhelming joy.
I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families, on a broad range of topics including relationship difficulties, stress management, depression, anxiety, childhood challenges, school related issues,anger management, marital and pre-martial issues, co-parenting, divorce, domestic violence, and bereavement.
Sometimes we become overwhelmed with life's many challenges and can't seem to get things right. Stress can overtake our lives and leave us feeling bog down, thus feeling stagnant or repeating the same negative patterns. Together I can help you achieve a personal sense of well being through counseling. My therapeutic approach is an interactive goal oriented approach using cognitive behavior therapy. Our thoughts, emotions and behaviors essentially create our lives! They can create within us tremendous sadness or overwhelming joy.
My name is Stephanie Perez and I am a bilingual mental health counselor, with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Throughout your journey, we can determine and break through your barriers and destructive behaviors that may be keeping you from achieving your desired goals. I provide a welcoming, secure, and judgment-free setting where we can transform constricting thoughts into incentives for a sustainable transformation.
My name is Stephanie Perez and I am a bilingual mental health counselor, with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Throughout your journey, we can determine and break through your barriers and destructive behaviors that may be keeping you from achieving your desired goals. I provide a welcoming, secure, and judgment-free setting where we can transform constricting thoughts into incentives for a sustainable transformation.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy.
With a focus on goal-oriented treatment, Sam works with his clients to determine their goals and how to best capitalize both their personal strengths and utilize their established and potential support systems. Clients say they feel welcome and heard in session and that they develop the confidence they can work through whatever difficulties they’re facing.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy.
With a focus on goal-oriented treatment, Sam works with his clients to determine their goals and how to best capitalize both their personal strengths and utilize their established and potential support systems. Clients say they feel welcome and heard in session and that they develop the confidence they can work through whatever difficulties they’re facing.
My name is Paige (she/her), and I’m excited to work with you on your
journey of self-discovery and healing. Whether this is your first time in therapy or
you’ve been before, it can feel daunting to share the most vulnerable parts of
yourself with another person. My goal is to foster a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self.
My name is Paige (she/her), and I’m excited to work with you on your
journey of self-discovery and healing. Whether this is your first time in therapy or
you’ve been before, it can feel daunting to share the most vulnerable parts of
yourself with another person. My goal is to foster a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self.
Successful therapy comes from a strong connection between clinician and client. Emotions are confusing and life is complicated. Starting therapy can be daunting and looking inward is often scary and painful. I work as a sounding board to help my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, their personal history and what they want their future to look like. I offer a place for my clients to explore their range of emotions and thoughts freely, deeply, often with humor and always without judgement. My goal is to enable clients to embrace alternative perspectives and regain balance in their lives.
Successful therapy comes from a strong connection between clinician and client. Emotions are confusing and life is complicated. Starting therapy can be daunting and looking inward is often scary and painful. I work as a sounding board to help my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, their personal history and what they want their future to look like. I offer a place for my clients to explore their range of emotions and thoughts freely, deeply, often with humor and always without judgement. My goal is to enable clients to embrace alternative perspectives and regain balance in their lives.
Wendy has 30 years of experience in the field working with adults, children, adolescents and families. Wendy works with clients on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family system problems, developing coping skills, relationship problems and dealing with child developmental issues, by providing individual counseling, play therapy, and family sessions. Additionally, certified in bereavement and grief counseling. Wendy focuses on helping clients explore and clarify their personal goals, recognize their strengths, regain a sense of control, and develop tools they need to move forward in their lives.
Wendy has 30 years of experience in the field working with adults, children, adolescents and families. Wendy works with clients on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family system problems, developing coping skills, relationship problems and dealing with child developmental issues, by providing individual counseling, play therapy, and family sessions. Additionally, certified in bereavement and grief counseling. Wendy focuses on helping clients explore and clarify their personal goals, recognize their strengths, regain a sense of control, and develop tools they need to move forward in their lives.
Whether in your teens, twenties or fifties, I help you unlock the stuck points holding you back.
My combination of life coaching and therapeutic skillsets powerfully set the stage for progress. My concentration in anxiety and trauma treatment relies not only on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Internal Family Systems, I also lean on the teachings of neuroscience and other evidence-based approaches to help you foster self-efficacy and personal agency.
Whether in your teens, twenties or fifties, I help you unlock the stuck points holding you back.
My combination of life coaching and therapeutic skillsets powerfully set the stage for progress. My concentration in anxiety and trauma treatment relies not only on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Internal Family Systems, I also lean on the teachings of neuroscience and other evidence-based approaches to help you foster self-efficacy and personal agency.
I have been working with children, adolescents, families and adult for 13 years.
I've trained in Functional Family Therapy which is a strength-based approach to viewing the family as a whole and seeing that all members serve a purpose in the family, not blaming the parent or child, while improving communication and relationships.
I have been working with children, adolescents, families and adult for 13 years.
I've trained in Functional Family Therapy which is a strength-based approach to viewing the family as a whole and seeing that all members serve a purpose in the family, not blaming the parent or child, while improving communication and relationships.
I have years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with various issues such as depression, anxiety, lack of focus, family conflict, and just dealing changes, transitions, and stressful life events.
Therapy can be a life-changing experience that can bring you greater understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your ideal path. Over the years I have worked with people in therapy to develop strengths, realize goals, find purpose, and overcome challenges. I believe that therapy can help you to realize your ideal self, despite whatever hardships you may encounter.
I have years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with various issues such as depression, anxiety, lack of focus, family conflict, and just dealing changes, transitions, and stressful life events.
Therapy can be a life-changing experience that can bring you greater understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your ideal path. Over the years I have worked with people in therapy to develop strengths, realize goals, find purpose, and overcome challenges. I believe that therapy can help you to realize your ideal self, despite whatever hardships you may encounter.
Nearby Teens Therapists Searches for Lake Ronkonkoma
- Bohemia
- Centereach
- Central Islip
- Farmingville
- Hauppauge
- Holbrook
- Holtsville
- Islandia
- Lake Grove
- Nesconset
- Ronkonkoma
- South Setauket
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.