Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Marcellus, NY
You’ve probably been trying to hold it all together for a while now. Maybe you’re constantly in your head—spinning with worry, self-doubt, or a quiet kind of sadness that never fully goes away. You might feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, overwhelmed by emotions that hit out of nowhere, or exhausted from pretending you're fine when you’re really not. Whether you’re carrying pain from the past, navigating anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or struggling with a major life change—it makes sense that things feel hard. And if your usual ways of coping aren’t working like they used to, you’re not alone.
You’ve probably been trying to hold it all together for a while now. Maybe you’re constantly in your head—spinning with worry, self-doubt, or a quiet kind of sadness that never fully goes away. You might feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, overwhelmed by emotions that hit out of nowhere, or exhausted from pretending you're fine when you’re really not. Whether you’re carrying pain from the past, navigating anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or struggling with a major life change—it makes sense that things feel hard. And if your usual ways of coping aren’t working like they used to, you’re not alone.
When Life is a Glorious, Chaotic Mess (And You or Your Child Needs a Guide)
If you feel like your family is short-circuiting, or your child or teen is either shutting down or acting out, you are not alone.
My Unique Approach: MFT + CTRS
I combine two to help your family heal:
MFT: I focus on the whole family system. What impacts one person, impacts the entire family
CTRS: With over a decade in residential treatment, I know sitting and talking isn't always best. We use therapeutic movement, play, and creative expression to help teach emotional regulation
When Life is a Glorious, Chaotic Mess (And You or Your Child Needs a Guide)
If you feel like your family is short-circuiting, or your child or teen is either shutting down or acting out, you are not alone.
My Unique Approach: MFT + CTRS
I combine two to help your family heal:
MFT: I focus on the whole family system. What impacts one person, impacts the entire family
CTRS: With over a decade in residential treatment, I know sitting and talking isn't always best. We use therapeutic movement, play, and creative expression to help teach emotional regulation
Not feeling like yourself lately? Maybe you’ve been putting everyone else first, pushing through each day, but feeling increasingly disconnected from your own sense of peace and purpose. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a major life transition, or tired of anxiety and self-doubt running the show, therapy can offer a space to slow down, reconnect, and start making sense of what’s beneath the surface. It can provide an environment to explore how past experiences and relationships shape the way you move through the world today.
Not feeling like yourself lately? Maybe you’ve been putting everyone else first, pushing through each day, but feeling increasingly disconnected from your own sense of peace and purpose. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a major life transition, or tired of anxiety and self-doubt running the show, therapy can offer a space to slow down, reconnect, and start making sense of what’s beneath the surface. It can provide an environment to explore how past experiences and relationships shape the way you move through the world today.
You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?
You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?
Healing begins when we give ourselves permission to pause and listen inward. If you’re navigating trauma, stress, or emotional blocks, I would be honored to walk beside you. Through Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), I support clients in gently releasing unresolved emotions held within the body—often stored beneath conscious awareness. Together, we create space for healing, alignment, and a deeper connection to your inner wisdom.
Healing begins when we give ourselves permission to pause and listen inward. If you’re navigating trauma, stress, or emotional blocks, I would be honored to walk beside you. Through Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), I support clients in gently releasing unresolved emotions held within the body—often stored beneath conscious awareness. Together, we create space for healing, alignment, and a deeper connection to your inner wisdom.
I work with adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples/families.
Things happen to us everyday which impact and change who we are and how we live in this world. My role as a therapist is to support others in identifying their purpose. The passion for guiding others in identifying positive choices and making healthy changes is my purpose. Whether you are going through life transitions, feel depressed, or anxious, therapy can help facilitate positive change and improve your overall quality of life.
I work with adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples/families.
Things happen to us everyday which impact and change who we are and how we live in this world. My role as a therapist is to support others in identifying their purpose. The passion for guiding others in identifying positive choices and making healthy changes is my purpose. Whether you are going through life transitions, feel depressed, or anxious, therapy can help facilitate positive change and improve your overall quality of life.
I most frequently work with adult, older adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, multicultural issues, tobacco cessation, and trauma, as well as strong and challenging emotions such as anger, shame, or grief.
No one is a stranger to finding a way forward in difficult times. Many of those I work with struggle with issues related to relationships, depression, and/or tragic events. At times, others come for brief, short-term treatment for issues that are not all-consuming, but to improve how they manage these and also use these difficulties to become more fully empowered. Regardless of the specific goals of therapy, our general ideal is to reach healing and wellness as well as for finding meaning and peace.
I most frequently work with adult, older adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, multicultural issues, tobacco cessation, and trauma, as well as strong and challenging emotions such as anger, shame, or grief.
No one is a stranger to finding a way forward in difficult times. Many of those I work with struggle with issues related to relationships, depression, and/or tragic events. At times, others come for brief, short-term treatment for issues that are not all-consuming, but to improve how they manage these and also use these difficulties to become more fully empowered. Regardless of the specific goals of therapy, our general ideal is to reach healing and wellness as well as for finding meaning and peace.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of environments.
I prescribe to a client centered approach, emphasizing the strengths of the client and family. My belief is that each individual brings a set of strengths and skills to the session that together we can build upon. Client and families treatment goals are tailored to their individual needs and are agreed upon during the first session.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of environments.
I prescribe to a client centered approach, emphasizing the strengths of the client and family. My belief is that each individual brings a set of strengths and skills to the session that together we can build upon. Client and families treatment goals are tailored to their individual needs and are agreed upon during the first session.
You have taken the first brave step toward prioritizing you! I'm happy you are here. I have worked in the mental health field for twenty years, witnessing countless individuals, couples and families endure life-changing challenges and come out on the other side stronger, at peace, and more connected with themselves and those they care about. I would love to have the opportunity to meet you and assist you to actualize your hopes and dreams for this next chapter in your life! I view our therapeutic relationship as a partnership in which we both bring valuable experience and knowledge to work through the concerns you wish to address.
You have taken the first brave step toward prioritizing you! I'm happy you are here. I have worked in the mental health field for twenty years, witnessing countless individuals, couples and families endure life-changing challenges and come out on the other side stronger, at peace, and more connected with themselves and those they care about. I would love to have the opportunity to meet you and assist you to actualize your hopes and dreams for this next chapter in your life! I view our therapeutic relationship as a partnership in which we both bring valuable experience and knowledge to work through the concerns you wish to address.
Specialized in adolescent/adult related issues such as stress/trauma, grief/loss, burnout, body image, depression/anxiety, addiction/OCD/aging.
Together we examine who you are and how best to enhance your life. I use a holistic, person centered and strengths-based approach. This approach allows you the opportunity to connect with what feels authentic and meaningful for your wellness journey. I look forward to meeting you and building a trusting, supportive and purposeful therapeutic relationship.
Specialized in adolescent/adult related issues such as stress/trauma, grief/loss, burnout, body image, depression/anxiety, addiction/OCD/aging.
Together we examine who you are and how best to enhance your life. I use a holistic, person centered and strengths-based approach. This approach allows you the opportunity to connect with what feels authentic and meaningful for your wellness journey. I look forward to meeting you and building a trusting, supportive and purposeful therapeutic relationship.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, overworked, or unfulfilled? Do you struggle with people pleasing? Feeling the weight of perfectionism, anxiety, work/school stress, or relationship challenges? You are NOT alone! The pressures of life can feel like too much, especially when trying to maintain relationships and show up for others how you would like to. Or to be able to tell others how you need them to show up for you.
Life's challenges can leave us feeling uncertain, disconnected and burned out. It is easy to overlook how we are feeling. Therapy provides the opportunity to be your authentic self and work towards positive change.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, overworked, or unfulfilled? Do you struggle with people pleasing? Feeling the weight of perfectionism, anxiety, work/school stress, or relationship challenges? You are NOT alone! The pressures of life can feel like too much, especially when trying to maintain relationships and show up for others how you would like to. Or to be able to tell others how you need them to show up for you.
Life's challenges can leave us feeling uncertain, disconnected and burned out. It is easy to overlook how we are feeling. Therapy provides the opportunity to be your authentic self and work towards positive change.
Kate van Ingen Kelsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I have over 25 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals. My work with couples enhances communication when it has been hindered by trauma, illness, infidelity, or other stressors. Couples work helps members listen differently, understand, and negotiate respectfully. I help parents understand children's behavior through a social emotional developmental lens. Individual work within the context of relationships explores self care. Our lives are affected by the systems in which we live and work.
I have over 25 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals. My work with couples enhances communication when it has been hindered by trauma, illness, infidelity, or other stressors. Couples work helps members listen differently, understand, and negotiate respectfully. I help parents understand children's behavior through a social emotional developmental lens. Individual work within the context of relationships explores self care. Our lives are affected by the systems in which we live and work.
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Do you feel lost, alone or like nothing in life makes sense anymore? Are you exhausted and unsure of what your next move should be? Does anxiety eat away at your thoughts and behaviors? Maybe you wonder if it will ever be possible to heal from past wounds & mistakes. I've been there and I get it.
Do you feel lost, alone or like nothing in life makes sense anymore? Are you exhausted and unsure of what your next move should be? Does anxiety eat away at your thoughts and behaviors? Maybe you wonder if it will ever be possible to heal from past wounds & mistakes. I've been there and I get it.
Congratulations! You've already taken the first step toward prioritizing your well-being. Seeking support takes courage, and you deserve compassion and care on this journey. Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a former competitive dancer and collegiate dance team captain, I understand the unique pressures that come with performance, perfectionism, injuries, competition, and the challenge of balancing high expectations both in and out of your sport. Whether you're a dancer, athlete, or former athlete navigating life after competition, you don't have to do it alone.
Congratulations! You've already taken the first step toward prioritizing your well-being. Seeking support takes courage, and you deserve compassion and care on this journey. Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a former competitive dancer and collegiate dance team captain, I understand the unique pressures that come with performance, perfectionism, injuries, competition, and the challenge of balancing high expectations both in and out of your sport. Whether you're a dancer, athlete, or former athlete navigating life after competition, you don't have to do it alone.
I administer individual and couple’s psychotherapy for adult and adolescent populations struggling with mental health issues, as well as provide psychological testing for adult and adolescent populations.
My ideal client is a client that is motivated for change, and willing to be vulnerable, open, and honest. They are willing to put in the work and trust in the therapy process. It is my goal to assist the client in any way that I can and meet their needs in order to help them achieve their goals, gain a better balanced self, and improve their overall mental health.
I administer individual and couple’s psychotherapy for adult and adolescent populations struggling with mental health issues, as well as provide psychological testing for adult and adolescent populations.
My ideal client is a client that is motivated for change, and willing to be vulnerable, open, and honest. They are willing to put in the work and trust in the therapy process. It is my goal to assist the client in any way that I can and meet their needs in order to help them achieve their goals, gain a better balanced self, and improve their overall mental health.
I offer virtual (video) and telehealth therapy (ex: video/phone). I integrate the most current research-based techniques. In my formal education, I concentrated on how to best approach client’s with a trauma-informed lens. I approach from a modern perspective – My goal is to make you feel supported in a non-judgmental and welcoming environment. I can guide you into understanding how you respond to situations the way you do, and work to help you have control over your future.
I offer virtual (video) and telehealth therapy (ex: video/phone). I integrate the most current research-based techniques. In my formal education, I concentrated on how to best approach client’s with a trauma-informed lens. I approach from a modern perspective – My goal is to make you feel supported in a non-judgmental and welcoming environment. I can guide you into understanding how you respond to situations the way you do, and work to help you have control over your future.
Helping you feel heard, supported, and empowered-
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but at the heart of every successful therapeutic relationship is trust, empathy, and feeling truly heard. I work with clients of all ages who are navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, medical concerns or challenges in the workplace
Helping you feel heard, supported, and empowered-
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but at the heart of every successful therapeutic relationship is trust, empathy, and feeling truly heard. I work with clients of all ages who are navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, medical concerns or challenges in the workplace
I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. My passion, together with my conviction that full recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating is possible, is why I have chosen to dedicate my practice to this type of treatment. As a trauma-informed provider, I also have extensive experience helping individuals manage anxiety, including OCD, depressive symptoms and recover from traumatic experiences.
I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. My passion, together with my conviction that full recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating is possible, is why I have chosen to dedicate my practice to this type of treatment. As a trauma-informed provider, I also have extensive experience helping individuals manage anxiety, including OCD, depressive symptoms and recover from traumatic experiences.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, addiction or life transitions can leave people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. For some, this shows up as irritability, anger, substance use, low motivation, avoidance, or difficulty managing school, work, and relationships. Others may notice feeling on edge, disconnected, or like they are reacting in ways they do not fully understand or want to repeat. This can affect performance, communication, and overall day-to-day functioning, even when someone is trying to manage things on their own.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, addiction or life transitions can leave people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. For some, this shows up as irritability, anger, substance use, low motivation, avoidance, or difficulty managing school, work, and relationships. Others may notice feeling on edge, disconnected, or like they are reacting in ways they do not fully understand or want to repeat. This can affect performance, communication, and overall day-to-day functioning, even when someone is trying to manage things on their own.
Hi, I’m Chelsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m so glad you’re here. I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can show up just as you are — no pressure, no judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful.
Hi, I’m Chelsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m so glad you’re here. I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can show up just as you are — no pressure, no judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful.
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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.