Therapists for Teens in New York, NY

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Samuel Parton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
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.
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Joanna Clayton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
Have you wondered if your child or adolescent would benefit from therapy?
I am a Licensed Family Therapist Associate with specialized training in Cognitive behavioral therapy, TFCBT, Family Therapy, and applied behavior analysis. Put in simpler terms, whatever your child is going through, I will find a way to bring your child a renewed sense of resilience and connection. I have compassion for what it feels like to be vulnerable.
Have you wondered if your child or adolescent would benefit from therapy?
I am a Licensed Family Therapist Associate with specialized training in Cognitive behavioral therapy, TFCBT, Family Therapy, and applied behavior analysis. Put in simpler terms, whatever your child is going through, I will find a way to bring your child a renewed sense of resilience and connection. I have compassion for what it feels like to be vulnerable.
(646) 798-5715 View (646) 798-5715
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Cindy Kasovitz Sichel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
Do you want to learn new tools to solve chronic problems with your spouse, lover, teenager, boss, or other difficult people in your life?
I may be the therapist for you. I am a licensed, skilled psychotherapist with 28 years of experience. I offer humanistic, solution focused problem solving therapy in a comfortable Midtown East office. I am a talkative and highly interactive therapist and sensitive to cultural differences and lifestyle choices. No judgements. Just solutions.
Do you want to learn new tools to solve chronic problems with your spouse, lover, teenager, boss, or other difficult people in your life?
I may be the therapist for you. I am a licensed, skilled psychotherapist with 28 years of experience. I offer humanistic, solution focused problem solving therapy in a comfortable Midtown East office. I am a talkative and highly interactive therapist and sensitive to cultural differences and lifestyle choices. No judgements. Just solutions.
(646) 490-9944 View (646) 490-9944
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Betsy W Spanbock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FIPA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
I continue to study child and adolescent development which brings a perspective from new research and insight to the lifelong process of growth for my patients.
Therapy is one of the most powerful tools we have to resolve anxiety, depression, relationship issues and the ordinary problems of living. Through our therapeutic endeavor, you can discover the stumbling blocks that prevent you from living to your fullest potential. My particular areas of interest include cultural and life stage transition, anxiety states and relationship and work issues. My goal is to help you know yourself better and to help you live with more joy, resilience and freedom.
I continue to study child and adolescent development which brings a perspective from new research and insight to the lifelong process of growth for my patients.
Therapy is one of the most powerful tools we have to resolve anxiety, depression, relationship issues and the ordinary problems of living. Through our therapeutic endeavor, you can discover the stumbling blocks that prevent you from living to your fullest potential. My particular areas of interest include cultural and life stage transition, anxiety states and relationship and work issues. My goal is to help you know yourself better and to help you live with more joy, resilience and freedom.
(917) 267-5496 View (917) 267-5496
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Caitlin Northern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/ teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being.
Caitlin utilizes a holistic approach to therapy. She employs CBT, the gold standard in mental health treatment, both in efficacy and speed of results, and incorporates ACT to help you embrace life’s challenges, develop mindfulness, and foster personal growth. She uses SPACE techniques to equip parents with tools to support their children’s emotional needs.
She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/ teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being.
Caitlin utilizes a holistic approach to therapy. She employs CBT, the gold standard in mental health treatment, both in efficacy and speed of results, and incorporates ACT to help you embrace life’s challenges, develop mindfulness, and foster personal growth. She uses SPACE techniques to equip parents with tools to support their children’s emotional needs.
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Margaret Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work with adolescent and adult individuals who experience depression, anxiety, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral and Processing Therapy to assist my clients with overcoming mental health and emotional challenges.
My style works well with people of all ages, from teens to older adults, who are dealing with life's changes and pressures. I often help with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues. My goal is to support my clients through these times, helping them build confidence and develop a more positive outlook on life.
I work with adolescent and adult individuals who experience depression, anxiety, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral and Processing Therapy to assist my clients with overcoming mental health and emotional challenges.
My style works well with people of all ages, from teens to older adults, who are dealing with life's changes and pressures. I often help with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues. My goal is to support my clients through these times, helping them build confidence and develop a more positive outlook on life.
(332) 244-9237 View (332) 244-9237
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Jill Putterman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
I have expertise in Somatic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Couples Therapy for Parents, Family Systems Therapy for Families, and Child/ Teen Play/CBT Therapy.
I have been a licensed psychologist for over twenty years, working collaboratively with adults, children, adolescents and parents/couples. I welcome the opportunity to be curious together to explore your life, your learned experiences and your underlying dynamics. I strive to help individuals increase self awareness, develop new problem-solving strategies and an overall improved ability to cope with life's challenges. I also encourage greater understanding of intergenerational relational patterns, so that you can feel more securely connected, communicate more effectively, and live more confidently, authentically, and meaningfully.
I have expertise in Somatic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Couples Therapy for Parents, Family Systems Therapy for Families, and Child/ Teen Play/CBT Therapy.
I have been a licensed psychologist for over twenty years, working collaboratively with adults, children, adolescents and parents/couples. I welcome the opportunity to be curious together to explore your life, your learned experiences and your underlying dynamics. I strive to help individuals increase self awareness, develop new problem-solving strategies and an overall improved ability to cope with life's challenges. I also encourage greater understanding of intergenerational relational patterns, so that you can feel more securely connected, communicate more effectively, and live more confidently, authentically, and meaningfully.
(646) 466-0061 View (646) 466-0061
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Rachel Chada
MHC-LP, MSEd
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
I spent years volunteering with LGBTQ youth and have become well-attuned to the stressors present in our teen and young adult years.
I'm so glad you're here. Think of me as a supportive collaborator on your therapeutic journey. As a queer therapist trained in affirmative therapy, it's my goal to understand your life through the context of your unique, intersecting identities. I work a lot with folks navigating relationships, life transitions, identity, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and OCD. Beyond a diagnosis, I work to help my clients move toward a sense of deeper self-understanding and acceptance. For couples/relationship work, it's my goal to help you navigate conflict with curiosity and respect.
I spent years volunteering with LGBTQ youth and have become well-attuned to the stressors present in our teen and young adult years.
I'm so glad you're here. Think of me as a supportive collaborator on your therapeutic journey. As a queer therapist trained in affirmative therapy, it's my goal to understand your life through the context of your unique, intersecting identities. I work a lot with folks navigating relationships, life transitions, identity, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and OCD. Beyond a diagnosis, I work to help my clients move toward a sense of deeper self-understanding and acceptance. For couples/relationship work, it's my goal to help you navigate conflict with curiosity and respect.
(929) 500-7598 View (929) 500-7598
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Sarah Segal McCaslin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
I completed post-graduate training in family systems at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, with advanced certifications in MBSR, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and adolescent therapy.
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, both virtually and in-person. Many of my clients come to therapy to address self-identity and purpose, family relationships (couples, parents, adult siblings), spiritual/religious questions, struggles with self-esteem, acute and chronic grief, sexuality/gender identity issues, and a desire to find a life that is meaningful and in alignment with their values. Articulating a coherent narrative for one's life is a task of deepest import, and therapy, I believe, is a uniquely relevant space to pursue that quest.
I completed post-graduate training in family systems at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, with advanced certifications in MBSR, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and adolescent therapy.
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, both virtually and in-person. Many of my clients come to therapy to address self-identity and purpose, family relationships (couples, parents, adult siblings), spiritual/religious questions, struggles with self-esteem, acute and chronic grief, sexuality/gender identity issues, and a desire to find a life that is meaningful and in alignment with their values. Articulating a coherent narrative for one's life is a task of deepest import, and therapy, I believe, is a uniquely relevant space to pursue that quest.
(646) 350-0625 View (646) 350-0625
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Dr. Ashley S. Castro
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Or maybe you have a teen, whose inner world feels increasingly out of reach for you and overwhelming for them.
At the end of our time together, you will feel less stressed and more connected to your child. And your child will feel more confident, self-aware, and independent. As a Columbia-trained child and adolescent psychologist, I’m able to do this by tailoring evidence-based treatments to create an approach that is both effective and unique to your child's needs.
Or maybe you have a teen, whose inner world feels increasingly out of reach for you and overwhelming for them.
At the end of our time together, you will feel less stressed and more connected to your child. And your child will feel more confident, self-aware, and independent. As a Columbia-trained child and adolescent psychologist, I’m able to do this by tailoring evidence-based treatments to create an approach that is both effective and unique to your child's needs.
(718) 790-4874 View (718) 790-4874
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Chin Teoh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I also have extensive experience working with adolescent facing difficulty with anxiety, low self esteem, peers conflict, ADHD, and transition issues (I
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is skilled at working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. I believe in providing a warm and nonjudgmental environment for my clients so that they can feel safe and supported in exploring their issues. My goal is to assist my clients in gaining better understanding of themselves and foster a sense of self acceptance and personal growth.
I also have extensive experience working with adolescent facing difficulty with anxiety, low self esteem, peers conflict, ADHD, and transition issues (I
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is skilled at working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. I believe in providing a warm and nonjudgmental environment for my clients so that they can feel safe and supported in exploring their issues. My goal is to assist my clients in gaining better understanding of themselves and foster a sense of self acceptance and personal growth.
(347) 767-3059 View (347) 767-3059
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Jessica Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Adolescents: I bring a deep understanging of the complexities of the adolescent experience and a genuine passion for helping them thrive.
Specializing in trauma work, I am proud to have many years of experience in the LGBTQ communities and take pride in offering a non-judgmental, sex positive, affirmative space to talk about queer identities and sexualities. If you've ever felt "othered," be it by race, class, gender or sexuality, I welcome your experience and actively create a safe space for all parts of you to be heard. Deep, attentive listening and a collaborative spirit is always at the heart of my practice. It's my job to skilfully and thoughtfully listen and work to meet you where you are, as we embark on this journey together.
Adolescents: I bring a deep understanging of the complexities of the adolescent experience and a genuine passion for helping them thrive.
Specializing in trauma work, I am proud to have many years of experience in the LGBTQ communities and take pride in offering a non-judgmental, sex positive, affirmative space to talk about queer identities and sexualities. If you've ever felt "othered," be it by race, class, gender or sexuality, I welcome your experience and actively create a safe space for all parts of you to be heard. Deep, attentive listening and a collaborative spirit is always at the heart of my practice. It's my job to skilfully and thoughtfully listen and work to meet you where you are, as we embark on this journey together.
(929) 545-6398 View (929) 545-6398
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Abbey Oot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
I currently hold a certificate from the William Alanson White Institute in their Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Program.
Are you overwhelmed by the stress of daily life and relationships? Maybe events from your past keep gnawing at you, and you're unsure how to move forward. If any of this sounds familiar, you’ve come to the right place. I believe that when you feel safe and heard without judgment, healing and change can begin. Through a warm and collaborative approach, we will focus on identifying patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in order to gain insight to areas of growth and strengths.
I currently hold a certificate from the William Alanson White Institute in their Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Program.
Are you overwhelmed by the stress of daily life and relationships? Maybe events from your past keep gnawing at you, and you're unsure how to move forward. If any of this sounds familiar, you’ve come to the right place. I believe that when you feel safe and heard without judgment, healing and change can begin. Through a warm and collaborative approach, we will focus on identifying patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in order to gain insight to areas of growth and strengths.
(347) 970-5217 View (347) 970-5217
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Rachel Kaufman
Licensed Master Social Worker, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018
My ideal client is a teen or adult facing challenges with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, or life transitions, and who may feel stuck or misunderstood in their relationships or within their personal journey.
I provide a compassionate, strength-based approach to therapy using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. My goal is to help clients understand themselves better, build on their strengths, and improve life skills and executive functioning. I also support clients facing mood-related challenges, complex trauma, and relationship dynamics.
My ideal client is a teen or adult facing challenges with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, or life transitions, and who may feel stuck or misunderstood in their relationships or within their personal journey.
I provide a compassionate, strength-based approach to therapy using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. My goal is to help clients understand themselves better, build on their strengths, and improve life skills and executive functioning. I also support clients facing mood-related challenges, complex trauma, and relationship dynamics.
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Fiona Eisenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Online Only
My practice focuses on adolescent and young adult women who are dealing with a range of issues, including relationship, family, life transitions
My empathic approach to Psychotherapy creates a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship where patients feel safe, understood and empowered to make meaningful changes. I believe in setting attainable treatment goals within a collaborative process. I tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of each patient using a variety of theoretical modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, attatchment and relational.
My practice focuses on adolescent and young adult women who are dealing with a range of issues, including relationship, family, life transitions
My empathic approach to Psychotherapy creates a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship where patients feel safe, understood and empowered to make meaningful changes. I believe in setting attainable treatment goals within a collaborative process. I tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of each patient using a variety of theoretical modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, attatchment and relational.
(914) 386-2176 View (914) 386-2176
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Daniela Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
My ideal client is an adolescent or adult seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or substance use challenges.
I help clients navigate life’s challenges by providing a supportive space where they can explore their emotions and develop practical coping skills. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, I tailor treatment to each clients unique needs.
My ideal client is an adolescent or adult seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or substance use challenges.
I help clients navigate life’s challenges by providing a supportive space where they can explore their emotions and develop practical coping skills. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, I tailor treatment to each clients unique needs.
(646) 606-2896 View (646) 606-2896
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Jennifer Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have worked with people who suffer from •anxiety, • experienced early childhood trauma, •experienced adolescent trauma • abandonment and adults who are struggling to find a life balance and those needing support after ending a relationship
Thank you for stopping by! I specialize in working with adults in different phases of life as well as couple's counseling. I work best with people who are seeking relief from: • Anxiety • Relationship Issues • Bereavement and Loss • Depression •Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • ADD and ADHD I also work with individuals to improve their self-esteem and self-worth . Check out my website at Schultzpractice.com
I have worked with people who suffer from •anxiety, • experienced early childhood trauma, •experienced adolescent trauma • abandonment and adults who are struggling to find a life balance and those needing support after ending a relationship
Thank you for stopping by! I specialize in working with adults in different phases of life as well as couple's counseling. I work best with people who are seeking relief from: • Anxiety • Relationship Issues • Bereavement and Loss • Depression •Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • ADD and ADHD I also work with individuals to improve their self-esteem and self-worth . Check out my website at Schultzpractice.com
(914) 353-3097 View (914) 353-3097
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Dr. Simon Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you're an adolescent, adult, or couple seeking therapy, as your therapist, I will work with you to develop a tailored therapeutic plan.
I am committed to creating a nurturing and non-judgmental space where my clients can be their authentic selves and feel empowered to achieve their therapeutic goals. I believe my emphasis on warmth, empathy, and understanding are essential to clients achieving growth and kindling hope. Even in the darkest moments, such as dealing with loss and distress, this approach has assisted clients in processing their grief and creating meaning from their struggles, enabling them to engage in healthy relationships and lead more fulfilling lives. My therapeutic approaches are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy.
Whether you're an adolescent, adult, or couple seeking therapy, as your therapist, I will work with you to develop a tailored therapeutic plan.
I am committed to creating a nurturing and non-judgmental space where my clients can be their authentic selves and feel empowered to achieve their therapeutic goals. I believe my emphasis on warmth, empathy, and understanding are essential to clients achieving growth and kindling hope. Even in the darkest moments, such as dealing with loss and distress, this approach has assisted clients in processing their grief and creating meaning from their struggles, enabling them to engage in healthy relationships and lead more fulfilling lives. My therapeutic approaches are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy.
(646) 450-3064 View (646) 450-3064
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Dr. Leah Josiah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CASAC, CARC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be a teen feeling misunderstood, a couple seeking to reconnect, or an adult facing a major life transition.
I offer a personalized approach to therapy that blends evidence-based techniques with deep empathy and cultural sensitivity. My expertise spans a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, trauma, and life transitions. Creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.
You might be a teen feeling misunderstood, a couple seeking to reconnect, or an adult facing a major life transition.
I offer a personalized approach to therapy that blends evidence-based techniques with deep empathy and cultural sensitivity. My expertise spans a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, trauma, and life transitions. Creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.
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Rachel Colon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10036
" In my practice I work with Pre- Teen/Tweens, Adolescents, and Adults in an effort towards identifying solutions that promote growth, healing and life satisfaction through use of the therapeutic relationship.
I treat individuals with a range of life struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, life transitions, and parent-child relational issues. Utilizing a collaborative approach and evidence based treatments, I will tailor my technique based on your individual needs. Aspects of mindfulness, trauma-informed and insight-oriented approaches may also be used.
" In my practice I work with Pre- Teen/Tweens, Adolescents, and Adults in an effort towards identifying solutions that promote growth, healing and life satisfaction through use of the therapeutic relationship.
I treat individuals with a range of life struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, life transitions, and parent-child relational issues. Utilizing a collaborative approach and evidence based treatments, I will tailor my technique based on your individual needs. Aspects of mindfulness, trauma-informed and insight-oriented approaches may also be used.
(347) 434-6404 View (347) 434-6404
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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.