Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Port Jefferson Station, NY
In a non judge-mental and safe atmosphere, I have been proudly serving my community for over seventeen years. Confidentiality and trust is key within my private practice. I work with individuals, couples and families to achieve greater satisfaction within their lives. Understanding, acquiring and maintaining change is a major focus. Anxiety, stress, and depression are only a few issues that disturb our mental well being. While trying to be in a productive relationship, one may lose harmony. This can affect all involved, including the family unit. Appropriate communication and coping skills is another important part of my work.
In a non judge-mental and safe atmosphere, I have been proudly serving my community for over seventeen years. Confidentiality and trust is key within my private practice. I work with individuals, couples and families to achieve greater satisfaction within their lives. Understanding, acquiring and maintaining change is a major focus. Anxiety, stress, and depression are only a few issues that disturb our mental well being. While trying to be in a productive relationship, one may lose harmony. This can affect all involved, including the family unit. Appropriate communication and coping skills is another important part of my work.
When a child, teen, or young adult is struggling it can negatively impact the family unit and have lasting effects on the individual.
Therapy is a safe and supportive environment to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We work together toward developing social skills, regulating emotions, learning coping strategies, and achieving mental wellness.
When a child, teen, or young adult is struggling it can negatively impact the family unit and have lasting effects on the individual.
Therapy is a safe and supportive environment to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We work together toward developing social skills, regulating emotions, learning coping strategies, and achieving mental wellness.
She also works with adolescents and adults with a broad range of difficulties.
The Port Jefferson Psychological & Vocational P.C. provide a full range of psychological services, including individual psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, and other consultations. We contract with several psychologists and social workers dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and professional services to members of the community. Each clinician has their own areas of specialty as well as their own preferred mode of treatment.
She also works with adolescents and adults with a broad range of difficulties.
The Port Jefferson Psychological & Vocational P.C. provide a full range of psychological services, including individual psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, and other consultations. We contract with several psychologists and social workers dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and professional services to members of the community. Each clinician has their own areas of specialty as well as their own preferred mode of treatment.
Are you or your child struggling with mental wellbeing, anxiety, social situations, anger or emotions and feelings in general? Life can take a toll on all of us, but there are ways to help! Therapy is a warm and empathetic place where you can help yourself to increase your emotion regulation skills, self esteem and confidence level! I aim to help you increase your mental toolbox to help in all different situations life may throw at you.
Are you or your child struggling with mental wellbeing, anxiety, social situations, anger or emotions and feelings in general? Life can take a toll on all of us, but there are ways to help! Therapy is a warm and empathetic place where you can help yourself to increase your emotion regulation skills, self esteem and confidence level! I aim to help you increase your mental toolbox to help in all different situations life may throw at you.
Hi and thanks for reading! If you're seeking support with changes in life, or if depressed/anxious mood seems to be setting you back, then feel free to reach out.
Update: I am recently fully licensed in Illinois and Arizona and accepting patient from these states.. please check your insurance compatibility on my Headway page!
Hi and thanks for reading! If you're seeking support with changes in life, or if depressed/anxious mood seems to be setting you back, then feel free to reach out.
Update: I am recently fully licensed in Illinois and Arizona and accepting patient from these states.. please check your insurance compatibility on my Headway page!
Maybe you are carrying something heavy right now. Anxiety that will not quiet down, grief that changed the shape of your life, drinking or using that has started to cost you more than it gives, or old trauma that keeps showing up in new places. You do not need to have the words for it yet. You just need a place to start.
Maybe you are carrying something heavy right now. Anxiety that will not quiet down, grief that changed the shape of your life, drinking or using that has started to cost you more than it gives, or old trauma that keeps showing up in new places. You do not need to have the words for it yet. You just need a place to start.
Finding "our calm space" within in a very chaotic world is so important. Life will always throw challenges in our way, how we meet those challenges is very important to who we are as individuals. Find your "calm space". Learn to be your own best friend. Find healthy reciprocal relationships that will be with you for life. Understand that though you are hurting now, you are strong and resilient. There is always some discomfort in positive change. Turn off the social media often. Learn how to be mindful...learn how hypnotherapy (hypnosis + therapy) can change how you feel both physically and emotionally. Look forward!
Finding "our calm space" within in a very chaotic world is so important. Life will always throw challenges in our way, how we meet those challenges is very important to who we are as individuals. Find your "calm space". Learn to be your own best friend. Find healthy reciprocal relationships that will be with you for life. Understand that though you are hurting now, you are strong and resilient. There is always some discomfort in positive change. Turn off the social media often. Learn how to be mindful...learn how hypnotherapy (hypnosis + therapy) can change how you feel both physically and emotionally. Look forward!
As a person-centered therapist, I help children, teens, and adults navigate challenges.
Everyone deserves a safe space to feel seen, understood, and supported. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and with the right support, tools, and skills, you can learn to better cope with life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space where you can explore, heal, and grow. I aim to walk alongside you in this process of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment.
As a person-centered therapist, I help children, teens, and adults navigate challenges.
Everyone deserves a safe space to feel seen, understood, and supported. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and with the right support, tools, and skills, you can learn to better cope with life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space where you can explore, heal, and grow. I aim to walk alongside you in this process of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment.
If you are viewing my profile, you have already taken the most critical step of deciding to begin therapy. Let me help guide you through this process with a compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-centered therapeutic approach, integrating evidenced-based and solution focused techniques.
If you are viewing my profile, you have already taken the most critical step of deciding to begin therapy. Let me help guide you through this process with a compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-centered therapeutic approach, integrating evidenced-based and solution focused techniques.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I am excited to get to know my clients and help them achieve their short and long-term goals. I use hypnosis and mindfulness practices for those who are interested in learning to heal self. I enjoy working with "the overthinker" and "worrier". I have specialized training in working with individuals that live with anxiety disorders and cope with various medical conditions. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist that has training in DBT.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I am excited to get to know my clients and help them achieve their short and long-term goals. I use hypnosis and mindfulness practices for those who are interested in learning to heal self. I enjoy working with "the overthinker" and "worrier". I have specialized training in working with individuals that live with anxiety disorders and cope with various medical conditions. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist that has training in DBT.
I have 20 years of therapeutic experience. I collaborate with individuals navigating a life transition, coping with stress, or exploring a spiritual or personal growth journey. Providing what is needed, a safe, supportive space to gain clarity, insight, and conscious awareness while addressing emotional, psychological, or existential challenges. Giving guidance that blends evidence-based practice with humanistic and transpersonal support, offering flexible care through telehealth, home visits, and collaboration with medical or holistic practitioners to help individuals move toward wholeness, authenticity, and empowered living.
I have 20 years of therapeutic experience. I collaborate with individuals navigating a life transition, coping with stress, or exploring a spiritual or personal growth journey. Providing what is needed, a safe, supportive space to gain clarity, insight, and conscious awareness while addressing emotional, psychological, or existential challenges. Giving guidance that blends evidence-based practice with humanistic and transpersonal support, offering flexible care through telehealth, home visits, and collaboration with medical or holistic practitioners to help individuals move toward wholeness, authenticity, and empowered living.
Michelle Conelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW-R, RPT
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Waitlist for new clients
The extensive training I have had in treating children and teens with a variety of problems has taught me that young people experience stress and conflict differently than adults and that they may require special attention.
If you are experiencing a major life crisis, a stressful situation, or a significant loss or transition, it can be helpful to have an experienced professional to help you cope through life's challenges. I have been practicing individual, couples, and family therapy for 30 years. I am owner and clinical director of Lighthouse Integrative Counseling Services, PLLC, where it is our mission to provide high-quality mental health services that are affordable and accessible. Our staff is well-trained with decades of experience helping clients of all ages. Please visit us at: www.lighthouse-counseling.us for more information.
The extensive training I have had in treating children and teens with a variety of problems has taught me that young people experience stress and conflict differently than adults and that they may require special attention.
If you are experiencing a major life crisis, a stressful situation, or a significant loss or transition, it can be helpful to have an experienced professional to help you cope through life's challenges. I have been practicing individual, couples, and family therapy for 30 years. I am owner and clinical director of Lighthouse Integrative Counseling Services, PLLC, where it is our mission to provide high-quality mental health services that are affordable and accessible. Our staff is well-trained with decades of experience helping clients of all ages. Please visit us at: www.lighthouse-counseling.us for more information.
Welcome to Changing Seasons Counseling, where your emotional well-being is our top priority. We understand that life’s seasons can bring both sunshine and storms, and we’re here to support you through every change. We are located in the heart of Port Jefferson Station, NY. Our dedicated team of experienced clinicians are committed to helping you find balance, healing, and personal growth.
Welcome to Changing Seasons Counseling, where your emotional well-being is our top priority. We understand that life’s seasons can bring both sunshine and storms, and we’re here to support you through every change. We are located in the heart of Port Jefferson Station, NY. Our dedicated team of experienced clinicians are committed to helping you find balance, healing, and personal growth.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better. If you are here, then you are looking for the right therapist for you or someone you care about. As a therapist, I try to be the very person I’d be searching for! This can be an exciting but often uncertain step in the process. We all have times when we feel stuck or see the same pattern in our life or perhaps have been urged by a loved one to seek help. Therapy offers the place to be able to safely share, explore new ways of thinking and even develop tools to cope better in our day-to-day life.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better. If you are here, then you are looking for the right therapist for you or someone you care about. As a therapist, I try to be the very person I’d be searching for! This can be an exciting but often uncertain step in the process. We all have times when we feel stuck or see the same pattern in our life or perhaps have been urged by a loved one to seek help. Therapy offers the place to be able to safely share, explore new ways of thinking and even develop tools to cope better in our day-to-day life.
Anncharlotte Tavolacci
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, Prof
3 Endorsed
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
As I think about my journey as an artist - evolving toward art therapy and the clinical world, honing in on my definitions and applications, while recognizing art’s interventions in my own life - I realize these ideals are why I started a therapeutic private practice many years ago. Any creative process can be healing and the possibilities are infinite when blending the process with deep discussion, clinical based talk therapies, spiritual connection, life coaching and vocational services. I have made it my life's mission in sharing these tools to facilitate personal growth, positive change and reach one’s ultimate potential.
As I think about my journey as an artist - evolving toward art therapy and the clinical world, honing in on my definitions and applications, while recognizing art’s interventions in my own life - I realize these ideals are why I started a therapeutic private practice many years ago. Any creative process can be healing and the possibilities are infinite when blending the process with deep discussion, clinical based talk therapies, spiritual connection, life coaching and vocational services. I have made it my life's mission in sharing these tools to facilitate personal growth, positive change and reach one’s ultimate potential.
Clear Path DBT treats clients across all stages of life, from children (9 years and older) with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, to teens, young adults, college students, adults, and older adults.
Our psychology practice is committed to the delivery of evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBCT), behavioral approaches, trauma treatment, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) by doctoral level clinical psychologists. At Clear Path DBT, we offer comprehensive, psychological assessments and evaluations.
Clear Path DBT treats clients across all stages of life, from children (9 years and older) with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, to teens, young adults, college students, adults, and older adults.
Our psychology practice is committed to the delivery of evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBCT), behavioral approaches, trauma treatment, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) by doctoral level clinical psychologists. At Clear Path DBT, we offer comprehensive, psychological assessments and evaluations.
My passion is to work with children, adolescents and their families.
Many times I will be introduced to a client, and realize that there are several systems impacting the client. During those initial sessions, this will be addressed. It is part of my treatment to assist with navigating through these systems.
My passion is to work with children, adolescents and their families.
Many times I will be introduced to a client, and realize that there are several systems impacting the client. During those initial sessions, this will be addressed. It is part of my treatment to assist with navigating through these systems.
My experience as a clinical social worker has been varied; I work with adults and adolescents who have suffered from depression, anxiety and conflicts in their interpersonal relationships
I help my clients achieve their goals by using an ecclectic approach. Whether it's trying to solve a specific issue, or developing tools to help manage your symptoms. I believe each of us has what it takes to meet these challenges and I welcome the opportunity to face them together.
My experience as a clinical social worker has been varied; I work with adults and adolescents who have suffered from depression, anxiety and conflicts in their interpersonal relationships
I help my clients achieve their goals by using an ecclectic approach. Whether it's trying to solve a specific issue, or developing tools to help manage your symptoms. I believe each of us has what it takes to meet these challenges and I welcome the opportunity to face them together.
In my work as a clinical psychologist, I believe the connection between therapist and client to be the most important agent of change. Healing happens best in the context of a warm, collaborative and supportive relationship. When an individual is going through a difficult time or life experience, he or she often feels small, disconnected and incapable of making positive changes on his or her own. In safe connection, it becomes possible for the individual to feel empowered, connected and more flexible and capable of making the decisions and behavioral changes necessary to heal and thrive.
In my work as a clinical psychologist, I believe the connection between therapist and client to be the most important agent of change. Healing happens best in the context of a warm, collaborative and supportive relationship. When an individual is going through a difficult time or life experience, he or she often feels small, disconnected and incapable of making positive changes on his or her own. In safe connection, it becomes possible for the individual to feel empowered, connected and more flexible and capable of making the decisions and behavioral changes necessary to heal and thrive.
I have extensive experience with both anxiety and depression for children and adults. My practice focus is on today's lifestyle that can be overwhelming with stress that inhibits our peace and happiness. Your not alone and through supportive intervention, we can identify strengths and coping skills to manage uncomfortable symptoms such as depression and anxiety. Stress including change, transitions, loss can lead us to feel distressed and struggle with how to cope. I provide expertise in building strategies to increase our ability to manage distress, grief, and symptoms.
I have extensive experience with both anxiety and depression for children and adults. My practice focus is on today's lifestyle that can be overwhelming with stress that inhibits our peace and happiness. Your not alone and through supportive intervention, we can identify strengths and coping skills to manage uncomfortable symptoms such as depression and anxiety. Stress including change, transitions, loss can lead us to feel distressed and struggle with how to cope. I provide expertise in building strategies to increase our ability to manage distress, grief, and symptoms.
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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.

