Teen Therapy

Is it a phase, or something more?

It’s the question every parent of a teenager asks at 2am. We help you tell the difference, and we‘ll help support your teen either way.

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Teen years versus teen problems

Part of good teen therapy is spotting the difference between normal adolescent struggles and those that need more attention. We factor all of it: their age, their still-developing brain, and the particular kid sitting in front of us.

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Teen Goes Quiet

Your child used to tell you everything but now says "fine" and shuts their door. We help you figure out what’s hiding behind the silence.

Anxiety Disguised

Teen anxiety doesn't always look like worry. Sometimes it's angry outbursts, stomachaches, or avoiding things. We help uncover what's underneath.

ADHD Signs

Missed homework. Unmet deadlines. A bedroom that’s always a mess. What appears lazy or careless is often a teen brain that’s wired differently.

School Pressures

Grades, sports, tutors, activities, college essays. For many teens, school stress never stops. We help them find ways to breathe through it.

Social Media & Self Image

The likes, comments, comparisons, and pressure to always be “on” can take a toll. We help teens find space between themselves and their phones.

Coming Out

Questions about identity, attraction, and pronouns can weigh heavy on teens. We provide space to explore it without pressure or judgment.

Treat them like the person they’re becoming.

Teenagers can tell in minutes whether an adult is really listening. We start by treating them like the people they're becoming. Not a child, but someone with a voice, opinions, privacy, and perspective.

Start with trust

Nothing useful happens until a teen believes the room is safe and the person sitting across from them has their back. We build that trust first before the work begins.

Separate their problems

ADHD. Depression. Social anxiety. Whatever they're facing, it isn't who they are. We help teens understand the problem without letting it become their identity.

Teach skills for big feelings

We teach practical skills for handling emotions like anger, frustration, sadness, or overwhelm. Tools they can use at school, at home, and on a random Tuesday.

Find a steady place to land

Growing up is messy. Teens need a place that feels steady through it all. We become a support system they can lean on, no matter what's happening outside the room.

When you add this city, it’s a lot.

From commuting to school on packed subway trains to staying out of trouble on the streets, teens navigate things in New York that can stretch even the most resilient adults. We get it, cause we live here too.

Making parents part of the work.

Your teen doesn't need you to be perfect. They need you to show up, stay steady in tough moments, and keep the connection open. We work alongside you to help make that possible, both inside and outside the therapy room.

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Parent Guidance

We help you understand what’s happening for your teenager, and how to respond in ways that continue to build connection.

Family Sessions

When it helps, we bring teens and parents into the same room together to restore the channel between you.

School & Psychiatry

If needed, we can coordinate with schools and bring in our psychiatry and assessment teams to gain a fuller picture.

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Alexandra Kadish

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LCSW, Clinical Supervisor

Diana Naftal

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LMHC-D, Clinical Supervisor, Chief People Officer

James Clementi

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LMHC-D, Clinical Supervisor, Director of Licensed Clinicians

Janay Bailey

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LMHC, Clinical Supervisor, CCTP

Kris McCarthy

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Not sure who’s right for your kid?

Our therapist matching tool helps you find a good fit.

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A personal guide each step of the way.

From your first contact with us, one named coordinator stays with your family. They learn your situation, match your teen with the right therapist, handle the insurance & billing, and always stay reachable if issues ever come up.

A Dedicated Care Coordinator

The first hello

One person picks up, learns what’s going on with your kid, and walks you through what happens next.

Finding a match

We match your teenager with a therapist suited to their age, their world, and what they carry.

Handling headaches

Rebooking, billing, insurance questions, a change of therapist if needed, all taken care of.

Always within reach

From pressing issues to big-picture discussions, the same person stays reachable so your family never has to start over.

Every teen could use someone who gets them.

Tell us about your kid and what you’re seeing. We’ll meet them with care, thought, and understanding for what teens might be going through.

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