Therapy for Teens
Adolescence can be a time of significant change. Many of the teens I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major transitions such as starting high school or preparing for college. At times, these experiences can feel overwhelming—for both teens and their families.
Therapy offers a supportive space where teens can slow down, make sense of their emotions, and begin developing healthier ways of coping with stress and difficult situations.
Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help teens understand their emotional patterns, build practical coping skills, and learn strategies that support lasting change. Sessions are collaborative and paced to meet each teen where they are, with a focus on helping them move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
What is Teen Therapy?
Teen therapy is individual psychotherapy designed to support adolescents as they navigate the emotional, social, and developmental challenges that arise during this stage of life. Many teens appear capable and high-functioning on the outside while internally struggling with anxiety, low mood, academic pressure, social stress, or uncertainty about who they are becoming.
In therapy, we work together to understand the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be contributing to distress. Teens learn practical skills to regulate emotions, manage stress, improve communication, and respond more effectively to difficult situations. This work is collaborative, structured, and grounded in evidence-based treatments including CBT and DBT-informed strategies.
Sessions are offered in person in Manhattan or virtually for teens located in New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
Is Therapy the Right Fit?
May Be a Good Fit If Your Teen:
Struggles with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm
Has difficulty managing strong emotions
Feels stuck, stressed, or unsure how to cope with challenges
Is navigating social, academic, or family stress
Would benefit from learning practical coping and emotion regulation skills
Is open to engaging in individual therapy
May Not Be the Best Fit If Your Teen:
Requires immediate crisis intervention or a higher level of care
Is unwilling to participate in therapy at this time