Therapy For Teens In Long Island, NY

Helping Teens Navigate the Storm of Adolescence

  • Serving 5 Towns, Nassau County, Queens, Rockville Center, Elmont, Rockaway

  • Both In-Person & Online Therapy Available

  • These Teen Years Can Be Easier, Get Through Anxiety & Depression

I help teens gain confidence, manage overwhelming emotions, and build healthier relationships with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). With the right support, your child can develop the tools they need to thrive.

Unpredictable moods can make communication feel impossible.

  • It feels like there’s no breaking through.

  • You only want to help, but the closer you get, the further they isolate.

As their parent, you often think:

  • "I wish they would just open up to me."

  • "What can I do to support them better?”

  • "How can I help them manage their mood?"

Every teenager faces these hurdles as they navigate the complexities of adolescence.

But by not addressing your teen’s troubling behavior, their sense of isolation may deepen, leading to greater difficulties at school and in their relationships.

The truth though is that real change is possible.

The way you experience life can change dramatically, when have they have the right guide and support.

The Teen Years Don’t Have To Be This Hard

Using techniques like CBT & DBT, I’ll work with your teen to develop practical strategies for getting through tough times.

We’ll discuss possible root causes of their challenges like peer pressure, trauma, or developmental changes.

By attending therapy, teens learn to communicate their feelings better and build stronger relationships with their parents.

Your teen will learn to:

● Develop healthy ways to handle and express their feelings.

● Identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

● Effectively talk about their feelings and needs.

● Strengthen their self-confidence and self-worth.

● Use strategies to cope with and reduce anxiety and pressure.

Therapy Can Truly Help

When teenagers come to see us for therapy, they’re often withdrawn, distracted and seem hopeless.

Yet, after therapy, the teens I work with report feeling:

● Increased self-confidence

● Healthier relationships with parents

● More resilient

● Equipped to handle life challenges

● Secure in school life

This is their time to experience freedom, a better school life and a better family life.

Reach out below to get started.

If you’re ready to Start the journey of transformation and healing, I’m here to help.

Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation with me by clicking below, or give me a call at (516) 400-6177

Hi, I’m Adam!

With extensive training in DBT (including adolescent-specific and trauma-focused approaches), as well as specialized CBT techniques and child anxiety programs, I am highly experienced in addressing the complex needs of your teen's challenges.

I’d be honored to guide them on their journey and support you as a parent in helping them implement these changes.

I understand that initiating therapy can feel challenging, especially with an adolescent - so I’m here to support you in making that first step.

If you want to create joyful family memories and see your child thrive again, I’d be delighted to support you with practical and effective therapy.

Get in touch below to arrange a friendly chat to get started.

What Makes My Practice Different

In-Person Or Online Therapy

I offer both in-person therapy at my convenient 5 Towns office or Online therapy, so you get access to therapy the way you want it!

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Comprehensive Support

My background in various therapeutic modalities, including DBT, CBT, and trauma-focused techniques, equips me to address a wide range of issues effectively, from self-harm to anxiety.

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Free 15 Minute Initial Consult

I provide a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we’re a good match before starting therapy. This allows you to ask questions and feel confident about beginning our work together.

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Family Therapy Specialist

I specialize in working with Teens as well working with parents of anxious children.

Challenges I Can Help Teens With

Anxiety & Depression

School Bullying

ADHD

Academic Issues

Self Confidence

Relationship With Family

Body Image

School Stress

Peer Pressure

Social Media & Phone Issues

My Location

123 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, N.Y. 11516
Suite 102
& Online Therapy For All New York

 

Rates & FAQ

  • My current rate is $220 per 45 minute session

  • I am considered an "Out-Of-Network" provider, which means I do not accept any insurance directly.  I’ve made the decision to work directly with my clients regarding payment, and they are very satisfied with this arrangement. 

    If you would still like to use your insurance, then you can potentially do so if your insurance plan has “Out-Of-Network” benefits. The way that would work is, you would pay for therapy at the time of the session, and then I will provide you with a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

    I would recommend calling your insurance company to confirm if your insurance policy has OON benefits for mental health services.

    Otherwise you can choose to see me privately and not involve your insurance at all. See why many of my clients choose this option below. 

  • Most of my clients actually prefer to work with me privately and not involve their insurance at all. This is because in order to use your insurance for counseling, a mental health diagnosis is required, and this gets attached to your record. If your challenges don’t meet the threshold of a diagnosis, then insurance companies can choose not to cover your therapy.

    • Insurance can put limitations on the number of counseling sessions you can have, prior to truly completing the process. 

    • An insurance company has a right to call the therapist and ask how sessions are going

    • At any point they can say that therapy is no longer medically necessary and cancel the coverage

    And by not taking insurance, I’m able to maintain a smaller caseload of clientele and devote all of my focus into helping people. 

    Instead of taking hours each week going back and forth with insurance, I devote that time and energy to my clients, resulting in better outcomes for therapy.

    If you have more questions about this, or have questions about finding your OON benefits and would like to discuss, then I recommend reaching out to me on my contact page and I’d be happy to answer any questions. 

  • Well, you will come into the office, I'll offer you a cup of water and ask you to choose a seat. Then we will go over in more specifics what is bringing you. I like to also spend time in the first session exploring where it is you would like to go. My go to question is “If you and I are successful here, how will life look different for you?” And then if we still have time, we will figure out what obstacles are in your and discuss how therapy can help you overcome them.

  • I approach therapy from a DBT lens. This means that: 

    • I really am a normal person who will connect with you in that way.

    • I don’t do the “blank slate” mmhhmm nodding thing.

    • We will work to balance your emotions

    • We will work to identify your values

    • We will work to adjust your reactions and behaviors to fit your values

    • We will work to combat ineffective thinking patterns

How To Get Started

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Schedule a Call

Simply click below to schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation call with me.

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Free Consultation

I'll call at a time that suits you and learn more about you and your unique situation.

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Feel Better

Let's meet! If it sounds like we are a good fit, then I'll invite you to have your first intake session and start on your journey!

This is Your Time to Experience Life Differently

Reach out below to get started.