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LifeWorks Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Islip, NY 11751
LifeWorks is our community's top resource for relationship therapy, individual counseling and behavior intervention. We are a finely tuned, All Specialist Practice where each of our clinicians has an area of expertise from which they work. We believe that you want and need highly trained clinicians involved in your care, especially when the well-being of your family is at stake. If you are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Recovery, Grief/Bereavement, Relationship Difficulties, Child Behavior Issues or Teen Issues, we have a specialist on site who has devoted their career to your area of need.
LifeWorks is our community's top resource for relationship therapy, individual counseling and behavior intervention. We are a finely tuned, All Specialist Practice where each of our clinicians has an area of expertise from which they work. We believe that you want and need highly trained clinicians involved in your care, especially when the well-being of your family is at stake. If you are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Recovery, Grief/Bereavement, Relationship Difficulties, Child Behavior Issues or Teen Issues, we have a specialist on site who has devoted their career to your area of need.
(631) 904-7539 View (631) 904-7539
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Lana James
MA, MFT-LP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11234  (Online Only)
Lana’s areas of expertise include: teen & young adult issues (anxiety, post-secondary planning, college & career stress, relationships, sexuality), family issues (parenting, blended families, divorce), change of career, couples (pre-marital, newlyweds, long-term, polyamorous, interracial, LGBTQ, sex therapy).
Are you seeking to define who you are? Know what you want? Identify and grow your strengths? Identify personal or professional passions? Finish high school strong and start to “adult?” Adult better? Parent or Family better? Explore self care strategies to feel empowered and grounded? Love and be loved with confidence? Enjoy your relationship again? Start over in a new career or after divorce? End negative patterns that stunt you? “Health” truly “is wealth,” and we’re fortunate to enjoy the biggest humankind awareness to date that this too includes mental health.
Lana’s areas of expertise include: teen & young adult issues (anxiety, post-secondary planning, college & career stress, relationships, sexuality), family issues (parenting, blended families, divorce), change of career, couples (pre-marital, newlyweds, long-term, polyamorous, interracial, LGBTQ, sex therapy).
Are you seeking to define who you are? Know what you want? Identify and grow your strengths? Identify personal or professional passions? Finish high school strong and start to “adult?” Adult better? Parent or Family better? Explore self care strategies to feel empowered and grounded? Love and be loved with confidence? Enjoy your relationship again? Start over in a new career or after divorce? End negative patterns that stunt you? “Health” truly “is wealth,” and we’re fortunate to enjoy the biggest humankind awareness to date that this too includes mental health.
(718) 550-7214 View (718) 550-7214
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Westchester Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591  (Online Only)
Have you been feeling stressed out or anxious lately? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or having trouble with relationships. Maybe you just want to feel more fulfilled in life. You might be worried about your adolescent. Maybe you've been told by your child's school that his/her behavior is out of control or that he/she seems depressed. Perhaps they are being bullied, cutting themselves or suffering from low self-esteem. My name is Alison Varianides and I am the Founder of Westchester Psychotherapy- a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults.
Have you been feeling stressed out or anxious lately? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or having trouble with relationships. Maybe you just want to feel more fulfilled in life. You might be worried about your adolescent. Maybe you've been told by your child's school that his/her behavior is out of control or that he/she seems depressed. Perhaps they are being bullied, cutting themselves or suffering from low self-esteem. My name is Alison Varianides and I am the Founder of Westchester Psychotherapy- a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults.
(914) 806-7376 View (914) 806-7376
Ken Beiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Massapequa, NY 11758
I am the Director of Adolescent and Family Services at Counseling Services of Long Island. At CSLI, we accept many insurance plans, and provide individual, family, group and specialized counseling for couples. In addition to general practice issues, our specialties include CBT for Anxiety, Mindfulness Training/Complementary Therapies, End-of-life/Bereavement Program, Difficult Teens/Families, Workplace/EAP, and Corporate Consultation. We have a special, copyrighted ADHD program - 'From Distraction to Action' for teens and their parents.
I am the Director of Adolescent and Family Services at Counseling Services of Long Island. At CSLI, we accept many insurance plans, and provide individual, family, group and specialized counseling for couples. In addition to general practice issues, our specialties include CBT for Anxiety, Mindfulness Training/Complementary Therapies, End-of-life/Bereavement Program, Difficult Teens/Families, Workplace/EAP, and Corporate Consultation. We have a special, copyrighted ADHD program - 'From Distraction to Action' for teens and their parents.
(516) 788-6163 View (516) 788-6163
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Heather Simonson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, CSE, ERYT, RPYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Specializing in relationships, adolescent development, sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy and parenting, and anxiety management my strengths perspective holistic approach can help anyone that is committed to change.
Need a positive change but unsure how to make that happen? Do you want support in strengthening your relationship to deepen your connection and intimacy? Or perhaps your child needs another trusted adult to talk to. No matter the challenge, having the guidance you need enables YOU to make the best choices about the direction of your counseling experience and your life. The benefit of awareness and self-discovery empowers you to transform obstacles to optimum health and happiness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sexuality Educator, Reiki Master and Registered Yoga Teacher, specializing in kids and pre/postnatal.
Specializing in relationships, adolescent development, sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy and parenting, and anxiety management my strengths perspective holistic approach can help anyone that is committed to change.
Need a positive change but unsure how to make that happen? Do you want support in strengthening your relationship to deepen your connection and intimacy? Or perhaps your child needs another trusted adult to talk to. No matter the challenge, having the guidance you need enables YOU to make the best choices about the direction of your counseling experience and your life. The benefit of awareness and self-discovery empowers you to transform obstacles to optimum health and happiness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sexuality Educator, Reiki Master and Registered Yoga Teacher, specializing in kids and pre/postnatal.
(631) 593-0762 View (631) 593-0762
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Linda A. Butelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sayville, NY 11782
Are you consumed by negative thoughts and you don't know where to turn? Are you a teenager or adult grappling with unhealthy behaviors that just won’t stop? Toxic thinking patterns, behaviors and relationships can manifest in various forms and significantly impact mental health and overall well-being. Gaining insight into those patterns we easily fall into, is a necessary step to making profound changes in our lives.
Are you consumed by negative thoughts and you don't know where to turn? Are you a teenager or adult grappling with unhealthy behaviors that just won’t stop? Toxic thinking patterns, behaviors and relationships can manifest in various forms and significantly impact mental health and overall well-being. Gaining insight into those patterns we easily fall into, is a necessary step to making profound changes in our lives.
(631) 919-7711 View (631) 919-7711
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Emily J Laitmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10804
Some recent clients came to me with issues related to job loss, multiple miscarriage and infertility, cancer, infidelity, LGBTQ issues, separation, and oppositional adolescent behaviors.
As a psychotherapist and professional coach for over 25 years in NYC and Westchester, I work with families, couples and individuals to deal with the challenges, changes and crisis that occur in our lives when we least expect it. As a family therapist my practice addresses couples in conflict, separation and divorce as well as adolescence. My clients include women in transition with career and relationships as well as coping with anxiety, infertility and depression. I am also a certified Bereavement Counselor assisting those with parent, child and sibling loss.
Some recent clients came to me with issues related to job loss, multiple miscarriage and infertility, cancer, infidelity, LGBTQ issues, separation, and oppositional adolescent behaviors.
As a psychotherapist and professional coach for over 25 years in NYC and Westchester, I work with families, couples and individuals to deal with the challenges, changes and crisis that occur in our lives when we least expect it. As a family therapist my practice addresses couples in conflict, separation and divorce as well as adolescence. My clients include women in transition with career and relationships as well as coping with anxiety, infertility and depression. I am also a certified Bereavement Counselor assisting those with parent, child and sibling loss.
(914) 380-7091 View (914) 380-7091
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Denise Leonard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, BS
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424
I would love to support you, your spouse, partner, teen, and family in this next step of healing.
If you are unfamiliar with marriage and family therapy, be assured that you don't have to be married or bring your family to therapy! Marriage and family therapists help individuals, couples, & families to view things from a systemic approach. This means how family behaviors, including our extended family, community, and other meaningful relationships, influence mental health. My experience includes assisting individuals, couples, and families suffering from trauma, sexual abuse, child and adult ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and adults.
I would love to support you, your spouse, partner, teen, and family in this next step of healing.
If you are unfamiliar with marriage and family therapy, be assured that you don't have to be married or bring your family to therapy! Marriage and family therapists help individuals, couples, & families to view things from a systemic approach. This means how family behaviors, including our extended family, community, and other meaningful relationships, influence mental health. My experience includes assisting individuals, couples, and families suffering from trauma, sexual abuse, child and adult ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and adults.
(585) 440-7010 View (585) 440-7010
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Zalman Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Washington, NY 11050  (Online Only)
Hello, Looking for a therapist? That takes courage and you clearly have it. With over 14 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in Addiction Counseling. I've worked globally, helping clients with ADHD, Adolescent, Adoption Issues, and more, using CBT, Emotionally Focused, and Mindfulness-based Therapies. I'm in-network with various insurances and excel in Couples Counseling, Depression, Divorce, and Drug related concerns. I'm adept at addressing Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive traits, and even offer support for fellow Therapists. Let's take this transformative journey together.
Hello, Looking for a therapist? That takes courage and you clearly have it. With over 14 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in Addiction Counseling. I've worked globally, helping clients with ADHD, Adolescent, Adoption Issues, and more, using CBT, Emotionally Focused, and Mindfulness-based Therapies. I'm in-network with various insurances and excel in Couples Counseling, Depression, Divorce, and Drug related concerns. I'm adept at addressing Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive traits, and even offer support for fellow Therapists. Let's take this transformative journey together.
(516) 412-6253 View (516) 412-6253
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Asya Graf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I'm accepting adult, teen, and couple clients. Therapy gives us a safe relationship where we can explore our inner world and consider taking new risks in our outer one. To my mind, therapy is the process of talking things over with someone and, together, giving meaning, hope, and clarity to pain, confusion, or stuckness. I endeavor to bring respect and curiosity to our work together. I believe that we each have the wisdom to solve our problems, but our strengths get blocked when we experience trauma, or linger in negative cycles with loved ones. In our work together, I aim to help you reconnect with your innate ability to thrive.
I'm accepting adult, teen, and couple clients. Therapy gives us a safe relationship where we can explore our inner world and consider taking new risks in our outer one. To my mind, therapy is the process of talking things over with someone and, together, giving meaning, hope, and clarity to pain, confusion, or stuckness. I endeavor to bring respect and curiosity to our work together. I believe that we each have the wisdom to solve our problems, but our strengths get blocked when we experience trauma, or linger in negative cycles with loved ones. In our work together, I aim to help you reconnect with your innate ability to thrive.
(646) 859-0498 View (646) 859-0498
Elaine Krieger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
As an expert in adolescent development , I help adolescents and their parents successfully negotiate this stage.
I specialize in all kinds of relationship difficulties and issues and I work with singles as well as couples helping them to establish successful, fulfilling relationships. I also help individuals who are experiencing a relationship breakup or divorce by supporting them through that difficult process.I also help client who have difficulty with their coworkers or superiors at at work.
As an expert in adolescent development , I help adolescents and their parents successfully negotiate this stage.
I specialize in all kinds of relationship difficulties and issues and I work with singles as well as couples helping them to establish successful, fulfilling relationships. I also help individuals who are experiencing a relationship breakup or divorce by supporting them through that difficult process.I also help client who have difficulty with their coworkers or superiors at at work.
(646) 791-3150 View (646) 791-3150
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Fred Casale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
For over 25 years I have worked with adult and adolescent individuals, couples and families in an engaging and supportive way.
Therapy is about healing and self growth. It is about making decisions and achieving life goals. It is about bettering relationships and building meaningful ties. It's about working through, and living without the pain of loss, depression and anxiety. In an atmosphere of safety, trust and non-judgement, I will help you navigate those difficulties which foster anxiety, depression and confusion, recognizing the often, central role of trauma in such challenges. I will assist in the process of gaining insight, while making decisions which breed personal and professional success. I will help in cultivating and improving relationships.
For over 25 years I have worked with adult and adolescent individuals, couples and families in an engaging and supportive way.
Therapy is about healing and self growth. It is about making decisions and achieving life goals. It is about bettering relationships and building meaningful ties. It's about working through, and living without the pain of loss, depression and anxiety. In an atmosphere of safety, trust and non-judgement, I will help you navigate those difficulties which foster anxiety, depression and confusion, recognizing the often, central role of trauma in such challenges. I will assist in the process of gaining insight, while making decisions which breed personal and professional success. I will help in cultivating and improving relationships.
(646) 783-4762 View (646) 783-4762
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Randi Roth
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Director of WCSPP Treatment Service - Taught Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychoanalytic Listening at WCSPP -Collaborative Divorce Coach - Member of CCDM (CT Council for Divorce Mediation).
I believe that the power for change resides in each individual and that therapy can promote and facilitate desired changes through the collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe environment and relationship within which each individual can explore old patterns of relating and create new relational capacities. I have 23 years of experience and expertise treating depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce adjustment, parenting as well as couples therapy. I have post-doctoral training and teach new therapists at the post-doc level. In addition to psychotherapy.
Director of WCSPP Treatment Service - Taught Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychoanalytic Listening at WCSPP -Collaborative Divorce Coach - Member of CCDM (CT Council for Divorce Mediation).
I believe that the power for change resides in each individual and that therapy can promote and facilitate desired changes through the collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe environment and relationship within which each individual can explore old patterns of relating and create new relational capacities. I have 23 years of experience and expertise treating depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce adjustment, parenting as well as couples therapy. I have post-doctoral training and teach new therapists at the post-doc level. In addition to psychotherapy.
(646) 904-5637 View (646) 904-5637
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Simona Noaghiul Yland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, MPH, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
Together we will navigate life challenges that are part of relationships, parent-child/teen conflicts, separation or divorce transition, daily stress, complex trauma, chronic illness, or loss.
Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed, and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to also factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.
Together we will navigate life challenges that are part of relationships, parent-child/teen conflicts, separation or divorce transition, daily stress, complex trauma, chronic illness, or loss.
Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed, and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to also factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.
(631) 850-3051 View (631) 850-3051
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Frances T Soto-Valentino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Holbrook, NY 11741
Often time we find ourselves seeking happiness when what we truly are seeking is peace. The road to peace often requires working through the emotional heartbreaks and disappointments. It requires self forgiveness and acceptance of things that are often unacceptable trespasses. However when you glimpse inner peace you will realize in this you will find your happiness. Everyone has a story that needs to be told, honored and witnessed and I feel completed honored o hold the space for your work and your healing.
Often time we find ourselves seeking happiness when what we truly are seeking is peace. The road to peace often requires working through the emotional heartbreaks and disappointments. It requires self forgiveness and acceptance of things that are often unacceptable trespasses. However when you glimpse inner peace you will realize in this you will find your happiness. Everyone has a story that needs to be told, honored and witnessed and I feel completed honored o hold the space for your work and your healing.
(631) 404-6068 View (631) 404-6068
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Eleanor Frankel Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725  (Online Only)
In my work with individuals, couples and families, my goal is to help you to achieve your highest potential. I enjoy working with people who are introspective, who are willing and interested in looking into themselves, and to exploring ways to understand themselves and to improve their lives. I see myself as a guide and as a mentor. Please come here for yourself and because you truly want to be here.
In my work with individuals, couples and families, my goal is to help you to achieve your highest potential. I enjoy working with people who are introspective, who are willing and interested in looking into themselves, and to exploring ways to understand themselves and to improve their lives. I see myself as a guide and as a mentor. Please come here for yourself and because you truly want to be here.
(631) 956-8568 View (631) 956-8568
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Jeanette Tolson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oneonta, NY 13820
Waitlist for new clients
At this time, my practice has a waitlist and it is approximately a 6 week wait for a new client appointment. I specialize in working with sex and relationship difficulties and treat individuals and couples. I help people understand the relationship patterns they've developed and how they continue to play out, even though they aren't helpful anymore.
At this time, my practice has a waitlist and it is approximately a 6 week wait for a new client appointment. I specialize in working with sex and relationship difficulties and treat individuals and couples. I help people understand the relationship patterns they've developed and how they continue to play out, even though they aren't helpful anymore.
(607) 235-5770 View (607) 235-5770
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New York Center for Relationship Repair
Counselor, PhD, Prof
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10018
Hi! I'm Dr. Steinberg. Are you struggling with your relationship(s)? Are you in need of couples counseling or sex therapy? Do you need help recovering after infidelity? Do you have difficult or unsupportive parents or relatives? Do you wish to argue less (my TEDX Talk is about this!) or have parenting/family issues? Do you need extra support and guidance to help you handle challenging situations or desire to make important changes? Is "work stress" or work/life balance a problem? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, then I would LOVE to work with you - to teach you valuable tools to help you secure SUCCESS!
Hi! I'm Dr. Steinberg. Are you struggling with your relationship(s)? Are you in need of couples counseling or sex therapy? Do you need help recovering after infidelity? Do you have difficult or unsupportive parents or relatives? Do you wish to argue less (my TEDX Talk is about this!) or have parenting/family issues? Do you need extra support and guidance to help you handle challenging situations or desire to make important changes? Is "work stress" or work/life balance a problem? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, then I would LOVE to work with you - to teach you valuable tools to help you secure SUCCESS!
(917) 574-0825 View (917) 574-0825
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Moshe Ratson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
My practice includes Individual, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy as well as Life Coaching, Career Coaching as well as Executive Coaching services. My approach is solution-oriented and practical while emphasizing SOLVING PROBLEMS or REACHING GOALS. I see therapy as a process for CHANGE rather than merely an exercise in insight. My work is RESULTS oriented. I utilize a pragmatic, cutting-edge-integrative approach, which is rooted in my many years of experience as high level business executive in Fortune 500 Company.
My practice includes Individual, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy as well as Life Coaching, Career Coaching as well as Executive Coaching services. My approach is solution-oriented and practical while emphasizing SOLVING PROBLEMS or REACHING GOALS. I see therapy as a process for CHANGE rather than merely an exercise in insight. My work is RESULTS oriented. I utilize a pragmatic, cutting-edge-integrative approach, which is rooted in my many years of experience as high level business executive in Fortune 500 Company.
(917) 725-3157 View (917) 725-3157
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Catherine Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MAT
Verified Verified
One's daily life can be overwhelming. The good thing is that nobody has to face life's challenges alone. I am here to assist you in your journey and to remind you that you are never alone. I commend you for making the initial and often most difficult step.
One's daily life can be overwhelming. The good thing is that nobody has to face life's challenges alone. I am here to assist you in your journey and to remind you that you are never alone. I commend you for making the initial and often most difficult step.
(631) 751-1420 x6 View (631) 751-1420 x6
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.