Therapists in 19118
Michael Clemente
Licensed Professional Counselor, BCBA, LPC, NCC, LBS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
My name is Michael and I am the owner of the Behavior & Counseling Center, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Behavior Specialist. I have extensive experience working within the field of ABA/behavior modification as well as within the field of clinical counseling. I work within the framework of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) while incorporating a person-centered approach for my psychotherapy clients, and intertwine Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and (CBT) for my children and adolescent clients.
My name is Michael and I am the owner of the Behavior & Counseling Center, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Behavior Specialist. I have extensive experience working within the field of ABA/behavior modification as well as within the field of clinical counseling. I work within the framework of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) while incorporating a person-centered approach for my psychotherapy clients, and intertwine Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and (CBT) for my children and adolescent clients.
Rebecca Tendler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
I am an experienced psychologist, devoted to helping people in distress to find their way to healing and growth and to a better life. I am empathic and caring. I create a safe therapeutic environment that encourages the client to experience him/herself in a new and complete way, so he/she can find new meaning in life and make better choices. I maintain a deep respect for the uniqueness of the individual, addressing each person's specific needs. I use a variety of proven treatment techniques and integrate them into an individual treatment plan. For more information, see www.rebeccatendler.com.
I am an experienced psychologist, devoted to helping people in distress to find their way to healing and growth and to a better life. I am empathic and caring. I create a safe therapeutic environment that encourages the client to experience him/herself in a new and complete way, so he/she can find new meaning in life and make better choices. I maintain a deep respect for the uniqueness of the individual, addressing each person's specific needs. I use a variety of proven treatment techniques and integrate them into an individual treatment plan. For more information, see www.rebeccatendler.com.
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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.