Therapists for Teens in Babylon, NY
Village Therapy Wellness
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Babylon, NY 11702
I provide a safe and accepting space that will support any child, teen or adult in making lifestyle changes, supporting growth/development in one's self-exploration, and building communication skills that enhance emotional expression.
Melissa Smith- LMSW/CASAC “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” Our life paths have the ability to change frequently in response to the good, the bad, and all that comes in between. It is how we manage that allows us to feel like we are on the most comfortable life paths for ourselves. The courage to explore thoughts, make changes in expectations, grasp opportunity and communicate emotions allow you to create a life path unique to your needs.
I provide a safe and accepting space that will support any child, teen or adult in making lifestyle changes, supporting growth/development in one's self-exploration, and building communication skills that enhance emotional expression.
Melissa Smith- LMSW/CASAC “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” Our life paths have the ability to change frequently in response to the good, the bad, and all that comes in between. It is how we manage that allows us to feel like we are on the most comfortable life paths for ourselves. The courage to explore thoughts, make changes in expectations, grasp opportunity and communicate emotions allow you to create a life path unique to your needs.
Adolescents often begin therapy against their will and I've been able to help many of them see the benefits of therapy.
Understanding yourself can sometimes be the most difficult thing to struggle with. It's as though we have a blindspot when it comes to self. It can be helpful to seek out a more objective view. I can offer support, validation, and insight in a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere.
Adolescents often begin therapy against their will and I've been able to help many of them see the benefits of therapy.
Understanding yourself can sometimes be the most difficult thing to struggle with. It's as though we have a blindspot when it comes to self. It can be helpful to seek out a more objective view. I can offer support, validation, and insight in a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere.
If you are concerned about your child or teen, reach out and learn more about how I can help!.
I help children, teens, and their parents work through many social and emotional conflicts. I provide evidenced based treatment approaches to help children with challenging behaviors, school related concerns, anxiety and other mood disorders. I provide a calm space for parents to receive support during these challenging times. Using education and other effective interventions, parents can get help managing their own stress and creating interventions and strategies to help their children improve behavior, mood and overall functioning.
If you are concerned about your child or teen, reach out and learn more about how I can help!.
I help children, teens, and their parents work through many social and emotional conflicts. I provide evidenced based treatment approaches to help children with challenging behaviors, school related concerns, anxiety and other mood disorders. I provide a calm space for parents to receive support during these challenging times. Using education and other effective interventions, parents can get help managing their own stress and creating interventions and strategies to help their children improve behavior, mood and overall functioning.
Kimberly Larsen-Krugman Doctoral Candidate Clinical Psychology
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Babylon, NY 11702
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” (CDL) With empathy, support, insight, and guidance, we will begin your healing journey and explore how you are much stronger than you realize. I specialize in women's issues, adolescent concerns, single-parent/divorce issues, life transitions, and anxiety disorders. Psychotherapy is often the most effective mode of treatment. By exploring your journey, we can process, accept, and shed unhealthy thoughts and patterns, repair interpersonal ruptures, and learn to embrace your newfound qualities.
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” (CDL) With empathy, support, insight, and guidance, we will begin your healing journey and explore how you are much stronger than you realize. I specialize in women's issues, adolescent concerns, single-parent/divorce issues, life transitions, and anxiety disorders. Psychotherapy is often the most effective mode of treatment. By exploring your journey, we can process, accept, and shed unhealthy thoughts and patterns, repair interpersonal ruptures, and learn to embrace your newfound qualities.
As a dedicated therapist specializing in adolescent mental health, I am deeply committed to supporting teenagers and young adults through the often roller-coaster journey of adolescence. My work is focused on addressing anxiety and depression among teens and young adults, providing them with a safe, nurturing, comfortable, and judgement free environment to explore their emotions, understand their experiences, and develop effective coping strategies.
As a dedicated therapist specializing in adolescent mental health, I am deeply committed to supporting teenagers and young adults through the often roller-coaster journey of adolescence. My work is focused on addressing anxiety and depression among teens and young adults, providing them with a safe, nurturing, comfortable, and judgement free environment to explore their emotions, understand their experiences, and develop effective coping strategies.
Maybe you have a child who has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe your child is feeling overwhelmed with emotion not knowing how to control the rage? Or maybe your teen is having difficulty connecting socially with others and forming meaningful relationships? Having a child with social and emotional challenges can be distressing for family members. Therapy can help build skills of resiliency and improve emotional awareness. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and families with anxiety, depression, ASD, and ADHD.
Maybe you have a child who has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe your child is feeling overwhelmed with emotion not knowing how to control the rage? Or maybe your teen is having difficulty connecting socially with others and forming meaningful relationships? Having a child with social and emotional challenges can be distressing for family members. Therapy can help build skills of resiliency and improve emotional awareness. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and families with anxiety, depression, ASD, and ADHD.
Throughout my years of clinical experience, I have worked with child, adolescent, and adult populations. I have worked in school, hospital and private practice settings which has led to an expertise in crisis intervention, learning/emotional disorders, risk assessment, interpersonal difficulties, depression, anxiety, and other pertinent issues of adolescence and adulthood. I utilize my training in DBT and CBT to teach essential skills to the client to help navigate difficult feelings, experiences, and relationships. Through this work together, one learns how to manage difficulties in a warm and nonjudgmental environment.
Throughout my years of clinical experience, I have worked with child, adolescent, and adult populations. I have worked in school, hospital and private practice settings which has led to an expertise in crisis intervention, learning/emotional disorders, risk assessment, interpersonal difficulties, depression, anxiety, and other pertinent issues of adolescence and adulthood. I utilize my training in DBT and CBT to teach essential skills to the client to help navigate difficult feelings, experiences, and relationships. Through this work together, one learns how to manage difficulties in a warm and nonjudgmental environment.
LoPinto provides diagnostic assessments, child/ adolescent therapy, family therapy, and school consultations.
Is your child: Inattentive? Hyperactive? Impulsive? Noncompliant? Defiant? Angry or Hostile? Verbally/Physically Aggressive? Dr. LoPinto treats children and adolescents (ages 2-18) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other behavioral difficulties, who are experiencing problems at home, at school, and/or with friends. Call Dr. LoPinto or visit her website for more information, and get the help your child deserves to lead a successful and happy life.
Together we can develop positive, adaptive behavior in your child!
LoPinto provides diagnostic assessments, child/ adolescent therapy, family therapy, and school consultations.
Is your child: Inattentive? Hyperactive? Impulsive? Noncompliant? Defiant? Angry or Hostile? Verbally/Physically Aggressive? Dr. LoPinto treats children and adolescents (ages 2-18) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other behavioral difficulties, who are experiencing problems at home, at school, and/or with friends. Call Dr. LoPinto or visit her website for more information, and get the help your child deserves to lead a successful and happy life.
Together we can develop positive, adaptive behavior in your child!
LifeWorks Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Babylon, NY 11702
LifeWorks is your 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, 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 your 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, Relationship Difficulties, Child Behavior Issues or Teen Issues, we have a specialist on site who has devoted their career to your area of need.
Gregory J Mahoney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Babylon, NY 11702
Having problems with excessive worries, self-doubt, lingering sadness, feelings of frustration, hopelessness or troubles getting past traumatic experiences? Parents, are you worried about your child, teen or young adult & want to try to reach them or provide them with more support? Work problems, relationship issues, school struggles or just generally feeling lost? Therapy can be a great avenue to take back & reclaim your life! Facing hard issues can be difficult, scary even -however- it can be much easier & worthwhile with someone who has both extensive clinical & real-life experience to guide and support you through life's maze.
Having problems with excessive worries, self-doubt, lingering sadness, feelings of frustration, hopelessness or troubles getting past traumatic experiences? Parents, are you worried about your child, teen or young adult & want to try to reach them or provide them with more support? Work problems, relationship issues, school struggles or just generally feeling lost? Therapy can be a great avenue to take back & reclaim your life! Facing hard issues can be difficult, scary even -however- it can be much easier & worthwhile with someone who has both extensive clinical & real-life experience to guide and support you through life's maze.
Specialties Borderline Personality Anxiety Depression Issues ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Child or Adolescent Chronic Impulsivity Codependency Coping Skills Developmental Disorders Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief .
The only way to change is to define who you are and then change your habits to align with who your new self is. It's as simple as that, but the problem that arises the most with the clients who come into my office is; who is this new person I want to be. This can be difficult, because many times there are many underlying factors that prevent us, or that we perceive prevent us from taking the steps we need to move forward. It is my job is to help you realize what great potential you have inside you already. With that said let's work together to pick apart the old ideas you have of yourself, and create a new pathway forward.
Specialties Borderline Personality Anxiety Depression Issues ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Child or Adolescent Chronic Impulsivity Codependency Coping Skills Developmental Disorders Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief .
The only way to change is to define who you are and then change your habits to align with who your new self is. It's as simple as that, but the problem that arises the most with the clients who come into my office is; who is this new person I want to be. This can be difficult, because many times there are many underlying factors that prevent us, or that we perceive prevent us from taking the steps we need to move forward. It is my job is to help you realize what great potential you have inside you already. With that said let's work together to pick apart the old ideas you have of yourself, and create a new pathway forward.
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As a Clinician, I have a background in crisis management and Applied behavior analysis therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families facing a range of stressors from severe mental health symptom management to mild relationship conflict. I enjoy helping individuals develop coping skills and assisting couples in strengthening their relationships.
As a Clinician, I have a background in crisis management and Applied behavior analysis therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families facing a range of stressors from severe mental health symptom management to mild relationship conflict. I enjoy helping individuals develop coping skills and assisting couples in strengthening their relationships.
Liz is a clinical social worker with specialties working with pregnant and parenting folks, as well as young children and their families and knows welcoming a new baby to the family comes with a host of challenges and changes: from hormonal shifts and changes in our brains and bodies to changes in employment, lifestyle, relationships, and reflecting on our own experiences of being parented. She is highly experienced in working with pregnant, birthing, postpartum, and parenting folks with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders—or just struggling with the changes in demands, identity, and daily structure.
Liz is a clinical social worker with specialties working with pregnant and parenting folks, as well as young children and their families and knows welcoming a new baby to the family comes with a host of challenges and changes: from hormonal shifts and changes in our brains and bodies to changes in employment, lifestyle, relationships, and reflecting on our own experiences of being parented. She is highly experienced in working with pregnant, birthing, postpartum, and parenting folks with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders—or just struggling with the changes in demands, identity, and daily structure.
I am committed to providing a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for you to freely express and process your thoughts and emotions. I believe in the power of creating a comfortable environment where you can explore your past or current challenges without fear of judgment. I am here to pose tough questions, encourage you to explore beyond conventional boundaries, and guide you on a journey of self-care and self-discovery.
I am committed to providing a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for you to freely express and process your thoughts and emotions. I believe in the power of creating a comfortable environment where you can explore your past or current challenges without fear of judgment. I am here to pose tough questions, encourage you to explore beyond conventional boundaries, and guide you on a journey of self-care and self-discovery.
Serenity Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Babylon, NY 11702
Often times we find ourselves stuck in negative, limiting thoughts which cause us to make poor decisions. By breaking negative beliefs, we can change the way we think, feel and live our lives, thus allowing love, prosperity, success and joy to flow. Reduce anxiety, stress, and self doubt and gain more confidence in your career and personal relationships and harness your greatest potential.
Often times we find ourselves stuck in negative, limiting thoughts which cause us to make poor decisions. By breaking negative beliefs, we can change the way we think, feel and live our lives, thus allowing love, prosperity, success and joy to flow. Reduce anxiety, stress, and self doubt and gain more confidence in your career and personal relationships and harness your greatest potential.
Steps toward change is a courageous action and often an empowering experience. Therapy is an opportunity to take that step toward exploring your identified issues, reconnect and build on your strengths so to achieve your goals. You are the expert of your story. I will help you make meaning of and more fully understand any conflicts or obstacles you may be experiencing. Together, we will work toward resolving these challenges by gaining a new perspective, building on your strengths and establishing solution focused skills to extinguish self defeating behaviors.
Steps toward change is a courageous action and often an empowering experience. Therapy is an opportunity to take that step toward exploring your identified issues, reconnect and build on your strengths so to achieve your goals. You are the expert of your story. I will help you make meaning of and more fully understand any conflicts or obstacles you may be experiencing. Together, we will work toward resolving these challenges by gaining a new perspective, building on your strengths and establishing solution focused skills to extinguish self defeating behaviors.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore life’s many challenges. I work from a non-judgemental, affirming, collaborative, trauma-informed, and attachment based lens. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, love addiction, co-dependency, personality disorders, relationship issues, survivors of abusive relationships/trauma bonds, anger, low self-esteem, grief, ADHD, PTSD, and complex PTSD. I believe everyone is unique...therefore, my style is to customize the therapeutic process for each individual.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore life’s many challenges. I work from a non-judgemental, affirming, collaborative, trauma-informed, and attachment based lens. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, love addiction, co-dependency, personality disorders, relationship issues, survivors of abusive relationships/trauma bonds, anger, low self-esteem, grief, ADHD, PTSD, and complex PTSD. I believe everyone is unique...therefore, my style is to customize the therapeutic process for each individual.
I help people because I make it possible for them to bring their issues and concerns into the therapy session in order to resolve these problems in the treatment. Whatever we accomplish in this task carries over to the client's outside life and they become more successful. I am able to do this because of my many years of supervision with some of the top therapists in the New York area. I also train other therapists and I was cited as a supervisor of excellence by the California Psychological Association.
I help people because I make it possible for them to bring their issues and concerns into the therapy session in order to resolve these problems in the treatment. Whatever we accomplish in this task carries over to the client's outside life and they become more successful. I am able to do this because of my many years of supervision with some of the top therapists in the New York area. I also train other therapists and I was cited as a supervisor of excellence by the California Psychological Association.
Life happens. The beautiful, the inspirational, and sometimes the painful and overwhelming. Life circumstances can bring a variety of pressures that affect us internally and then push out to affect our relationships. Whether you are suffering with long term issues that have been developing over time or experiencing a new acute challenge, there IS HOPE and the opportunity to find JOY in your everyday life!
Life happens. The beautiful, the inspirational, and sometimes the painful and overwhelming. Life circumstances can bring a variety of pressures that affect us internally and then push out to affect our relationships. Whether you are suffering with long term issues that have been developing over time or experiencing a new acute challenge, there IS HOPE and the opportunity to find JOY in your everyday life!
Jacqueline Volpicella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Babylon, NY 11702
I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults experiencing a wide array of difficulties.
Life is not about the absence of struggles but how we approach them to grow from them & know ourselves better in the process. Each of us deserves compassion, openness, and genuine regard when it comes to life's difficulties. My aim is to be an active support in my clients' challenges so that they can learn independence, insight, and trust in themselves by virtue of our time together.
I have 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults experiencing a wide array of difficulties.
Life is not about the absence of struggles but how we approach them to grow from them & know ourselves better in the process. Each of us deserves compassion, openness, and genuine regard when it comes to life's difficulties. My aim is to be an active support in my clients' challenges so that they can learn independence, insight, and trust in themselves by virtue of our time together.
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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.