Therapists for Teens in East Islip, NY

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Giuliana Caen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
If you need help or are a parent seeking help for your teen, please call for a free phone consultation.
As a clinical social worker, I know the relationship between client and therapist is the most important aspect of treatment. I provide a safe, trusting, supportive and nonjudgmental environment where together we can explore and work on reaching your goals. My passion is helping adults find relief from feeling stuck, depressed or anxious and who are searching for fulfillment and happiness. I am also dedicated to helping teens navigate the difficulties of adolescence.
If you need help or are a parent seeking help for your teen, please call for a free phone consultation.
As a clinical social worker, I know the relationship between client and therapist is the most important aspect of treatment. I provide a safe, trusting, supportive and nonjudgmental environment where together we can explore and work on reaching your goals. My passion is helping adults find relief from feeling stuck, depressed or anxious and who are searching for fulfillment and happiness. I am also dedicated to helping teens navigate the difficulties of adolescence.
(631) 983-3587 View (631) 983-3587
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Kerry Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Islip, NY 11730
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.
(631) 646-1101 View (631) 646-1101
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Diana Grant
MSEd, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
I am a trained Mental Health Counselor, serving children, teens, and adults. Have you noticed a change in your mood, or your ability to manage daily stressors? You may be adjusting to new life transitions, changes in relationships, or coping with a new living situation. Have you seen changes in your child or teenager that seem to have appeared overnight including low self-esteem, moodiness, depression, anxiety, and academic changes? With over 18 years experience working with children, adolescents, and families in an educational setting, I'm here to support your child's well-being and help them overcome a variety of challenges.
I am a trained Mental Health Counselor, serving children, teens, and adults. Have you noticed a change in your mood, or your ability to manage daily stressors? You may be adjusting to new life transitions, changes in relationships, or coping with a new living situation. Have you seen changes in your child or teenager that seem to have appeared overnight including low self-esteem, moodiness, depression, anxiety, and academic changes? With over 18 years experience working with children, adolescents, and families in an educational setting, I'm here to support your child's well-being and help them overcome a variety of challenges.
(631) 203-1724 View (631) 203-1724
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Karen Kearney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
Whether you are 5, 15, 35 or 65 we are all susceptible to the multi layered stressors of our world today. Children and teens along with adults are suffering the emotional, psychological and physical effects of our post covid world. If you or a loved one is struggling the support of psychotherapy can be a game changer for an improved quality of life.
Whether you are 5, 15, 35 or 65 we are all susceptible to the multi layered stressors of our world today. Children and teens along with adults are suffering the emotional, psychological and physical effects of our post covid world. If you or a loved one is struggling the support of psychotherapy can be a game changer for an improved quality of life.
(631) 202-0993 View (631) 202-0993
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Sunrise Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
SUNRISE COUNSELING CENTER (in 3 locations) has been serving our community for over 30 years. Now that the world has changed and we are all adjusting to a "new normal", people have now found our services to be an ESSENTIAL support, to discover peace and happiness once again! Don’t suffer alone! 2000 of your friends and neighbors are now getting help through our various services. In addition, during these difficult times, the staff at SUNRISE COUNSELING CENTER would like to “give back” to our community by offering free consultations about both our psychotherapy (talk therapy) and psychiatric (medication management) services.
SUNRISE COUNSELING CENTER (in 3 locations) has been serving our community for over 30 years. Now that the world has changed and we are all adjusting to a "new normal", people have now found our services to be an ESSENTIAL support, to discover peace and happiness once again! Don’t suffer alone! 2000 of your friends and neighbors are now getting help through our various services. In addition, during these difficult times, the staff at SUNRISE COUNSELING CENTER would like to “give back” to our community by offering free consultations about both our psychotherapy (talk therapy) and psychiatric (medication management) services.
(631) 392-6118 View (631) 392-6118
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Sarah Thompsen
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Islip, NY 11730
Too often in life, it seems as though the struggles we face are going to overwhelm us. Too often we feel as though the very people who should be our support system are either failing us, or are part of the problem. My aim during therapy is to create a safe and secure environment in order to help clients reach their goals and learn healthier ways of interacting with people and world. Life isn't always fair, and it isn't always easy; but it can be better. Therapy can be an important factor in reaching that potential.
Too often in life, it seems as though the struggles we face are going to overwhelm us. Too often we feel as though the very people who should be our support system are either failing us, or are part of the problem. My aim during therapy is to create a safe and secure environment in order to help clients reach their goals and learn healthier ways of interacting with people and world. Life isn't always fair, and it isn't always easy; but it can be better. Therapy can be an important factor in reaching that potential.
(631) 830-0489 View (631) 830-0489
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Kaitlin DiBella
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
Hello! I approach my practice with the understanding that each person is an individual in a unique situation, therefore I engage in several different approaches, including CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Counseling, and Mindfulness. In therapy session, I tend to lean towards the Person-Centered approach with a mixture of CBT, Grounding and Mindfulness, however I always keep in mind that therapy is not a one size fits all. Everyone comes to seek individual growth and help, I therefore tailor my approaches to the unique person sitting in front of me.
Hello! I approach my practice with the understanding that each person is an individual in a unique situation, therefore I engage in several different approaches, including CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Counseling, and Mindfulness. In therapy session, I tend to lean towards the Person-Centered approach with a mixture of CBT, Grounding and Mindfulness, however I always keep in mind that therapy is not a one size fits all. Everyone comes to seek individual growth and help, I therefore tailor my approaches to the unique person sitting in front of me.
(631) 526-7630 View (631) 526-7630
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Nikki Baldwin
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
Hi! It's wonderful to see that you're making this step for yourself. Whether that step brings you to my office or the office of another, you should be proud of yourself. My goal is to help you navigate whatever life is throwing your way through client-centered mechanics. This is your therapy, you are the boss; but we will make sure you feel the challenge and the growth you need in a way that makes you feel safe and understood.
Hi! It's wonderful to see that you're making this step for yourself. Whether that step brings you to my office or the office of another, you should be proud of yourself. My goal is to help you navigate whatever life is throwing your way through client-centered mechanics. This is your therapy, you are the boss; but we will make sure you feel the challenge and the growth you need in a way that makes you feel safe and understood.
(631) 349-4443 View (631) 349-4443
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Breanna Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Islip, NY 11730  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with a loss of faith, unforgiveness, or depression? What about challenging relationships, difficulties with parenting, or a chronic illness? Are these issues affecting your day-to-day life, or your ability to function? Perhaps you feel emotionally drained or lost in thought with no motivation? I know what I feels like to have no energy or desire to answer texts or calls. I know what it feels like to barely have enough energy to give to your children much less yourself. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about finding their place in life.
Do you struggle with a loss of faith, unforgiveness, or depression? What about challenging relationships, difficulties with parenting, or a chronic illness? Are these issues affecting your day-to-day life, or your ability to function? Perhaps you feel emotionally drained or lost in thought with no motivation? I know what I feels like to have no energy or desire to answer texts or calls. I know what it feels like to barely have enough energy to give to your children much less yourself. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about finding their place in life.
(631) 801-0748 View (631) 801-0748
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Anna Marie Dowling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
There are many challenges in today's world that can leave you feeling down, anxious, sad, lonely or struggling. You may not even know the reason why you feel the way you do. Every single human being deserves to feel cared for and worthwhile in their own skin. Having this kind of self-confidence will help you move forward and help you achieve the goals you have set for yourself within your own life.
There are many challenges in today's world that can leave you feeling down, anxious, sad, lonely or struggling. You may not even know the reason why you feel the way you do. Every single human being deserves to feel cared for and worthwhile in their own skin. Having this kind of self-confidence will help you move forward and help you achieve the goals you have set for yourself within your own life.
(631) 529-6961 View (631) 529-6961
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Michele Armenia
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Islip, NY 11730
I'm someone who deeply cares about others and believes in seeing the best in people, regardless of what they may be going through. When you talk to me, you're entering a space free of judgment, where you can express yourself without fear of criticism. I approach our interactions with a person-centered mindset, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
I'm someone who deeply cares about others and believes in seeing the best in people, regardless of what they may be going through. When you talk to me, you're entering a space free of judgment, where you can express yourself without fear of criticism. I approach our interactions with a person-centered mindset, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
(631) 658-5952 View (631) 658-5952
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Eric John Bruno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730  (Online Only)
Every client is different, I work hard to establish individualized plans of care. My approach is client-centered, as I am of the belief that all people have the capacity to help themselves. When working with a couple, my approach is to assist in helping to identify patterns of communication and behavior that couples are typically not conscious of and are generally unproductive in a relationship. This begins with my view that regardless of what is going on, both individuals are contributing towards how things currently are. If both individuals are motivated towards improving the relationship, success is guaranteed.
Every client is different, I work hard to establish individualized plans of care. My approach is client-centered, as I am of the belief that all people have the capacity to help themselves. When working with a couple, my approach is to assist in helping to identify patterns of communication and behavior that couples are typically not conscious of and are generally unproductive in a relationship. This begins with my view that regardless of what is going on, both individuals are contributing towards how things currently are. If both individuals are motivated towards improving the relationship, success is guaranteed.
(631) 904-7651 View (631) 904-7651
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Dimitra Tzanis
MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
Welcome to your journey of healing and growth! My name is Dimitra Tzanis, a Mental Health Counselor who is committed to using my knowledge and experience to help you through any challenging times that you may be experiencing lately. My primary goal is to provide you a safe, trusting and nonjudgmental environment to better understand your emotions and thought process. My approach is warm, compassionate, and tailored to meet your unique needs.
Welcome to your journey of healing and growth! My name is Dimitra Tzanis, a Mental Health Counselor who is committed to using my knowledge and experience to help you through any challenging times that you may be experiencing lately. My primary goal is to provide you a safe, trusting and nonjudgmental environment to better understand your emotions and thought process. My approach is warm, compassionate, and tailored to meet your unique needs.
(631) 710-7619 View (631) 710-7619
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Daley DiCorcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Islip, NY 11730  (Online Only)
Many adults feel pressured to have all of the answers when faced with life’s problems. We can find ourselves in a place where coping strategies just aren’t working. Some fear being a burden on others, so they keep their struggles mostly to themselves, despite the pain they’re experiencing. Imagine if you could learn coping skills that actually improved your situation? Imagine if you could feel comfortable sharing your struggles with trusted individuals, instead of keeping them bottled up inside? There is a way to develop coping skills unique to you, which will help you think and feel differently.
Many adults feel pressured to have all of the answers when faced with life’s problems. We can find ourselves in a place where coping strategies just aren’t working. Some fear being a burden on others, so they keep their struggles mostly to themselves, despite the pain they’re experiencing. Imagine if you could learn coping skills that actually improved your situation? Imagine if you could feel comfortable sharing your struggles with trusted individuals, instead of keeping them bottled up inside? There is a way to develop coping skills unique to you, which will help you think and feel differently.
(631) 201-5886 View (631) 201-5886
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Samantha Durante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
Sometimes life throws us off the path we wanted to walk down, but it is never to late to change the direction of our path. It is important to take time to explore our thoughts as they are directly correlated to how we feel on a daily basis. I share with my clients that we need to start by managing your emotions, so they do not manage you. When we learn to have all three; positive thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, we begin to see the change that we have been looking for. During our time together my goal is to help you process your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs in order for you to walk down the path of your choice.
Sometimes life throws us off the path we wanted to walk down, but it is never to late to change the direction of our path. It is important to take time to explore our thoughts as they are directly correlated to how we feel on a daily basis. I share with my clients that we need to start by managing your emotions, so they do not manage you. When we learn to have all three; positive thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, we begin to see the change that we have been looking for. During our time together my goal is to help you process your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs in order for you to walk down the path of your choice.
(631) 253-7217 View (631) 253-7217
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South Shore Mental Health Counseling Svcs P.C.
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
East Islip, NY 11730
When you make the commitment to engage in therapy, I will be there to guide you on your unique journey. By forming a therapeutic relationship, I will help you enhance your strengths, gain personal insight, reconcile your past, and build a better future.
When you make the commitment to engage in therapy, I will be there to guide you on your unique journey. By forming a therapeutic relationship, I will help you enhance your strengths, gain personal insight, reconcile your past, and build a better future.
(631) 604-4889 View (631) 604-4889
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Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, ASAC, CCH
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(631) 706-4149 View (631) 706-4149
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Emma Press
MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Islip, NY 11730
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Emma Press, a Trained Mental Health Counselor focusing on treating children, adolescents, and young adults. First, I congratulate you for taking the first steps of entering therapy, as this alone may be an intimidating process for many. For my clients, my primary concern is to ensure a warm and safe space to heal and process what has led them to enter therapy. My mission for ALL my clients is to maintain a level of inherent comfort and to develop a close clinical relationship to ensure progress and growth throughout the entire therapeutic process. I look forward to potentially working with you and helping you heal.
Hi! I'm Emma Press, a Trained Mental Health Counselor focusing on treating children, adolescents, and young adults. First, I congratulate you for taking the first steps of entering therapy, as this alone may be an intimidating process for many. For my clients, my primary concern is to ensure a warm and safe space to heal and process what has led them to enter therapy. My mission for ALL my clients is to maintain a level of inherent comfort and to develop a close clinical relationship to ensure progress and growth throughout the entire therapeutic process. I look forward to potentially working with you and helping you heal.
(631) 892-2305 View (631) 892-2305
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Family & Personal Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, ASAC, CCH
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(631) 459-4576 View (631) 459-4576
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Kathryn Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
I believe that each individual is unique and therapy should be individualized to help you reach your full potential. Whether you are dealing with acute stress or ongoing issues I am here to help guide you through these difficult times. I offer a safe, stable and supportive environment that will help you reach your goals.
I believe that each individual is unique and therapy should be individualized to help you reach your full potential. Whether you are dealing with acute stress or ongoing issues I am here to help guide you through these difficult times. I offer a safe, stable and supportive environment that will help you reach your goals.
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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.