Therapists for Teens in Massapequa Park, NY
"Being a teenager is as difficult as living with one.
Have you been wondering if your teenager's behavior is normal? Do they tend to be overly emotional, irritable, depressed, or anxious? Are they an overachiever who panics when overloaded with schoolwork? Do you feel lost in trying to provide support to them or angry because the support you provide isn't enough? Parenting teens can be an overwhelming and frustrating process. If you are on this site you have made the first step in getting the help you seek.
"Being a teenager is as difficult as living with one.
Have you been wondering if your teenager's behavior is normal? Do they tend to be overly emotional, irritable, depressed, or anxious? Are they an overachiever who panics when overloaded with schoolwork? Do you feel lost in trying to provide support to them or angry because the support you provide isn't enough? Parenting teens can be an overwhelming and frustrating process. If you are on this site you have made the first step in getting the help you seek.
I have experience treating adolescents with behavioral issues, anger management and emotional problems as I was a psychologist on an adolescent inpatient unit.
Therapy should not only focus on relieving your symptoms and distress but is also about building greater capacities for dealing with life's inevitable stresses and anxieties. I believe it is important to actively collaborate with you to find out what it is you want from therapy and to periodically evaluate the progress toward these goals. I look to tailor each person's therapy to their specific presenting problems and goals so that they will be able to feel better and feel more capable in facing life's challenges.
I have experience treating adolescents with behavioral issues, anger management and emotional problems as I was a psychologist on an adolescent inpatient unit.
Therapy should not only focus on relieving your symptoms and distress but is also about building greater capacities for dealing with life's inevitable stresses and anxieties. I believe it is important to actively collaborate with you to find out what it is you want from therapy and to periodically evaluate the progress toward these goals. I look to tailor each person's therapy to their specific presenting problems and goals so that they will be able to feel better and feel more capable in facing life's challenges.
Joseph Michael Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, or trauma? Perhaps you are overwhelmed with day to day life and need to improve your problem solving and coping skills? If so, let’s work together towards pursuing your happiness and you living your best life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, or trauma? Perhaps you are overwhelmed with day to day life and need to improve your problem solving and coping skills? If so, let’s work together towards pursuing your happiness and you living your best life.
Bryan Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
I specialize in helping children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, family or school issues, concerns with self-esteem or with social skills. These specific issues impact many individuals everyday for their own personal reasons. These difficulties can impact an individuals personal life and their work life.
I specialize in helping children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, family or school issues, concerns with self-esteem or with social skills. These specific issues impact many individuals everyday for their own personal reasons. These difficulties can impact an individuals personal life and their work life.
Healing & Growth Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, CRC, ACS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
My goal as a counselor is to provide clients with a safe space to share their concerns, struggles, and difficulties, and work towards goals of happiness, stability, and serenity. A main focus of my work is to help each client to achieve a connection between mind, body, and soul; to reach a sense and feeling of peace in the present moment. Sometimes, this includes healing wounds of the past. I firmly believe in meeting the client where they are at, and working together, step-by-step, on moving forward.
My goal as a counselor is to provide clients with a safe space to share their concerns, struggles, and difficulties, and work towards goals of happiness, stability, and serenity. A main focus of my work is to help each client to achieve a connection between mind, body, and soul; to reach a sense and feeling of peace in the present moment. Sometimes, this includes healing wounds of the past. I firmly believe in meeting the client where they are at, and working together, step-by-step, on moving forward.
Heather DeGuire
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
My passion as a mental health counselor is to help people get in touch with their values so that they can live true to these through thought, behaviors, feelings, and communication. I believe in helping clients to develop healthy coping skills that allow them to heal and grow both in our session and throughout their daily lives. My focus is to build a strong therapeutic alliance that will help us work together towards your goals.
My passion as a mental health counselor is to help people get in touch with their values so that they can live true to these through thought, behaviors, feelings, and communication. I believe in helping clients to develop healthy coping skills that allow them to heal and grow both in our session and throughout their daily lives. My focus is to build a strong therapeutic alliance that will help us work together towards your goals.
Renee Marie Alfieri
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, BCC, GCDF, PCC
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
I am a License Mental Health Counselor in New York and Florida that works with marital counseling clients and those experiencing relationship issues and who are struggling with their sense of self confidence. My ideal client is someone who is committed to the process of self-introspection and wants to be held accountable to reach their goals. I specialize in counseling women and men on self-esteem, worth & actualization. I also support clients affected by bullying, narcissistic abuse as well as those dealing with complicated grief. As your therapist, I will assist you in discovering or uncovering yourself.
I am a License Mental Health Counselor in New York and Florida that works with marital counseling clients and those experiencing relationship issues and who are struggling with their sense of self confidence. My ideal client is someone who is committed to the process of self-introspection and wants to be held accountable to reach their goals. I specialize in counseling women and men on self-esteem, worth & actualization. I also support clients affected by bullying, narcissistic abuse as well as those dealing with complicated grief. As your therapist, I will assist you in discovering or uncovering yourself.
Caroline H Rudin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Choosing to engage in the therapeutic process is the beginning of a journey on the path that you create, often encompassing reflection, discovery, and transformation. I specialize in women’s issues including maternal mental health, postpartum depression & anxiety, fertility concerns, improving self-esteem/self-love, anxiety/stress management, and relationship issues. I use a combination of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness tailored to the needs of each client. We will work collaboratively to navigate the transition to parenthood and through childhood.
Choosing to engage in the therapeutic process is the beginning of a journey on the path that you create, often encompassing reflection, discovery, and transformation. I specialize in women’s issues including maternal mental health, postpartum depression & anxiety, fertility concerns, improving self-esteem/self-love, anxiety/stress management, and relationship issues. I use a combination of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness tailored to the needs of each client. We will work collaboratively to navigate the transition to parenthood and through childhood.
Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
Healing and Growth Counseling, PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal clientele that are assigned to my care often express difficulty processing emotional concerns, painful life experiences, a desire to learn more about their past and are in hopes of building a useful coping skills tool box that they can utilize outside of session on their own. They may come in with one or more goals and throughout their therapeutic process, their goals can be met or changed due to something they experience on a deeper level within their therapeutic journey.
My ideal clientele that are assigned to my care often express difficulty processing emotional concerns, painful life experiences, a desire to learn more about their past and are in hopes of building a useful coping skills tool box that they can utilize outside of session on their own. They may come in with one or more goals and throughout their therapeutic process, their goals can be met or changed due to something they experience on a deeper level within their therapeutic journey.
Dr. Martine Laventure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LMSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Hello, my name is Dr. Martine Laventure. I received my Masters in Social Work from Adelphi University and Doctorate in Social Work from Tulane University. I've been in the field working as a psychotherapist, case manager, and school social worker for over 14 years. I work with children, teens, adults of all ages, and families who face challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma. I am fluent in Haitian-Creole. In my spare time I remain active by serving as a youth mentor in my community.
Hello, my name is Dr. Martine Laventure. I received my Masters in Social Work from Adelphi University and Doctorate in Social Work from Tulane University. I've been in the field working as a psychotherapist, case manager, and school social worker for over 14 years. I work with children, teens, adults of all ages, and families who face challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma. I am fluent in Haitian-Creole. In my spare time I remain active by serving as a youth mentor in my community.
The most important relationship you will ever have, is the relationship you form with yourself. What makes us unique as humans is our ability to form relationships. I am passionate and I take pride in helping You develop positive relationships with yourself & others. As we work together, the therapeutic process will always be unique to you and will be the blueprint of your amazing journey.
The most important relationship you will ever have, is the relationship you form with yourself. What makes us unique as humans is our ability to form relationships. I am passionate and I take pride in helping You develop positive relationships with yourself & others. As we work together, the therapeutic process will always be unique to you and will be the blueprint of your amazing journey.
Leanne Zinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is interactive, appropriately humorous, supportive, and sometimes challenging. My approach is collaborative — we'll work together to help identify and reach your goals. I welcome an open dialogue to create the best therapy for you as an individual. I see the immense strength, value, and potential for self-growth in each of my clients.
My therapeutic style is interactive, appropriately humorous, supportive, and sometimes challenging. My approach is collaborative — we'll work together to help identify and reach your goals. I welcome an open dialogue to create the best therapy for you as an individual. I see the immense strength, value, and potential for self-growth in each of my clients.
Jennifer Gross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHP-SW, ASW-G
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
Does life feel out of control? Is there too much conflict in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed by responsibilities? Is it hard to get out of bed some days? If you have been through a traumatic experience, whether that’s the death of a loved one, accident, divorce, loss of a job, or many other difficult experiences, life can feel too hard. Anxiety and depression seem to take over.
Does life feel out of control? Is there too much conflict in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed by responsibilities? Is it hard to get out of bed some days? If you have been through a traumatic experience, whether that’s the death of a loved one, accident, divorce, loss of a job, or many other difficult experiences, life can feel too hard. Anxiety and depression seem to take over.
Christine Kennedy Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
Christine takes an empathetic approach to her practice, which allows her to establish deep connections with her clients. She supports her clients by giving them the necessary tools to improve their emotional well-being, allowing them to build confidence and make positive changes in their lives. Christine helps clients who are experiencing self-doubt, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Christine takes an empathetic approach to her practice, which allows her to establish deep connections with her clients. She supports her clients by giving them the necessary tools to improve their emotional well-being, allowing them to build confidence and make positive changes in their lives. Christine helps clients who are experiencing self-doubt, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Sandra Gail Kopman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
I am an experienced practitioner working in the mental health field for many years. I provide a comfortable setting in which clients can feel safe in sharing personal problems and issues that are important to them. I work with individuals and couples. I specialize in treating anxiety and panic disorders, depression, and OCD. I also work with couples that are struggling in their relationships. I accept many insurance plans and work on a sliding scale if clients do not have insurance.
I am an experienced practitioner working in the mental health field for many years. I provide a comfortable setting in which clients can feel safe in sharing personal problems and issues that are important to them. I work with individuals and couples. I specialize in treating anxiety and panic disorders, depression, and OCD. I also work with couples that are struggling in their relationships. I accept many insurance plans and work on a sliding scale if clients do not have insurance.
Erika Calcagno
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
Welcome! It's so nice to meet you! As a clinician I'm passionate about how the past impacts our present lives physically, emotionally, & mentally. During a session with you, we'll work as a team on your journey of self-discovery & wellness, digging deep to understand who you are & what has happened to you, while also creating a healthy relationship with yourself and finding ways to cope that work for you. I work with clients on a range of concerns, including coping with anxiety & stress, relationship issues, women's concerns, navigating life with chronic diseases & pain, invisible disabilities, medical trauma, & suicidal ideation.
Welcome! It's so nice to meet you! As a clinician I'm passionate about how the past impacts our present lives physically, emotionally, & mentally. During a session with you, we'll work as a team on your journey of self-discovery & wellness, digging deep to understand who you are & what has happened to you, while also creating a healthy relationship with yourself and finding ways to cope that work for you. I work with clients on a range of concerns, including coping with anxiety & stress, relationship issues, women's concerns, navigating life with chronic diseases & pain, invisible disabilities, medical trauma, & suicidal ideation.
Stephanie DiRaimondo
Counselor, LMHC, MS Ed, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
When individuals experience mental health challenges, it significantly affects all areas of functioning—academic, social, physical, and emotional. I am deeply committed to helping clients gain insight into themselves and their concerns. This understanding allows us to address the impacts on their daily lives, foster secure self-esteem, and develop effective coping skills. My goal is to support clients in building a strong and healthy mindset while equipping them with long-term coping strategies.
When individuals experience mental health challenges, it significantly affects all areas of functioning—academic, social, physical, and emotional. I am deeply committed to helping clients gain insight into themselves and their concerns. This understanding allows us to address the impacts on their daily lives, foster secure self-esteem, and develop effective coping skills. My goal is to support clients in building a strong and healthy mindset while equipping them with long-term coping strategies.
Rachel Lubell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762 (Online Only)
As an clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, I have over 12 years of experience specializing in treating adults in addiction, eating disorders, postpartum, anxiety, depression and working through life's transitions. Life can become overwhelming managing responsibilities, past trauma, relationships, work and transitions. By utilizing EMDR, CBT and DBT skills, my goal is to help you navigate through difficult paths to help you find one that you feel comfortable and able to cope with. I am also able to screen and assess impaired driving offenders through OASAS.
As an clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, I have over 12 years of experience specializing in treating adults in addiction, eating disorders, postpartum, anxiety, depression and working through life's transitions. Life can become overwhelming managing responsibilities, past trauma, relationships, work and transitions. By utilizing EMDR, CBT and DBT skills, my goal is to help you navigate through difficult paths to help you find one that you feel comfortable and able to cope with. I am also able to screen and assess impaired driving offenders through OASAS.
Jaime Harkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, CRC, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Being a human is hard! As a therapist, my goal is to help you through it all. I strive to create a welcoming and open atmosphere where you feel like you have the space to reach your therapeutic goals. I am here to provide the support through a difficult transition or in learning how to cope with the stressors of day to day life. I believe the positive relationship between client and therapist to be the key in helping you get to the place you want to be. In a world that can be a bit overwhelming, it is important to focus on our mental health so that you can live the life you aspire to have.
Being a human is hard! As a therapist, my goal is to help you through it all. I strive to create a welcoming and open atmosphere where you feel like you have the space to reach your therapeutic goals. I am here to provide the support through a difficult transition or in learning how to cope with the stressors of day to day life. I believe the positive relationship between client and therapist to be the key in helping you get to the place you want to be. In a world that can be a bit overwhelming, it is important to focus on our mental health so that you can live the life you aspire to have.
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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.