Child Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY
I also worked in the Department of Pediatric Psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where I treated children and served as an Instructor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry.
I specialize in short-term intensive psychotherapy and long-term psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, and families, and I conduct psychological testing. My work with children and adolescents has involved helping them navigate a range of emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties. I have worked in private and public schools and counseled parents to help them advocate for their children's needs. My work with adults has included serving in outpatient and inpatient settings to address a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties managing stressors, relationship, career and marital problems.
I also worked in the Department of Pediatric Psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where I treated children and served as an Instructor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry.
I specialize in short-term intensive psychotherapy and long-term psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, and families, and I conduct psychological testing. My work with children and adolescents has involved helping them navigate a range of emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties. I have worked in private and public schools and counseled parents to help them advocate for their children's needs. My work with adults has included serving in outpatient and inpatient settings to address a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties managing stressors, relationship, career and marital problems.
I have over 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly incorporating a combination of CBT and mindful techniques in order to help navigate through all aspects of life. My role as therapist is to help facilitate in the journey, perhaps beginning with a neuropsychological evaluation to help determine cognitive function, implement an individually based treatment plan to gain better understanding of and influence navigating the bumps in the road, and gain a better understanding of life's issues.
I have over 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly incorporating a combination of CBT and mindful techniques in order to help navigate through all aspects of life. My role as therapist is to help facilitate in the journey, perhaps beginning with a neuropsychological evaluation to help determine cognitive function, implement an individually based treatment plan to gain better understanding of and influence navigating the bumps in the road, and gain a better understanding of life's issues.
No one should suffer from unnecessary psychological distress. I specialize in "mindfulness", and cognitive-behavior therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I have been practicing for more than thirty years and have helped many people achieve life goals that had previously seemed out of their reach. I am fortunate that I love what I do. This is evident in my dedication to my clients. Their legacies are my rewards. My therapeutic approach enables me to positively impact individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessions/ compulsions, phobias, post traumatic stress, dysregulated moods and delusional thinking.
No one should suffer from unnecessary psychological distress. I specialize in "mindfulness", and cognitive-behavior therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I have been practicing for more than thirty years and have helped many people achieve life goals that had previously seemed out of their reach. I am fortunate that I love what I do. This is evident in my dedication to my clients. Their legacies are my rewards. My therapeutic approach enables me to positively impact individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessions/ compulsions, phobias, post traumatic stress, dysregulated moods and delusional thinking.
I help children to strengthen their coping skills and avoid unhealthy behavior.
Life's challenges are inevitable. Asking for help is your strength. Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist trained to work with children, teens, parents and adults. Healing starts with feeling connected. My warmth and easy going calm, create an atmosphere of comfort and openness. While encouraging self awareness, I respect and value the practical issues of life and incorporate them in my work. Listening, interacting, being supportive and solution oriented, characterize my style. I believe that people can strive toward increased fulfillment and happiness. Feeling listened to, validated and understood are essential ingredients for change and of course a little humor helps!
I help children to strengthen their coping skills and avoid unhealthy behavior.
Life's challenges are inevitable. Asking for help is your strength. Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist trained to work with children, teens, parents and adults. Healing starts with feeling connected. My warmth and easy going calm, create an atmosphere of comfort and openness. While encouraging self awareness, I respect and value the practical issues of life and incorporate them in my work. Listening, interacting, being supportive and solution oriented, characterize my style. I believe that people can strive toward increased fulfillment and happiness. Feeling listened to, validated and understood are essential ingredients for change and of course a little humor helps!
Tamar Izcovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
Specializing in several evidence-based play and trauma informed modalities, I have almost a decade of experience with children and parents implementing both brief strategies as well as long term interventions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience treating families and children ages 0-5. With training and experience in varied brief strategic as well as psychodynamic approaches and interventions, I utilize mindfulness along with the practical application of other tools to help individuals become more effective in the ways they wish along their journey. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples identifying and deepening our understanding of their issues. These often include challenges around parenting and co-parenting. Our co-constructed goals always include warmth and deepening self-discovery as well as the sense of feeling more capable.
Specializing in several evidence-based play and trauma informed modalities, I have almost a decade of experience with children and parents implementing both brief strategies as well as long term interventions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience treating families and children ages 0-5. With training and experience in varied brief strategic as well as psychodynamic approaches and interventions, I utilize mindfulness along with the practical application of other tools to help individuals become more effective in the ways they wish along their journey. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples identifying and deepening our understanding of their issues. These often include challenges around parenting and co-parenting. Our co-constructed goals always include warmth and deepening self-discovery as well as the sense of feeling more capable.
Dr. Jessica Meister
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
I am passionate about gaining an in-depth understanding of your child and his or her needs.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing comprehensive assessments to children and adolescents with learning and attentional difficulties. My goal is to gain a thorough understanding of your child, including his or her strengths and challenges, in order to provide diagnostic clarity as well as appropriate recommendations so that your child can reach his or her potential. I see the assessment process as therapeutic in nature. As such, I strive to develop strong relationships with families so that together, we can advocate for your child's learning and social-emotional needs.
I am passionate about gaining an in-depth understanding of your child and his or her needs.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing comprehensive assessments to children and adolescents with learning and attentional difficulties. My goal is to gain a thorough understanding of your child, including his or her strengths and challenges, in order to provide diagnostic clarity as well as appropriate recommendations so that your child can reach his or her potential. I see the assessment process as therapeutic in nature. As such, I strive to develop strong relationships with families so that together, we can advocate for your child's learning and social-emotional needs.
Adam Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, RDT/BCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with adolescents, children, and young adults who have had very difficult experiences and need a safe, playful, and steady partner to explore the impact of these events on their lives. As an out queer clinician I also work regularly with LGBTQIA+ clients who seek a therapist aware of the complexity of those identities in the world, as well as with parents looking to better develop skills to support trans or queer-identified children. I recognize racism and white supremacy as forms of social oppression that provoke traumatic responses and work accordingly with clients who have been harmed by these systems.
I work primarily with adolescents, children, and young adults who have had very difficult experiences and need a safe, playful, and steady partner to explore the impact of these events on their lives. As an out queer clinician I also work regularly with LGBTQIA+ clients who seek a therapist aware of the complexity of those identities in the world, as well as with parents looking to better develop skills to support trans or queer-identified children. I recognize racism and white supremacy as forms of social oppression that provoke traumatic responses and work accordingly with clients who have been harmed by these systems.
Victoria Phillips
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
Hi, I'm Dr. Phillips! I work in New York City and Montclair, NJ and am currently taking new clients in both locations. I have worked with youth and families from many different backgrounds and believe in two fundamental truths: (1) modern life, in different ways, can be very hard for any person, regardless of one's circumstances, and (2) we are all trying our best, but sometimes we get “stuck.” I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and their families who are trying to understand and support them.
Hi, I'm Dr. Phillips! I work in New York City and Montclair, NJ and am currently taking new clients in both locations. I have worked with youth and families from many different backgrounds and believe in two fundamental truths: (1) modern life, in different ways, can be very hard for any person, regardless of one's circumstances, and (2) we are all trying our best, but sometimes we get “stuck.” I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and their families who are trying to understand and support them.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training, Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), mindfulness, and relational approaches.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with children, adolescents, parents, and individuals in the pregnancy and postpartum period. In addition to my private practice, I am a psychologist in New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center's pediatric psychiatry department. With warmth and sensitivity, I aim to form a strong therapeutic relationship from which desired change can be effectively achieved. You may be feeling stressed by the demands of your parenting role, life transitions, or by your child’s complicated behavioral and emotional needs.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training, Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), mindfulness, and relational approaches.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with children, adolescents, parents, and individuals in the pregnancy and postpartum period. In addition to my private practice, I am a psychologist in New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center's pediatric psychiatry department. With warmth and sensitivity, I aim to form a strong therapeutic relationship from which desired change can be effectively achieved. You may be feeling stressed by the demands of your parenting role, life transitions, or by your child’s complicated behavioral and emotional needs.
For children, I offer play therapy, which includes therapeutic use of toys, games, arts and crafts materials, as well as conversation.
I practice psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy with adults, children and adolescents. I provide open, nonjudgmental space where you can express your fears, struggles, concerns, and desires that are otherwise difficult to articulate. I will invite you to share whatever comes to mind as freely and openly as you can. We will explore the dynamics that unfold in sessions, and think about connections between your past and present. Through a practice of active and attentive listening I will work with you to help you identify the unhealthy patterns that make you feel stuck and prevent you from realizing your full potential in life.
For children, I offer play therapy, which includes therapeutic use of toys, games, arts and crafts materials, as well as conversation.
I practice psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy with adults, children and adolescents. I provide open, nonjudgmental space where you can express your fears, struggles, concerns, and desires that are otherwise difficult to articulate. I will invite you to share whatever comes to mind as freely and openly as you can. We will explore the dynamics that unfold in sessions, and think about connections between your past and present. Through a practice of active and attentive listening I will work with you to help you identify the unhealthy patterns that make you feel stuck and prevent you from realizing your full potential in life.
Katie Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCAT, RDT
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
I also offer Play Therapy, to provide the support your child needs to express their feelings and flourish.
You are worthy of happiness and peace of mind. Deciding to take the first step towards growth & healing can be intimidating, and it takes courage & bravery to begin this process. Congratulations on being here & looking for opportunities for your personal growth. My experience is in trauma-informed approaches, mindfulness-based practices, and creative arts therapy. I love my work; I approach it in the spirit of service. I know that your personal energy and life purpose is distinctly and unquestionably unique. And I know for certain that together, we can create the life-changes needed for you to live your best life.
I also offer Play Therapy, to provide the support your child needs to express their feelings and flourish.
You are worthy of happiness and peace of mind. Deciding to take the first step towards growth & healing can be intimidating, and it takes courage & bravery to begin this process. Congratulations on being here & looking for opportunities for your personal growth. My experience is in trauma-informed approaches, mindfulness-based practices, and creative arts therapy. I love my work; I approach it in the spirit of service. I know that your personal energy and life purpose is distinctly and unquestionably unique. And I know for certain that together, we can create the life-changes needed for you to live your best life.
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As a clinical psychologist, I have devoted my career to supporting the social-emotional development of children and adolescents. While the specific focus of therapy is individualized according to each child’s needs, much of the work I do centers around helping individuals develop self-awareness, healthy relationships, problem solving skills, and the ability to identify, regulate, and express emotions adaptively. I also regularly collaborate with parents to identify and address patterns of behavior and communicate with their children more effectively.
As a clinical psychologist, I have devoted my career to supporting the social-emotional development of children and adolescents. While the specific focus of therapy is individualized according to each child’s needs, much of the work I do centers around helping individuals develop self-awareness, healthy relationships, problem solving skills, and the ability to identify, regulate, and express emotions adaptively. I also regularly collaborate with parents to identify and address patterns of behavior and communicate with their children more effectively.
Isabel Jay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is most informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, interpersonal psychotherapy and narrative therapy. In our work together I hope to help you make change in your life and manage struggles such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and coping with life changes. In my practice, I am experienced working with children and parents, adolescents and adults. All sessions are currently telehealth with some in-person hours for children or vaccinated individuals beginning October 2021.
My approach to therapy is most informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, interpersonal psychotherapy and narrative therapy. In our work together I hope to help you make change in your life and manage struggles such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and coping with life changes. In my practice, I am experienced working with children and parents, adolescents and adults. All sessions are currently telehealth with some in-person hours for children or vaccinated individuals beginning October 2021.
I speak Spanish, and have had more than fifteen years experience working within the foster care system, child abuse cases, delinquency cases, substance-abusing individuals, and teens/adults with a myriad of mental health concerns.
I am an experienced, compassionate, and refreshingly down-to-earth psychologist who believes that all people are special, unique, and deserve to be treated with respect and sensitivity. Yet, I am also quite capable of honest communication that addresses the immediate situation on hand. I specialize in conducting therapy with adolescents and adults, as well as conduct psychological evaluations with individuals of all ages, and substance use evaluations, etc. As I am a Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor as well, I am quite familiar with the disease of addictions, and how this disease impacts upon family members.
I speak Spanish, and have had more than fifteen years experience working within the foster care system, child abuse cases, delinquency cases, substance-abusing individuals, and teens/adults with a myriad of mental health concerns.
I am an experienced, compassionate, and refreshingly down-to-earth psychologist who believes that all people are special, unique, and deserve to be treated with respect and sensitivity. Yet, I am also quite capable of honest communication that addresses the immediate situation on hand. I specialize in conducting therapy with adolescents and adults, as well as conduct psychological evaluations with individuals of all ages, and substance use evaluations, etc. As I am a Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor as well, I am quite familiar with the disease of addictions, and how this disease impacts upon family members.
Eva Glaser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, IMH-E, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a range of services from parent coaching to longer term therapy that may include sessions with your child.
I am licensed in CO and NY, and I offer remote therapy in both states, with an in-person option in CO. Parenting is the hardest and most important job out there! Every parent child relationship is unique. I offer individualized therapeutic support for all families in any stage of their parenting journey including: expecting, post-partum, and those in the throes of navigating their little ones' big feelings and behaviors. Parenthood can be a source of great delight as well as bring up past traumas, anxiety, and depression. I offer support and expertise to navigate these challenges.
I offer a range of services from parent coaching to longer term therapy that may include sessions with your child.
I am licensed in CO and NY, and I offer remote therapy in both states, with an in-person option in CO. Parenting is the hardest and most important job out there! Every parent child relationship is unique. I offer individualized therapeutic support for all families in any stage of their parenting journey including: expecting, post-partum, and those in the throes of navigating their little ones' big feelings and behaviors. Parenthood can be a source of great delight as well as bring up past traumas, anxiety, and depression. I offer support and expertise to navigate these challenges.
Anxiety Relief for Children with Dina Larina
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023 (Online Only)
Caregivers will also receive the tools to continue to help and support their child at home within the family.
Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or withdrawn? Common issues such as school adjustment, starting college, friendship worries, and life transitions and changes, can feel like they will never go away. Maybe your child or teen could use someone to talk to. Maybe you can use someone to talk to ? I help children, teens, and young adults cope with life's transitions and changes so that they can regain confidence, happiness, and thrive again. Having healthier coping habits and cognitive mechanisms in place, can lead to increased feeling of resiliency and connection to others.
Caregivers will also receive the tools to continue to help and support their child at home within the family.
Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or withdrawn? Common issues such as school adjustment, starting college, friendship worries, and life transitions and changes, can feel like they will never go away. Maybe your child or teen could use someone to talk to. Maybe you can use someone to talk to ? I help children, teens, and young adults cope with life's transitions and changes so that they can regain confidence, happiness, and thrive again. Having healthier coping habits and cognitive mechanisms in place, can lead to increased feeling of resiliency and connection to others.
If this sounds right for you and your child, please reach out for a consultation.
The demands of modern life pull children, teens and parents in so many different directions and parents are feeling more pressure than ever to get it right. But what if there is no definitive right way to parent? What if you tell yourself, “I’m a good parent even though my child is struggling right now”? You are a good parent, your child is a good kid, and everyone requires a little extra help sometimes. That's where I come in. I have 10 years of experience providing that extra help to kids and parents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and socioemotional or behavioral challenges.
If this sounds right for you and your child, please reach out for a consultation.
The demands of modern life pull children, teens and parents in so many different directions and parents are feeling more pressure than ever to get it right. But what if there is no definitive right way to parent? What if you tell yourself, “I’m a good parent even though my child is struggling right now”? You are a good parent, your child is a good kid, and everyone requires a little extra help sometimes. That's where I come in. I have 10 years of experience providing that extra help to kids and parents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and socioemotional or behavioral challenges.
Rikki Shanberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
The reason this approach is so successful is because it isn't just about the child.
I help parents and children in the NYC area embrace behavior and emotional challenges in real time as they happen in the home. I put together therapy programs and training not only for the child, but for the parents as well to help them head off troubling situations and better cope when things happen. This program can be a mix of highly customized exercises for your family as well as standard therapy that you would receive in any office.
The reason this approach is so successful is because it isn't just about the child.
I help parents and children in the NYC area embrace behavior and emotional challenges in real time as they happen in the home. I put together therapy programs and training not only for the child, but for the parents as well to help them head off troubling situations and better cope when things happen. This program can be a mix of highly customized exercises for your family as well as standard therapy that you would receive in any office.
Alanna E Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Ms Ed
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
I have experience working with children and families and have completed play therapy training.
I am a strengths based therapist who aims to work with a client from where they are at the beginning of our work together and help you to reach your therapeutic goals. I hope to provide you with support and empower you to learn skills that will help you to navigate life successfully after our work together is completed.
I have experience working with children and families and have completed play therapy training.
I am a strengths based therapist who aims to work with a client from where they are at the beginning of our work together and help you to reach your therapeutic goals. I hope to provide you with support and empower you to learn skills that will help you to navigate life successfully after our work together is completed.
Michelle Blanco - Jamron Counseling
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024 (Online Only)
My passion has always been helping individuals and families through challenging times. I offer a safe space for participants to express themselves, explore concerns and learn new ways to cope with stressors. I love to look for everyone’s strengths and incorporate that in healing. I'm an ally to LGBTQ+ community and I am sensitive to neurodiversity. I offer session in both English and Spanish to children, adults, families and couples. Ofrezco sesiones en español.
My passion has always been helping individuals and families through challenging times. I offer a safe space for participants to express themselves, explore concerns and learn new ways to cope with stressors. I love to look for everyone’s strengths and incorporate that in healing. I'm an ally to LGBTQ+ community and I am sensitive to neurodiversity. I offer session in both English and Spanish to children, adults, families and couples. Ofrezco sesiones en español.
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