Child & Adolescent Therapy in New York
Some kids love the idea of therapy and eagerly embrace the process; others dread it and have less than zero interest in talking about their feelings with some random stranger.
Ultimately, successful therapy depends on finding the right fit between the client and the therapist, and it can be hard to know in advance what exactly that fit will look like.
I’ve been doing this for a while, so I have a pretty acutely sharpened sense of where the points of connection are going to be with a new client. I know how to gently and patiently set at ease the nervous or anxious, to kindly and firmly corral the squirmy and dysregulated, and to carefully and authentically offer hope to the hopeless. And then it’s time to get to work—setting goals and tracking our progress as we move forward together.
The Details:
In individual therapy, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, though I do also see some adults.
Most, but not all, of the kids in my practice are boys from about age 10 and up, and many are neurodivergent (ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, etc.). Sessions are ~50 minutes and can be in person or virtual (via Zoom).
anxiety, including social anxiety & OCD
social isolation & loneliness
self-harm & suicidal ideation
phone/internet/gaming addiction
emotional regulation & anger management
“failure to launch” in young adults
family conflict
relationship issues
executive functioning deficiencies
ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities
academic performance & related stress
How I can Help
Everyone’s situation is of course unique, but some of the issues I encounter most frequently and can help address include:
- depression
- anxiety, including social anxiety & OCD
- social isolation & loneliness
- self-harm & suicidal ideation
- phone/internet/gaming addiction
- emotional regulation & anger management
- “failure to launch” in young adults
- family conflict
- relationship issues
- executive functioning deficiencies
- ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities
- academic performance & related stress
How will I know you’re the right therapist for me / my child / my family etc.?
You won’t necessarily!
And I won’t, either, until we have a chance to discuss your situation in more detail.
I’ve historically worked well with clients who are:
ambitious and high achieving, often within “high-powered” families
underachieving, feeling directionless and unmotivated
struggling with forming friendships with their peers
glued to their phones or games and at a loss as to how to develop offscreen interests
lacking in skills to regulate emotional outbursts
ambivalent, reluctant, or straight-up oppositional when it comes to therapy
Depending on what the therapeutic moment calls for, I can be fun and playful or cerebral and serious, I might pull for feelings or analyze a thought pattern, or I could just offer a safe space and the listening ear of a supportive adult—sometimes, after all, that’s what matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your availability?
Please get in touch with me directly to discuss scheduling availability.
How much do sessions cost?
The current rate is $350 for a ~50-minute session, either in person or virtual.
Do you accept insurance?
No, but I’m happy to provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you still do in-home sessions?
The short answer is: no. I’ve done in-home therapy for many years but am currently phasing it out. All sessions take place either at my office or online via Zoom.
Do you prescribe medication?
No, but I often work closely with psychiatrists and can provide referrals when appropriate.
Can you see clients outside New York State?
No. Please get in touch with me directly if you have questions about your eligibility to work with a therapist licensed in New York.
Where is your office located?
My office is at 220 W. 71st St., Suite 1, New York, NY 10023. That’s on the Upper West Side, just off 72nd & Broadway.
The best way to determine whether we're a good fit is to get the conversation going.
Reach Out:
Get in touch below to schedule a complimentary consultation call via phone or Zoom. Even if I don’t have any availability (or we’re not a match after all), I’m often able to provide referrals to other trusted colleagues within my professional network.