therapy for teens in brooklyn
Adolescence is a time when change is the only constant.
Teens growing up in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and throughout NYC navigate a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that often demands maturity beyond their years. Academic pressures, social expectations, and constant stimulation can make adolescence here especially complex.
Individual therapy can be a grounding space to support teens as they navigate this tumultuous, complex, confusing, and critical phase of development. Our therapists provide in-person support at our Brooklyn office and virtual sessions for teens across New York State.
In-Person in Brooklyn & Virtual Across New York State
Adolescence is a time when change rarely slows down.
Teens today are growing up in environments that move quickly and expect a lot from them emotionally, socially, and academically. For many young people in Brooklyn and throughout New York City, there is constant pressure to keep up, perform, fit in, and figure themselves out all at once.
At the same time, adolescence is also a critical stage of identity development. Emotions can feel bigger. Relationships can feel more intense. Questions about self-worth, belonging, and identity often become impossible to ignore.
We provide therapy for teens in Brooklyn as a grounded, collaborative space where teens can begin to better understand themselves, process what they’re experiencing, and feel more supported through this complex stage of life. Our therapists offer in-person sessions in Brooklyn, as well as virtual therapy for teens across New York State.
struggles don’t always look obvious
Sometimes signs of distress are visible right away. Other times, they are quieter or easier to dismiss as “just being a teenager.”
You may notice your teen:
Withdrawing socially or emotionally
Becoming increasingly anxious or irritable
Struggling academically despite effort
Avoiding school or responsibilities
Spending more time isolated
Experiencing sudden shifts in mood or motivation
Seeming overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally shut down
Many teens do not yet have the language to clearly explain what they are feeling. Instead, emotions often show up through behavior, avoidance, or emotional intensity.
Therapy creates space for teens to slow down and make sense of what’s happening internally before those patterns become more deeply entrenched.
brooklyn-based anxiety therapy for teens
Living in New York City can amplify the pressures teens already carry.
As specialists in teen anxiety, we understand the unique challenges young people face growing up in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where expectations often feel nonstop. Many teens feel like they are constantly “on” academically, socially, emotionally, or online.
Therapy offers a space that moves differently. A space where they do not have to perform. A space where they can pause. A space where they can feel supported rather than evaluated.
Together, we help teens understand the roots of their anxiety while developing practical tools for emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, and self-understanding.
the importance of feeling seen
Many teens carry experiences they struggle to articulate clearly, even to themselves.
Sometimes what they need most is not immediate solutions, but a relationship where they feel genuinely understood.
Our therapists provide care that is:
Trauma-informed
Relational and collaborative
LGBTQ+ affirming
Developmentally appropriate
Responsive to each teen’s emotional pace and needs
We understand that trust takes time, especially for teens who may already feel misunderstood or emotionally guarded. Therapy moves at a pace that respects that process.
a space to feel understood
For many teens, therapy may be one of the few places where they can speak openly without fear of being judged, corrected, or immediately given advice.
Our approach to teen therapy is relational, collaborative, and developmentally informed. We recognize that teens are not simply “young adults.” They are actively forming their identities, relationships, and understanding of themselves in real time.
Therapy becomes a place where they can:
Explore emotions more openly
Build coping and communication skills
Understand patterns in relationships
Process stress, anxiety, or overwhelm
Develop a stronger sense of self
We meet teens where they are, not where others think they should be.
Therapy for LGBTQIA+ Teens in Brooklyn
Identity exploration is a natural and important part of adolescence. For LGBTQIA+ teens, however, this process can sometimes come with additional layers of stress, fear, invisibility, or isolation. We provide therapy for LGBTQIA+ teens in Brooklyn that is affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in respect for each teen’s unique experience.
Our therapists work with teens navigating:
Gender identity exploration
Sexual orientation exploration
Coming out or disclosure concerns
Family acceptance and communication
Bullying or social exclusion
Minority stress and identity-based anxiety
Questions around belonging and authenticity
We support teens across the full spectrum of gender and sexual diversity, including trans, nonbinary, gender-fluid, agender, queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, ace, and questioning youth.
Gender and sexual diversity are not mental health problems. But stigma, rejection, invalidation, and invisibility can deeply impact emotional well-being. Therapy creates space for teens to explore identity safely, build self-trust, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
therapy for young adults
The transition from adolescence into adulthood can feel disorienting and emotionally intense.
We also offer therapy for young adults navigating identity development, relationships, anxiety, career uncertainty, academic stress, loneliness, family dynamics, and questions about direction or purpose. Young adulthood often involves learning how to define yourself outside of expectations placed on you by family, peers, school, or culture.
Therapy can support that process by helping young adults develop deeper self-awareness, emotional flexibility, and a stronger sense of identity and agency.
therapy for anxiety & depression in teens
Many teens today are living with levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional pressure that can feel relentless.
Academic expectations, social comparison, family dynamics, uncertainty about the future, and the intensity of adolescence itself can all contribute to emotional overwhelm. We provide specialized anxiety and depression therapy for teens in a way that recognizes both the emotional and developmental realities young people are navigating.
Teens struggling with anxiety may experience:
Racing thoughts or excessive worry
Difficulty relaxing or sleeping
Panic, overwhelm, or emotional shutdown
School avoidance or perfectionism
Social anxiety or fear of judgment
Teens struggling with depression may experience:
Loss of motivation or energy
Withdrawal from friends or activities
Feelings of hopelessness or numbness
Irritability or emotional reactivity
Difficulty concentrating or staying engaged
Therapy helps teens better understand these experiences while building emotional awareness, resilience, and healthier ways of coping.
What Therapy Can Help With
Teens and young adults often come to therapy for support with:
Anxiety and panic
Depression and low mood
Identity exploration
Social anxiety
School avoidance
Academic stress
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
Family conflict
Loneliness and disconnection
Self-esteem and body image concerns
Relationship and friendship struggles
Emotional regulation difficulties
Therapy is not about “fixing” you. It is about helping you better understand yourself and build the tools needed to navigate life with more confidence and support.
Therapy in Brooklyn & Across New York State
We offer in-person sessions in Brooklyn for teens and families seeking consistent, affirming support in a grounded therapeutic environment.
Virtual therapy is also available for teens and young adults across New York State, making care more accessible while maintaining the same level of depth, collaboration, and emotional attunement.
Beginning Therapy
Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar for teens and parents alike.
Early sessions focus on understanding what’s been going on, building trust, and creating a therapeutic space where the teen feels emotionally safe enough to engage authentically.
There is no expectation to open up perfectly or immediately. Therapy is a process. One built on relationship, curiosity, and trust over time.
our therapists with teen expertise
Ana lomidze, psyd
Postdoctoral Psychologist
Abbey Maxbauer, LMSW
Therapist
Philicia Rubin, PsyD
Co-Director & Licensed Psychologist
You Don’t Have to Navigate this Alone
Adolescence can feel overwhelming, confusing, isolating, and emotionally intense for teens and for the people who care about them.
Therapy offers support through that process.
Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, identity exploration, emotional overwhelm, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves, therapy can help them feel more understood, more grounded, and more equipped to navigate what comes next.