Therapy For Teens
in Farmingdale, NY and Greenwich Village, NYC
Is Your Teen Going Through A Challenging Time?
Has your preteen or teen experienced anxiety or depression that interferes with their everyday life?
Are they moody and irritable, or just always seem angry?
Do they tend to withdraw or seem unlike themselves when life feels stressful?
Perhaps your child lacks confidence in their ability to get through life’s challenges. No matter how much you try to encourage them, they still seem to be down on themselves, doubtful that they’ll ever overcome the obstacles they’re facing.
If your child needs help coping with the struggles of adolescence, therapy for your teen can help them find relief from their inner pain and a renewed sense of self-worth and resilience.
For Many Youth, Daily Life Feels Like Walking Through Quicksand
If your teen is struggling with their mental health, they might wake tired from restless nights, already weighed down by stress, anxiety, or sadness. At school, their mind likely races, self-doubt could set in, and even small tasks probably feel overwhelming. Social interactions may create pressure instead of comfort, as friends can feel distant, and scrolling social media often leads to comparisons and feeling “less than.”
At home, tense or distant communication with family could leave them unsure of where they belong. Some teens withdraw, while others seek unhealthy connections. They might struggle with physical symptoms as well, like headaches, stomachaches, and fatigue that mirror their emotional pain, making each day harder.
What should be a season of growth may now feel like a daily struggle just to hold things together. A compassionate counselor can help uncover the underlying challenges your teen is facing and provide the support needed to find balance and lasting relief.
Teens Face Pressures That Greatly Impact Their Well-Being
Being a preteen or teenager, especially in this day and age, can be hard. No matter what the circumstances are, most people could use the support of an objective listener who can help them navigate all the changes. Here are some common situations that exacerbate the difficulties of the teenage years:
Academic demands often cause stress, perfectionism, burnout, and a fear of failure.
Social media fosters constant comparison, unrealistic body image, cyberbullying, and disconnection from real-life relationships.
Family stressors like divorce, conflict, or financial strain can leave youth feeling unsafe and unsupported.
Peer pressure complicates identity development, fueling anxiety, impulsivity, or isolation.
Exposure to violence, discrimination, and global unrest heightens fear and uncertainty.
Collectively, these factors create an environment where youth often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, and at risk of disrupted emotional well-being.
It’s Difficult For Pre-Teens And Teens To Overcome Obstacles On Their Own
Most teenagers are still developing their personal coping skills, so they can’t rely on experience to know what to do. And socially, their peers may lack awareness of the issues at hand, the sensitivity to provide compassion and support, or they may reinforce negative behaviors. However, mental health care has fortunately become more of a commonplace solution for overall wellness.
Additionally, many youth today wrestle with conflicting feelings about their identity or sexuality, and counseling for LGBT individuals can help navigate the complexities that they may face. However your teen lives or loves, they are affirmed here at this practice, whether they identify as LGBTQIA+ or not.
Zen + Zest Therapy Services can provide the guidance needed to understand the root causes of your teen’s distress, which can help resolve their issues and heal.
Teen Therapy Can Provide The Space For Peace And Resilience
We understand that the pre-teen and teen years are marked by rapid change and heightened vulnerability. Issues like depression and anxiety can be overwhelming, but therapy during the teenage years can help provide skills for managing mental health struggles that will last a lifetime.
At our practice, we provide a structured therapeutic space with highly experienced practitioners to help your teen process emotions, build resilience, and strengthen their coping skills. We also welcome those struggling with teenage substance abuse who are trying to manage their recovery in counseling.
In ongoing sessions, your teen and their therapist will set realistic yet empowering goals, such as reducing symptoms, improving relationships, and building confidence.
Additionally, we like to involve family members when needed. While the first session usually involves the parent and teen, most of therapy is a confidential space and process designed to build trust in our teen clients.
Our Evidence-Based Strategies Can Bring Forth Clarity And Confidence
Using therapeutic modalities tailored to the specific needs of your teen, your child can expect to leave sessions with concrete skills tailored to their developmental needs.
With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), your child will be able to identify and reframe negative thought patterns, develop problem-solving skills, and strengthen emotional regulation.
Through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) informed strategies, your child can practice distress tolerance, experience feeling grounded and calm, and learn the value of interpersonal effectiveness.
We integrate mindfulness to increase present-moment awareness and reduce rumination, along with breathwork and progressive muscle relaxation for managing physiological symptoms of stress.
Strength-Based Therapy supports goal-setting and builds on strengths, while psychoeducation increases understanding of symptoms and their impact.
We also utilize motivational interviewing in counseling to help facilitate personal development for teens who may feel reluctant to change, such as with teenage depression. Trauma-informed support is available to help your child feel secure, recognize triggers, and strengthen healthy coping tools. The goal is not only for them to learn strategies in therapy, but to confidently use them beyond sessions in their daily life.
Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore what your child is experiencing and understand why it feels so overwhelming. With guidance, they’ll develop healthier ways to cope, strengthen relationships, and create a clearer sense of who they are. Change is possible, and your teen does not have to navigate their challenges alone
Zen + Zest Additional Services For Teens And Their Families:
We provide referrals as needed if we determine the need for a higher level of care for:
Medication Management
Neurological assessments for Autism or ADHD diagnosis.
At the client’s request, or when clinically indicated, we may engage in professional collaboration with schools, medical providers, attorneys, or other third parties. This may include letter writing, phone consultations, or video meetings to support the client’s ongoing care and coordination of services. Examples include:
Providing documentation of therapy attendance for court, school, or related purposes.
Supporting information for specialist evaluations or assessments, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
All collaborative communication is conducted in accordance with HIPAA confidentiality standards and only with appropriate written consent.
Home visits may be provided when clinically necessary or indicated.
You Might Still Have Questions Or Concerns About Teen Therapy…
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Our teen therapists are dedicated to youth mental health wellness and support individuals in diverse settings, including schools, correctional facilities, and community-based programs.
Their experiences span working with at-risk youth, students with emotional or behavioral IEPs, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. They support those navigating dual diagnoses, trauma, self-harm, harm reduction, and domestic violence, among other challenges. Additionally, we have specialists who are also multi-lingual, including Spanish.
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While quick fixes for life’s stressors might seem appealing, they don’t get to the bottom of the issues at hand. Short-term approaches can mask symptoms temporarily, but therapy works to uncover underlying causes and support your teen in making lasting, meaningful progress.
While progress can take time, each session equips your child with skills to manage their life more effectively. Many teens begin to notice positive changes sooner than they expect, feeling less stressed, more balanced, and more at ease. Over time, those shifts build into lasting habits.
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If life feels too busy for therapy, that’s often the clearest sign it’s needed most! Taking just one hour a week for themselves in counseling can help your teen recharge, reduce stress, and handle challenges with confidence. Therapy will give your teen a calming space to slow down, reflect, and turn everyday challenges into manageable routines that build the confidence and balance they need.
Recognizing that teens often juggle multiple after-school commitments, we provide flexible scheduling options. We offer both in-person sessions in Farmingdale and Manhattan, NY, and telehealth options for families anywhere in New York. Additionally, we make it easy to switch between in-person, virtual, or even phone sessions when needed. The priority is simple: continuing your child’s care without interruption.
Your Teen’s Mental Health Care Journey Can Start Here
Change begins with one conversation. Connect with Zen + Zest Therapy Services for a free 20-minute consultation, and let’s explore how we can support your teen’s journey toward balance and growth.
Visit our Contact page, or call us at: 518-227-0449.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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