Uptown Psychology
Teen Therapy in New York City
Practical, respectful therapy for teens on the Upper East Side and online across New York.
The Benefits
The Benefits of
Teen Therapy
Their own
space
A private space with someone outside school and family, where teens can be honest without worrying about anyone else.
Tools they
actually use
Concrete strategies for anxiety, stress, mood, and focus that teens can use the same week.
Parents informed,
trust kept
Parents get guidance and updates on overall progress while teens keep the confidentiality therapy needs.
The Stakes
When Your Teen Seems Stuck
Maybe it is the late nights and the dread before tests. Maybe it is the friend group that fell apart, the grades that slipped, or the perfect report card that comes with panic attacks. Teens in New York face a lot of pressure, and many hide how hard things have gotten. Persistent anxiety, withdrawal, and low mood are worth taking seriously, and they respond well to the right kind of help.
The Approach
What Does Teen Therapy Look Like?
- CBT for anxiety and negative thinking
- DBT skills for emotion regulation
- Exposure work for social anxiety and panic
- ERP for OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Executive function and study systems
- Parent sessions to align support at home
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What Can Teen Therapy Help With?
- Anxiety and panic
- Academic pressure and burnout
- Perfectionism
- Low mood and withdrawal
- Social anxiety and friendships
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- ADHD and executive function
- Identity, change, and what comes next
Not sure if it is more than normal stress? Read about teen anxiety and sleep problems, ADHD therapy for teens, or our guide to finding a therapist for adolescents.
What We Treat
What Brings Teens
to Therapy
Anxiety and pressure
Tests, college planning, social media, and packed schedules can stack up fast. CBT helps teens spot anxious thinking early, test it against the facts, and stop avoiding what matters.
Low mood and withdrawal
When a teen pulls away and nothing feels worth doing, we focus on re-engagement: small steps, behavioral activation, and work on the thoughts that keep them stuck, with parents involved as needed.
Perfectionism
High achievers often look fine from the outside while running on fear of failure. We help teens keep their drive and drop the harsh self-criticism. Read more about therapy for perfectionism.
Focus and organization
Missed assignments, last-minute cramming, and lost track of deadlines are common, especially with ADHD. Executive function support is a specialty of our practice, and we build systems teens keep using. See our executive functioning intensives.
Therapy in New York
Why Teens (and Parents) Choose Uptown Psychology
Our New York clinicians work with adolescents every day. Teens get someone who takes them seriously, and parents get clear, honest guidance about how to help.
- Respect teens' privacy and intelligence
- Use evidence-based, skills-first methods
- Keep parents informed without breaking trust
- Offer in-person and virtual sessions
- Address school and life, not just symptoms
Our Approach
How Teen Therapy Starts
Free 15-Minute
Consultation
Intake &
Buy-In
Sessions &
Momentum
faqs
Questions About Teen Therapy in NYC
My teen says therapy is pointless. Now what?
That is very common. First sessions with skeptical teens are low pressure and practical, and many change their minds after meeting their therapist. If a teen will not engage, parent-focused strategies can still help.
Will you tell me what my teen says?
Teens need confidentiality for therapy to work, and parents need to know about safety concerns and overall progress. We set these expectations clearly with both of you at the start.
Virtual or in person?
Both work. Some teens open up more easily from home, others do better in the office. We offer in-person sessions on the Upper East Side and virtual sessions across New York.
Do you accept insurance?
No, we do not accept insurance. Monthly superbills are available, which you can submit to your insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
What if my teen needs more than therapy?
If we think your teen needs a higher level of care, testing, or a medication consultation, we will tell you directly and help coordinate the referral.
Contact Us
Request a free consultation or contact us
with questions.
646-580-4430
info@uptownpsychologyny.com
766 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, New York 10065
3081 Salzedo St Suite 202, Coral Gables, FL 33134
We can't wait to connect with you
