FOURTH GRADE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL · STATEN ISLAND & ONLINE IN NY

Counseling for kids and teens.

Support with anxiety, school pressure, friendships, and changes—adapted to their age, their concerns, and what they want help with.

Information for parents. Space for their perspective.

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School, friendships, and everything in between.

When school takes over

Homework, tests, grades, and pressure to keep up. Sometimes the school day ends, but the stress comes home.

When everything gets replayed

Friendship changes, group chats, feeling left out, and wondering what everyone else is thinking. The mental replay can get exhausting.

When emotions are hard to manage

Frustration, self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed. Support with understanding emotions, responding to them, and building confidence.

You don’t need to have the whole picture before reaching out. We can start with what you and your child have been noticing.

How getting started works.

We make room for both your concerns and your child’s perspective. The starting point depends on their age, needs, and comfort.

1. Start with a parent conversation

Share what has been happening, what concerns you, and what you hope counseling will help with. Ask questions about the process and fit.

2. Get to know your child or teen

We take time to build a connection, hear their perspective, and understand what they would like help with. They don’t need a prepared speech.

3. Stay connected as the work develops

Parent check-ins happen as needed to discuss progress, changes at home or school, and questions that come up along the way.

Parent involvement and confidentiality.

Parents bring important information about what’s happening at home and school. Kids and teens also need space to speak openly. We discuss how to balance both at the beginning of care.

What parent check-ins cover

We begin by hearing your concerns and what you hope counseling will help with. Check-ins then focus on overall goals, progress, concerns, and changes you’re noticing.

What generally stays private

Specific session details generally stay between the young person and their counselor, unless they agree to share them or safety concerns or legal requirements call for disclosure. Parent check-ins are not a recap of every conversation.

Clear expectations, discussed together

We explain confidentiality and its limits to both the young person and their parent or guardian, including when we may need to share information. You can ask questions about privacy before sessions begin and throughout the work.

Support that fits their stage of life.

A fourth grader and a high school senior have different concerns. We adapt how we connect, explain ideas, and practice skills to the person.

Fourth grade and up

Help putting experiences into words, navigating school and friendships, and practicing ways to respond when emotions feel hard to manage.

Middle school

Changing friendships, social pressure, self-consciousness, and new expectations. Space to work through what’s happening at school and at home.

High school

Academic pressure, relationships, identity, independence, and uncertainty about life after graduation. We take teens’ concerns seriously and include their goals in the work.

If you’re reading this for yourself

You may see things differently than your parent does. We want to hear your perspective. You can ask questions, tell us what isn’t working, and help decide what to focus on.

We’ll also explain what stays private and when we would need to involve a parent or someone else. You can ask about this before sharing anything personal.

Experience working with kids and teens

Our practice brings experience supporting young people both within the school system and in individual counseling outside of school. That perspective helps us understand how school, friendships, family relationships, and daily expectations can overlap.

We adapt our approach to each young person’s age, concerns, and goals, while keeping parents involved along the way.

Appointments are available at our Staten Island office and online throughout New York. We can discuss which format fits your child.

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Questions parents often ask.

What if my teen isn’t sure about counseling?

You can bring that up during the consultation. We can talk about their concerns and how to introduce counseling in a way that includes their perspective. Building a connection takes time.

Will I hear everything discussed in sessions?

We discuss parent involvement, privacy, and the limits of confidentiality at the beginning. The aim is to keep you involved in your child’s care while giving them room to build trust and speak openly.

Do you accept insurance?

We participate with several insurance plans. Contact us to confirm your specific coverage and clinician participation before the first session.

Do I need to know exactly what’s wrong?

No. You can start by describing what you’ve noticed, what your child has shared, and what feels difficult right now. The consultation is a place to ask questions and discuss whether our services fit.

Start with what you’ve been noticing.

A free 15-minute consultation gives you a chance to ask questions and talk about support for your child or teen.