CHILD THERAPY
Therapy for school-age children in Scarsdale, Park Slope and online across New York.
Childhood comes with big feelings and real challenges. When worry, anger, sadness or a hard change starts to get in the way of school, friendships or family life, therapy gives your child a safe place to make sense of it and learn new ways to cope.
Our child therapists combine talk, play and practical skill-building, drawing on evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT skills and mindfulness. Because kids do best when the adults around them are supported too, we partner closely with parents every step of the way.
Something is getting in the way of your child being themselves.
Maybe your child melts down over small things, worries constantly, or has gone quiet and withdrawn. Maybe school mornings have become a battle, friendships feel hard, or a divorce, move or loss has turned their world upside down.
You’ve tried talking it through, setting limits and offering reassurance, and you’re still not sure what’s going on or how to help.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Parents Come to Us When…
Worry or fear is running the show
Meltdowns, anger or defiance are frequent
Their child seems sad, flat or withdrawn
Friendships are hard or they’re being left out
School feels overwhelming
The family is going through a divorce, move or loss
Focus, impulsivity or ADHD is causing daily conflict
How Child Therapy Helps Kids Grow
Kids don’t always have the words for what they’re feeling. Our therapists meet each child where they are, using conversation, play, drawing and role-play to help them understand their emotions and practice new skills.
Depending on your child’s needs, sessions may include CBT for anxiety and negative thinking, emotion regulation skills, social skills practice and gradually facing fears. We set clear goals with you and check in regularly on progress.
Parents are part of the process. We share practical strategies to use at home and, with your permission, coordinate with your child’s school, pediatrician or psychiatrist.
After Therapy, Kids Often…
Handle frustration with fewer meltdowns
Talk about their feelings more openly
Feel calmer and more confident at school
Bounce back faster from setbacks
Get along better with friends and siblings
Have more peaceful mornings and bedtimes
Therapy helps kids build skills that last. As your child learns to understand and manage their feelings, many families notice less conflict at home and a child who feels more like themselves again.
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What ages do you see? We work with school-age children and tweens. Younger kids may be a good fit for play therapy, and older kids can meet with our teen therapists.
Will I be involved? Yes. We meet with parents at the start, check in regularly and give you tools to use at home.
Where are sessions held? In person in Scarsdale and Park Slope, Brooklyn, with online sessions available across New York State.
Do you take insurance? We are private pay, out-of-network, and provide paperwork you can submit for reimbursement.
How do we start? Book a free 15-minute call and we’ll help you find the right therapist for your child.