Golda Fleischman, LMSW, teen therapist in Scarsdale, NY
Danna Vishlitzky, LMSW, teen therapist offering online therapy across New York

Teen Therapy in Scarsdale
Ages 12–18

with Golda Fleischman, LMSW, in person in Scarsdale,
and Danna Vishlitzky, LMSW, online across New York
Evening appointments available

Meet Your Teen's Therapists

Golda Fleischman, LMSW, teen therapist in Scarsdale, NY

Golda Fleischman, LMSW

In person in Scarsdale · Ages 12–18

Golda works with teenagers, helping them with anxiety, depression, school stress, identity questions, and conflict at home. Teens find her warm, direct, and easy to talk to. She blends CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and body-based tools.

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Danna Vishlitzky, LMSW, teen therapist offering online therapy across New York

Danna Vishlitzky, LMSW

Online anywhere in New York State

Danna works with teens and their parents on anxiety, big emotions, and family stress. Sessions are online, so your teen can meet with her from home anywhere in New York State. She is fluent in English and Hebrew.

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Led by Our Directors

River Psychology Group was founded by clinical psychologists Dr. Dahlia Kaufman and Dr. Shira Danzig, PMH-C.

Dr. Dahlia Kaufman, child and adolescent psychologist and co-founder of River Psychology Group

Dahlia Kaufman, PhD

Co-founder & Director · Child & teen psychologist

Dr. Shira Danzig, PhD, PMH-C, clinical psychologist and co-founder of River Psychology Group

Shira Danzig, PhD, PMH-C

Co-founder & Director · Adult & perinatal psychologist

Does This Sound Like Your Teen?

  • They seem anxious, on edge, or can't shut their mind off at night

  • They're pulling away, sleeping more, or not enjoying what they used to

  • Grades, workload, or college pressure feel like too much

  • A friendship, relationship, or social media situation is weighing on them

  • Arguments at home have become constant, or they've stopped talking to you

  • They're asking big questions about who they are

  • Something happened (a move, a loss, a divorce) and they haven't bounced back

How Teen Therapy Works With Us

Teens open up when they trust that therapy is theirs. Parents need to know their kid is safe and making progress. We make room for both.

Your teen gets their own space. Sessions are one-on-one, and what they share stays private, with clear exceptions for safety. We explain those limits to you and your teen at the start, so no one is surprised.

You stay in the loop. We check in with parents at the beginning and along the way, share the big-picture goals, and give you tools for the hard moments at home.

Approaches We Use With Teens

We match the approach to your teen, and often blend several. Not sure what would fit? We’ll talk it through on our intro call.

What Can Change

Every teen is different, and so is every family. Here's what families often work toward:

  • Feeling less overwhelmed by anxiety or low mood

  • Better tools for school stress and big emotions

  • Fewer blowups and more real conversations at home

  • Friendships and relationships that feel easier to navigate

  • A teen who feels more like themselves

  • Parents who feel confident, supported, and no longer alone

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

Adolescence is hard. Your teen doesn’t have to get through it alone, and neither do you.

A short call is the easiest first step. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll help you decide what comes next.

Or call us at (347) 460-8322. We reply to every message within one business day.

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