Hudson Valley Mental Health Counseling

Teen Therapy in NY & NJ 

Empowering Teens to Thrive 

The adolescent years are full of growth, change, and a fair share of challenges. Our team at Hudson Valley Mental Health Counseling is here to guide teens through this transformative period with understanding, support, and proven strategies. Discover teen therapy in New York and New Jersey, targeting anxiety, OCD, depression, and more. 

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Step Into Your Next Phase 

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation

Book a 15-minute virtual consultation with our therapists to ensure we’re the right fit for your needs.

Attend Your
Intake Session

This is a 60-minute meeting to discuss your current symptoms, background information, and goals for therapy. 

Receive a Tailored
Treatment Plan

We’ll assess your concerns, discuss treatment options, and collaborate to determine the best option for your goals. 

Nurture Their Growth

Give your teen the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges. Connect with our specialists to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional awareness.

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Therapy Tailored to Teen Challenges 

A Safe Space for Teens to Heal & Process

Every teen’s journey is unique, but certain challenges are almost universal. Undergoing hormonal changes, fighting for autonomy, navigating relationships, and struggling with self-identity can cause teens to feel confused, isolated, anxious, or even depressed. 

If your teen seems to have emerged into what seems like a completely different version of themselves, with new mental health struggles that you’re not sure how to approach, you’re not alone. Our therapists at Hudson Valley Mental Health Counseling are here to support and guide your teen, providing them with a space where they can express themselves freely, without the fear of judgment.

How We Can Help

Our Virtual & In-Person Teen Counseling Services

Navigating teenage years can be a whirlwind. Our specialized teen counseling services, both virtual and in-person, are designed to address unique challenges and empower your teen to flourish with confidence and resilience. 

OCD Therapy for Teens

Does your teen get trapped by looping thoughts or rituals? Dive in with us! We help teens unravel OCD patterns, making room for more fun and less overthinking.

Anxiety Therapy for Teens 

Is your teen struggling with fear, restlessness, or excessive worry? We’re here to help with evidence-based therapy for GAD, social anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, and more. 

Teen Depression Therapy 

When the world feels gray, we’re here to help teens find their colors again. It’s okay to not be okay. We’ll help them explore their feelings, express themselves, and rediscover joy. 

Teen Relationship Struggles 

Is your teen struggling through friend drama, first love woes, or family conflicts? We’re here to help them decompress and get expert advice on how to help, cope, or take action. 

BFBR Therapy for Teens 

Does your teen constantly feel the need to touch, pick, or pull at their hair or skin? We’ll help your teen navigate body-focused repetitive behaviors and take control. 

Teen Stress Management 

Is your teen struggling to cope with the weight of their ever-growing list of responsibilities and concerns? School, friends, life – we equip teens with tools to minimize stress and cope effectively. 

Nourishing Connections, Building Futures

We’re on this journey with you. From overcoming personal hurdles to navigating parenting a teen or child with OCD or anxiety, let’s pave a path filled with growth, understanding, and connection together. 

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Core Pillars of Our Care

Helping You to Understand, Adapt,
& Thrive on Your Journey

Through our unique approach to therapy, we aim to help you feel more comfortable in the face of uncertainty, and less reactive to difficult situations or painful thoughts and feelings. As we work together to nurture your ability to slow down and make more deliberate choices, you’ll begin to feel more peaceful, open, and patient.

Personalized Therapeutic Approaches 

Our unique modular treatment approach, developed by our founder, allows for streamlined and highly personalized care. We discuss your goals, make a transparent plan, and tailor your care effectively and efficiently. 

Research-Driven Methodologies

We blend acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches with gold-standard behavioral modalities, such as exposure and response prevention for OCD and behavioral activation depression. We ensure our care is rooted in the latest research. 

Niched Mental Health Services

Our specialized approach addresses OCD, anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive movements, perinatal mental health, and more – all while catering to individuals across various developmental stages. 

Cultural & Religious Sensitivity 

We recognize the unique needs of diverse communities, including the Orthodox Jewish community. Our approach respects and incorporates your cultural and religious values, ensuring therapy that is both effective and aligned with your beliefs.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are out-of-network providers. If you have a plan that includes coverage for out-of-network providers, we are happy to supply you with monthly invoices (superbills) that you can submit for reimbursement (typically this covers a good percentage of the fee). It’s important to understand that superbills are required by insurance companies to include a mental health diagnosis. 

Not sure if you have this benefit? Call your insurance company and ask:

  • Do I have out-of-network coverage for behavioral health?
  • What is my deductible and how much of it has been met?
  • What is the reimbursement rate for a therapy session (insurance code is 90834)?
  • Do I need preauthorization?

If you need help finding out this information, please reach out.

How long counseling sessions last is up to you. A typical session is 45 or 60 minutes once per week. There are times when it makes sense to meet for longer sessions (usually 90 minutes), or more frequent sessions (2-3x per week.)

Our treatment approach is integrated, meaning we draw from different therapeutic techniques that are tailored specifically for you. These interventions all fall under the umbrella of acceptance and mindfulness-based behavioral approaches, which means we help you embrace your thoughts and feelings without judgment while supporting you in building more flexible, workable behavior that aligns with your values. 

We also integrate exposure interventions, which involve facing your fears in a safe and supportive environment. This gradual exposure helps you break free from anxiety’s grip and build confidence in handling challenging situations.

We believe in collaboration, which means we listen to your unique experiences, respect your individuality, and truly understand your goals. Your values and aspirations guide our work together, helping us create a therapy journey that resonates with your personal needs.

Throughout the process, we provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore, learn, and grow. Our goal is to empower you to navigate life’s challenges with greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and resilience.

This is a question a lot of people have when they are thinking about therapy for themselves or their child. Anxiety is a normal part of life for all of us, and that includes our young and adolescent children. If you have noticed a change that you are concerned about, or if anxiety or OCD symptoms are getting in the way of thriving in school, work, or relationships, it might be time to get help from a therapist.

We understand how important it is for parents to be involved in their child’s treatment journey. At our clinic, we actively engage parents in the treatment process to provide the best support possible for your child.

Parents typically meet with the therapist about once a month to discuss their child’s progress, challenges, and treatment goals. During these sessions, we focus on helping parents learn effective strategies to respond to the specific challenges your child is facing. This involvement is vital in creating a supportive and understanding environment at home, which can positively impact your child’s progress.

We also offer additional support for parents who may want more assistance. Our parent training and coaching services are available in both individual and group therapy formats. These sessions are designed to give you practical tools, guidance, and personalized strategies to address your child’s needs effectively.

We believe that the collaborative effort between parents and therapists is key to ensuring the success of your child’s treatment. We are here to support and empower you throughout the process, so your child can thrive and overcome challenges with the best possible care and guidance. Your family’s well-being is our top priority.

Absolutely! We understand that sometimes getting a child or adolescent to come to therapy might be challenging. But don’t worry; we have a fantastic parent-based approach called SPACE that doesn’t require your child or adolescent to be present.

SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, and it’s a structured sequence of sessions designed to equip you with the skills you need to effectively support your child. Through SPACE, we can work together to reduce the impact of your child’s anxiety on the family and their life.

The best part is that SPACE has been proven to be super effective! Studies have shown that the outcomes for parents using SPACE are similar to the results children and adolescents achieve when going through Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety themselves.

So, even if your child or adolescent is hesitant about coming to therapy, you can still make a significant positive impact through SPACE. We’ll focus on empowering you with the tools and strategies to help your child cope with anxiety better, improve family dynamics, and create a more supportive environment at home.

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Experience the Peace of the Present,
for a Life Full of Meaning.

It’s okay to not feel okay – we all have our moments of struggle. With an approach grounded in mindfulness and acceptance, we are here to help, offering understanding and guidance every step of the way. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, manage stress and anxiety, and chart a course toward joy and fulfillment. 

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