Browse > New York > Troy > Youth And Teens

Find Youth / Teens Therapists & Counselors in Troy, NY.

 

In this day and age, it can be difficult for youth and teens to navigate school obligations, social interactions, family issues, and more. Some children even suffer from undiagnosed mental illnesses that make everyday life a challenge. Without adequate support, youth and teens may struggle immensely with their mental and emotional health and live miserable lives.

That’s where teen and youth counseling/therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Troy, the suburbs of Troy, other nearby places such as Schenectady, Albany, or anywhere else in New York, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs Your Child Can Use Youth/Teen Therapy

It can be challenging to determine whether you should seek professional help for your child. Youth and teens may need counseling for the following reasons:

  • They isolate themselves from their friends.
  • Their school grades are slipping.
  • They make reckless decisions.
  • They often seem sad or worried.

If a child exhibits any of the above signs, consider speaking with a therapist about teen or youth counseling. If you are curious to learn more about how you can help your child, read licensed therapist Stephanie Olarte’s tips about teen/youth therapy and how parents can get involved.

Your Child Deserves to Feel Better: Explore Youth/Teen Counseling Today!

Youth and teen counseling enables a therapist to identify your child's issues and create a customized plan to address them so your child can flourish and be happy. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified youth therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Troy, NY Youth/Teen Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in youth/teen therapy. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

Read more
Showing 1 - 5 (109 total therapists)
Showing 1 - 5 (109 total therapists)
Filters:
Picture of Ashley Winkler, mental health therapist in New York
Ashley Winkler
Together, we will:

Throughout our time together, we’ll focus on making you feel more connected, embodied, and in control so you can find your inner harmony.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Ashley Winkler, mental health therapist in New York
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Throughout our time together, we’ll focus on making you feel more connected, embodied, and in control so you can find your inner harmony.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a therapist and yoga teacher, part of my approach involves integrating mindfulness, the mind-body connection, and movement into talk therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Vulnerability
  • Work Stress
Read more about me
Ashley Winkler remote and phone therapy in New York
Picture of D. Leigh  Geffken, mental health therapist in New Jersey, New York
D. Leigh Geffken
Together, we will:

Together, we will find the issue/block that is troubling you as a whole person. We view wellbeing as a combination of the heart, mind and body.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of D. Leigh  Geffken, mental health therapist in New Jersey, New York
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Together, we will find the issue/block that is troubling you as a whole person. We view wellbeing as a combination of the heart, mind and body.

Something to know about my approach is:

I ask the question: what disrupts your connection with yourself and the world around you? Whether the cause for the disconnect be traumatic events, bouts of depression. persistent anxiety or the inability to cope.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adoption
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Alcohol
  • Ancestral Trauma
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Trauma
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Bulimia
  • Bullying
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Congenital Disease
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Eating Disorders
  • Failure to Launch
  • Fear of Failure
  • Fears and Phobias
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Motherhood
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Religious Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Substance Use
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Vicarious Trauma
Read more about me
D. Leigh  Geffken remote and phone therapy in New Jersey, New York
FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Take our free survey to make your search easier.
Picture of Nicole Schullo, mental health therapist in New York
Nicole Schullo
Together, we will:

I value your unique experiences and perspectives and create a safe space where empathy and understanding can thrive. Together, we will navigate your journey towards healing and growth. I look forward to embarking on this transformative path together!


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Nicole Schullo, mental health therapist in New York
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

I value your unique experiences and perspectives and create a safe space where empathy and understanding can thrive. Together, we will navigate your journey towards healing and growth. I look forward to embarking on this transformative path together!

Something to know about my approach is:

As an empathetic, compassionate, and knowledgeable therapist, I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients to explore their concerns as their true and authentic selves.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Age 20s & 30s
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Fear of Failure
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Gaslighting
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Vulnerability
Read more about me
Nicole Schullo remote and phone therapy in New York
Picture of Shelbi Simmons (she/her/hers), mental health therapist in New York
Shelbi Simmons (she/her/hers)
Together, we will:

Establish a pace that is fitting for you in the therapy process of healing for meaningful change and growth. We will engage in therapeutic approaches to help you develop healthier ways of thinking and long-term coping skills to achieve your goals.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Shelbi Simmons (she/her/hers), mental health therapist in New York
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Establish a pace that is fitting for you in the therapy process of healing for meaningful change and growth. We will engage in therapeutic approaches to help you develop healthier ways of thinking and long-term coping skills to achieve your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I support a therapy that is nonjudgmental and client-centered out of respect for your specific needs and goals. The path to optimal mental wellness is, at times, not a walk in the park, and I look forward to supporting you on this journey.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adults
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Domestic Violence
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Perfectionism
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Time Management
  • Work-Life Balance
Read more about me
Shelbi Simmons (she/her/hers) remote and phone therapy in New York
Picture of Celestine David, mental health therapist in New York
Celestine David
Together, we will:

Let’s talk about the things you can’t or won’t say to anyone who knows you, for fear of being judged or being called a “bad person” when you express how you feel.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Celestine David, mental health therapist in New York
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Let’s talk about the things you can’t or won’t say to anyone who knows you, for fear of being judged or being called a “bad person” when you express how you feel.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide insight, promote reflection, and foster growth. I believe it's best to customize each client’s treatment by using various modalities based on their current issues, needs, and history.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Skills
  • Cultural Identity
  • Dating and Romance
  • Depression
  • Emerging Adults
  • Existential Issues
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Grief
  • Health
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Procrastination
  • Psychosis
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Justice
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Weight Management
  • Women
  • Work Stress
Read more about me
Celestine David remote and phone therapy in New York