Anxiety & worry
Racing thoughts, social anxiety, perfectionism, and panic — with practical tools to calm the spiral and build confidence.
Teen & adolescent therapy
Steady support for teens, across New York State.
When a teenager is struggling with anxiety, low mood, or the pressure of school, the right support can change everything. We offer warm, expert online therapy for teens — and we handle the insurance, so families can focus on their kid.
The short answer
Can my teenager see a therapist online in New York?
Yes. Teens across New York State can meet with a licensed therapist by secure video — no commute, no waiting room. For common concerns like anxiety, depression, and school stress, online therapy is effective and often easier for teens to open up in. If your family has NYSHIP / The Empire Plan, it's typically covered for just a copay.
What we help with
The challenges teens carry today.
Adolescence is harder than it looks from the outside. Our clinicians help teens build real skills to manage what they're facing — and feel more like themselves again.
Depression & low mood
Withdrawal, irritability, loss of motivation, and sadness that won't lift — supported with warmth and proven approaches.
School & academic stress
Test anxiety, burnout, college pressure, and the weight of high expectations — with healthier ways to cope and perform.
Friendships & social life
Navigating peer pressure, conflict, belonging, and the always-on world of social media and comparison.
Self-esteem & identity
Building a steadier, kinder sense of self during the years when so much feels uncertain and in flux.
Big transitions
New schools, family changes, grief, and looming milestones like college — met with grounded, steady guidance.
Why online works for teens
Meeting teens where they already are.
Teenagers live comfortably on screens — and many open up more easily over video, in their own room, than across a desk in an unfamiliar office. Online therapy removes the friction that keeps a lot of teens from getting help at all.
No commute, no waiting room
Sessions fit naturally around school, sports, and the rhythm of family life.
A familiar, comfortable format
Teens often feel safer and speak more freely from their own space and screen.
Private & secure
Encrypted, HIPAA-compliant video keeps every conversation fully confidential.
For parents
We make the hard part easy.
Finding help for your teen shouldn't add to your stress. As NYSHIP & Empire Plan specialists, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your child.
- Benefits verified for free. We confirm exactly what your NYSHIP / Empire Plan covers before the first session.
- Insurance billed directly. No superbills, no reimbursement forms — usually just a copay.
- The right fit, thoughtfully matched. We pair your teen with a clinician suited to their needs and personality.
- Kept appropriately involved. We respect your teen's privacy while keeping you supported in your role.
Common questions
Questions from parents & teens.
Yes. Many teens are comfortable and open over secure video — it meets them in a familiar format and removes the friction of commuting to an office. For common concerns like anxiety, depression, and school stress, teletherapy can be just as effective as in-person care.
Our practice works with teenagers and young adults, generally ages 13 and up, across all of New York State by secure video.
Yes. If your family is covered by NYSHIP through The Empire Plan, your teen's therapy is typically covered, usually for just a copay. We verify your benefits for free and bill the plan directly.
Therapy works best when teens feel it's their own space, so most sessions are one-to-one. We keep parents appropriately informed and involved, balancing your teen's privacy with your role in supporting them.
Request a consultation and share your insurance details. We verify your NYSHIP / Empire Plan benefits for free, match your teen with the right clinician, and begin secure video sessions on a schedule that fits school and family life.
Worried about your teen? Let's talk.
Request a consultation and we'll verify your benefits and help your teen take the first step — usually within a few days.