5 Highly Recommended NYC Teen Therapists
You know your teen is struggling, but getting them to open up feels impossible. Maybe they're anxious, withdrawn, dealing with eating concerns, or questioning their identity—and you're not sure how to help.
At EveryBody Psychotherapy NYC, our teen therapists specialize in connecting with adolescents where they are, providing the support, understanding, and practical tools they need to navigate this challenging phase of life. Meet our team here and contact us to take the next step in helping your teen.
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Best for teens with eating disorders: Christina Kennedy
Best for neurodivergent teens: Anna Chapman
Best for teens with anxiety & depression: Zoe Dartley
Best for teens with chronic illness: Marci Hunt LeBrun
Best for teens with trauma: Jenna Rossi
Not sure which therapist is right for your teen? Contact us so we can help make a match.
Meet our therapists for teenagers
Christina Kennedy
Best for teens with eating disorders
Christina specializes in supporting adolescents through eating disorder recovery using a weight-neutral, identity-affirming approach that removes shame from the healing process. She helps teens rebuild their relationship with food and body while addressing the underlying anxiety, depression, and trauma that often accompany disordered eating.
Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit
Location: New York, NY 10010
Virtual therapy? Yes, in addition to in-person
Anna Chapman
Best for neurodivergent teens
As a neurodivergent therapist herself with 20 years of teaching experience, Anna deeply understands the challenges teens with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities face. She helps neurodivergent adolescents develop strategies that work with their brains, not against them, while building self-acceptance and navigating a world not designed for how they think.
Credentials: Licensed Master of Social Worker
Location: New York, NY 10010 & Brooklyn, NY 11242
Virtual therapy? Yes, in addition to in-person
Zoe Dartley
Best for teens with anxiety & depression
Zoe brings warmth and humor to her work with adolescents struggling with persistent worry, sadness, and the heaviness of depression. She helps teens understand their emotions, develop practical coping skills, and rediscover their sense of strength and agency when everything feels overwhelming.
Credentials: Licensed Master of Social Work
Location: Virtual
Virtual therapy? Yes, in NY and CO
Marci Hunt LeBrun
Best for teens with chronic illness
Marci has personal experience navigating chronic illness and medical neglect, bringing deep empathy to teens dealing with ongoing health challenges. As a natural medicine enthusiast trained in Reiki and holistic approaches, they help adolescents cope with the emotional toll of chronic conditions while advocating for their needs in medical settings.
Credentials: Clinical Intern
Location: Virtual
Virtual therapy? Yes, in NY
Jenna Rossi
Best for teens with trauma
With 12 years as a school guidance counselor, Jenna has extensive experience helping teens process difficult experiences and their lasting impact. She specializes in supporting adolescents who've experienced trauma, creating a safe space to heal while building emotional regulation skills and healthy coping strategies.
Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit
Location: Virtual
Virtual therapy? Yes, in NY
What sets our practice apart from other New York City teen therapy providers
Our teen therapists bring specialized training, lived experience, and genuine connection to every session. Here’s why our clients choose us.
Identity-affirming care: Multiple LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent therapists who understand these experiences firsthand
Weight-neutral approach: We never focus on weight loss or "fixing" bodies—we help teens build peaceful relationships with food and self
Diverse team: Our clinicians reflect many identities, backgrounds, and therapeutic approaches
Flexible options: Virtual and in-person therapy to meet your scheduling and comfort needs
Sliding scale availability: Several therapists offer reduced rates to increase accessibility
Whether your teen is struggling with school pressure, identity questions, eating concerns, or relationship challenges, we match them with a therapist who truly gets it.
Areas we support teenagers with
Eating disorders and body image concerns: Finding peace with food, letting go of rigid rules, and feeling comfortable in your skin
LGBTQ+ identity exploration: Navigating coming out, gender questions, sexuality, and being authentically yourself
Anxiety: School stress, social situations, constant worry, and the physical symptoms that come with it
Depression: Persistent sadness, withdrawal, hopelessness, and going through the motions
Neurodivergence: ADHD, autism, learning differences, and discovering strategies that work with how your brain functions
Trauma and difficult experiences: Processing past events, healing from what happened, and moving forward
Relationship struggles: Friendship drama, family tension, break-ups, and feeling misunderstood by the people around you
Academic and life pressure: Perfectionism, burnout, overwhelming expectations, and major transitions
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1. We start with a free consultation call
Your teen (and you, if appropriate) will chat with a potential therapist to see if it feels like a good fit. This is a no-pressure conversation about what brings them to therapy and what they're hoping for.
Step 2. Early sessions focus on building trust and safety
Therapy works best when teens feel comfortable being real. We spend time getting to know them, understanding their world, and creating a space where it feels safe to start opening up about what’s going on.
Step 3. We work together on what matters most to them
This isn't about us telling your teen what to do. We collaborate on goals that actually matter to them, whether that's feeling less anxious at school, improving family relationships, or simply having a place to process everything.
Step 4. Progress happens at their pace with ongoing support
Some weeks will feel like breakthroughs; others might feel slower or harder. We're here for all of it, adjusting our approach as needed and celebrating the small wins along the way. Our ultimate goal is to be a safe, supportive presence for your teen, no matter what.
FAQs about counseling for teens
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There’s no right or wrong time for a teenager to start therapy—if you’re wondering whether it can be helpful, it probably can be.
With that being said, here are some telltale signs that it may be time to consider therapy for your teen:
Persistent sadness or anxiety
Withdrawing from friends or activities
Experiencing changes in eating or sleeping
Dealing with school challenges
Navigating identity questions
Going through a difficult life transition.
You don't need to wait for a crisis—early support often prevents problems from becoming more serious.
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There’s not just one “best” type of therapy for teens—it’s all about helping them feel collaborative and safe, not prescriptive approaches.
Our therapists use integrative, trauma-informed approaches that combine talk therapy with practical skills, mind-body awareness, and identity affirmation. We adapt our methods to each teen's unique needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.
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Our fees vary based on factors like which clinician you choose and which service you receive. We’ll discuss cost in our consultation call, but know that we’re able to meet a variety of financial needs to make therapy accessible.
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Absolutely—we’ve seen firsthand how transformative it can be during this tender stage of life. Therapy gives teens tools to navigate stress, build healthier relationships, understand themselves better, and develop coping strategies they'll use for life. The investment in mental health during these formative years often prevents more serious struggles later and helps teens build resilience and self-awareness early.
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It varies based on the teen's age and situation. Generally, therapy works best when teens have a confidential space to open up. Parents are typically involved in initial sessions and periodic check-ins, but ongoing sessions remain private to build trust—unless safety concerns arise.