Specialized Anxiety, Behavioral & Emotional Support for Children and Adolescents

Growing up these days can be overwhelming — between school pressures, socialization, neighborhood changes, and the constant bustle, children and teens often face unique emotional and developmental challenges. At Evoke Psychology, we specialize in child and adolescent therapy designed to meet the needs of young people and families in New York City.

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, behavior issues, school stress, school refusal, or emotional dysregulation — we provide a safe, compassionate, evidence-based environment where healing and growth can happen.

Common Issues & Challenges We Help With

We support children and teens — and their families — who are experiencing:

• Anxiety, worry, or excessive fear

• Social anxiety or peer-related stress

• School stress, academic pressure, school refusal or difficulties

• Obsessive–compulsive behaviors or intrusive thoughts

• Mood difficulties, irritability, emotional volatility

• Behavioral or attention-related concerns (e.g. ADHD-like symptoms)

• Low self-esteem, perfectionism, self-criticism

• Adjustment issues (moving to NYC, school transitions, family changes)

• Family conflict, parenting challenges, or communication breakdown

• Overwhelm, stress, or trauma-related reactions

Our Approach: What Therapy Looks Like at Evoke Psychology

We tailor therapy to your child or teen’s unique needs, combining proven therapeutic approaches with warmth, structure, and collaboration. Our services may include:

• Individual Therapy for Children & Teens: Confidential, age-appropriate talk therapy using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT-skills, exposure-based work, behavioral therapy)

• Parent Coaching & Support: We work with parents to build effective parenting strategies, enhance communication, manage challenging behaviors, and support their child’s emotional growth

• Family Therapy: When family dynamics contribute to stress — we facilitate sessions to improve understanding, communication, and cohesion within the family unit

• School & Academic Support: Collaboration on school challenges, adjustment issues, and support for academic stress, school refusal, or peer/social difficulties

• Psychoeducation & Skills Building: Emotional regulation, coping strategies, self-esteem building, stress management, and resilience training adapted for children and adolescents

Our goal is to create not just short-term relief, but long-term tools. We partner with families to support healthy development, emotional stability, and stronger parent–child relationships.

Who We Work With

• Children (approx. ages 6–12): Early emotional concerns, behavior issues, school difficulties, fears, worries, or trauma.

• Preteens & Teens (approx. ages 13–18): Anxiety, social pressure, academic stress, identity issues, mood challenges, peer dynamics, adjustment to NYC life.

• Families & Parents: Parent support, family therapy, guidance on parenting strategies, improving communication, and navigating transitions together.

Why NYC Families Choose Evoke Psychology

• Licensed clinicians familiar with New York’s unique demands — school system, urban environment, cultural diversity

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate busy families (after school, evenings)

• Warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic environment

• Personalized treatment plans tailored to developmental stage and family dynamics

• Comprehensive services: from individual therapy to parent coaching, family sessions, and school-focused support

What to Expect: Our Therapy Process

1. Initial Consultation: A conversational first session to understand your concerns, history, and what you hope to achieve.

2. Assessment & Planning: We map out needs, challenges, and design a tailored therapeutic plan (e.g. individual sessions, parent coaching, family work, school collaboration).

3. Ongoing Therapy & Support: Regular sessions, check-ins, and collaboration — with periodic reviews and adjustments.

4. Parent & Family Involvement: We work with parents/family when appropriate to support consistency and carryover at home/school.

5. Skill Building & Growth: Focus on building emotional resilience, coping strategies, communication, and long-term well-being for youth and families.