Child & Teen Therapy at Evoke
Specialized Anxiety, Behavioral and Emotional Support for Children, Adolescents, and Parents
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.
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Your child is having frequent emotional outbursts.
School has become a source of anxiety.
Your teenager has stopped talking to you.
Your child is overwhelmed by perfectionism.
You're seeing behaviors you don't understand.
Your family seems stuck in the same conflicts.
Your child is saying and doing things that worry or scare you.
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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.
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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.
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Depending on specific needs, therapists may offer specialized approaches such as:
Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT)
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent Management Training (PMT)
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
DBT-Parenting
These evidence-based techniques are tailored to address conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, emotion dysregulation, and other mental health concerns.
Parents Are Part of the Process
When your child is struggling, you shouldn't have to sit on the sidelines. Depending on your child's age, needs, and goals for therapy, parents may be an important part of the process.
We work with parents to better understand what their child is experiencing, learn practical ways to respond to challenges at home, and support the progress happening in therapy. This may include parent sessions, family sessions, or guidance between your child's individual appointments.
Our goal isn't to tell you how to parent. It's to help you better understand your child, strengthen your connection, and feel more confident supporting them.
You don't have to figure it out alone. We're here to support the whole family.
What Does the First Session Look Like?
Starting therapy can feel like a big step for both you and your child or teen. Our first sessions are focused on getting to know your child, understanding what's been happening, and creating a comfortable space to begin building trust.
Depending on your child's age and circumstances, the first session may include time with a parent, time with your child, or a combination of both. We'll talk about what you've been noticing, what your child is experiencing, and what you hope will change.
You don't need to have the right diagnosis or know exactly what your child needs before you come in. That's part of what we'll figure out together.
From there, your therapist will recommend a treatment approach based on your child's individual needs, strengths, and goals.
You can expect:
A thoughtful conversation about what's bringing you in
Time to get to know your child and build rapport
Questions about your child's emotions, behavior, relationships, school, and daily life
An opportunity for parents to share their perspective and concerns
A discussion about goals and possible next steps
The first session isn't about having all the answers. It's about taking the first step toward understanding what's going on and figuring out how we can help.
How to Get Started
Your child doesn’t have to face emotional or behavioral challenges alone. At Evoke Psychology, we’re here to support them — and you — with care, expertise, and compassion.
Click below to book a free consultation or schedule an appointment:
Have questions? Contact us at:
📞 (917) 740-3096 — or — ✉️ info@evokepsych.com
Areas We Serve — New York City & Statewide
We provide therapy services for children, teens, and families in Manhattan (Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Murray Hill, Gramercy, Chelsea, Flatiron, East Village, West Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Lower East Side, etc.). We also offer virtual sessions across New York State.