Therapy, testing, and groups for children and adolescents

For Kids & Teens

Therapy, neuropsychological evaluations, and structured group support — for kids, teens, and the parents supporting them.

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Specialty clusters

Where would you like to start?

Anxiety & OCD for Kids

School refusal, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts.

CBT and exposure work paced for how a child can actually use them.

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ADHD & Neuro-Affirming Care

Focus, executive function, and identity.

Strengths-first support for kids whose brains are wired differently.

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Adolescent Mood, Identity & Safety

Depression, self-harm risk, and identity formation.

A steady, safe space through the years that shape everything after.

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Art & Play Therapy

For children who don't yet have the words.

Processing feelings through making and play, not just talking.

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Parent Coaching & SPACE

When the parent is the most important leverage point.

Tools, a sounding board, and an unhurried space — for the parent.

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Why early intervention matters

We take early signs seriously

Adolescent mental health is in crisis nationally. The data on rising depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidality in teens — especially girls — is real, and it has shaped how we work.

We assess risk explicitly, we document safety plans in writing, we talk to parents when it's warranted, and we never treat "it's just a phase" as a clinical answer. Early intervention is one of the most important things a family can do.

Working with the whole household

Parent coaching alongside the child's therapy

Therapy with a child or teen only goes as far as the household can carry it. That's why almost every case includes parallel parent coaching — separate sessions where parents have a place to think, process, and learn the approaches that actually shift behavior at home.

When the behavior is really a diagnosis

Therapy and assessment, together

Sometimes what looks like "bad behavior", defiance or moodiness turns out to be unrecognized ADHD, autism, or a learning profile no one mapped before.

Because our neuropsychologists sit across the hall from our therapists, we can move you fluidly from a diagnostic question into the right treatment — without having to start over with a new team.

Services

What we offer

Child & Adolescent Therapy Services

Help your child or teen navigate anxiety, mood changes, and life transitions. Specialized child & adolescent therapy in Chappaqua, Hartsdale & online.

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Therapy for Parents & Caregiver Stress

Caregiving starts with caring for yourself. Specialized parent-focused therapy in Westchester to help you manage parental stress and emotional exhaustion.

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Art & Play Therapy for Kids

Help your child express emotions, navigate anxiety, and build confidence through creative play and art therapy in Westchester, NY.

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Psychoeducational & Neuropsych Testing

Comprehensive psychoeducational & neuropsychological evaluations in Chappaqua & Hartsdale, NY. Clear diagnostic answers for IEPs, 504s, & learning needs.

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Autism Spectrum (ASD) Testing

Expert Autism Spectrum (ASD) testing for children and teens in Chappaqua and Hartsdale. Get accurate diagnoses and compassionate support from our specialists.

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School Admissions & Cognitive Testing

Expert cognitive and private school admissions testing in Chappaqua & Hartsdale, NY. Independent assessments for school placement, gifted programs & entry.

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The Eating Disorders Program at Psychology Partners Group

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How we work

The Collaborative Model

Children don't grow up in isolation—they are shaped by parents, teachers, pediatricians, IEPs, and the everyday reality of home life. We look at all of that context from the very start.

Because we are a multi-specialty group, we can build a truly wrap-around support system for your child. With your consent, we collaborate with their schools, doctors, and outside specialists so that everyone is working toward the same goals. Internally, our team can fluidly blend individual therapy, parent coaching, sibling sessions, or specialized art and play therapy for children who process things better through creativity than with words alone.

We believe in transparency, so we share our thinking with you directly and in plain language. Our goal is simple: to treat your family with the same care and respect we would want for our own.

Workshops & Groups

Short-format and group options

Workshops, retreats, and structured groups — focused, time-limited, peer-supported. A different shape than weekly one-on-one therapy.

ARFID Intensive Therapy Program

Is extreme picky eating or food anxiety impacting health? Discover our ARFID intensive treatment program in Westchester, NY for meaningful progress.

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Teen DBT Skills & Art Therapy Group

Teen DBT skills & art therapy group in Chappaqua, NY. Helps teens regulate emotions, decrease reactivity, and build resilience through creative expression.

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Kids ADHD Art Therapy Group

Creative, hands-on support for kids with ADHD. Our Westchester art therapy group helps children build executive function, focus, and confidence.

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Art Therapy & Social Skills Group

Help your child or teen make friends, build social skills, and express themselves. Creative art therapy social skills group in Westchester, NY.

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Kids Divorce Support Art Therapy Group

Help your child navigate family changes, divorce, and separation. Creative art therapy support group for kids in Chappaqua, Hartsdale & online.

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Healthy Relationships Teen Group

Help your teen navigate friendships, dating, and self-worth. Healthy relationships therapy group for teens in Chappaqua, Hartsdale, & online across NY.

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Parents of Kids with ADHD Support Group

Looking for guidance raising a child with ADHD? Join our therapist-led parent support group in Westchester, NY for practical tools, connection, & peace.

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Your team

Meet our specialists in this area

When you are navigating specific, nuanced struggles, a generalist approach isn't enough. Our child and adolescent treatment team brings together doctoral-level psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and specialized art therapists who actively collaborate on your care. As a founder, I often tell people that there isn't a single clinician on this team I wouldn't hand-refer my own family member to—and that is the baseline standard for everyone we bring into this practice.

Lily Brown, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Postdoctoral Resident

Combining evidence-based therapies with a collaborative, relational style, Dr. Brown supports individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life’s transitions.

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Kaitlin Carson, PhD

Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist

As a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychology specialist, Dr. Carson integrates comprehensive neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluations to guide children, adolescents, and adults through diagnostic clarity, school accommodations, and targeted treatment roadmaps.

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Jessica Duffy, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As an integrative clinical social worker specializing in youth and adult empowerment, Jessica Duffy utilizes tailored CBT, ACT, and relationship frameworks to support families and couples navigating ADHD, acute anxiety, and complex life transitions.

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Danielle Guerrero, PhD, NCSP

Nationally Certified School Psychologist

As an expert in school-system dynamics and youth behavior, Dr. Guerrero utilizes specialized CBT protocols, DBT skills, and executive functioning training to empower youth navigating emotional dysregulation and academic hurdles.

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Melissa Klay, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Art Therapy Program

A dual-licensed psychologist, board-certified art therapist, and tenured professor utilizing 25+ years of mastery to treat complex trauma, childhood anxiety and behavioral challenges, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation.

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Eva Leighton, PhD

CFO, Training Director

As a clinical psychologist specializing in complex relational dynamics, Dr. Leighton utilizes a blend of psychodynamic psychotherapy, evidence-based behavioral tools, and Gottman frameworks to support individuals and couples navigating trauma, substance use, and chronic loneliness.

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Emily Mudge, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As an integrative psychotherapist and parent coach, Emily Mudge combines child behavior therapy with structured parenting frameworks to help families master emotional resilience, break old patterns, and cultivate intentional connections.

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Heather Rosen, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Eating Disorders Program

As a globally recognized FBT supervisor and former Mount Sinai professor, Dr. Rosen utilizes advanced CBT, DBT, and family-based treatments to guide adolescents and young adults through eating disorder recovery.

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Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As an anxiety and OCD specialist and family systems clinician, Dr. Scelsa integrates gold-standard ERP, CBT, and parent-led SPACE frameworks to guide youth, young adults, and parents through phobias, obsessive-compulsive loops, and behavioral challenges.

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Megan Sedita, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As a compassionate trauma and relational clinician, Dr. Sedita utilizes evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Gottman frameworks to help individuals and couples safely process complex stress, regulate intense emotions, and restore intimacy.

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Kate Testa, MA

Art Therapist in Residence

Utilizing creative art therapy to help children and adolescents process big emotions, build confidence, and safely navigate learning and behavioral differences.

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