School Refusal Treatment in NYC
What is School Refusal and How To Get Help
School Refusal treatment from expert CBT therapists in NY, NJ, and CT.
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Questions Before Taking the Next Step?
Can therapy help with school-related stress or academic performance?
Yes, academic pressure is one of the most common reasons teens seek therapy. We help teens build coping skills for stress management, time management, test anxiety, perfectionism, and navigating academic expectations.
Will I be involved in my child's therapy?
Yes, but how you're involved depends on your child’s age, developmental stage, and the goals of treatment.
For younger children, therapy often involves a high level of parent coaching, where you work directly with the therapist to learn tools and strategies you can use at home. With school-age children, therapy may include both individual and joint sessions with regular parent check-ins to reinforce skills between sessions. For older children and adolescents, therapy may focus more on individual work, with parents included as collaborators, supports, and occasional participants.
Across all cases, we prioritize open communication, and we often teach parents the same therapeutic skills their child is learning, so you can help support progress outside the therapy room.
Will you coordinate with their school?
Yes, when appropriate and with your permission, we can collaborate with school counselors, teachers, or learning specialists to support your teen’s progress. This might include sharing insights that help with academic accommodations, behavioral support, or social-emotional needs. Any communication with the school is handled thoughtfully, with clear consent and goals in mind.
Why Families and Individuals Choose Us.
We combine deep clinical expertise with a commitment to delivering clear, actionable results quickly. Our team’s experience, empathy, and dedication to individualized care have made us a trusted partner for families, schools, and professionals across the NY Metro Area. We take on a limited number of clients at a time to ensure focus and speed of report delivery.
Experience Across Age Groups
From young children to adults.
Efficiency
Reports typically delivered in half the time compared to other practices.
Personalized Guidance
Tailored recommendations for academic, social, and emotional well-being.
School Collaboration
Expertise in supporting private and public schools in developing individualized educational plans (IEPs) and classroom strategies.
In-Person and Virtual CBT
We provide both in-person and virtual CBT. In-person services are currently offered in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with more locations coming soon!
