Please note: At this time, I am not taking any new individual clients. However, I am still screening middle school and high school teens for
Social Anxiety Groups. If you are interested in this service, please click on GETTING STARTED!
Your Social Journey Begins Here
Monica Wells Counseling, Expert Child & Teen Therapist
Therapy for Children, Teens & Young Adults
HUNTINGTON, NY
Your child is brilliant, a great student and the teachers call her exemplary. So why is it that she's struggling so much socially and emotionally? At school, she's the quiet child who only speaks if spoken to. She has tons of anxiety and little to no friends. Perhaps she is neurodivergent, which often includes a diagnosis like Autism and ADHD. People may call it a phase; they tell you, "She'll grow out of it! Don't worry so much." But you do worry. All. The. Time!
She melts down and doesn't know how to deal with her big emotions. That or she completely closes you off and shuts you out. She has few friendships hanging on by a thread, primarily due to her anxiety and social-emotional skills. You're frustrated, overwhelmed, mainly because no one knows how to help your child. You wonder when things will get better if she can go to college, or if she'll ever be able to build lasting friendships.
You've come to the right place...
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Finding a therapist can be pretty tricky! But I'm happy you're here trying to determine if I'm the right fit for your family. Whether your child struggles with anxiety, social skills, or emotional regulation, I have worked with kids of all ages to help them feel more confident and happier.
Imagine your child learning how to manage her emotions or learning skills that will help her engage with teachers and peers. She feels confident and secure and is taking more social risks than before. Perhaps she's trying out for a school team or starting her own club. She knows what she wants, and nothing is going to stop her!
As her parent, you feel a sense of relief and think, "Finally, she's happy, and she's living up to her full potential!"
Meet Monica Wells, LMHC
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Hey! I'm so happy you're here! No, seriously, I'm thrilled, because it takes some families time to finally take the plunge and say, we're ready and need support!
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, working with neurodivergent kids and their families with tons of anxiety for nearly 12 years! Holy cow! That's a long time!
I'd consider myself a different type of therapist. I'm more like a teacher or a coach with the essence of a therapist. I teach you and your child the skills you need, and you practice them throughout the week because, let's face it, 45 minutes of therapy isn't gonna cut it if you wanna see change!
I know that neurodivergent and anxious families face many difficulties and struggles, but I have seen kids go from… "No, I can't" to… "I've got this!" in just a few months!
Yes, you and your family will need to do some work. Yes, you will need to share and be vulnerable, and yes, you will need to step out of your comfort zone, but you don't have to do it alone.
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Ready for an appointment? Click below for a Free 20-minute call!
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