Teens and Young Adults
Therapy for Teens and Young Adults
Room for your version of what is happening, even when someone else made the appointment.
Who I See
There is more to you than the concern that brought you here.
I work with teens ages 12 and up and young adults located in New York State. School worry, pressure to do well, college changes and uncertainty about work can all affect sleep, friendships and family life.
I am Michelle Riganti, LMSW, a licensed social worker and a mother of four. Parents can be involved as fits, but your voice matters.
Find Your Concern
Support for Growing Up and Changing Roles
Teen Anxiety
When getting out the door takes more than anyone sees.
School Stress and Perfectionism
A good grade can still leave you afraid of the next mistake.
The College Transition
You wanted independence. Missing home can still be part of it.
Young Adults in Transition
The next step is not always as clear as people make it sound.
Grief and Loss
Loss can sit beside school pickups, meals and everything still asking for you.
Empty Nest
The quiet can feel welcome and unfamiliar at once.
Divorce and Separation
A relationship decision can change the whole family’s week.
Therapy for Older Adults
Retirement, health changes and loss can ask a lot of one person.
OCD in Teens and Young Adults
When repeated thoughts and checking take up the day.
The First Conversation
If a parent books, I still want to hear from you.
We can begin by discussing why the appointment was made, what the parent hopes for and what you think about coming. Booking a consultation does not mean a teen has agreed to ongoing therapy.
We talk about who joins the beginning, when individual time makes sense and what participation would look like. You can ask questions and explain your side.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Privacy
We discuss what stays private before personal details.
I explain confidentiality to the teen and parent in plain words. Sessions are not automatically repeated word for word at home. We discuss sharing information and parent support.
Privacy has limits. Serious concerns about someone being harmed, abuse or other legal responsibilities can mean I need to share information to get help. We talk about those limits and how safety concerns are handled. Privacy is not absolute.
Skills and Sessions
Practice for the week you actually have.
CBT helps us examine worry and harsh self-judgment. DBT offers skills for intense feelings, distress and clearer requests. We practice with school mornings, roommate conversations or difficult messages.
Video sessions last 45 to 50 minutes, with day, evening and weekend times. Individual work is $175; family work is $195. Sessions are private pay. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. I am in network with Northwell Direct.
Questions
Before You Book
What is the youngest age you see?
Can a young adult come without a parent?
Can we meet while I am at college?
What can we ask in the consultation?
You can start with your own questions.
A consultation can help us discuss who attends, privacy and what support may fit.