About me
Being a teen can be a source of joy and also a source of frustration. Teens often feel like they are on an emotional rollercoaster- feeling joyous one minute and mood swings the next, feeling peer pressure, and/ or anger, Young men and women are supposed to be social, popular, and have a boyfriend or girlfriend adores them. They are supposed to excel in their studies, get into a good school, get engaged when they graduate and marry the man of their dreams. And of course, live happily ever after. Unfortunately all too often this is not the case and teens feel all sorts of stress, pressures and anxiety.
Therapy can help teens explore the basic issues that they face socially and psychologically It can empower them to make sensible choices and decisions, and can help to foster their self esteem and self confidence.
Therapy with teens can be a fun therapy; it can be a serious therapy. But most of all, it is an empowering therapy.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 30
Services offered
Messaging
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Phone
Video
Licensing
NY LMFT 000277
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Joan Atwood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
She is the best marriage therapist I have ever had and only wish I would have known about her earlier. She doesn’t only just listen, she provides real skills that you can use to navigate and have a better marriage. Most importantly so you can understand yourself better because that is where it all begins. Thank you so much!
After 8 months of counseling with Dr. Joan Atwood, I can without a doubt, see results. In my relationships with family, my partner and my work. Dr. Joan Atwood listens and is present. Giving recommendations, advice, sensibility and humor. If you are someone looking to help resolve anxiety, accomplish goals, and learn to communicate efficiently take up a session.
Dr. Atwood combines very helpful, practical advice with a calm and reassuring demeanor. She really helped me develop habits to manage my anxiety when it spikes in the moment, and also worked through more long term issues with me. I’d highly recommend her.
Dr Atwood has made a major positive impact on my life
Dr A was so incredibly helpful during a very rough time I was having with my girlfriend. She coached me through it and I would recommend her to anyone going through the same thing.
Dr Atwood is great! Both my son and I found her help to be very valuable.
Dr Atwood is very flexible and supportive. She listens to you with our judgement and is always a checking in on you all the time
To see how you are.