About me

There's no manual for how to raise a teenager; even worse, there's no manual for how to BE a teenager! Despite their differences, all teens face the daunting task of becoming an adult; a pretty tall order if the caregiver relationships are strained. Parents of teens are typically in the difficult position of encouraging independence while ensuring safety; let's not forget the dreams we all have for our children that don't fit in with the identity they're creating. It can be a nerve wracking state for both teen and parent.

I'm here to help you in your life if you're an adolescent. I'm also here to help you if you're a parent that's struggling.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of New York. I have 11 years of experience working with individuals, families, couples and adolescents. I have a lot of experience with teens and young adults and a solid understanding of the challenges during this life stage.

I use the following modalities and approaches in my work: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment Based Psychotherapy, Somatic Psychotherapy methods, Solution Focused Therapy methods, Art Therapy methods, Gottman methods.

What's more important to know is that I will take great care to listen and understand what's going on. We will make a plan together to figure out what is most helpful.

I look forward to meeting you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Cancer , Codependency , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 12

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NY LMFT 000853

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sally Collins. 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.

Written on Nov 11, 2021 after therapy with Sally for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Sally is a great therapist for us. She makes us feel heard and understood and knows how to facilitate meaningful progress towards our goals.

Written on Oct 23, 2021 after therapy with Sally for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Sally has helped us get to the heart of our communication issues, helping us go from the brink of breaking up to stronger and more in love than ever. Her kindness, her ability to look beyond the surface of issues, and her ability to help very reserved people open up and heal are truly remarkable.

Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Sally for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Sally has been great. My partner and I both feel like she really listens to us together and separately. She is empathetic, gentle and kind in her approach while helping us work out the problems we want to address. We would definitely recommend her!

Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Sally for 3 weeks

great counselor that seems eager to help!

Work with me!