Support for TEENS | Long Island & Virtual NYIt’s not just teen angst.
The pressure is real.
Growing up on Long Island today comes with a level of weight that can feel suffocating. If your teen is withdrawing, shutting down, or running on empty, they're not broken. They're overwhelmed. And they deserve somewhere to finally put it down.
You're not too much
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The stuff that actually keeps them up at night.
What We Help WithNot the "typical teen stuff" everyone brushes off. The real things. The ones your teen can't quite put into words and you can't quite reach them about no matter how hard you try.
Acheievement Burnout
The perfect GPA. The varsity spot. The college application that has to be flawless. We help teens untie their worth from their performance so one bad grade or a rough game doesn't break their entire sense of self.
The Digital Comparison Trap
The 24/7 highlight reel that makes them feel like they're constantly falling behind. We give them real tools to set digital boundaries and build a self-image that lives in the real world, not a screen.
Family Tension & Transitions
When a teen is struggling, the whole house feels it. Big life changes, friendship drama, and the weight of figuring out what comes next. We help lower the tension at home and give everyone a little more breathing room.
The Identity Struggle
In a culture always telling them who to be, it's hard to know who they actually are. We offer a judgment-free zone to explore their own voice and build genuine confidence that doesn't depend on likes or external approval.
Our team works with teens every day, which means we understand what they're actually up against right now, not a textbook version of adolescence but the real thing. The college grind, the school district pressure, the social media noise, the weight of figuring out who they are while everyone tells them who to be. That real-world perspective walks into every session we have with teens.
This isn't a clinical office where they perform okay for an hour. It's a casual, judgment-free space where they can finally be real. Sessions aren't just a vent session, though we do plenty of that too. This is a real partnership built around practical tools, pattern recognition, and the kind of honest conversation that actually moves the needle. We work with your teen and partner with you so the whole family gets some breathing room again. This is the one hour a week they will actually look forward to.
We give your teen somewhere to drop the perfect act.
Our ApproachTherapist with this speciality -
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Alicia Italiano, LCSW
E. Setauket | Virtual NY
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Samantha Alotta, LMSW
E. Setauket | Virtual NY
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Johanna Schwartz, LCSW
Brooklyn | Virtual NY
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Rob Edwards, LMSW
E. Setauket | Virtual NY
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Maria Montelione, LCSW, PMH-C
E. Setauket | Virtual NY
Imagine your teen actually thriving.
The Work Pays OffNot just surviving the school week. Not just keeping their head above water. Actually showing up for their own life with confidence, clarity, and a sense of who they actually are.
They're present and engaged again.
Less withdrawal, less shutting down. They're reconnecting with the people and activities they actually care about, not just going through the motions.
They know who they are outside the pressure.
Confidence that doesn't depend on a grade, a like, or external approval. A sense of self that's genuinely theirs and doesn't collapse when things get hard.
The house feels lighter.
They can communicate their needs, open conversation replaces constant conflict, and everyone finally gets some breathing room again.
However you show up, the work is the same.
IN-PERSON THERAPY
Hang at The Nest. Visit our East Setauket office, inside Revival Strength & Recovery Wellness Center or at our new Brooklyn office.
ONLINE THERAPY
The comfy pants option. Virtual sessions anywhere across New York State.
A few things people usually want to know.
frequently asked questions-
That's one of the most common things parents tell us, and it makes complete sense. Most teens resist therapy because they picture an hour of being analyzed, lectured, or told what to do. What we actually offer is a casual, judgment-free space where they're in control of what they share and when. No pressure, no agenda they didn't agree to. We've found that once a teen shows up for that first conversation, the resistance fades fast. The vibe check call is low stakes for them too, just a conversation, no commitment required.
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Teens need to know their sessions are confidential in order to feel safe enough to actually be honest, and we take that seriously. What we can do is maintain a collaborative relationship with you that keeps you informed and connected without breaking that trust. We'll talk through what communication looks like during the vibe check call so everyone is on the same page before we start.
Still have questions? We have answers.
Your teen deserves somewhere to finally exhale.
One free, no pressure vibe check call is all it takes to see if The Nest is the right fit for your family. No commitment, no intake forms, just a real conversation to figure out the next right step together.