Child & Teen Therapy · Stamford & Greenwich, CT
When a child is struggling, the whole family feels it. I work with children and teens to understand what's underneath the meltdowns, shutdowns, or school stress, and to build skills that make everyday life feel more manageable. Parents are involved throughout, so what happens in sessions carries over at home.
Who I Work With
Some families come in after a recent diagnosis. Others simply know that things at home or school have gotten harder than they should be.
How I Work
My approach is relational and collaborative. Children and teens make the most progress when they feel understood, and when the adults around them are on the same page.
A 20-minute call with a parent to talk through what you're noticing and whether working together makes sense.
Early sessions focus on understanding your child's world: what's hard, what's working, and what they care about. For younger children, I meet with parents first.
Together we work on emotional regulation, coping with worry, and practical tools for school and home, in ways that fit your child's age and personality.
Regular time with parents so you know what we're working on and how to support it at home and with school.
What Changes
Many kids with ADHD or anxiety have heard plenty of advice about what they should be doing differently. What helps more is understanding why things keep going wrong, and building skills from there.
For teens especially, therapy is a place to make sense of their own patterns with less self-criticism, and to start taking ownership of the strategies that work for them.
Common Questions
Quite involved. For younger children, much of the work happens through parents, alongside sessions with your child. With teens, I balance giving them their own space with keeping parents informed about the overall direction of our work.
No. Many children start therapy without a diagnosis. If questions about ADHD come up, we can talk about whether an ADHD assessment would be helpful.
Sessions are typically weekly to start. We adjust the pace as things improve, with regular check-ins on how things are going.
In-person sessions are available at my offices in Stamford and Greenwich, CT, convenient for families throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Telehealth is also available.
I am an out-of-network provider. I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Many clients are able to recover a significant portion of fees this way.
A free consultation is a good place to start. We'll talk through what you're noticing and figure out the right next step together.
Phone
(203) 978-3616
Email
DrFischel@ADHDSupportSpace.com
Offices
270 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich CT 06830
Stamford, CT
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