Therapy for Teens and Young Adults in New York City

Navigate your path, discover your strength.

Construct your unique story, with support.

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At Supportive Directions, we guide individuals of all ages through life's complex terrain, with a special focus on helping teens, young adults, and young professionals chart their course. Our approach combines proven therapeutic techniques with a deep understanding of both adolescent and emerging-adult experiences, providing a compass for navigating emotions, relationships, and personal growth. We create a safe container where clients can express themselves freely and develop practical skills to steer through life's challenges. Our therapists specialize in helping both teens and young adults find their bearings, whether dealing with mood disorders, anxiety, social skills, or major life transitions. We're committed to empowering each individual to become the confident navigator of their unique journey, offering the clinical support and kind direction when needed.

The journey of self-improvement is not about fixing what's broken, but about nurturing what is already strong. We are here to help you identify and cultivate your inherent strengths, fostering genuine, lasting growth.

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Client Reflections

“I just wanted to reach out and thank you for everything you’ve done for me to help me gain my power…I realized how much what you’ve done and who you’ve been to me has helped me to want to be a positive role model for young people too.”

Client, R. J.

“Sasha's incredibly knowledgeable and skilled at what she does. But what really stands out is how chill and approachable she is. Starting therapy can be tough, but Sasha makes it way easier to open up and get comfortable from day one.”

Client, G. S.

“… from the minute we met her we liked her so much. She has a talent for making you feel comfortable and exploring trauma at the same time. But also, coming up with actionable steps to move forward.”

Client, O. P.

“My favorite thing about my sessions with Sasha would be that I never felt like a client. This is something I didn’t realize until I worked with several other therapist after the fact, but I wish I would’ve realized that then. With others I felt as if they were giving me the answers to questions as if recalling it from the textbook but with Sasha I felt like even if it was uncomfortable to hear she gave me answers, advice, or just spoke back to me like she truly heard and understood me. As a teenager this wasn’t very common for me, but it definitely impacted me”

Client, J. G.

Where your voice is heard,

And your path is respected.

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