Holly Albro, LCSW, PC
In person & Telehealth Therapy for Children, Teens, & Young Adults in New York
Hi! I'm Holly Albro, LCSW
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I am a licensed clinical therapist who specializes in helping children, adolescents, and young adults find happiness and balance in their lives through using a mindful, compassionate, client centered approach. I use compassion, humor, play and art therapy, and strategic therapeutic interventions. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, school related issues, and trauma. We will work together to adapt and personalize tools that help you identify the root causes of your challenges and foster meaningful change.
Be Kind to Your Mind!
– it’s the only one you’ve got! Think of your mind as a garden; when you nurture it with kindness, it flourishes, allowing you to grow, heal, and find clarity. Therapy is a safe space to give your mind the care it needs, helping you navigate life’s challenges with more peace and positivity. So, take a moment, be gentle with yourself, and let’s work together to help your mind thrive!
We can work on building up you or a loved one's kind mind through therapy by:
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Providing a safe, non-judgmental space
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Help you identify and understand your emotions while processing & making sense of complex feelings
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Teaching you practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges
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Exploring through your thoughts, behaviors, and patterns to gain deeper insights into yourself
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Encourage the development of healthier habits, self-compassion, and a positive mindset.
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Facilitate the healing process by addressing past traumas or unresolved issues
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Getting to the root causes of your anxiety so that you can make meaningful change
Therapy Offered
Therapy is like a spa day for your brain, but instead of cucumbers on your eyes, you're unpacking emotional baggage with someone trained not to flinch when you cry, curse, or suddenly remember that embarrassing thing you did in 7th grade.
It’s part detective work, part emotional stretching, and part “wait, I said that? Wow, I’m kinda wise.” Whether you're sorting through trauma, stress, or just figuring out why you feel like yelling at your email inbox, therapy is your personalized GPS through the mental maze—with fewer rerouting errors.
It’s where you get to talk about you for a whole hour and no one interrupts.
You can ugly cry, laugh at your own jokes, unpack your weird dreams, and spiral constructively.
It’s part confessional, part pep talk, part detective show—starring you as the main character with a therapist as your wise sidekick.
You leave feeling lighter, clearer, and like maybe, just maybe, you’ve got this life thing down.
Basically?
It’s self-care with a plot twist.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery therapy is a safe space to gently untangle the past so it doesn’t keep pulling at your present. It’s not about erasing what happened—it’s about learning to hold it differently. With the right support, you rebuild trust in yourself, reconnect with your body and emotions, and slowly reclaim peace. It’s about healing, and finding strength in the parts of you that survived.
Young Adult Therapy
Young adult therapy is a space to figure things out when life feels messy, uncertain, or overwhelming. Whether you're navigating relationships, identity, school, work, or just trying to understand yourself better, therapy gives you support without judgment. It's about building confidence, gaining clarity, and learning how to handle life’s chaos with a little more calm.
Parent Involvement in Child Therapy
Parent involvement in child therapy is a key part of the healing process. While sessions focus on the child, parents play an important role by supporting progress at home, learning new tools, and staying connected with the therapist. It’s a team effort—helping the child feel safe, understood, and supported every step of the way.
Child Therapy
Child therapy is a supportive space where kids can express themselves through play, talk, or creativity—whatever feels most natural to them. It helps them work through big feelings, challenges, or changes in a way they can understand. With a caring therapist and a safe environment, children build emotional skills, confidence, and healthier ways to cope and connect.
Benefits of Therapy
Empowering young minds
Enhanced emotional growth
Therapy provides a safe and supportive space for children and teens to explore and understand their emotions. It helps them learn how to recognize and regulate their feelings, whether it's anxiety, sadness, frustration, or anger. For kids who struggle with self-esteem, therapy can be a powerful tool in building confidence and a stronger sense of identity. It also supports young people who are dealing with traumatic experiences—such as the loss of a loved one, parental separation, abuse, or major life changes—by giving them a space to process and heal in a healthy way.
Communication and Social Skills
Many children and adolescents find it difficult to communicate effectively or navigate social interactions. Therapy teaches important skills like active listening, assertiveness, and how to express thoughts and emotions in a clear and respectful way. These skills can improve peer relationships, family interactions, and even classroom behavior. Learning how to set boundaries, manage conflict, and build empathy helps kids connect with others and feel more socially confident.
Behavioral Improvements
For kids who struggle with behavioral challenges—such as impulsivity, aggression, defiance, or frequent emotional outbursts—therapy can help identify the root causes and teach healthier responses. It’s also particularly beneficial for children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or other neurodevelopmental conditions, offering tailored strategies to manage symptoms and enhance daily functioning. Therapists work collaboratively with families to implement consistent routines and reinforce positive behavior changes at home and school.
Coping and Life Skills
Therapy equips young people with practical coping strategies to manage everyday stressors, whether it’s academic pressure, peer conflict, or big life transitions. It fosters resilience by helping them problem-solve, stay calm under pressure, and adapt to change. These skills are not only helpful in the present but are also foundational for navigating challenges throughout life.