Best Therapy: Teens to Twentysomethings

Best Therapy for Teens to Twentysomethings

A Parent’s Guide to Finding Mental Health Support

by Anthony Pantaleno, PhD and Barbara Edell Fisher, PhD

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Tony and BarbaraAbout the Book

Finding Best Therapy takes parents behind the scenes into the process of understanding the business side of mental healthcare, providing a tutorial on the basics of different psychotherapy models, and ultimately guiding the reader through the maze of finding the right outpatient psychotherapy provider for their adolescent or twentysomething adult child.

WHAT PARENTS WILL LEARN FROM READING THIS BOOK

  • What is the extent of the mental health crisis facing our country?
  • How do I start a conversation with my teen to twenty something about seeing a therapist and how should I respond if they push back?
  • Where do I start to navigate the complex healthcare system relative to mental health care?
  • What are the various modalities of psychotherapy?
  • What role does the family system play that leads to collaborative problem solving?

About the Authors

"Our greatest satisfaction comes from guiding parents in the search to find the best-fit therapist for their teens and twentysomethings."

Dr. Anthony Pantaleno, PhD

Anthony Pantaleno, PhD

Anthony Pantaleno, PhD has been named the 2007 NYS School Psychologist of the Year by the New York State Association of School Psychologists (NYASP) and the 2008 and 2016 Psychologist of the Year by the Suffolk County Psychological Association (SCPA).

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Dr. Barbara Edell Fisher

Barbara Edell Fisher, PhD

Barbara Edell Fisher, Ph.D. is a New York State licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist. She has devoted the past 30 years of her career to providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents on Long Island.

Meet Dr. Fisher

Testimonials

Amidst a mental health crisis, the parents of many twentysomethings are struggling with getting their child help. With over seventy years of combined clinical experience, Drs. Pantaleno and Fisher explain all things psychotherapy—from types of treatment and clinical issues to payment—in a relatable, sensitive manner. Come for the wisdom, stay for the hug.

Jeffrey J. Froh, PsyD

Author of Thrive: 10 Commandments for 20-Somethings to Live the Best-Life-Possible, founder and past director of the Positive Psychology Institute for Emerging Adults at Hofstra University

Drs. Fisher and Pantaleno have written a comprehensive, insightful, and compassionate guide for parents who are needing support as they manage the mental health needs of their teens and twentysomethings. This book will be a welcome resource for any parent who wants to understand more about psychotherapy and how it can help their teen and the whole family.

Holly Rogers, MD

Author of The Mindful Twenty-Something, cofounder of the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults at Duke University

Though very few parents get a PhD in psychology, all parents serve as lay therapists to their kids. Dr. Anthony Pantaleno and Dr. Barbara Edell Fisher have written a poignant, easy-to-read guide for helping parents become better lay therapists to their teenage kids, with additional wisdom for deciding what to do next if professional assistance is needed. I highly recommend this book, both as a psychologist as well as a parent of two teenagers. It is a must-have, especially in our post-COVID world.

John Cottone, PhD

Clinical assistant professor of the Department of Psychiatry at Stony Brook University, university columnist at Psychology Today

Parents want the best for their kids. Yet, when it comes to getting them help for their day-to-day emotional well-being, sometimes they don’t know where to look. Best Therapy is an excellent guidebook for parents of teens and twenty-somethings seeking to understand and navigate the mental health landscape for their children. In this very accessible read, Dr. Pantaleno and Dr. Fisher, both experienced and compassionate therapists, give parents the tools they need. More than that, they provide the gift of confidence in these ever-changing and stressful times for young adults. This book is needed by parents more than ever."

Robin Stern, PhD

Co-founder and Senior Advisor to the Director Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Author of The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide

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