Helping children, teens, and their parents through anxiety, school struggles, and hard seasons.
I’m Dr. Jennifer Kelly, a clinical and school psychologist. I also work with adults and couples. Sessions are in person at my office in Rye, or by secure video.
- Training
- Harvard Medical School & Brown University
- Licensed
- New York & Connecticut
- Sessions
- In person in Rye, or secure video
- Insurance
- Out-of-network, with superbills
A note from Dr. Kelly
If you’re reading this, you may be worried about your child, or you may be carrying more than you can manage alone. Either way, you’ve already taken a meaningful step.
In our work together, you won’t just be listened to. You’ll be understood, and you’ll leave with real tools you can use at home, at school, and in the moments that feel hardest. With children, parents are my partners, never bystanders.
My hope is that every family and person I work with feels a little less alone and a lot more capable.
Who I work with
Most of my work is with children and adolescents and the parents who care for them. I also see a select number of adults and couples.
Children
Anxiety, school refusal, ADHD, big emotions, and struggles with friends.
About ages 5–12Teens
Stress, mood, identity, social pressure, and emotion regulation, with privacy they can trust.
Ages 13–18Parents
Practical guidance for responding to anxiety and behavior at home, with or without your child in therapy.
ConsultationAdults
Burnout, performance pressure, transitions, and grief, for people used to holding everything together.
IndividualCouples
Breaking stuck patterns, weathering change, and parenting as a team.
Couples therapy
What happens after you reach out
Most families start with a short phone call. There’s no commitment until you decide it feels right.
You reach out
Call, or send a brief secure message. A sentence or two about who the help is for is plenty.
We talk by phone
A short, free conversation about what’s going on, what you’re hoping for, and whether I’m the right fit.
A first visit
In person or by video. With children, we often start with parents, then build comfort at the child’s pace.
A plan, together
Clear goals, practical skills, and regular check-ins, so you can see progress, not just hope for it.
How I work
My approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT skills for adolescents, and years of experience in schools and hospitals.
Evidence-based
Methods with strong research behind them, especially CBT and DBT, adapted to each person’s age and personality.
Collaborative
Parents are partners. When it helps, I coordinate with schools, pediatricians, and other providers so support is consistent.
Skills you keep
Sessions build real tools for hard moments: coping, problem-solving, and communicating, not just insight.
- Harvard Medical SchoolPre-doctoral fellowship, Cambridge Hospital
- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityPost-doctoral fellowship in DBT for adolescents, Bradley Hospital
- Pace UniversityPsyD, School-Clinical Child Psychology
- Fordham University & Hunter CollegeBA and MA in Art History
Articles for parents
Practical articles on the questions parents ask me most.
- Anxiety · School6 min read
Is my child's school refusal a sign of anxiety?
When a child refuses to go to school, it's easy to assume it's defiance or avoidance.
- Anxiety · Parenting7 min read
How to help an anxious child without making anxiety worse
The most natural parental response to a child's distress — reassurance, protection, accommodation — can, with the best of intentions, maintain and strengthen anxiety over time.
- ADHD · Anxiety5 min read
ADHD or anxiety? How to tell the difference
They often look identical from the outside — inattention, restlessness, avoiding tasks, difficulty sitting still.
Common questions
Do you take insurance?
I’m an out-of-network provider. Many PPO plans reimburse part of the fee, and I provide monthly statements (superbills) with everything your insurer needs. Therapy is usually FSA/HSA eligible. Fees & insurance
Is telehealth an option?
Yes. I offer secure video sessions to clients in New York, Connecticut, and other PsyPACT participating states. Some families use a mix of in-person and video.
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
If worries, behavior, or mood have been getting in the way of school, sleep, friendships, or family life for more than a few weeks, it’s worth a conversation. You don’t need to wait for a crisis, and a consultation doesn’t commit you to anything.
Will my teenager’s sessions be private?
Teens need a space that feels their own. At the start, we agree together on what stays between us and what gets shared with parents, and safety always comes first. Most families find this builds trust on both sides.
What if I’m not sure you’re the right fit?
That’s exactly what the first phone call is for. If I’m not the best person to help, I’ll do my best to point you to someone who is.
Get in touch
Call or send a short message. I reply within one to two business days, and we’ll talk about what’s going on and whether I’m the right fit.
Send a secure message- Call646-775-8276
- Office68 Purchase Street, 3rd Floor, Rye, NY
- TelehealthNew York, Connecticut & PsyPACT states