New York families, when you know it’s time, Brightline is the right place
Our pediatric mental health clinics are open in Brooklyn Heights, Lake Success on Long Island, and Columbus Circle in Manhattan — schedule your child’s first appointment today!
What Brightline offers to families in New York
Whether your child needs therapy, a focused program, or testing, care at Brightline begins with a diagnostic evaluation. The evaluation includes three closely scheduled sessions designed to help us deeply understand your child’s needs, your concerns, and the full picture of what support will help most so care can start with clarity and confidence. When the evaluation series is complete, one of the following treatment paths will be recommended:
Psychological Testing
Autism
Learning differences
Giftedness and school readiness
Memory and cognitive skills
General Therapy
Persistent low mood, lack of motivation, withdrawal
Trauma and stress
Physical symptoms without an identified medical cause
Sustained difficulties with everyday tasks
Anxiety Program
Worries and fears, difficulty concentrating
Physical symptoms (like racing heart)
Feeling nervous, restless, edgy, afraid, or fearful
Avoidance of things they need or want to do
OCD Program
Repeated or ritualized behaviors that are driven by anxiety, fear, or disgust
Overdoing things more than is needed
Fear of not doing something “just right”
Avoiding things they need or want to do
Intrusive thoughts about any number of topics
ADHD Program
Difficulties paying attention
Difficulty sitting still
Distracting or disruptive behaviors
Impulsive actions
Disruptive Behaviors Program
Tantrums and other behavioral upsets
Impulsive actions
Troubling behaviors at school or with friends
Difficulty following directions
Meet some of our care team
Our therapists, psychologists, and psychiatry staff are licensed, experienced, and ready to help families find the answers they need. They’re trained to deliver evidence-based care — in-person and online — that improves the mental health of kids and teens.
Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD
"I am most passionate about providing early intervention care as it can and does change the lives and trajectory of kids and families."
Edward Merritt, PhD
“What excites me most about the field is being able to connect therapeutic skills to the interests or passions of my clients. It is very motivating when I see something that we have been working on finally click with a child.”
Brittany Armstrong, LCSW
"My greatest professional passion is the delivery of high-quality mental health care. I am deeply committed to leveraging technology and human-centered design to scale effective, accessible mental health solutions that work for modern families."
Charlie Xiao, PMHNP
“I am passionate about making a positive impact on each child's life and helping them overcome their struggles and challenges. Their resiliency and successes, large and small, are what inspire me each and every day."
