--- title: New York Pediatric Mental Health Services | Brightline description: >- Brightline offers New York families virtual & in-person therapy, psychiatry, & testing for kids up to 18. Call (888) 255-7040 to schedule. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/locations/new-york/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: locations/new-york id: fl3cywY4NNzyaTxaJ93AS contentType: page --- # New York families, when you know it’s time, Brightline is the right place Our pediatric mental health clinics are open in [Brooklyn Heights](/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/), [Lake Success](/locations/new-york/lake-success/) on Long Island, and [Columbus Circle](/locations/new-york/columbus-circle/) in Manhattan — schedule your child’s first appointment today! ![Wrapper for 5VlcR64JpS2eEznmkIXXRO](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5VlcR64JpS2eEznmkIXXRO/2e976944643858571efcdf930e6b4277/Brooklyn_Bridge.jpg) - [I’m ready to schedule](/care/appointment/) ### Brooklyn Heights **New York clinics** 32 Court Street, Suite 808 Brooklyn, NY 11201 ![Brooklyn Heights clinic](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/UYeY95Wc6VHV6YXU9YuTP/2e770de3acdcb1cee768ce60eb702203/1_Brooklyn_Heights.png) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/) ### Lake Success **New York clinics** 3000 Marcus Ave, Ste 3E01 New Hyde Park, NY 11042 ![Wrapper for 6O1zzxlu7iKdcJrmdni6U8](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6O1zzxlu7iKdcJrmdni6U8/ff8a4cd5c762a1fd9ef41d08f7e866b1/Hero_Image_Lake_Success.png) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/lake-success/) ### Columbus Circle **New York clinics** 330 W 58th St, # 611 New York, NY 10019 ![Wrapper for 2OmbPFttjy0hf9ZvdosHr2](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/2OmbPFttjy0hf9ZvdosHr2/1b296580882977d9a78bb5697304f1f9/Hero_Image_Columbus_Circle.png) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/columbus-circle/) ### White Plains **New York clinics** 1133 Westchester Avenue Entrance A, Suite N-006 White Plains, NY 10604 ![White Plains Image](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7tf3jNfGzoaAkUHps6OBRG/118ebeb852e251a20daae79fca54eeec/WhitePlains.jpg) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/white-plains/) ## 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](/what-we-treat/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 - [Psychological testing →](/what-we-offer/psychological-testing/) ### Therapy - Persistent low mood, lack of motivation, withdrawal - Trauma and stress - Physical symptoms without an identified medical cause - Sustained difficulties with everyday tasks - [Therapy →](/what-we-offer/therapy/) ### Anxiety support - 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 - [Anxiety →](/what-we-treat/anxiety/) ### OCD support - 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 - [OCD →](/what-we-treat/ocd/) ### ADHD support - Difficulties paying attention - Difficulty sitting still - Distracting or disruptive behaviors - Impulsive actions - [ADHD →](/what-we-treat/adhd/) ### Disruptive Behaviors support - Tantrums and other behavioral upsets - Impulsive actions - Troubling behaviors at school or with friends - Difficulty following directions - [Disruptive Behaviors →](/what-we-treat/disruptive-behaviors/) ## 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. - [See all of our providers](/providers/) ### 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." ![Wrapper for 54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT/a5e597252f80d9cd6258ff14ca051d33/Therapist_Sylvia_Ryszewska.jpg) - [Dr. Ryszewska's profile](/providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd/) ### 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.” ![Wrapper for 2l6qUz3fxxMbAbatx4lbef](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/2l6qUz3fxxMbAbatx4lbef/39151666f971bd19f05cd6398e94786e/Edward_Merritt_PhD_500.jpeg) - [Dr. Merritt's profile](/providers/edward-merritt-phd/) ### 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." ![Wrapper for 5JtSOr4NqfBDC0gLpFiszd](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5JtSOr4NqfBDC0gLpFiszd/4c70acda83ba4e430b16156bab52b0ba/Armstrong__Brittany_LCSW_Columbus_Circle.jpg) - [Brittany's profile](/providers/brittany-armstrong-lcsw/) ### 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." ![Wrapper for 53sNdVGxkiUYIXEs8pkxys](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/53sNdVGxkiUYIXEs8pkxys/034d2d978ccbc28a0e5ddb8c6519c5be/Charlie_Xiao__PMHNP_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Charlie's profile](/providers/charlie-xiao-pmhnp/) ## Join our clinical team If you are a New York-based clinician who wants to love where you work, you belong at Brightline. Browse our open roles today! ![Wrapper for 6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI/196a898c6ad46e32c0633b6b27177855/In-person_Appointment.svg) - [Explore clinical roles](/about-us/clinical-careers/)