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Therapy for Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families

Understanding What Brings You Here

Something in your life or relationships may feel stuck — patterns of stress, conflict, emotional distance, or internal tension that keep showing up even when you’ve tried to change them.

Often, these experiences are not isolated problems, but part of deeper emotional and relational patterns that shape how we respond to ourselves and others over time.

Therapy offers a space to slow things down so these patterns can be understood more clearly and worked with in a meaningful way.

A Space to Slow Things Down

There may be times when something feels difficult to fully make sense of — in yourself, in your relationships, or within your family. Even when things look fine on the surface, there can be an ongoing sense of being stuck or emotionally pulled in different directions.

You don’t have to navigate that alone.

I offer a calm, thoughtful space where we can begin to understand what is happening beneath the surface — not just in behavior, but in emotion, experience, and relationship. The goal is not quick fixes, but clearer insight and more intentional, lasting change over time.

I welcome the opportunity to connect and see if working together feels like a good fit.

About Me

Chaim Schechter, RCSWI

With over a decade of experience in education, school-based counseling, along with clinical work, I’ve supported children, teens, adults, and families navigating emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

I bring a calm and steady presence to my work, and I value creating a space where people feel respected, understood, and not rushed.

My work is grounded, collaborative, and paced according to each person’s needs. I aim to provide a steady therapeutic presence that supports reflection, clarity, and deeper understanding over time.

I am particularly interested in the emotional patterns and relational dynamics that shape how people experience themselves and others. Therapy with me focuses on increasing awareness, deepening insight, and supporting meaningful change that feels sustainable in daily life.

If you’re considering therapy, I offer a free consultation to explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

My Approach To Therapy

Understanding Patterns, Not Just Symptoms

Many people come to therapy because they feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating — anxiety, conflict, emotional distance, or feeling overwhelmed without fully understanding why.

My work focuses on helping you slow down and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface. I pay attention to emotional, relational, developmental, and trauma- related patterns that shape how you experience yourself and others.

My Therapeutic Approach

My approach is insight-oriented, relational, and developmentally informed. I draw from a psychodynamic and family systems perspective, focusing on how past experiences and relationships continue to influence present patterns.

In therapy, we work on:

  • increasing awareness of emotional and relational patterns

  • understanding recurring dynamics in relationships and family systems

  • exploring emotional responses and internal conflicts

  • identifying how past experiences shape current struggles

  • developing more flexible ways of responding

The goal is meaningful, lasting change—not just symptom relief.

Adolescents and Teen Therapy

With adolescents, I focus on emotional awareness, identity development, relationships, and common challenges of this stage of life.

This may include support with:

  • anxiety and emotional regulation

  • identity and self-esteem

  • trauma and stress experiences 

  • peer and family relationships

  • school pressure

When working with teens and older children, parents are an important part of the process, with a focus on communication, boundaries, and family dynamics.

Adults, Couples, and Families

With adults and couples, therapy focuses on understanding recurring emotional and relational patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, or disconnection.

In family work, the focus is improving communication and understanding how each person contributes to family dynamics.

Common areas include:

  • anxiety and stress

  • depression

  • ADHD

  • OCD

  • addiction and coping patterns

  • relationship and communication difficulties

  • family conflict

  • life transitions

A Collaborative Process

Therapy with me is collaborative, paced, and reflective. I aim to provide a steady space where you feel understood while developing deeper insight over time.

If you are looking for more than short-term coping strategies — and want meaningful, lasting change — therapy may be a helpful next step.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you provide therapy for?

I provide therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families, as well as parents seeking support and guidance. My work focuses on understanding and addressing emotional and relational patterns that contribute to stress, conflict, and disconnection across different stages of life.

Do you work with teens, families, and parents?

Yes. I work with adolescents and their families, with parent involvement playing an important role when working with younger clients. Therapy supports emotional development, communication, and healthier family dynamics while also giving teens a private space for their own process.

Do you offer parenting support or parent consultations?

Yes. I work with parents in a few different ways depending on their needs.

This may include ongoing parent involvement as part of a child or adolescent’s therapy, where we focus on supporting emotional development, improving communication, and strengthening family dynamics at home.

I also offer parent consultations and short-term coaching sessions, which can be helpful when parents want focused guidance around specific challenges, clarity about their child’s emotional or behavioral needs, or support with effective responses at home or school. These sessions can be single-session consultations or brief, goal-focused work, depending on what is needed.

The goal is to help parents feel more confident, grounded, and effective in their role while supporting healthier relational patterns within the family system.

Do you work with couples?

Yes. I work with couples seeking to improve communication, understand recurring relational patterns, and strengthen emotional connection and stability in their relationship.

What issues do you work with?

I work with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns, including anxiety, attention and focus difficulties, obsessive thinking, mood challenges, addiction-related struggles, trauma-related experiences, and family or relationship conflict.

Rather than focusing only on symptoms, therapy centers on understanding the emotional and relational patterns that shape these experiences and how they show up in daily life.

Do you work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, or addiction?

Yes. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, attention and focus difficulties, obsessive thoughts, trauma-related experiences, and addiction-related challenges.

In therapy, we explore the underlying emotional and relational patterns contributing to these difficulties, so change becomes more meaningful and sustainable.

What is your approach to therapy?

My approach is relational, insight-oriented, and grounded in understanding emotional patterns. Therapy focuses on slowing things down, increasing awareness, and helping clients make sense of what they are experiencing so that change can be more intentional and lasting.

I integrate psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and other approaches depending on what best supports the therapeutic process.

What can I expect during the first session?

The first session is a collaborative intake process where we explore what brings you to therapy, your goals, and relevant background. We also begin identifying emotional and relational patterns that may be contributing to current challenges.

It is also an opportunity to determine whether working together feels like a good fit.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy sessions, providing convenient, accessible care from your own space.

How long is each session?

Most sessions last about 50 minutes. Couples and family sessions may occasionally be longer depending on clinical need.

How often will I need therapy sessions?

Frequency depends on your goals and needs. Most clients begin with weekly sessions, with adjustments made over time as progress develops.

What are your fees? Do you accept insurance?

My fee is $175 per 50-minute session. I do not currently accept insurance directly, but I can provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

What is your cancellation policy?

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you need to reschedule or cancel, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a potential fee.

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. Therapy is confidential, and your privacy is a priority. There are legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality, which are reviewed at the beginning of therapy.

What if I'm not sure if therapy is right for me?

That’s completely okay. Many people begin therapy feeling uncertain. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore your concerns and determine whether therapy feels like a good fit.

How do I know if we’re a good fit?

Therapy is most effective when there is a sense of trust and collaboration. The consultation and first session are designed to help us both determine whether working together feels comfortable and aligned with your needs.

Serving South Florida

I provide therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families in Hollywood and throughout Broward County and South Florida, including Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Sunrise, Weston, Cooper City, North Miami Beach, Aventura and surrounding South Florida communities. Online therapy is available throughout Florida.

Contact Me

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. Let's see how I can help and if it's a good fit for you.

Address

7520 NW 5th St.

Suite 200

Plantation, FL 33317

Phone

954 667 7544