About Us

Our clinicians bring specialized training and extensive experience to address the wide range of challenges children and families face today. Some of the most common areas we focus on include:

• Anxiety and Stress: From test-taking worries to social or generalized anxiety, we teach children how to manage their fears, calm their minds, and build resilience.
• Depression and Mood Concerns: We help children and teens who are struggling with sadness, withdrawal, or loss of motivation to rediscover a sense of hope and purpose.
• ADHD and Attention Challenges: We take a strengths-based approach to ADHD, helping children and teens build focus, organization, and most importantly, self-confidence while embracing the unique ways they learn and thrive.
• School Refusal: We work with families whose children avoid or resist attending school, addressing the underlying causes while building practical solutions.
• Family Transitions: Divorce, remarriage, or blended families can create stress for children. We provide space for them to process these changes and strengthen communication.
• Neurodiverse Learners and Thinkers: We proudly support neurodiverse children, teens, and young adults, including those with autism, ADHD, and learning differences. Our therapy for neurodiverse individuals in New York City focuses on understanding how each person experiences the world, building on their strengths, and fostering confidence, connection, and self-advocacy.
• Grief and Loss: When children lose a loved one, their grief may look very different from an adult’s. We guide them through the process with sensitivity and care.
• Social Skills and Peer Relationships: We help children, teens and young adults who struggle to make or maintain friendships, building confidence and teaching tools for connection.

At Cope With School NYC, we know that healing begins with trust and that a strong connection between therapist and client is at the heart of our work. We draw from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, relational, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and mindfulness practices, tailoring interventions to each child’s age and needs. Just as important, we meet every individual with warmth and respect, ensuring they feel comfortable and engaged.

We recognize that therapy for children is most effective when it includes parents and caregivers. That is why we collaborate closely with families, providing feedback, tools, and resources to ensure progress extends beyond the therapy room. We also coordinate with teachers, guidance counselors, and school staff when appropriate, so that each child’s environment is aligned in supporting their success.

As the founder and clinical director of Cope With School NYC, Ari Fox has dedicated his career to supporting children, teens, and families. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Ari is known for his approachable style, his sense of humor, and his ability to make therapy both engaging and effective. He is widely regarded for his leadership and contributions to New York City’s mental health community.

Cope With School NYC is powered by a team of highly skilled therapists who share Ari’s vision and passion. Each clinician brings unique expertise, from working with younger children on emotional regulation to guiding teenagers and young adults through the complexities of identity, relationships, and independence. Our therapists are selected not only for their training and professionalism but also for their ability to connect authentically with children and families. Every therapist on our team brings over 20 years of clinical experience and previously worked as a school social worker, giving them deep insight into the academic and emotional worlds children navigate each day.

Together, our team ensures that families have access to a wide range of support options. Whether your child would benefit most from individual sessions, a social skills group, or parent coaching, we have a therapist who can meet your needs.