When & Where?

Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm at our main office (163 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215).

Dates: May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th, 12th, 19th

Group Description

An 8-week group focused on supporting fifth graders as they begin to prepare for the upcoming transition from elementary to middle school.

In this group, your child will have the opportunity to:

  • Connect with peers in a safe and supportive environment who are going through a similar experience

  • Use creative modalities to explore and share thoughts and feelings about the upcoming transition

  • Explore issues related to forming new relationships, meeting new teachers, and adjusting to changes

  • Build confidence in their ability to succeed with this transition!

Clinical Team

Alexa Algios, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist with a Doctorate in School Clinical Child Psychology. She has experience running adolescent groups in various settings. Alexa has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of clinical presentations, such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, attachment difficulties, and disruptive behavior. She has an integrated approach towards therapeutic intervention and utilizes psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and attachment-based techniques. Alexa believes in the importance of providing treatment that will best meet the needs of the individual and their family.

Middle School Transition Group