Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy, Consultation, and Coaching for Parents in New York State
Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.
-Helen Keller
Helping Parents Navigate Challenges and Live Better
Does this sound familiar?
You love your family, but there are also times where you feel:
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Overwhelmed by the demands each day brings
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Frustrated trying to balance your own needs with those of your children, partner, or career
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Stressed because your child is struggling and you don’t know what to do
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Unsure of how to best support everyone's needs
You don't need to do this alone.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in New York State and I provide individual therapy, coaching, consultation, and education to parents with kids of all ages. I support parents who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or "stuck" and assistance in navigating challenges such as child and adolescent mental health, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and parent-child conflict. My aim is to help you feel more supported and empowered.
Some ways I can help are:
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Individual Therapy- Therapy for parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or unsure how to best support their child. We might talk about things like how raising kids is different or more complicated than you thought it would be; disentangling the current impact that tricky things from your past may be having on you and your relationships; how to make space for yourself in the midst of caring for your others; or how to move away from traditional assumptions and labels to find a life balance that works best for you and your family.
- Consultation or Coaching- Practical, action-oriented support to help you more effectively meet your kids needs related to issues such as ADHD, anxiety, or behavioral concerns. Examples include challenges like meltdowns and tantrums, adolescence, executive functioning support, or finding your way through complicated situations like death, divorce, or other unexpected events. In this work we consider a multitude of factors unique to your child and family including temperament, individual strengths and challenges, developmental phase, family structure, and environmental supports and stressors.
- Workshops or Groups- Educational support for parents who want to find community or better understand topics such as child development, ADHD, or parent self-care and well-being. We weren't meant to do this alone. Come together to explore, learn, and build community other parents. I often collaborate with other professionals to provide multidimensional support. Join a preestablished group or gather a group of your favorite parents and reach out to me to add a professional perspective and trusted resources.
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My goal is to help you feel less stressed and more at-ease and empowered at home, in your family relationships, and with your life in general.
My name is Dr. Jackie Cahalan and I’m a psychologist and also a mom.
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I’m so glad you’re here. Parenting is often full of pressure and challenges that can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. It can be hard to know how to best take care of ourselves and our children in ways that are both sustainable for now and also prepare for the future. And as we have more and more access to information, tuning out the “noise” to tune into solutions that favor our personal needs and values can be extremely difficult.
I have built my practice around blending my clinical background and knowledge with a real-world perspective to help you find answers to issues such as these in ways that will work best for you. My website has a lot of information designed to give you an understanding of my therapeutic approach and what our work together might look like. Take a look around and please reach out with any questions or to schedule a call to connect and learn more.
Warmly,
Jackie
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CONTACT ME
Contact me to schedule a complimentary 15 minute initial consultation so that we can talk about your concerns and how I can help.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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