Family & Perinatal Therapy in New York City
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Support for Parents, Children & Families
Parenting in New York City comes with unique joys and challenges.
Whether you're navigating the competitive academic environment, supporting a high-achieving child, or managing the emotional complexities of the perinatal period, you deserve expert guidance tailored to your family's specific needs.
Many New York City families feel pressure to have it all figured out, yet struggle silently with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or the isolating aspects of modern parenthood.
What sets our New York City services apart is our commitment to meeting families where they are. We recognize New York City's progressive approach to parenting and education, and we integrate that understanding into our therapeutic work. Whether you're seeking support for postpartum anxiety, behavioral challenges, family communication, or developmental assessments, our team provides the expert, compassionate care that New York City families have come to trust.
Everyday Parenting offers comprehensive therapeutic services designed specifically for New York City families facing the full spectrum of parenting and developmental challenges.
Our approach begins with a thorough initial consultation where our clinicians take time to understand your family's unique circumstances, values, and goals.
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, we create personalized treatment plans that honor your family's strengths while addressing specific areas of concern.
Our New York City practice specializes in perinatal and postpartum care, recognizing that the transition to parenthood can bring unexpected emotional challenges. We provide expert treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), helping new parents navigate depression, anxiety, and trauma during this vulnerable time. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based approaches that support maternal mental health while strengthening the parent-child bond from the earliest stages.
For families with children, we offer child-focused therapy that encourages healthy development through play-based and developmentally appropriate interventions. We address emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, and social-emotional development using therapies tailored to each child's needs. We work collaboratively with New York City schools and educators to ensure consistent support across all environments.
Family therapy services strengthen bonds, improve communication, and help New York City families navigate complex dynamics, including co-parenting challenges, blended family transitions, and generational conflicts. Our parent coaching and support services equip caregivers with practical strategies for managing behavioral challenges, enhancing connection with their children, and building confidence in their parenting approach. For individuals, we offer attachment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR for trauma processing, all delivered with the compassion and clinical excellence New York City families expect.
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Key Benefits
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The transition to parenthood can be overwhelming, especially in New York City's high-achieving environment, where many parents feel pressure to manage everything perfectly. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect up to 20% of new parents, yet many suffer in silence, unsure where to turn for help. At Everyday Parenting, we specialize in maternal mental health, providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Our clinicians understand the unique challenges New York City parents face, from navigating the competitive childcare landscape to managing career demands while adjusting to new parenthood. We create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can process difficult emotions, develop coping strategies, and strengthen your bond with your baby. Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-informed care tailored to your specific needs.
New York City parents consistently report feeling more confident, emotionally regulated, and connected to their children after working with our team. We help you move beyond survival mode to truly thrive as a parent. Whether you're experiencing your first pregnancy or welcoming another child into your family, our perinatal specialists provide the expert support you need during this transformative time. You don't have to navigate this journey alone; we're here to help you build the foundation for healthy family relationships from the very beginning.
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New York City children face significant academic pressure, social complexity, and sensory overstimulation that can overwhelm their developing regulation systems. If your child struggles with big emotions, behavioral challenges, anxiety, or difficulty managing frustration, you need more than generic behavior management techniques. You need clinicians who understand the underlying mechanisms of regulation and can teach practical skills that translate across settings. At Everyday Parenting, we provide specialized support in behavioral and emotional regulation that addresses the root causes of dysregulation while building sustainable coping strategies.
Our approach focuses on understanding what drives your child's behavioral patterns rather than simply managing symptoms. We work with your child on identifying emotional states before they escalate, developing regulation strategies that match their developmental level, building frustration tolerance and flexibility, and creating practical tools for managing anxiety and sensory overwhelm. For children with difficulty controlling impulses, we provide executive functioning support, mindfulness techniques, and concrete strategies that improve self-control and decision-making. For children who experience intense emotions, we focus on naming feelings, understanding their body's signals, and practicing calming techniques that actually work in real-world situations.
New York City families appreciate our collaborative approach that includes parent coaching and school consultation. We help you understand what's happening beneath your child's challenging behaviors, communicate effectively with teachers and administrators about regulation needs, and create supportive environments at home that reduce meltdowns and conflict. Many New York City schools recognize the importance of regulation skills, and we work alongside educators to ensure your child receives consistent support across contexts. Our approach specifically addresses how regulation challenges intersect with learning, social relationships, and daily functioning. Your child deserves care that builds genuine skills rather than temporary compliance.
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New York City families often juggle demanding careers, educational commitments, and the complexities of modern parenting, all while trying to maintain strong family bonds. When communication breaks down, conflicts escalate, or family members feel disconnected, the stress affects everyone. At Everyday Parenting, our family therapy services help New York City families rebuild connection, improve communication patterns, and navigate transitions with greater ease and understanding.
Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches, including Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, to address conflicts, behavioral challenges, and family dynamics. We create a safe space where every family member's perspective is heard and valued, working together to develop solutions that honor everyone's needs. Whether you're navigating co-parenting challenges after separation, blending families, managing intergenerational conflicts, or simply feeling disconnected from your children, we provide the structure and support to restore harmony.
New York City families particularly benefit from our approach because we understand the local context, the academic pressures, the diverse family structures, and the progressive values that shape parenting decisions. We help families establish healthy boundaries, develop mutual respect, and create communication patterns that work for your unique situation. Parents consistently report feeling more confident in their parenting approach, while children feel more understood and connected to their caregivers. Our family therapy doesn't just resolve immediate conflicts; it builds lasting skills that strengthen your family foundation for years to come. Strong families are built through intentional connection and skilled guidance, and we're here to help you create the family dynamic you've always wanted.
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Every child develops at their own pace, but when you notice delays, behavioral concerns, or emotional regulation challenges, it's natural to seek expert guidance. New York City parents are deeply invested in their children's development, and you deserve clinicians who share that commitment while bringing specialized expertise. At Everyday Parenting, we provide child-focused therapy that addresses the full range of developmental and emotional needs, using approaches tailored to each child's age, temperament, and circumstances.
Our child therapy services address anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma responses, and social-emotional development through evidence-based interventions, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. We understand that New York City children often face unique pressures, from competitive academic environments to social dynamics in progressive school settings, and we help them develop healthy coping strategies, emotional awareness, and resilience.
What makes our approach effective is our commitment to meeting children where they are developmentally and emotionally. We create a safe, engaging therapeutic space where children feel comfortable expressing themselves. Our clinicians are skilled at building rapport with even the most reluctant young clients, using play, art, and age-appropriate techniques to help children process emotions and develop new skills. We also work closely with parents, providing coaching on how to support your child's progress at home and collaborate with teachers to ensure consistency across environments. New York City families consistently report seeing meaningful improvements in their children's emotional regulation, behavior, and overall well-being. Your child deserves care that honors their individual journey while providing expert guidance for healthy development.
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Parenting is the most important work you'll ever do, yet it often comes without a manual or support system. New York City parents face unique challenges, from navigating the intense preschool application process to supporting children through competitive academic environments, managing screen time in a tech-centered culture, and balancing progressive parenting values with practical discipline needs. At Everyday Parenting, our parent coaching services provide the expert guidance and emotional support you need to parent with confidence.
Our parent support goes beyond generic advice; we work with you to develop strategies tailored to your child's temperament, your family's values, and your specific challenges. Whether you're struggling with tantrums and behavioral issues, worried about your parenting approach, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of raising children in today's world, our coaches provide evidence-based techniques and compassionate support. We help you understand child development, implement effective discipline strategies, improve parent-child communication, and build stronger connections with your children.
New York City parents particularly value our non-judgmental, collaborative approach. We recognize that every family is different, and we respect your parenting choices while offering new perspectives and practical tools. Our coaching addresses common New York City parenting concerns, including managing technology use, supporting children through academic stress, fostering independence while maintaining connection, and integrating mindfulness into family life. Many parents work with us during specific transitions, welcoming a new sibling, starting school, navigating divorce, while others seek ongoing support as their children grow. You don't have to figure it all out alone. Our parent coaching provides the wisdom, strategies, and encouragement that help you become the parent you want to be while raising children who thrive.
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Parenting challenges, relationship stress, career pressures, and life transitions can take a toll on your mental health and well-being. New York City adults often excel professionally and intellectually while struggling privately with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or unresolved trauma. At Everyday Parenting, we provide comprehensive individual therapy for adults, offering a safe space to process emotions, develop new perspectives, and build the resilience you need to thrive.
Our individual therapy services include multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs. Attachment therapy explores how past and current relationships influence your emotional patterns, helping you build secure connections and address trust or intimacy challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. Mindfulness-based therapy helps you cultivate present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion, particularly valuable for New York City's fast-paced, achievement-oriented culture. For those who have experienced trauma, we offer EMDR therapy, a powerful approach for processing difficult memories and reducing their emotional impact.
New York City adults appreciate our intellectually rigorous yet compassionate approach to therapy. We understand the high standards you hold for yourself and the complex life you're navigating. Our clinicians create a collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel truly heard and understood, not judged or reduced to diagnostic labels. Whether you're working through a specific crisis or seeking long-term personal growth, individual therapy provides the support and tools you need to live more fully, connect more deeply, and manage life's challenges with greater ease. You deserve the same quality of care you provide to others. We're here to support your mental health and emotional well-being so you can show up fully for yourself and your family.
Service Categories
Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health Services
Expert treatment for the emotional challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood. We address perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma, helping New York City parents navigate this vulnerable transition with compassionate, evidence-based care. Our clinicians understand the unique pressures facing NYC parents and provide individualized treatment that supports both maternal mental health and the parent-infant bond. Services include individual therapy, couples support for co-parenting challenges, and connection to community resources.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Comprehensive support for children facing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. We work with children who experience anxiety, difficulty with emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, high sensitivity, and developmental differences. Our New York City services include developmental assessments, individual therapy, social-emotional skill building, communication support, and school consultation. We focus on building practical skills for emotional regulation, managing frustration and anxiety, navigating social relationships, and developing executive functioning abilities. We work collaboratively with families and educators to create consistent support across all environments where your child learns and grows.
Parent Coaching & Development Support
Personalized guidance for New York City parents navigating behavioral challenges, developmental concerns, and the complexities of modern parenting. Our coaching provides practical strategies for discipline, communication, connection, and supporting your child's unique needs. We help you understand child development, implement evidence-based parenting approaches, and build confidence in your parenting decisions. Parent coaching addresses specific challenges like tantrums, school refusal, technology management, and navigating New York City's competitive academic environment while maintaining your family's values and your child's well-being.
Family Therapy & Relational Support
Evidence-based family therapy that strengthens bonds, improves communication, and resolves conflicts for New York City families. We support families through major transitions, including new babies, school changes, divorce, blending families, and adolescence. Using approaches like Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, we help family members understand each other's perspectives, develop mutual respect, and create healthier interaction patterns. Our family therapy addresses co-parenting dynamics, parent-child conflicts, sibling relationships, and intergenerational challenges with compassion and practical strategies.
Individual Adult Therapy
Comprehensive mental health care for New York City adults using evidence-based approaches, including attachment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based therapy, and EMDR for trauma processing. We support adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. Our clinicians create a collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and supported in developing greater emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life aligned with your values.
Our Process
Step 1: Initial Consultation & Assessment
Your journey with Everyday Parenting begins with a comprehensive initial consultation where we take time to truly understand you, your family, and the specific challenges you're facing. During this first session, our New York City clinicians create a safe, welcoming space for you to share your story, concerns, and goals without judgment. We ask thoughtful questions about your family history, current circumstances, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. This initial meeting typically lasts 60-75 minutes and can be conducted in person or via secure video for New York residents. We listen carefully to understand not just the presenting problem but the full context of your family's life, values, and strengths.
Step 2: Personalized Treatment Planning
Following your initial consultation, we conduct a thorough assessment to identify your unique needs and determine the most effective therapeutic approach. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, we create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals, respects your family's values, and addresses your specific challenges. This collaborative process involves discussing various therapeutic approaches, setting clear objectives, and creating a roadmap for your journey. We explain our recommended approach, answer all your questions, and ensure you feel confident about moving forward. For New York City families, we often coordinate with schools, pediatricians, or other providers (with your permission) to ensure comprehensive, integrated support.
Step 3: Regular Therapy Sessions
Your ongoing therapy sessions are designed to fit your needs, schedule, and pace, offering a safe, supportive space for growth and healing. Sessions typically occur weekly or bi-weekly, though frequency is adjusted based on your specific situation and progress. We offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, to accommodate New York City's busy families. Each session builds on previous work, incorporating evidence-based techniques tailored to your goals, whether that's play therapy for children, family communication exercises, cognitive behavioral strategies for anxiety, or EMDR for trauma processing. Between sessions, we may provide homework, reflection exercises, or practical strategies to implement at home.
Step 4: Progress Monitoring & Plan Adjustment
Throughout your work with us, we conduct regular check-ins to review your progress, celebrate improvements, and make adjustments as needed. Therapy is not a linear process; we remain flexible and responsive to your evolving needs, challenges, and goals. Every few months, we conduct more formal progress reviews to assess whether our approach is working effectively and whether any modifications would better serve you. We believe in transparency and collaboration, so you're always involved in decisions about your care. When you've achieved your goals and feel confident in the changes you've made, we work together to plan for therapy completion or maintenance sessions.
Step 5: Ongoing Support & Transition Planning
As therapy progresses, we help you develop the skills and confidence to manage challenges independently while knowing support remains available when needed. For some New York City families, this means gradually reducing session frequency; for others, it means transitioning to maintenance or check-in sessions during particularly demanding times (school transitions, new siblings, etc.). We provide resources, referrals, and connections to community support as appropriate. Our goal is not to create dependency but to equip you with lasting tools, insights, and resilience. Even after formal therapy concludes, we remain available for future support should new challenges arise. We're your long-term partners in family well-being.
We believe that every family has inherent strengths, and our role is to help you recognize and build upon those strengths while addressing specific challenges. Our philosophy recognizes that mental health doesn't exist in isolation; it's deeply connected to relationships, development, environment, and life circumstances. We take a holistic view of each family we serve, considering not just symptoms but the full context of our lives in New York City's unique cultural and social environment.
Our methodology integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches, allowing us to tailor treatment to each client's specific needs rather than forcing everyone into a single model. We draw from attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and family systems theory. This integrative approach means we can shift our focus and techniques based on what's working for you, what resonates with your values, and what will be most effective for your particular situation. We combine clinical expertise with genuine human connection, creating therapeutic relationships built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
What distinguishes our New York City services is our deep understanding of the area's progressive parenting culture, competitive academic environment, and diverse family structures. We recognize that New York City families value intellectual rigor, evidence-based approaches, and respect for individual differences. Our clinicians meet those expectations while providing the warmth, empathy, and non-judgmental support that make therapy truly transformative. We work collaboratively with New York City schools, pediatricians, and other providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
For New York City families facing the unique challenges of raising children in this community, from navigating complex educational decisions, managing work-life balance in demanding careers, or maintaining connections in increasingly busy lives, we provide more than clinical expertise. We offer partnership, understanding, and practical strategies grounded in both research and real-world application. Our approach promotes healing, connection, and resilience, helping New York City families not just survive challenges but truly thrive through every stage of the parenting journey.
Our Approach
At Everyday Parenting, our therapeutic approach is built on a foundation of respect, compassion, and evidence-based practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everyday Parenting was founded in 2018 by Dr. Layne Raskin and Dr. Jeanette Sawyer Cohen with a mission to support families at every stage of the parenting journey. Our practice has grown to a team of over a dozen experienced clinicians serving families across New York City and Westchester County. We specialize in maternal mental health, child development, and family therapy, maintaining uncompromising standards in clinical excellence while providing compassionate, respectful support tailored to each family's unique needs.
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Many New York City families wonder whether their struggles warrant professional support or if they should try to work through issues independently. The truth is, therapy isn't just for crisis situations, it's valuable whenever you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward. If you're noticing persistent behavioral challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, family conflicts that aren't resolving, or if parenting feels consistently overwhelming rather than occasionally challenging, therapy can provide the expert guidance and support you need. Think of therapy as preventive care for your family's mental health and relationships. The earlier you address concerns, the more easily they can be resolved. Our initial consultation helps you determine whether therapy is right for your family and what type of support would be most beneficial.
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Currently, Everyday Parenting serves New York City families through secure online therapy for New York residents. Our telehealth platform provides the same high-quality care as in-person sessions while offering greater flexibility and accessibility for busy New York City families. Many clients actually prefer online therapy because it eliminates commute time, allows sessions from the comfort of home, and makes it easier to include multiple family members when needed. Our video platform is HIPAA-compliant, user-friendly, and allows for the same therapeutic connection and effectiveness as traditional in-person sessions. We also maintain physical office locations in New York City and Westchester County for families in those areas.
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Family and perinatal therapy addresses the complex emotional and relational challenges that arise during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, as well as the ongoing dynamics within family systems. Unlike traditional therapy that might treat parenting stress or relationship concerns as individual issues requiring symptom management, we examine the systemic patterns, attachment dynamics, and developmental transitions affecting your entire family. For perinatal clients, particularly mothers experiencing postpartum mood concerns or ADHD, we recognize that postpartum overwhelm extends beyond individual symptoms to include relationship strain, shifting family roles, and the collision between expectations and reality. We focus on building emotional regulation skills during the high-demand perinatal period, developing family systems that support each member's needs, navigating partner dynamics during major life transitions, and creating sustainable patterns that reduce burnout. For New York City families, this means therapy that addresses both individual well-being and relational health during some of life's most challenging transitions, supporting better long-term outcomes, stronger partnerships, and healthier family functioning. -
We balance parent involvement with child independence by teaching parents how to support skill development without taking over tasks. Parents learn coaching techniques they can use at home while children develop self-advocacy and independent problem-solving skills. Family sessions focus on creating supportive environments and consistent expectations, while individual sessions build the child's confidence and capabilities. This approach strengthens family relationships while promoting independence.
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With your permission and appropriate releases, we actively collaborate with New York City schools, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other providers involved in your family's care. We find that coordinated, comprehensive support leads to better outcomes than isolated therapy. For children receiving school-based services, we can consult with teachers, counselors, and educational specialists to ensure consistency between therapeutic strategies and classroom support. We can attend IEP or 504 meetings, provide recommendations for school accommodations, and help advocate for your child's needs. We also coordinate with medical providers when medication management is part of treatment, and we can connect you with community resources, support groups, or specialized services as needed. This collaborative approach is particularly valuable for New York City families navigating the complex educational landscape and ensuring your child receives comprehensive, integrated support across all environments.
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