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Expert Parent Coaching for Every Stage of Parenting

Personalized Guidance From Licensed Psychologists In Westchester & NYC

At Everyday Parenting, we provide specialized parent coaching services designed to equip you with practical tools and emotional support to navigate the joys and challenges of raising children. Our licensed psychologists offer evidence-based strategies tailored to your family's unique needs.

What Parent Coaching Involves

Parent coaching is a collaborative process where our specialists work directly with you to develop effective parenting strategies. Our approach includes:

Positive Parenting Techniques

Building healthy communication and emotional regulation skills to foster a positive connection with your child

Evidence-Based Strategies

Tailored approaches to address behavioral concerns, manage anxiety, and support stress resilience for both you and your child

Developmental Insights

Understanding your child's unique needs and supporting their growth in a way that respects their individual journey

Personalized Support

One-on-one sessions designed to address your specific parenting style and family dynamics

Whether you're facing specific challenges or seeking general guidance, our experienced clinicians provide support for both everyday situations and long-term goals.

How We Support Your Parenting Journey

Our parent coaching services cover a wide range of topics:

  • Behavioral Challenges: Effective techniques to manage and reduce challenging behaviors

  • Emotional Regulation: Supporting your child in building emotional resilience and developing skills to handle stress

  • Positive Discipline: Setting boundaries with compassion using techniques that foster trust

  • School Readiness: Practical insights for transitions and developmental milestones

  • Parental Stress Management: Tools to maintain your own well-being and create a peaceful family environment

Why Choose Everyday Parenting?

  • Licensed Psychologists: Our team consists of highly trained mental health professionals with specialized knowledge in child development and family dynamics

  • Evidence-Based Approaches: We use techniques proven effective through research and clinical practice

  • Personalized Plan: Every family is unique, and we tailor our strategies to your specific situation

  • Diverse Experience: We work with families of all structures and backgrounds

  • Flexible Options: Both in-person and telehealth services available throughout New York State

Meet Our Specialists

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Jeanette Sawyer Cohen | PhD, MPhil, MS, PMH-C, IMH-E®

Dr. Sawyer Cohen is a Columbia University trained Psychologist and Parent Coach with extensive experience helping parents and children. She specializes in working with children who struggle with self-regulation and may be described as bright, sensitive, anxious, reactive, or intense. As a Parent Coach, she partners with parents to understand their child's unique profile and develop a plan to address both underlying issues and concerning behaviors.

Dr. Sawyer Cohen is endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Specialist at the Clinical Mentor level and is experienced with highly sensitive, gifted, and "2e" profiles. She has worked with neurodivergent children and their parents for over 20 years and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University's Institute for Parenting.

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Jessica Loughlin | LCSW, MA

Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with children experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral/developmental challenges, and trauma, as well as autistic children. Her treatment approach is integrative, using different therapy modalities to best fit the needs of the child and family.

As a Parent Coach, Jessica works with parents to understand how their child's behaviors are impacting the family, with a goal of providing strategies to support day-to-day routines. She looks beyond symptoms to address underlying challenges for long-term solutions. Jessica holds an MA in Child Development from Sarah Lawrence College, is a certified DIR/Floortime provider and clinical consultant, and is endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Specialist.

Our Process

1.

Initial Consultation

An in-depth discussion to understand your unique parenting concerns, strengths, and goals

2.

Personalized Coaching Plan

A customized plan with practical, actionable strategies for your family

3.

Ongoing Coaching Sessions

Regular support to implement and refine techniques that encourage positive growth

4.

Group Sessions (Optional)

Workshops or support groups offering insights from fellow parents

5.

Follow-Up & Progress Review

Scheduled sessions to assess progress and make adjustments as needed

Who Can Benefit

Our parent coaching services are designed for parents at all stages of their child's development:

  • New Parents seeking guidance on fostering early development

  • Parents of Preschoolers looking to support social-emotional growth

  • Parents of School-Age Children navigating stress, anxiety, or the complexities of modern parenting

Frequently Asked Questions

Everyday Parenting provides compassionate mental health care for families and individuals at every stage of life, specializing in maternal mental health, child development, family therapy, and individual care.

  • Sessions typically last between 45-60 minutes.

  • Yes! Many parents find it helpful to combine one-on-one coaching with group support.

  • Parent coaching is not typically covered by insurance. Please contact us for more information on pricing and available packages.

  • Parent coaching focuses specifically on developing parenting skills and strategies, while family therapy typically involves all family members and addresses broader relational dynamics. Many families benefit from both services at different times.

  • Yes, we provide telehealth coaching services for families throughout New York State.

Contact Us


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