Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy, Consultation, and Coaching for Parents and Caregivers
Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.
-Helen Keller
Offering Therapy, Guidance, and Support for Navigating the Challenges of Parenthood and Caregiving
How are you doing?
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 specialize in supporting parents in all phases of their journey. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in your role as a parent, I offer a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.
Some ways I can help are:
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Individual Therapy- Longer term treatment where we might talk about things like how hurtful or tricky elements of your past might be impacting your current relationships with your kids; finding space to nurture your own needs alongside those of your kids; supporting your kids as they are while also processing misconceived ideas of what you thought parenthood would be like; or identifying values and figuring out what is most important in the midst of so many demands and uncertainties.
- Consultation or Coaching- Problem-focused treatment designed to help you manage specific parenting challenges like meltdowns, supporting your tween or teen and navigating a changing parent-child relationship, or finding your way through complicated situations like death, divorce, or other unexpected events.
- Workshops or Groups- We weren't meant to do this alone. Come together with others for one-time workshops or ongoing groups 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.
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.
Current and Upcoming Groups and Workshops:
In-Person Workshop for Expecting Parents
In Collaboration with Josh Millrod, LCAT from Therapyfordadsny.com
Monday, 6/30/25 from 7:00-8:30pm
The Nesting Place, 2150 Merrick Mall, Merrick NY
Click here to register: https://bookeo.com/thenestingplace?devent=3154U7RTKA1962023DE2B_2025-06-07_J4GvWHgQ7dcI
You've read all of the books, done the birthing workshop, toured the hospital, prepped the baby room...the list goes on, but you may not have spent much time thinking about the massive emotional change coming your way.
Josh Millrod, LCAT (www.therapyfordadsny.com) and I created the workshop we wish we had before becoming parents, in partnership with The Nesting Place. Join us to spend some time focusing on the amazing emotional journey you are about to embark on and how you can be ready for this life-changing transformation. We'll explore your strengths, challenges, and resiliency as a couple so that you're going in as emotionally prepared as you likely are logistically and physically.
New Group for Adult Children Caring for Aging or Ill Parents
In Collaboration with Emily Imondi, LMHC from embracinginsight.com
Mondays, 12:30-1:30pm, Starting June 30th
Via Google Meet
Click here to inquire about joining
You’re juggling appointments, emotions, and responsibilities—and somewhere along the way, your own needs start to disappear. If you're supporting a parent through illness or aging, you're not alone.
This group offers a supportive space to:
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Process the emotional toll of caregiving
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Learn tools to cope with stress, grief, guilt, and overwhelm
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Connect with others who truly get it​
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Because loving them doesn't mean losing yourself
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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