Why Choose Us?
We’re a woman-owned, LGBTQ+ inclusive practice offering direct access to experienced clinicians—never an impersonal or corporate feel. Our practice is known for its quick responses, warm approach, and commitment to personalized care.
Welcome to PAC Psych
At PAC Psych, we provide evidence-based therapy and psychological services for children, teens, and families in a warm, supportive environment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Our approachable team helps young people and their caregivers navigate emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges—so your family feels heard and empowered from day one.
About Our Practice
Our Values
Every child and family is unique. We listen closely, tailor treatment, and focus on real-world results. You’ll always know what to expect, and you’ll never feel lost in the process.
Get Started
Booking is easy—use our online form or schedule a quick 15-minute call to connect directly with our founder, Dr. Hayley Cooper. We are out of network with insurance; all rates and policies are explained up front.
Helping NYC Families Thrive
How We Make a Difference
Every family’s journey is unique. At PAC Psych, you’ll find a partner who listens, tailors evidence-based care, and walks with you each step of the way. We combine clinical expertise with a child-friendly approach, so you feel empowered—not overwhelmed—by the therapy or testing process.
Personalized, Responsive Care
Direct access to your clinician and fast replies—no getting lost in a big practice or waiting weeks for answers.
Real Results for Real Families
Our therapies are proven to help children and teens overcome anxiety, behavior struggles, and academic challenges—so your family can focus on what matters most.
Services We Provide
We offer a full range of therapy and assessment services for children, teens, and families.
Child Therapy
Child therapy at PAC Psych focuses on helping kids understand their emotions, behavior, and experiences in a way that feels safe and age-appropriate. Using play, conversation, and skills-based strategies, we help children build coping tools, improve behavior, and strengthen relationships at home and at school.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps children and teens understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. We use CBT to treat anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and behavior challenges, teaching practical strategies your child can use in daily life.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a specialized treatment for young children with significant behavior and emotional challenges. In our state-of-the-art PCIT suite—one of the first private practice PCIT facilities in NYC—parents receive live coaching through an earpiece while they interact with their child in a playroom designed specifically for treatment.
Play Therapy
For younger children, play is their language. Play therapy uses toys, games, art, and imaginative play to help children express feelings, process experiences, and develop new coping skills in a safe environment.
Anxiety & Phobia Treatment
PAC Psych has specialized training in the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and teens, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, school avoidance, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. We use CBT and exposure-based approaches to help young people gradually face fears, reduce avoidance, and regain confidence.
Trauma Therapy
We offer Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Trauma and Grief–Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TG-CBT) for children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic events or significant losses. Treatment is structured, supportive, and paced to help young people feel safe as they process difficult experiences and regain a sense of control.
Exposure Response Prevention
ERP is an effective therapy for OCD. It involves facing anxiety triggers while resisting the urge to do compulsions or rituals. Over time, this helps reduce anxiety and teaches your brain that you can handle discomfort without giving in to OCD habits.
Parent Management Training
Parent Management Training teaches caregivers specific strategies for encouraging positive behavior and reducing disruptive or unsafe behaviors at home and in the community. Sessions focus on practical tools you can use right away—such as giving effective directions, using rewards and consequences, and staying calm during challenging moments.
SPACE
SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. It is a treatment for childhood anxiety that works by coaching parents, not kids. Parents learn to stop making changes or accommodations to avoid their child’s anxiety and instead use supportive statements that show empathy while encouraging independence. This helps children gain confidence and learn they can manage their own anxious feelings.
Neuropsychological Testing & Assessment
Neuropsychological testing can answer important questions about a child’s learning, attention, emotional functioning, and behavior. Our comprehensive assessments integrate interviews, standardized measures, school input, and observation to provide a clear picture and actionable recommendations.
Neuropsychological testing examines how a child’s brain processes information—looking at attention, memory, executive functioning, language, visual-spatial skills, and more. These evaluations are especially helpful when there are complex learning profiles, medical histories, or questions about how different abilities work together.
Neuropsychological evaluations also include a look into a child’s social emotional and cognitive functioning. Results can clarify a child’s learning strengths, identify giftedness, or help identify Learning Disabilities, such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. They are also used as a tool to aid in diagnosing Attention and Executive functioning deficits, such as ADHD and can be helpful in diagnosing Autism and Social Communication Disorders as well. Neuropsychological evaluations are often used to help make differential diagnoses so that we can figure out what is really going on and create the best possible recommendations for the needs of your child.
Family Therapy
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Conditions We Treat
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Sleep Issues
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Selective Mutism
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What Sets PAC Psych Apart?
We’re not just another therapy group—we’re your partners in your child’s growth. As a woman-owned, LGBTQ+ inclusive practice, we welcome families of all backgrounds. Our team is committed to transparency, warmth, and real relationships so you always feel supported on your journey.
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Ready to Get Started?
Take the first step—contact us today to schedule an appointment or book a quick intro call. We’re here to answer your questions, explain our process, and help your family thrive.
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