Business Details
Expert Psychological Services for Children and Families in Scarsdale
Donahue Paul J is a professional group practice of psychologists and clinical social workers based in Scarsdale, NY. Our goal is to foster the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children, adolescents, and their families through psychological assessment, treatment, parent education, and school consultation. Founded by nationally-recognized clinical psychologist Dr. Paul J. Donahue, our practice specializes in helping young people build emotional strength, independence, and effective communication skills while supporting parents in understanding their children's needs. With decades of combined experience, our team provides evidence-based interventions for academic, social, behavioral, and emotional challenges. We offer tailored services including child assessment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family counseling, and executive function training.Our clinicians also provide mental health consultation, professional development workshops, and parenting guidance grounded in practical solutions for modern challenges. Through individualized approaches, we help families develop structured routines, strengthen relationships, and navigate the complexities of child development. Our practice extends to working with college students and young adults on stress management, independence, and relationship-building. We maintain active involvement in professional communities through speaking engagements, publications, and collaborations with educational institutions.
Services
Clinical Practice
Speaking Workshops
Parent Consultation
Executive Coaching
Child Assessment
Family Counseling
Professional Development
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based interventions developed through decades of clinical practice
- Our team includes nationally-recognized experts in child development and parenting
- We provide individualized treatment plans tailored to each family's unique needs
- Our clinicians combine academic expertise with real-world practical solutions
- We maintain active involvement in professional development and community education
What people say
Calm, reasoned approach
Exceptional training expertise
Practical solutions for parenting
Warm, accessible communication style
Proven results with adolescents
Services
Clinical Practice
Our clinical practice provides comprehensive psychological assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and families. We specialize in addressing academic, social, behavioral, and emotional challenges through evidence-based interventions. Our services help young people build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and develop effective coping strategies while supporting parents in understanding their children's needs.
Parent Consultation
Parent consultation services focus on helping mothers and fathers develop effective strategies for managing behavioral challenges and emotional distress. We help families create structured routines, improve communication, and build stronger relationships through individualized guidance and practical solutions tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Speaking Workshops
Our speaking engagements and workshops deliver practical parenting solutions to educators, mental health professionals, and community organizations. These sessions combine clinical expertise with real-world applications, covering topics like resilience building, digital citizenship, and effective emotional communication with children and adolescents.
Executive Coaching
Executive coaching services help professionals balance career demands with family life while enhancing leadership capabilities. We work with business leaders to develop interpersonal skills, manage stress, and create effective strategies for both personal and professional growth through confidential consultations and targeted interventions.
Child Assessment
Our child assessment services provide comprehensive evaluations to identify emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges in children. Using evidence-based methods, we help families understand their child's unique needs and develop targeted treatment plans that promote healthy development and academic success through personalized therapeutic interventions.
People
Paul J. Donahue
Founder and Director
Dr. Donahue is a nationally-recognized clinical psychologist with expertise in child development and family dynamics. He founded Donahue Paul J to provide evidence-based solutions for families and professionals, combining clinical practice with community education through publications and speaking engagements.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in services for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, with tailored interventions for each developmental stage.
Do you offer parent education programs?
Yes, we provide parent consultation and workshops focused on practical strategies for managing behavioral challenges and building stronger family relationships.
Are services available for schools?
We offer professional development workshops and mental health consultation for educational institutions addressing child development and classroom management.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our clinicians utilize evidence-based methods including cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems approaches, and executive function training tailored to individual needs.
Do you work with working professionals?
Yes, we provide executive coaching and stress management services for professionals seeking work-life balance and career development support.
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