Licensed Therapist
Kailey McGarvey, LMSW
who we help
Therapy for caregivers
When you're the one holding things together for someone else, you deserve a place to set part of that down.
We understand
We get what caregivers are carrying
Caring for a parent, partner, or child can take over your calendar, your sleep, and your sense of who you are outside the role. You manage appointments and medications, anticipate the next crisis, and put your own needs last so often that they start to feel optional. Guilt shows up whether you do too much or step back for a moment, and resentment can sit right beside the love. Many caregivers also carry this quietly, without much support, while still showing up for everyone who counts on them.
What caregivers bring to therapy
Caregivers come from many situations: an aging parent, including a parent with dementia, a partner with a chronic illness, a child with special needs, or a loved one facing cancer. Many arrive after months or years of putting their own needs aside, with fatigue that does not lift and a life that has gotten smaller as caregiving took over.
Many also hesitate to seek support, believing they should handle it alone or that there is no time to look after their own mental health. Our articles on the hidden psychological cost of caregiving, on caring for someone with dementia, and on families caring for a loved one with cancer speak to that.
How we work
Therapy gives you a space that is entirely your own, a place to process frustration, grief, or mixed feelings without having to be the strong one. It can also be practical: setting boundaries, managing stress, and saying clearly what you need from family members or medical professionals.
Our clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, matched to what you are facing, and our caregiver support services page describes the individual counseling we offer for caregiver stress and burnout.
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Clinicians who work with Caregivers
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Licensed Therapist
Miriam Weiss, LMSW
Licensed Therapist
Jessica Boerma, LCSW
Licensed Psychologist
Shoshana Linzer, Psy.D.
Licensed Therapist
Hansee Karamchandani, LMSW
How we work
What to expect
You'll be matched with a clinician who works with caregivers, so you can talk through the exhaustion, the guilt, and the grief without having to explain why it's hard. Sessions are available in person at our Upper West Side office or online anywhere in New York and New Jersey.
The first session is a conversation about what you are carrying and what would help, and there is nothing to prepare. We can also explain insurance and fees before you start.
questions and answers
Common questions
No. Caregiving without support is not sustainable, and looking after your own mental health is part of what makes it sustainable, for you and for the person you care for. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness.
Caregiver burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged caregiving. Signs can include persistent fatigue, overwhelming worry, irritability, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and loss of interest in things you used to enjoy.
No. We do not require you to commit to a certain number of sessions, and how long you stay depends on what you need. Many people stay for about a year, and it can be more or less.
Yes. Online sessions across New York and New Jersey can make it easier to fit therapy around caregiving, and you can tell us what your days look like when you reach out.
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