Daryn Friedman
Family, relationship and life coach in Lower Manhattan, New York
| Rate | $350 to $400 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parenting young childrenParenting teensBehavior challengesFamily communicationConfidence and self-esteemStress and overwhelmAdults with ADHDTime management and focusExecutive function skills |
| Works with | Parents, Couples and Teens |
| Also coaches | Life coach and ADHD coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | MA; LCSW; Advanced degree in Applied Behavior Analysis |
Daryn Friedman is a life, family and relationship coach in Lower Manhattan. He helps children, teens, parents, couples and adults who deal with anxiety or ADHD. He holds an LCSW and an advanced degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, and he builds custom action plans using behavior modification. He grew up with a stutter, ADHD and anxiety, and he draws on that with clients. He meets people in person and online.
What Daryn helps with
Daryn works on behavior problems in children and teens, anxiety, ADHD and strain in couples and families.
- Oppositional and defiant behavior in children and teens
- Learning behavior modification strategies as a parent
- Reducing anxiety in social situations
- Building social skills and self-confidence
- Improving time management and concentration with ADHD
- Communicating better as a couple
- Showing appreciation and disappointment in a healthy way
- Bringing order to a chaotic family life
Who Daryn works with
Daryn works with children and adolescents who show oppositional or defiant behavior, and with their parents. He also sees adults who struggle with anxiety or ADHD, and couples who want to work better as partners. He has worked with multi-generation families where parenting styles clash.
How Daryn works
Daryn builds a custom action plan for each client. For families, he teaches parents behavior modification strategies and gives them a parent training packet to use at home. For anxiety, he uses a gradual, systematic, action-oriented approach. For couples, he teaches practical tools that stress being on the same team. He also offers in-home concierge services in his area.
Background and qualifications
Daryn is a licensed clinical social worker with an MA and an advanced degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. His practice is based in Lower Manhattan, and he meets clients in person and virtually. He had a stutter, ADHD and anxiety in his youth. He says those experiences shape how he understands clients who face the same struggles.
Daryn Friedman pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one sessions in person
- One-on-one sessions online
- Parent training packet
- In-home concierge services
- Free consultation request
- Couples sessions
Daryn Friedman reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is an LCSW trained in Applied Behavior Analysis who gives parents a written training packet to use at home.
Best for parents who want a clear plan to handle defiant behavior, and for couples or families who want better communication.
Daryn's rate sits above the range most parenting coaches charge ($68 to $148 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Daryn Friedman charge?
Daryn Friedman's rate is $350 to $400 per hour.
What does Daryn Friedman help with?
Daryn Friedman helps with oppositional and defiant behavior in children and teens, learning behavior modification strategies as a parent, reducing anxiety in social situations and building social skills and self-confidence.
Does Daryn Friedman coach online?
Daryn is based in New York, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Daryn Friedman certified?
Daryn Friedman lists: MA; LCSW; Advanced degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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