praise for tkc

Dr. Kahane has been a Godsend! My daughter has always been a sensitive kid but developed separation issues and severe anxiety a few years after my divorce. My ex and I found Dr. Kahane online and called for an appointment. She heard about our story and knew she would be able to help so she added on my daughter ASAP due to the acuteness of her symptoms- we were desperate. Our daughter went from suffering "bellyaches" almost daily, tears from the moment she woke up on school days, panic attacks any time she she would leave us and excessive crying before soccer practice to being her fun-loving self again. Dr. Kahane has helped her understand her emotions and learn how to express herself over the course of 9 months. My daughter has gone from seeing Dr. Kahane weekly to now seeing her every other week. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her sessions and looks forward to them as part of her routine. I know the skills she has been learning helped her through these acute issues, but will also help her through the rest of her development and life. I constantly find myself saying "I could have used my own Dr. Kahane in my life growing up." My ex and I also meet with Dr. Kahane for private parenting sessions via zoom which have been excellent. I cannot thank Dr. Kahane enough for everything she has done for us. I look forward to eventually joining POWERS parenting in the future when my schedule permits.

- Marissa Oller-Cramsie, Bergen County, NJ

Our family has been part of the POWERS program at the Kahane Center for over a year, and the growth we've witnessed in our son has been truly remarkable. Thanks to the unique, holistic approach of the program, we’ve seen him thrive—both socially and emotionally. As parents, we've also grown alongside him, developing new strategies and a shared language to better support his journey.

The entire experience has transformed how we help him build friendships and grow into his best self. We’ve felt incredibly supported by the dedicated therapists at the Kahane Center, and the sense of community we’ve built with other parents through the POWERS program has been invaluable.

This program has reinforced the importance of social-emotional learning and executive functioning skills—lessons that have seamlessly translated into his school life, ensuring he’s set up for success in the classroom. I highly recommend the POWERS program for families looking to equip their children with the tools and confidence to advocate for themselves and grow in meaningful ways.

- Valeria Guerrera

POWERS parenting course has truly changed the way we parent our children. Learning to deal and cope at home using our “powers toolbox” has started to transform our home from chaotic to smooth and functional. Dr. Kahane is kind, caring, approachable and provides the most excellent advice. She makes us feel heard and understood. She helps us and the group resolve various parenting issues or concerns for children of all ages. I wish I had known about the course earlier and would recommend it to any parent looking to learn and improve parenting techniques. You will gain an understanding and insight into a better way to parent and learn to redirect your definition of success with your children. The course is logical, concise and genuinely enjoyable. It’s definitely five stars from our family!

– Riva K, New York, NY

We always used to joke that they should really give you an instruction manual when you have kids. When our son was diagnosed with autism, this became even more true. We felt lost for many years trying to find the proper support for him. A place to grow, learn, and become the best version of himself. When a friend recommended The Kahane Center, we never thought it would also become a place for us to grow, learn, and become the best version of ourselves as well. We began taking the Powers parenting class and the transformation in our household was almost immediate. A simple change of words and a not so simple change in attitude started to take place. We are still growing and learning. We remind each other daily to focus on our process as parents not the product of getting our kids to do x, y, and z. Taking the time to build and practice our skills with Dr. Kahane has really transformed they way we parent and the way we interact with each other. I wish everyone could experience the knowledge and support we've gained from joining!

– Sara, Bergen County, NJ

Dr. Kahane has gifted me with personal skills for life in addition to an arsenal of tools to help our family. She genuinely cares about my growth and truly believes in me and my ability to grow during times that I need it most. She teaches skills about having a growth mindset, the importance of pausing and praising progress, the concept of containment, speaking with a kind inner voice and many other tools. Dr. Kahane accomplishes more in one session than many others accomplish in several weeks of sessions. I am so grateful for the tools that Dr. Kahane has given me to help me raise my family and live a productive life.

- Adult, Teaneck, NJ

Every morning when my husband would take my son to school he would drop him off and watch him walk into school with his head down and shoulders stopped looking as if he’s going into a jail. My son was so unhappy in school. Kids used to pick on him, he had no friends, his school experience was miserable. It was heartbreaking to watch it. Since he started seeing Dr. Kahane, just a few months ago, he goes to school happy, he tells me that he has friends and kids ask him to play with them during recess. It is a miracle.
– Shani Ashkenazy, mother of a 13 year old boy

Dear Dr. Kahane,
Thank you so much for an incredible morning of learning. The teachers were actively engaged in your entire presentation and could not get enough. They were thirsting for more information and insight into how they can better support the children in their classrooms. I look forward to continuing to work together in helping children in our community succeed.

– Shani Skydell
Director, Early Childhood Division
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Our 7-year-old son has been seeing Dr. Kahane for about 18 months. She has amazing insight into why children behave in certain ways. Her analysis and recommendations are often contrary to natural parental instincts, but always spot-on. One of the qualities I admire most is her strong focus on the future—she always emphasizes the approach that will be most effective in the long run. The reception area conversation among parents is often about how Dr. Kahane accomplishes in one session what most therapists only hope to accomplish in 10 sessions. It’s been a true joy for us to watch our son grow and succeed with her guidance. If only we all had a little bit of Dr. Kahane’s brilliant instincts! We feel very lucky to have met Dr. Kahane.
– Deborah, Bergen County, NJ
We’ve been fortunate that Dr. Kahane has played an instrumental role in our family’s life for the last twelve years. When we moved to New Jersey, our son was only 6 years old, and through a referral, we were able to get him in to see Dr. Kahane. She acted as a safe harbor during our transition to a new area, and really to a new way of life. Because she was so knowledgeable and understanding, she helped our son mature socially and emotionally so that he was finally able, in middle school, to have a wonderful circle of friends. Dr. Kahane continued to stand by our side during his challenging adolescent years, and helped our son continue to thrive by motivating him to get involved in extracurricular activities, assume leadership roles, and become an integral part of his school community. What’s even more, Dr. Kahane supported me and my husband through our own challenging times, dealing with a son with special needs and raising him the best we could. She helped us to create a partnership whereby we could work together, as a couple and as a family. Today, our son has flourished into a mature, happy, and successful college student, largely due to Dr. Kahane’s invaluable support.
– Parent from Mahwah, NJ

When I first met Dr. Kahane, I didn’t know how I really felt about going to see her. Over time, I got used to the fact I was going there for a reason. Together with my mother, Dr. Kahane helped me realize that I had nothing to be afraid of. I began opening up to Dr. Kahane about things that were troubling me and she taught me ways that I could overcome those situations. Eventually, I came to trust Dr. Kahane and since then, my life has never been the same.

When I first started coming to Dr. Kahane, I felt like I didn’t know how to behave around people or have normal conversations. I was afraid of change. But the techniques Dr. Kahane has provided me with have helped me become more confident and way less socially awkward. I don’t know what I would have done without her. Now, in my daily life, I use these techniques to my advantage and life is so much easier for me.

– Tom, 16 years old
It has been a pleasure to work with Dr. Kahane. She is professional, warm, and respectful. Most importantly, she has really helped my 7-year-old daughter with her anxiety, executive functioning, and social skills. We have seen a real change in her in just a few months of therapy, which has also improved our relationship with her and our entire family dynamic. We’ve had a great experience and would highly recommend Dr. Kahane.

-Parent of 7-year-old, Ridgewood, NJ

I have worked with Dr. Kahane for as long as I can remember. She has helped me immensely express myself in a social way in which I was unable to do before. She is always there to listen to me when I need someone to confide in, and to offer me professional yet heartfelt advice not to solve my problems for me, but to help me come to the conclusion myself. She is truly a pillar in my life, and I don't know where I would be without her. 5 stars just really isn't enough.
– Noam, Teaneck, NJ
I could talk to Dr. Kahane for hours. She is extremely easy to communicate with and truly understands kids, families, parenting etc. She’s excellent with both children and parents and someone I definitely want to keep on my speed dial as our family grows.
– Alexandra, Tenafly, NJ

Transformative. I went here for my son and I came out learning so much myself that solved sibling rivalry, stress, and parenting questions. I found the cost was worth it because we made more progress (both my son and I) in one appointment here than with multiple appointments with other professionals we had seen in the past.

– Veronica Hunter, Bergen County, NJ

Dear Dr. Kahane and TKC Team
I just want to thank you so much for all your work with my 10 year old grandson.
After a recent group and individual session, I took him for a walk and asked him, “Do you like your therapists?” He replied. “Yes, I do. They are sooooooo kind and they really care about me. They are passionate about what they do and they are very good listeners. If I knew someone with a kid like me, I would highly recommend them.”
This heartfelt, introspective, adorable and sincere response from a child is indicative of the beautiful relationship you have both created with him.
Thank you so much!

– Grandmother of a 10 year old boy
My family and I have been working with Dr. Kahane since March of 2020. I was referred to Dr. Kahane when my six year old was diagnosed with hyperactivity, OCD and anxiety. The work that I have done with Dr. Kahane and her staff over the subsequent months has been profound and it has helped all aspects of my relationship with my two young children. Dr. Kahane has helped me to figure out how to better navigate sibling rivalry and power struggles and her staff has helped my daughter to develop better emotional regulation. I was seriously struggling with my parenting before I started working with Dr. Kahane. The work that I have done with her has led me to have a far more calm and rewarding parenting experience and it is helping my children to work cooperatively with me and each other. We are very lucky to have been sent to The Kahane Center, I highly recommend them and the compassionate care that they provide.
– Nina, New York City
Dear Dr. Kahane –
It was almost 4 years ago that we first brought our son, Michael, to The Kahane Center, and it has been nearly 3 years since he began his weekly dyad with you. His growth over the past four years has been remarkable—because of you, he can now engage in conversation, play with his peers, and express his feelings with words. Thank you, Dr. Kahane, for teaching, helping, and guiding him. Thank you, also, for all the times that you have continued to encourage and support us as parents.
– Parents, NYC

Thank you for being a center that is truly dedicated to my whole family!!! The Kahane Center has helped us each through individual crises as well as our family matters. I’ve always felt supported while receiving excellent and knowledgeable advice–all of my needs met under one roof!!! Thank you for making a difference in my life and for making my family the best it can be here in Bergen county!

– Parent, Demarest, NJ
The Kahane Center was a blessing for me and my son. I don’t know where we would be without you and the Kahane Center. You have made a tremendous difference in Our son's life and we would be forever grateful to all of you.

- Parent, NYC

During the time I have seen Dr. Kahane she has helped me with a lot of different issues ranging from my temper to my inflexibility. Seeing Dr. Kahane and learning skills has helped me immensely and now most of these things aren’t issues for me anymore. The time I have been seeing Dr. Kahane has done me a lot of good and I don’t think I would be the person I am today without her.
– Eddie, 22 year-old, Bergen County NJ
Dr Kahane is a child whisperer. She has an innate and in depth knowledge of children and their natural development. I knew for a few years that my son was struggling socially and emotionally. A divorce though forced the larger issue of my child’s mental health to the forefront. After a year and half, how many parents can say that their child has better mental health after a divorce ? Dr Kahane has been an integral part of his increased social awareness and improved emotional health.

- Margit Kaufman, MD

We have been using Dr. Kahane since about 8 years ago for 3.5 years. My daughter was experiencing terrible tantrums both at home and at school and after many therapists and interventions we were at a loss. We ended up having to take her out of her private school and putting her into public school.

Enter Dr. Kahane and things quickly changed. Dr. Kahane’s skill and expertise (we call it magic) really worked wonders and within a year, my daughter's tantrums were a thing of the past. She was tantrum free, controlled, and ready to go back.

No words can describe our gratitude and wonder to Dr. Kahane. We feel so fortunate that she was in our area and able to help our daughter turn her school career around, improve her self confidence and set her on a great path for life.

Ps. My daughter is now freshman in high school and excelling. We have now brought our second daughter to her and recommend her highly. True she’s not cheap, but worth every penny in my opinion.

Thank you Dr. Kahane!!

 

– Tsipy Kohen-Weiss, Bergen County, NJ