My Services
Coaching Services
A coaching session to support and guide you as the parent if your college age child is experiencing a difficult adjustment, new mental health symptoms, increased substance use, and how to navigate a large university setting and set up the best services to allow your child to have the most success while at school. Supporting parents of college-age children dealing with mental health and substance use issues requires a thoughtful, compassionate approach.
Psychoeducation
Coaching psychoeducation for parents of college-age children struggling with substance use and mental health focuses on empowering parents with knowledge, practical skills, and emotional support to help them navigate the complexities of their child’s challenges. The approach integrates psychological insights with effective communication strategies, aiming to foster a supportive environment for both parents and their children.
About Jaida Paolini
Jaida is a dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of expertise in mental health and substance use disorders. After earning her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Boston College in 2007, Jaida received advanced clinical training at two of the nation’s most prestigious psychiatric hospitals—McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. These formative experiences shaped her clinical practice and approach to supporting individuals and families through crisis and recovery.
