Supervised Visitation

Our office is uniquely located directly across the street from the Nassau County Courts in Garden City, making access simple and convenient. The space features private rooms with windows, offering families a safe, comfortable, and welcoming setting for supervised visitation.  Our counseling services provide individuals and families with the support they need to overcome challenges and improve their mental health and well-being. Our licensed therapists are experienced in a variety of therapeutic approaches to help clients achieve their goals.

This enhanced level of supervision is designed for families who require a higher level of clinical oversight, structure, and professional observation while maintaining safety, neutrality, and child focused care.

 Structured Family Outings are supervised visits that occur in public, family-friendly settings such as parks, museums, or libraries. These outings provide parents and children with an opportunity to engage in natural interactions, strengthen their bond, and practice positive parenting in real-world environments, all under the support of a trained facilitator. 

 Supervised interactions that occur within the family’s home. These visits allow parents and children to engage in everyday routines in a setting that reflects real-life dynamics. Reaching Hands staff observe the environment, parent-child interactions, and caregiver responsiveness, while maintaining a supportive and non-intrusive presence. 

*Two hour min*  

 Supervised sessions created to support meaningful time between siblings who are separated due to foster care, court orders, or custody arrangements. These visits encourage connection, emotional support, and continued relationship-building in a safe, child-focused setting. 

Adult supervision services in situations where family dynamics require added structure and support. These services are designed for circumstances involving financial stressors, mental health challenges, substance use concerns, high conflict relationships, or court involvement. Our role is to ensure interactions remain appropriate, respectful, and safe while maintaining neutrality and clear boundaries. Supervision offers accountability, promotes stability, and supports healthier communication during complex family situations. 

 Neutral, structured transitions between caregivers during custody exchanges. Our staff facilitates safe, conflict-free drop-offs and pick-ups to help reduce tension and ensure children experience consistent, peaceful transitions 

*Min 1 hour service fee*

 Phone-facilitated parenting sessions are brief, monitored calls between a parent and child that support continued connection when in-person contact is not possible. Facilitators ensure a safe, supportive tone and document the interaction for court use as needed. 

 Virtual visits allow parents and children to maintain contact through video conferencing, offering flexibility for families with transportation or scheduling challenges. Trained staff observe and support the interaction in real-time, while ensuring safety, engagement, and documentation standards are met.