BIGFeels NYC
SEL Coaching
Strengthen Your
Child's Resilience.
Social & Emotional Skill-Building
For Kids in NYC
We help children ages 3-10 make friends, manage big feelings, and navigate social situations with confidence.
Private, personalized, one-on-one sessions.
Serving NYC families in-home &
from our Midtown Manhattan office.
Virtual sessions available nationwide.
The Building Blocks Of
Social Skills & Emotion Regulation
Our evidence-based approach helps children develop essential skills for emotion regulation, coping with stress, and building healthy relationships. Through play-based activities tailored to each child's needs, we teach kids the social and emotional competencies they need to thrive at home, at school, and with friends.
Self-Awareness Skills
Recognizing and understanding one's own emotions, triggers, strengths, and self-worth.
Self-Management Skills
Managing emotions, controlling impulses, staying focused, and persisting through challenges.
Responsible Decision Making Skills
Thinking ahead, understanding consequences, taking responsibility, and making ethical choices
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Social Awareness & Relationship Skills
Understanding others' perspectives, building friendships, communicating needs, and navigating social situations.
What Are the Benefits of SEL Coaching?
Kids practice piano, sports, and reading. It’s time they practice social and emotional skills, too. They’re not behind—they’re learning skills that grow with experience. Social and emotional skills—and the resilience they build—develop over time through guidance, practice, and support.
SEL coaching helps children build skills for understanding emotions, managing behavior, building relationships, and making responsible decisions.
Meet Jesse Wilkinson: Founder & Coach
I founded BIGFeels NYC to help children develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive. With an M.A. in Psychology and over 15 years of experience in child and family mental health as an educator, researcher, and clinician, I've seen firsthand how the right support can transform a child's confidence, relationships, and ability to navigate challenges.
My approach is rooted in meeting each child where they are and building on their unique strengths. Whether your child is working through big emotions, developing friendships, or building self-control, I create a safe, playful environment where they can practice real-world skills at their own pace.
I work with families across NYC—in-person and virtually—and I'd love to learn more about how I can support your child's growth.
Ready to Get Started?
15 min