When anxiety, OCD, or body image concerns begin to interfere with a child’s relationships, daily activities, or sense of well-being, additional support can help.

I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), while tailoring treatment to each child’s developmental level, needs, and goals.

For children and teens with anxiety or OCD, therapy may include gradually approaching situations that have become difficult or frightening, and building skills for responding differently to anxious thoughts and urges. I approach this work collaboratively and at a pace that considers the child’s readiness, strengths and individual needs rather than viewing distress or avoidance as simply something to eliminate.

I also work with parents to understand how anxiety and OCD can affect the whole family and identify ways to support their child without allowing anxiety to take over family life.

Children and teens may communicate distress through big emotions, avoidance, shutdowns, meltdowns, irritability, or behaviors that are difficult for families to understand. Therapy can help children develop greater awareness of their emotions and needs while building coping skills and helping families understand what might be underneath these challenging moments.

I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children and teens with ADHD, autism, PDA/demand sensitivity, sensory differences, and other neurodevelopmental differences. Therapy focuses on understanding the individual child, supporting their strengths and needs, and developing skills that improve well-being and daily life - without making conformity or compliance the goal.