Growing up can be challenging. For some children and teens, worries, fears, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or OCD can begin to take over daily life. What starts as a concern can quickly become something that affects school, friendships, family relationships, sports, activities, and self-confidence.

I help children, adolescents, and teens learn how to face fears, manage anxiety, and develop the skills needed to live a fuller, more confident life.

My goal is not to help young people avoid discomfort. My goal is to help them learn they are capable of handling it.

Children and teens with OCD often experience intrusive thoughts, fears, or doubts that feel overwhelming. They may spend significant time checking, seeking reassurance, avoiding situations, repeating behaviors, confessing, researching, or mentally reviewing events.

Treatment helps them learn how to respond differently to OCD and regain control of their lives.

I work with young people experiencing:

• Generalized Anxiety
• Social Anxiety
• Separation Anxiety
• School Anxiety
• Performance Anxiety
• Health Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Specific Phobias

Together, we help anxiety become something they can handle rather than something that controls them.

Many children and teens place enormous pressure on themselves to get everything "just right."

Perfectionism often leads to:

• Excessive self-criticism
• Fear of mistakes
• Procrastination
• Constant worry about performance
• Difficulty making decisions

Treatment focuses on building flexibility, confidence, and self-compassion.

Some young people struggle with:

• Frustration
• Anger
• Big emotions
• Meltdowns
• Difficulty coping with uncertainty
• Difficulty managing disappointment

Therapy helps them learn practical tools for navigating emotions in healthy and effective ways.

I use evidence-based treatment approaches including:

ERP is the gold-standard treatment for OCD and many anxiety disorders. It helps children and teens face fears gradually while learning they do not need to rely on avoidance, reassurance, or rituals.

ACT teaches young people how to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while continuing to move toward what matters most.

CBT helps children and teens identify patterns that contribute to anxiety and develop healthier ways of responding.

Parents play an important role in treatment.

Many families unknowingly become trapped in anxiety and OCD cycles through reassurance, accommodation, or avoidance.

Part of treatment may include helping parents learn:

• How to respond to anxiety effectively
• When reassurance helps and when it hurts
• How to support ERP practice at home
• How to encourage independence and confidence
• How to reduce family stress surrounding OCD and anxiety

My goal is to help the entire family move toward recovery.

Children and teens often respond best when they feel understood, respected, and involved in the process.

I work to create a supportive environment where young people can:

• Feel safe talking about difficult thoughts
• Learn practical skills they can use outside of therapy
• Build confidence through real-life experiences
• Develop resilience rather than avoidance
• Discover that they are stronger than their anxiety

Therapy is not about "fixing" your child.

It is about helping them recognize their own ability to handle uncertainty, overcome challenges, and build a meaningful life.

Your child may benefit from support if they:

• Constantly seek reassurance
• Avoid situations because of fear or anxiety
• Have frequent worries that interfere with daily life
• Experience intrusive thoughts
• Engage in rituals or repetitive behaviors
• Struggle with perfectionism
• Have difficulty attending school
• Experience panic attacks
• Become overwhelmed by emotions
• Seem stuck in cycles of fear or doubt

Watching your child struggle can be heartbreaking.

You may feel exhausted, frustrated, worried, or unsure how to help.

The good news is that anxiety and OCD are highly treatable. With the right tools, support, and guidance, children and teens can learn to face fears, trust themselves, and move toward the life they want.

You do not have to navigate this alone.

Whether your child is struggling with OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, or emotional challenges, help is available.

Together, we can help your child build confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to thrive.

Because childhood should be spent growing, exploring, and living—not being controlled by fear.