Individual Therapy
I offer individual therapy with a specialization in treating pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, other anxiety disorders, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. I can work with you to develop new ways of coping so that you feel supported and empowered to make changes.
Support for Parents of Anxious Children
In addition to providing pediatric OCD treatment, I also work intensively with parents and caregivers in order to ensure that parents understand how they can support their child through OCD and anxiety treatment. Well-meaning family members may unintentionally contribute to their child’s OCD and anxiety by creating special accommodations for their child.
For example, a child with an obsessive fear of germs may be accommodated by a parent who gives them hand sanitizer constantly throughout the day. There are many other ways that parents may step in to try to help their child, meanwhile not realizing they are sending the message that the child cannot handle the anxiety-provoking situation.
In my work with parents and caregivers with anxious children, I work with you to try to identify the ways that you are unintentionally reinforcing your child’s anxiety and OCD. Then we find ways to compassionately fade out these accommodations so that your child has the chance to actually face their fears. This process draws heavily on Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) interventions, developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz. Whether or not your child buys in to trying exposure therapy, there is still work parents and caregivers can do on their own to improve their child’s anxiety.
Teen Therapy
I have experience working with teenagers experiencing a range of challenges. I can help with issues including depression, anxiety, stress, anger, family separation, identity exploration, intense emotions, and self-harm. I also work with parents of teens to open up lines of communication, support you in your parenting journey, and manage any safety issues that are present. I especially enjoy working with teens with anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD.