You’re here because you’re worrying about your child.

Maybe you’ve spent months (or event years) trying to figure out what’s going on. You’ve talked to teachers, consulted pediatricians, read books, searched Google at midnight, and replayed the same questions over and over in your mind:

Is this anxiety?
Is this OCD?
Am I missing something?
How do I help my kid feel better?

You may have noticed your child becoming increasingly anxious, rigid, or distressed. Bedtime routines that once seemed a bit quirky now take hours. Simple transitions lead to tears or meltdowns. Reassurance-seeking has become a constant part of family life.

“Will something bad happen to you?”
“Am I a bad person?”
“What if I get sick?”
“What if I hurt someone?”
“Is every mad at me?”
“Will I throw up?

Maybe your child is avoiding school, struggling with friendships, spending excessive time getting ready, washing, checking, confessing, or seeking reassurance.

Perhaps your family has slowly started rearranging daily life around anxiety, OCD, or fear without even realizing it.

And if you’re being honest with yourself, you’re exhausted and not sure how to go on.

When Age-Appropriate Anxiety Becomes Something More

All children worry sometimes. They get nervous about new experiences, friendships, school, sports, and life’s inevitable challenges.

OCD and anxiety disorders are different.

These conditions often demand attention around the clock. They convince children that danger is everywhere and that uncomfortable feelings must be avoided at all costs. Over time, life can start to revolve around managing fear rather than truly living.

For children with OCD, intrusive thoughts can become relentless. To reduce the distress these thoughts create, they may engage in compulsions such as checking, washing, confessing, seeking reassurance, mentally reviewing events, repeating behaviors, or avoiding situations that trigger anxiety.

What begins as an attempt to feel better often becomes a cycle that keeps them stuck.

OCD Doesn’t Just Affect Your Child

…It affects the entire family.

Many parents tell me they feel like their home has been taken hostage by anxiety or OCD. Conversations become dominated by reassurance. Family plans revolve around avoiding triggers. Siblings are impacted. Marriages feel strained. Everyone is walking on eggshells trying to prevent the next meltdown.

You love your child deeply, which is exactly why this is so hard.

Most parents are not accommodating because they don’t know better. They’re accommodating because they’re trying to help. They’re trying to reduce suffering. They’re trying to make it through the day.

The problem is that anxiety and OCD are rarely satisfied for long, and accommodating your child’s anxiety is probably making it worse.

There Is Hope!

One of the most rewarding parts of my work is watching families realize that things do not have to stay this way.

Anxiety and OCD are highly treatable. We know a tremendous amount about how these conditions operate, and we have effective, evidence-based treatments that help children and families reclaim their lives.

I’ve watched children return to school, families reclaim parts of life they thought were lost, and parents finally exhale after years of living in crisis mode.

Recovery is possible, and I’d be honored to help your family get there.

I don’t just work with your child—I work with you.

Parents are an essential part of treatment.

In fact, some of the most meaningful progress happens when parents begin to understand how anxiety and OCD operate and learn how to respond differently.

Together, we’ll develop a clear plan to reduce reassurance-seeking, scale back accommodations, and help your child build confidence in their ability to tolerate hard feelings. I’ll help you understand what is helping, what is unintentionally keeping the cycle going, and how to support your child without becoming trapped by anxiety yourself.

Perhaps most importantly, I’ll help carry some of the weight you’ve been carrying alone.

You don’t have to figure this out by yourself anymore.

You’ve already been trying hard.

Most parents who find their way to my office have already tried everything they can think of.

You’ve explained.
You’ve reassured.
You’ve reasoned.
You’ve negotiated.
You’ve accommodated.
You’ve researched.

You’re not here because you haven’t been trying hard enough.

You’re here because anxiety and OCD require a different approach.

Not sure what your child needs yet? I’ll walk you through each option.

You don’t have to figure that out on your own.

Some families are ready to begin ongoing therapy. Others want a comprehensive evaluation before deciding on treatment. Every child is different, and my goal is to help you choose the option that best fits your family’s needs.

Option 1: Ongoing Therapy

If your child has already been diagnosed—or you’re ready to begin treatment—we’ll choose the therapy approach that best fits your child’s age, personality, and needs.

Child & Parent Therapy (Typically Ages 10+)

For older children and teens who are ready to actively participate in therapy, I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard treatment for OCD and one of the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders and phobias.

ERP helps children learn they can handle uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and uncertainty without relying on avoidance, compulsions, or constant reassurance. Together, we gradually practice responding differently to anxiety so that confidence grows naturally over time.

Parents are an essential part of treatment. We’ll work together to reduce family accommodations, respond consistently to anxiety and OCD, and help your child build lasting independence.

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Parent Coaching (SPACE)

Not every child is ready for therapy—and that’s okay.

For younger children, children who refuse treatment, or families who want to begin by changing the home environment, I offer SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a research-supported parent coaching model developed at Yale University.

Unlike traditional therapy, SPACE works directly with parents and does not require the child to attend sessions.

Together we’ll develop practical strategies to reduce reassurance and accommodations while helping your child build confidence through your responses—not through constant reassurance.

SPACE is often an excellent fit for: Younger children, children or teens out outright refuse therapy; families wanting their own support to complement their child’s current therapy; and parents looking for practical tools they can begin using immediately

Learn More About SPACE

Inquire About Ongoing Therapy

Option 2: Pediatric OCD, Anxiety & Neuroimmune Diagnostic Consultation

Sometimes the biggest question isn’t “How do we treat this?”

It’s “What exactly are we looking at?”

Many families come to me because they know something isn’t right, but they’re unsure whether they’re seeing OCD, anxiety, ARFID, school refusal, neurodevelopmental concerns, or something more complex. Others have already met with several providers and are left with conflicting opinions or uncertainty about the next step.

This 90-minute consultation is designed to help families move from confusion to clarity.

We’ll take a comprehensive look at your child’s symptoms, developmental history, educational experiences, family history, and functioning to better understand what may be contributing to what you’re seeing.

When clinically appropriate, I also screen for neuroimmune red flags that may warrant referral for further medical evaluation. While I do not diagnose or medically treat PANS/PANDAS, recognizing these symptom patterns and helping families navigate appropriate referral pathways is an important part of my mental health practice.

Following the consultation, you’ll receive a comprehensive written report (optional) outlining diagnostic impressions, recommendations, referrals, school considerations, and next steps. Many families choose to share this report with pediatricians, therapists, psychiatrists, schools, and other providers involved in their child’s care.

Depending on the findings, recommendations may include: evidence-based psychotherapy recommendations; school accommodations and supports; neurodevelopmental or psychological testing; referral for medical evaluation when appropriate; and coordination with your child’s existing treatment team

Whether you continue treatment with me or another provider, my goal is for you to leave with a clear roadmap and confidence in your next steps.

Investment

90-Minute Consultation + Written Report: $475

90-Minute Consultation (No Report): $375

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