Anxiety Therapy for Kids and Teens
Jacksonville, FL and online in 42 US States
Our Anxiety Treatment is offered to help:
Children Learn Proven Strategies so that they better cope with stressors
Parents Better Understand Your Child’s Anxiety and how to respond to it at home
Decrease Anxiety Symptoms to a level within the normal range
Provide Recommendations for home and school that will Benefit Your Child and Family
Our Services May Be a Good Fit if:
Your child regularly appears nervous. They may report frequent headaches, stomachaches, or have tics.
Your teachers have noticed anxiety concerns or your child is struggling academically.
Your child’s anxiety is impacting their daily functioning. They may avoid things such as: parent separation, activities, school, or talking to others.
You want your child to learn coping skills that will help them throughout their life.
Client Successes:
Sleeping independently (and staying in their own bed!)
Confidently responding when strangers say “Hi”
Managing big worries—like car wrecks, storms, or getting sick
Shopping in separate aisles from Mom or Dad without panic
Driving lessons without overwhelming anxiety
Initiating conversations with new peers
Sleeping at a friend’s house
Speaking up in class or asking for help at school
Riding the school bus or staying after school for an activity
Using coping tools when feeling nervous or upset
Parent Successes:
Renewed Independence and appropriate Personal Boundaries
Feeling confident responding to anxiety or meltdowns
Fewer power struggles around routines like bedtime and homework
Less second-guessing: knowing when to step in and when to step back
Knowing how to support independence without pushing too hard
Clearer understanding of what’s “normal” for their child’s age and needs
Seeing their child thrive in situations that used to feel impossible
“Dr. Hannah didn’t just treat my daughter’s symptoms; she gave her the tools to thrive and to be seen. We are forever grateful for her life-changing impact on our family.”
What To Expect: Child Anxiety/OCD Treatment
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Intake Process
Includes: A 60-90 minute interview/play session with you and your child, review of relevant history/paperwork, and completion of psychological measures
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Treatment/Educational Recommendations
An individualized treatment plan will be created based on your child and family. Educational recommendations may be discussed with supporting paperwork for the school.
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Therapy Sessions
Therapy sesions will involve parent training and/or 1 on 1 counseling with your child. They can be conducted in-person, online, or both. 8 to 16 sessions are typically recommended.
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Graduation!
Progress will be assessed throughout to ensure your child is improving. Therapy will be concluded when your child has met their goals.
Treatment Types: CBT and SPACE
Learn about our treatment modalities:
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CBT is an evidence-based treatment for childhood anxiety disorders. Your child will learn strategies to manage anxiety through direct 1 on 1 practice with an anxiety specialist.
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SPACE is a parent-based anxiety treatment program out of Yale University. The parent(s) participates in the sessions. SPACE is also evidence-based for anxiety and OCD. Learn more:
Intensive Anxiety Services
Intensive Services are Appropriate for families who would like to accelerate their child or teen’s progress.
Intensive Anxiety Services for children have been shown to be as effective as weekly sessions. These services are tailored to your child and can look differently depending on your needs. For instance:
Weekly extended sessions (2 hours)
3-4 half-day treatment sessions
These services are most expensive, but provide fast results and a shorter duration of treatment. This is often a good fit for busy families who have trouble committing to longer-term hourly sessions.
Local to Jacksonville, FL and interested in in-person anxiety intensive therapy? Get in Touch!