Intense fears or worries can hold a child back from everyday activities that matter to them. Support can help them understand these feelings, build confidence and gradually feel braver in situations that once felt overwhelming.
Children who feel unsafe, or experience intense feelings of fear, insecurity and/or worry about everyday encounters (such as a toilet, or drop off at day-care) are likely to evoke an avoidant response. Learning to overcome the automatic avoid response, and better cope with feelings of fear/worry becomes very important in working through these issues.
There is hope. There are evidence-based treatments to deal with fears, insecurities, anxiety, worries, and specific phobias. There are ways to support and guide you and your child, to improve coping and reduce fear. Therapies can include age appropriate ACT, CBT, EMDR, as well as mindfulness, relaxation, exposure, home exercises, and psychoeducation.
Whatever brings you here, we’re here to help you find support that feels right for you. Our experienced team provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, couples and families, in-person and via telehealth.