Building confidence, independence, and momentum

When anxiety starts limiting school, friendships, or everyday activities, children and teens may benefit from more concentrated support.

Our two-week intensive anxiety program offers personalized therapy, exposure-based practice, and parent coaching. In a supportive, encouraging environment, children and teens practice approaching the situations they fear and build confidence step by step.

Our goal is to help young people move toward the activities and experiences that matter to them even when anxiety shows up.

Who We Help

Our program supports children and teens experiencing:

• Social anxiety: Fear of conversations, meeting new people, or participating in group activities.

• Performance anxiety: Worries about presentations, tests, sports, or being observed.

• Specific phobias: Strong fears of particular objects or situations.

• Separation anxiety: Difficulty being away from parents or caregivers.

• Fear of vomiting: Anxiety and avoidance related to vomiting or feeling nauseated.

• Anxiety-related school avoidance or refusal: Difficulty attending school, entering the classroom, or staying through the day.

An initial family intake helps us understand your child’s needs and determine whether the program is a good fit.

How the Program Works

Over two weeks, families participate in six individual therapy sessions and two parent coaching sessions, followed by a wrap-up and recommendations for continued progress.

Personalized Individual Therapy

Treatment begins with understanding your child’s anxiety, strengths, and goals. Together, we identify practical steps toward greater participation and independence.

Individual treatment includes:

• Personalized exposure-based practice during sessions.

• A plan for daily practice between sessions.

• Emotion regulation skills to support approaching challenges.

• Progress tracking and symptom measurement.

Exposure practice means gradually approaching feared situations with support. Depending on your child’s goals, this might involve starting a conversation, practicing a presentation, spending time apart from a caregiver, or taking steps toward returning to school.

The focus is on manageable challenges, collaboration, and learning through experience.

Parent Coaching and Support

Parents play an essential role in helping children apply what they learn outside therapy.

Our parent coaching sessions focus on:

• Understanding how anxiety and avoidance can reinforce each other.

• Identifying and gradually reducing accommodations—changes families make to help a child avoid anxiety.

• Responding with warmth, confidence, and clear expectations.

• Supporting practice and independence at home.

• Recognizing effort and helping your child continue after setbacks.

We work with parents to develop responses that fit their child and family.

Aftercare Planning

At the end of the program, we review progress and develop a plan for next steps.

Families receive:

• A customized plan for maintaining gains and responding to setbacks.

• Recommendations for continued exposure practice.

• Coordination of next steps in care, as appropriate.

• School accommodation recommendations, when relevant.

• Options for ongoing treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need to feel ready to face their fears?

Children do not need to feel completely confident before beginning. We take time to understand their concerns, build collaboration, and identify goals that matter to them. The intake also helps us assess their readiness for an intensive approach.

Will there be practice between appointments?

Yes. Daily practice is an important part of the program. Your therapist will help your family plan specific, manageable activities that reinforce the work completed in sessions.

Will two weeks be enough?

The program is designed to build skills and momentum over a concentrated period. Progress varies, and some children benefit from ongoing therapy afterward. We will discuss recommendations based on your child’s needs and response to treatment.