Pediatric OCD and Anxiety Disorders
Family-centered approach for child and teen obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxious worries, rituals and avoidance.
Face-to-face connection in a comfortable Ventura office. A good fit for clients who live locally and prefer in-person therapy for OCD and anxiety conditions.
Online therapy with HIPAA-compliant Telehealth from anywhere in California. Great for busy schedules and people who live outside Ventura County. Hybrid options are available.
THERAPY FOR CHILDHOOD ANXIETY AND OCD
As parents we want to see our children happy and thriving. We hope they will do their best in school and have a positive group of friends. We want them to feel safe to learn and explore so they can pursue their goals and develop into a well rounded person. We hope they will learn to appropriately manage their emotions and behavior.
Some children struggle with mental health conditions like OCD and anxiety disorders. Their fears and behavior may seem out of the range of typical for their age. They may demonstrate a pattern of fearful avoidance and rituals that seem to help them feel safe temporarily. You may notice they won't participate in certain activities due to anxious worries or a need for things to be just right.
If you are concerned your child's anxiety and behavior is out of the range of normal it's a good idea to get a professional evaluation with a licensed therapist trained in the assessment and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and child anxiety conditions.
COMMON CHILD ANXIETY & OCD STRUGGLES | Ventura, CA
If you have questions about your child's mental health and development, seek professional help from an experienced therapist who will conduct a formal evaluation.
CHILD OCD & ANXIETY THERAPY APPROACHES | Ventura, CA
Ideal treatment for pediatric OCD and anxiety involves working with the family. Collaborative parent meetings or family therapy sessions may be combined with evidence-based individual treatment for teens when appropriate.
Childhood anxiety may manifest in different ways, with certain types of anxiety more or less common based on stage of development and unique circumstances. Treatment for OCD, anxiety, and specific phobias involves helping children confront what they have been avoiding while changing their relationship with fear and worry.
I provide parent-based and family-centered treatment for childhood anxiety and OCD, and individual therapy for teens when appropriate. Sessions are available in-person in Ventura or virtually throughout California.
As a parent and child therapist of over 10 years, I have worked with a variety of parenting challenges and children's mental health disorders. My style is warm and straightforward to help your family on the OCD recovery journey. I seek to provide an environment where parents feel seen and understood, and are free to share their struggles without judgment.
LICENSED THERAPIST
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Ventura OCD Therapy. I specialize in evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and related approaches. I can help your child and family break free from OCD and anxiety conditions.
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