Supporting Anxious Parents Raising Anxious Kids
Anxiety doesn’t just live in one person – it weaves itself into families. It shows up in how we react and how we face life’s challenges.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
I help parents and kids break free from worry’s grip by teaching practical skills to grow flexibility, inner strength, and the ability to handle life’s uncertainties – together. When you learn to respond differently to worry, your child learns too, creating a more connected and resilient family.
Being An Anxious Parent to Anxious Kids is a Heavy Load
It’s not just the meltdowns, the sleepless nights, or the constant reassurance. It’s the pressure to stay calm when you’re overwhelmed too. And the fear that your anxiety is making theirs worse.
For the Parent Who Feels Anxious—and Is Raising an Anxious Kid
You’re not just helping your child through big feelings.
You’re managing your own, too.
You second-guess decisions.
Replay every meltdown.
Wonder if you’re saying the right thing—or just making it worse.
You love your child fiercely.
And you're doing everything you can to help them feel safe, calm, and confident.
But here’s the truth:
If it feels like nothing’s working, it’s not because you’re failing.
It’s because anxiety changes the parenting game—for you and your child.
Imagine knowing what to do when worry shows up—without trying to fix it all.
Responding with calm, even when you don’t feel calm inside.
Helping your child face fear, without being pulled under by it.
You don’t have to untangle it all alone.
There’s a different way forward—for both of you.
This Isn’t Just About Parenting Tips — It’s About Supporting You
Most parenting advice loves to focus on the surface — sticker charts, scripts, behavior charts — as if checking off the right box will suddenly make everything feel easier. But here’s the thing: anxious families need more than hacks and “how-tos.”
This isn’t about fixing your kid or blaming yourself. It’s about understanding the patterns of anxiety — how it moves between you and your child, how it convinces you to avoid, control, and overthink — and learning how to interrupt those patterns with skills that actually stick.
You don’t need perfection. You need a game plan rooted in flexibility and real change.
A Clearer Path Through Anxiety or OCD Looks Like
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Recognize
Anxiety and OCD has a pattern, and it runs in families. It loves avoidance, urgency, and control. Instead of chasing calm or eliminating every trigger, learn to notice how anxiety shows up — in your child and in you — so you can interrupt the cycle.
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Respond
You don’t have to solve every worry. In fact, trying to fix or reassure often feeds anxiety or OCD. Instead, focus on teaching your child how to handle uncertainty, manage discomfort, and build emotional flexibility — with tools that support both your nervous systems.
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Rewire
You’re not failing; you’re learning. Step by step, shift from reacting to leading. Practice doing things differently — not perfectly — so you and your child can move toward courage and confidence.
Raising an anxious child when you’re an anxious parent, too? You’re not alone. It’s time for an approach that’s tailored to both of you.
Hi, I’m Melissa !
As a mom, a licensed therapist, and a sometimes anxious human, I understand how important it is to trust and connect with the person you're working with.
I’m here in your corner to celebrate your wins, cheer you on, and be by your side when things get tough. Sometimes that means I’m there to challenge how you see yourself, and sometimes it means to provide support you haven’t found elsewhere in your life.
I’ve seen over and over just how powerful this work can be for anxious parents and their anxious kids. I’m deeply invested in helping you shift out of worry’s grip.
