If You're Here, You're Likely Carrying More Than Anyone Sees!

You’re not just managing your child’s anxiety—you’re managing your own, too.
You’re the steady one, the problem-solver, the calm in the storm.

But on the inside? It might feel like:

  • You’re always on alert, bracing for the next meltdown or worry spiral

  • The pressure to be patient, calm, and present is draining every part of you

  • You're lying awake at night thinking:
    Did I do enough? Did I mess it up? Why is this so hard?

  • There’s no room for your own thoughts or feelings—because taking care of yourself feels selfish

You’re not doing it wrong.

You’re just doing it with anxiety in the mix—and learning how to move forward with it, not against it.

Melissa Pinn, a therapist for anxious families in California

The Heart Behind My Work

I do this work because I see what anxious parents are carrying—and I believe you deserve more than quick fixes.

  • Because anxiety and OCD impacts the whole family, not just the child

  • Because parents need support, not pressure or judgment

  • Because you shouldn’t have to choose between helping your child and taking care of yourself

I’m here to walk alongside you—
With tools that work in real life,
And support that honors your role as both a parent and a person

Real Voices, Real Support

“Melissa helped us in ways that went far beyond the usual advice to ‘just take a deep breath or think a positive thought.’ She gave us tools that actually worked for our family. We are more confident navigating the tough moments.”
— Parent of an 8 year old with OCD
Melissa Pinn, a therapist for anxious families in California

What You Can Expect From Me

Anxiety and OCD doesn’t just show up in your child—it shows up in the whole family system. The good news? When parents learn how to respond differently, real change happens.

You don’t need to be perfect. You need tools that interrupt the patterns.

Here’s what I bring to the table:

  • Real, honest support—real talk, without blame or pressure

  • Strategies that break anxiety’s or OCD’s rules—and stop feeding the cycle

  • Tools that build leadership, not perfection—so you can guide with calm confidence

  • Connection that doesn’t cater to worry—because empathy doesn’t mean accommodation

You’re not alone in this. I’ll help you lead your family out of anxiety’s grip—with more clarity, confidence, and connection.

Experience You Can Trust

You want someone with real experience—and real tools to help. Here’s a bit about my background:

  • 18+ years as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist supporting parents, kids, and teens

  • MA in Clinical Psychology – Notre Dame de Namur University

  • Certified ADHD Clinical Service Provider

  • Specialized training in:

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

    • Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety and OCD

    • Social Thinking Methodologies

9 years ago, I co-founded San Diego Therapy Group, a practice focused on helping children, teens, and young adults.

Melissa Pinn, a therapist for anxious families in California