Maybe You Have A Child Who Struggles With Worry and Overthinking

I help kids and teens understand and manage their worries with age-appropriate tools to build confidence and resilience. In therapy, we work together to reduce avoidance, face challenges, and navigate big emotions in a supportive space.

Because anxiety impacts the whole family, I also guide parents with practical strategies to support their child at home and beyond.

Melissa Pinn, a therapist for anxious families in California

What you will gain

When your child struggles with anxiety or OCD, it affects the whole family—therapy offers tools, insight, and support so you both feel more capable.

  • Understanding and Coping Skills

    Your child will learn to identify their anxious thoughts and feelings, gaining practical, age-appropriate tools to manage them with confidence.

  • Increased Confidence and Resilience

    Therapy helps children build self-assurance, encouraging them to face challenges and bounce back from setbacks.

  • Stronger Parent-Child Connection

    You’ll gain insights into your child’s experience and learn ways to support them effectively, strengthening trust and communication between you and your child.

  • Improved Daily Functioning

    Through therapy, your child can feel more at ease in school, social situations, and at home, reducing anxiety-driven avoidance and encouraging healthy, positive engagement.

  • Lifelong Emotional Skills

    My goal is to provide your child with skills they can carry forward, equipping them to handle future challenges with resilience and self awareness.

    Anxiety therapy empowers kids to transform their fears into strengths, equipping them to face life with resilience and courage.

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Helping Kids Face Worry and Find Resilience

Using evidence-based strategies, anxiety therapy helps kids develop the tools to tolerate uncertainty and manage uncomfortable feelings. Rather than focusing on eliminating anxiety, we teach kids how to respond to it differently, building skills like flexibility, problem-solving, and emotional resilience.

Through playful exercises, engaging conversations, and step-by-step challenges, your child will learn how to:

  • Face worries without avoiding them.

  • Practice being uncomfortable in a safe, supportive environment.

  • Build confidence in their ability to handle tough situations.

Anxiety or OCD doesn’t have to be the boss of your child’s life.. With the right support, they can discover their inner bravery and thrive, even when things feel hard.

Melissa Pinn, a therapist for anxious families in California

Is Anxiety Therapy for My Child  Right For My Family?

  • If your child’s worries seem to interfere with their daily activities—like avoiding school, social situations, or family events—it may be time to consider therapy. Therapy can help them learn tools to manage their fears and build confidence in a supportive environment tailored to their needs.

  • Anxiety therapy for children is designed to be engaging and age-appropriate. Through play, conversation, and creative activities, kids learn skills to understand and manage their anxious thoughts and feelings. Therapy might also involve parents, providing guidance on how to support your child at home.

  • Yes, parent involvement is often a crucial part of the process. You’ll learn techniques to reinforce what your child is learning in therapy, and gain tools to support them in moments of anxiety. Therapy is most effective when the whole family is on board, making it easier to create lasting positive change.

  • Every child is different, but many families notice positive shifts within a few weeks to a couple of months. Small changes—like reduced avoidance or increased confidence—are often early signs that your child is building the skills they need to manage their anxiety.

  • No problem, it’s common for kids to feel uncertain or nervous about starting therapy. A therapist can help them feel at ease by introducing therapy in a way that feels safe and inviting. I work to make sessions engaging and approachable, so even children who are hesitant can feel comfortable participating.  Sometimes, we determine that direct therapy with your child may not be the best fit, but fortunately, there’s an effective alternative: the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) program. Through SPACE, parents learn strategies to reduce their child’s anxiety by adjusting their own responses, fostering a calmer environment and empowering children to face their fears with support.