Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services

09/18/2025

💭 Anxiety has a way of telling us we can’t handle it. But that’s not the truth.

Coping statements are like little anchors, you can repeat them to yourself during anxiety or an exposure to remind your brain: I can stay here. I can handle this. I don’t have to run away.

Swipe through this post for statements you can use the next time anxiety shows up. Save it for when you need a reminder. 💛

👉 Which one speaks to you the most?

09/16/2025

🚫 5 Things I’d Never Do as an Anxiety & CBT Exposure Therapist 🚫

When it comes to treating anxiety and OCD, not all approaches are created equal. Effective therapy means using strategies that actually help you break free from the cycle of fear and avoidance, not ones that keep you stuck.

Here are 5 things you’ll never see me do in session (and why).
✨ The good news? Anxiety is treatable. With the right tools, you can learn to face fears, build resilience, and take back your life. ✨

👉 Save this post to revisit when you need a reminder that there is a better way.
👉 Follow for more tips on evidence-based anxiety + OCD treatment.

09/10/2025

As a child & adolescent therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety, I’m often asked: “Are there any books that you recommend?”

Here are some of my go-to recommendation for parents, kids, and their families navigating anxiety and OCD together.

📌 Save this list to come back to when you need resources!
👉 Have you read any of these? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

09/09/2025

We’re proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 Des Moines OCD Walk! Join us and our community on October 11th at Terra Park as we walk together to raise awareness and support for those affected by OCD. Register today and be part of this important event!

https://support.iocdf.org/event/des-moines-ocd-walk/e693314

08/29/2025

If you’ve ever wondered whether SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is right for your family… this post is for you.

Parents often ask me:
✨ Do kids attend SPACE?
✨ What if my child won’t go to therapy?
✨ How long does it take?
✨ Does it really work?

The short answer: SPACE empowers parents with practical tools to reduce accommodations, respond to anxiety in supportive ways, and help kids grow braver and more confident — even if your child isn’t in the room.

Our next SPACE workshop is starting September 9 (virtual + open to parents ANYWHERE!). Spots are limited!

👉 Register here: https://www.anxietytreatmentonline.com/space

08/28/2025

Not all OCD or anxiety "specialists” are the same.

Some have YEARS of supervised training, consultation, and experience — others may only have a weekend certificate.

When it comes to OCD, the right treatment matters.

Swipe through to learn what to look for ✅, what to ask ❔, and what red flags 🚩 to avoid.

08/28/2025

Our next Parenting Anxious Kids 6-week workshop kicks off September 9th! Open to families everywhere. Don’t wait - spaces fill quickly. Register today to save your spot.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/dzPMbP5LUHHx7hvAA

08/27/2025

We’ve all heard someone casually say, “I’m so OCD” to describe neatness or perfectionism — but that’s a myth.

👉 OCD is not about personality.
👉 It’s a diagnosable disorder that can significantly interfere with daily life.

The truth is: OCD involves obsessions (intrusive, distressing thoughts) and compulsions (behaviors or rituals to reduce anxiety). The cycle feels hard to break, but with the right treatment — like CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) — recovery is possible.

💡 Let’s change the conversation and spread awareness.

08/21/2025

08/19/2025

When your child feels anxious, you just want to help. ❤️
Sometimes that means making changes so they don’t have to face the things that make them uncomfortable — skipping events, answering repeated reassurance questions, speaking for them when they’re nervous.

These are called family accommodations. They’re done out of love, and in the short term they work — your child feels safer, and you feel like you’ve helped.

The tricky part? Over time, they can accidentally reinforce anxiety by sending the message:

“This feeling is too big for you to handle.”

SPACE therapy (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a research-backed approach that helps parents reduce accommodations while increasing emotional support.
It’s not about pushing kids too hard — it’s about showing them you believe they can handle discomfort, one small step at a time.

🌿 Our next SPACE Workshop starts September 9 at 11:00 AM CST
📅 Runs for 6 weeks
Available in all 50 states
💬 Learn practical, compassionate ways to help your child grow braver without feeling alone.

📩 Link in bio to grab your spot — spaces are limited!

08/12/2025

“You look happier.”
No, I’m just learning how to live alongside anxiety instead of running from it.

ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is tough. But you know what’s tougher?
Letting fear call all the shots.

Let the thoughts come. Feel the discomfort. Choose not to do the compulsion.
Not perfectly - but more than before.

That’s progress.
That’s freedom.
That’s healing.

💭 If you're doing ERP: you're incredibly brave.
🧠 If you're considering it: you’re not alone.

08/06/2025

Your child doesn’t want therapy. You’re exhausted, anxious, and walking on eggshells just to get through the day.
But here’s the good news:
You can help your child’s anxiety - without forcing them into therapy.

✨ SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a research-backed treatment that teaches parents how to reduce their child’s anxiety by shifting their own responses.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Stop getting stuck in the reassurance loop
✅ Reduce accommodations that feed anxiety
✅ Set clear, confident boundaries
✅ Show your child: “I see you, and I believe in you”

📊 And yes, SPACE has been proven to be just as effective as individual CBT for treating child anxiety.
(Lebowitz et al., 2020, JAMA Psychiatry)

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💻 We run virtual SPACE parent groups multiple times per year - open across state lines.
🗓️ 6-week format
👥 Led by trained clinicians
📬 DM us or join the interest list [link in bio] to learn more.