Julie Cox, LCSW

12/13/2025

💙 For Parents Navigating PANDAS/PANS Uncertainty

If you’re parenting a child with PANDAS or PANS, you already know how hard the uncertainty can be.

Symptoms can change overnight.
What helped yesterday might not help today.
And the constant “what if” thoughts can be exhausting.

I wrote a new blog specifically for parents who are living in this space — not to offer quick fixes, but to share realistic, nervous-system–supportive tools that can help you get through flares with a little more steadiness and self-compassion.

In the blog, I talk about:
✨ Why uncertainty affects your nervous system, too
✨ How staying regulated helps your child regulate
✨ Small, doable tools parents can use even on the hardest days
✨ Making space for grief and hope at the same time

This is written both as a therapist who specializes in PANDAS/PANS and as a parent who understands how heavy this journey can feel.

📖 You can read the blog here: https://www.juliecox.org/blogs/coping-with-pandas-pans-flares

You are not failing. You are responding to something incredibly hard — and you don’t have to carry it alone. 💛

Parenting a child with PANDAS or PANS is unpredictable and stressful. Learn trauma-informed, CBT- and nervous system-based strategies to stay grounded, support your child, and cope with medical uncertainty effectively.

12/05/2025

Not everyone looks forward to the holidays — and that’s okay.
For many trauma survivors, this season brings up old memories, pressure, complicated family dynamics, or a sense of grief about what was missing. Even when things look “fine” on the outside, the holidays can activate the nervous system and feel overwhelming.

If you’ve ever wondered why December feels heavier than it “should,” you’re not alone.

In my latest blog, I share why the holidays can trigger trauma responses, what your nervous system is trying to protect you from, and gentle strategies to support yourself through the season. I also talk about how EMDR can help separate past holiday memories from what’s happening now.

Read the full blog here: https://www.juliecox.org/blogs/holiday-trauma-anxiety-triggers

Be kind to yourself this season. 💜

The holidays can trigger trauma and anxiety. Learn why this season activates the nervous system and explore trauma-informed strategies, including EMDR support.

12/08/2023

Do you have a child or teen who is struggling with PANDAS or PANS. This is one of my specialties. Read about how I work with PANDAS/PANS families here:

Online therapy for PANDAS PANS families in Westchester and across NY. Find relief today with Exposure & Response Prevention, CBT, DBT, ACT, SPACE and more. Schedule a consult today.

12/07/2023

This is important information for the public to know:

12/04/2023

It's heartwarming to see that Ryder Anderson of the New York Giants has chosen PANDAS/PANS as his cause to represent in the "My Cause My Cleats" campaign.
PANDAS/PANS is an autoimmune disorder that causes neuropsychiatric symptoms and a tremendous amount of heartache for kids, teens and parents.
As a therapist, I work with many families affected by PANDAS/PANS.
It is incredibly important that this illness receives publicity because most families experience isolation and loneliness due to lack of awareness of PANDAS/PANS.
Please share this information to support families!

11/20/2023

Remember that the holidays can be a stressful time for your family members. Check in with family members to see how they are doing during the holiday season.
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Julie Cox, LCSW, is an adult & child therapist in NY specializing in anxiety & OCD. Trained in ERP, EMDR, and more. Reach out to Julie today.

10/16/2023

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