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Image by Liza Summer via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/2c11d99f-9419-4597-b742-9e1b77f43907/pexels-andrew-neel-3132388.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What’s the Difference between an Intrusive Thought and a Normal One? - Make it stand out Intrusive thoughts are sudden, unwanted thoughts that are upsetting to experience, because they go against a person’s actual wants and desires. Photo by Andrew Neel via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/0e28c445-9dab-454c-beb0-dd30af1f6e08/Intrusive-Thoughts-Mean-You%27re-Crazy Child Anxiety Blog - What’s the Difference between an Intrusive Thought and a Normal One? - Make it stand out Intrusive thoughts can make you feel out of control, but they don’t mean you’re going crazy. They’re a really common experience! Photo by Liza Summer via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/4d0aa6e4-89d7-4807-83fd-0d3b29c616e3/Examples-of-Intrusive-Thougths Child Anxiety Blog - What’s the Difference between an Intrusive Thought and a Normal One? - Make it stand out Therapists can help kids with intrusive thoughts learn to take them less seriously, so the thoughts don’t feel so overwhelming. Photo by Julia M Cameron via Pexels. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/1/16/signs-of-panic-disorder-in-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/075bfa4d-2756-4ee3-84eb-747305412c29/Signs-of-Panic-Disorder-Children Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Panic Disorder in Children (And How You Can Help) - Make it stand out Learn how to help your child cope with Panic Disorder in this handy guide for parents and caregivers. 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Photo by SHVETS via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/0e651f2f-f4ce-4644-978d-63fed3251eca/pexels-monstera-7114089.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What to Do if Your Child's Therapy Isn't Working - Make it stand out Stalled progress, difficulty using skills in real life, feeling uncomfortable in sessions, communication struggles, and worsening sypmtoms can all be signs of problems in therapy. Photo by Monstera via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1d265f16-ada5-438c-9525-461239afd83d/pexels-cottonbro-studio-4098152.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What to Do if Your Child's Therapy Isn't Working - Make it stand out Often, an honest conversation with your child’s therapist is enough to clear up issues that are keeping you from progressing. You may need to clarify treatment goals, rethink your child’s diagnosis, figure out what’s getting in the way of using skills at home, or consider switching approaches or therapists in order to get things working again. Photo by Cottonbro via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/0dbe656d-75b4-44c0-987b-981fd966845c/pexels-albert-rafael-1101730.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What to Do if Your Child's Therapy Isn't Working - Make it stand out Your child’s therapy process isn’t going to look like anyone else’s, so resist the temptation to compare your child or family to others. You can’t help your child through therapy if you’re completely burned out! Photo by Albert Rafael via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/f2d8988b-ffaa-4661-be97-95c995733c0a/pexels-victoria-rain-1650092.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What to Do if Your Child's Therapy Isn't Working - Make it stand out Finding a therapist who is the right fit for your child can make therapy more effective. If you’re looking for someone who specializes in tween anxiety and OCD, I’m available to work with children throughout NY, NC, and FL. 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How included you are in your child’s therapy depends a lot on their age, the therapist’s style, and the reason you’re seeking counseling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/10f681ca-f33c-4c1c-8614-b2841f780796/Participate+in+Toddler%2C+Preschool%2C+Or+Child+Therapy Child Anxiety Blog - Should Parents Be Involved In Their Child's Therapy? - Make it stand out If you’re the parent of a preschooler or young child, you can expect to be an active participant in your child’s therapy sessions, whether they occur in person or online. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/28aeb53b-db4a-4916-a742-e9f39fcd5457/Why+is+it+important+for+parents+to+be+involved+in+a+child%27s+therapy%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Should Parents Be Involved In Their Child's Therapy? - Make it stand out Now that you know why it’s important for parents to be involved in their child’s therapy, you may be wondering the best way to support the counseling process. Phone or online sessoins can be a great way to keep in touch if you work or live far from the office. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/7/10/can-a-child-have-mild-ocd monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1640113520243-0H758L89KNMD07HHNSWH/Can+a+Child+Have+Mild+OCD%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Can a Child Have Mild OCD? - Make it stand out If your child’s symptoms are mild, you may wonder if they’re due to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or merely a personality quirk, like perfectionism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1675463957621-8VWRLVKS4Z7S7MMWRXL7/Mild+vs.+Severe+OCD+for+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - Can a Child Have Mild OCD? - Make it stand out A therapist can help you evaluate possible behaviors like compulsive handwashing to determine whether your child’s symptoms are mild, moderate, or severe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1675464268878-I4ICNP11P3AOTTU6OWPG/unsplash-image-nDExp37E9bs.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - Can a Child Have Mild OCD? - Make it stand out Mental rituals like counting, praying, reviewing, and double-checking aren’t easy to spot. Because they’re harder to notice, OCD may seem milder at first than it really is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1675464546982-IADARHS7AG3WDR1XM0AT/unsplash-image-bOVZ_f3fbQM.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - Can a Child Have Mild OCD? - Make it stand out You can help your child at home using self-help books as well as therapy to teach the entire family how to respond differently to OCD’s demands. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/12/21/how-to-find-a-bipoc-or-lgbtq-therapist-for-your-child-or-family monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/32ae762b-9f8c-4f0d-af38-2c642a9333fa/BIPOC+Therapist+Directory+for+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - How to Find a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ Therapist for Your Child or Family - Make it stand out Online directories are a great resource if you’re looking for a Black, Latinx, or Asian therapist for your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/7edd4eaa-8588-4d21-9647-bac9c8cb2128/Children%27s+Therapists+of+Color Child Anxiety Blog - How to Find a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ Therapist for Your Child or Family - Make it stand out The following databases were all created to help connect families of color with therapists who match their racial or ethnic background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/38bb4c39-9bc9-466e-a3ce-8855975142b9/Queer-Affirming+Child+Therapy Child Anxiety Blog - How to Find a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ Therapist for Your Child or Family - Make it stand out This list of resources can help you find inclusive, queer-affirming, and trans-affirming therapists for children, teens and families. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/1/27/types-of-intrusive-thoughts monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1667959200491-Y1MH2LDNOXCW07J34AQS/Types+of+Intrusive+Thoughts Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Common Types of Intrusive Thoughts Your Child Might Have - Make it stand out Some of the most common types of intrusive thoughts focus on taboo subjects like violence, illness, sex, or inappropriate behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1668196984926-51BUK6ZX8TEOPBJ42R6I/What+Sorts+of+Intrusive+Thoughts+Do+Kids+Have%3F Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Common Types of Intrusive Thoughts Your Child Might Have - Make it stand out Just like adults, children can experience all sorts of intrusive thoughts that don’t seem to fit with their personality or desires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1668197057916-21H6IYHORT84QPKA0T6T/Most+Common+Intrusive+Thought+Examples Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Common Types of Intrusive Thoughts Your Child Might Have - Make it stand out This kind of intrusive thought centers on behaviors that could get a kid in trouble, like shoplifting, swearing, or doing something socially unacceptable in public. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1668197244690-QIHRGXLSWZKHPP4CMM0B/Intrusive+Thought+Therapy+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Common Types of Intrusive Thoughts Your Child Might Have - Make it stand out Help is available for children dealing with intrusive thoughts, both in person in Davidson, NC and online. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/8/18/what-are-the-different-types-of-child-therapy monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1664818224132-69HSEOB1PTUFNSEW7460/What+Are+The+Different+Types+of+Child+Therapy%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the Different Types of Child Therapy? - Make it stand out “Play Therapy” is a catchall term to describe many different types of counseling that help children explore feelings using games, toys, and make-believe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1664818129313-MJV7AU0MGXLW4I1313TB/Options+for+Kids%27+Therapy Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the Different Types of Child Therapy? - Make it stand out CBT differs from some other forms of therapy because it teaches children tools, like mindfulness, that they can use in the present—and continue to practice in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1664818171418-LWPE7LCDYU9OO48VXLP4/What+Types+of+Mental+Health+Treatment+Work+for+Children%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the Different Types of Child Therapy? - Make it stand out Art materials give children a sensory experience that can help them stay grounded as they explore feelings in counseling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1664815188872-WH5M9UE6RPKO5QWPK615/Forms+of+Therapy+for+Kids+in+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the Different Types of Child Therapy? - Make it stand out Kids in North Carolina, New York, and Florida can participate in several forms of therapy in person or online through my Davidson, NC office. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/9/12/what-triggers-anxiety-in-a-child monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/dd2249f1-bd9d-4bab-a802-65f0a15584c1/What+Triggers+Anxiety+in+a+Child%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Triggers Anxiety in a Child? - Make it stand out Homework and school stress are common triggers that can be the start of anxiety for children and teens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/016c4521-33fc-4e61-a482-4f88167ca034/What+is+An+Anxiety+Trigger%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Triggers Anxiety in a Child? - Make it stand out Being “triggered” isn’t thes same thing as being overly sensitive, although loud sounds may be anxiety triggers for some kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/e0f61c1d-dccc-4e2a-b20a-3664bd75f4dc/What+Causes+Anxiety+in+Children%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Triggers Anxiety in a Child? - Make it stand out Wondering what makes anxiety start? Often, a child’s anxiety begins with family stress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/2860e98e-7ab3-407d-96b8-7e1114ed9b47/Can+Grief+Trigger+Anxiety%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Triggers Anxiety in a Child? - Make it stand out Grief is an often overlooked cause of childhood anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/3a7e7b36-32c2-43d1-864b-169733deefc5/Help+Kids+Learn+Anxiety+Triggers Child Anxiety Blog - What Triggers Anxiety in a Child? - Make it stand out Parents can help their children identify their own triggers to better manage overwhelming anxiety. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/8/4/do-coping-skills-work-or-are-they-just-a-band-aid monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/76c025f3-fda2-46bb-bb3c-58ffc38182e6/Do+Coping+Skils+Work%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Do Coping Skills Work, or Are They Just a Band-Aid? - Make it stand out Coping skills—like this mindfulness practice—really can work for children, tweens, and teens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/afe9e4ce-9857-44c2-af6f-527615a513fd/Are+Coping+Skills+Effective%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Do Coping Skills Work, or Are They Just a Band-Aid? - Make it stand out Don’t let the simplicity of skills like bubble blowing fool you: they can be a highly effective part of child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/21035383-07aa-47be-b273-0e72f8e4789b/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473608.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - Do Coping Skills Work, or Are They Just a Band-Aid? - Make it stand out Parents can help children use coping skills to ground and soothe themselves during trauma therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1afa304c-778f-4c7a-984e-9c109ff24f3e/Coping+Skills+for+Teens Child Anxiety Blog - Do Coping Skills Work, or Are They Just a Band-Aid? - Make it stand out By changing your behavior, you can change the way the whole family relates to each other. Teens who can cope with big feelings often discover ways to improve relationships wtih friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/8e6ab322-a511-4c03-9285-d8c4993d9652/Are+Coping+Skills+Just+a+Band-Aid%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Do Coping Skills Work, or Are They Just a Band-Aid? - Make it stand out Coping skills are more than just a band-aid for tweens: they can help kids deal with the stresses of the middle school years and beyond. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/7/15/do-kids-grieve-differently-than-adults monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/95f568b3-934d-4da3-98b0-36c69ef4f615/Do+Children+Grieve+Differently+Than+Adults%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Do Kids Grieve Differently Than Adults? - Make it stand out How can you tell when a child is grieving? Bereaved kids sometimes express their loss differently than adults do. Image by Ivan Samkov via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/56b607bc-8a7b-459e-8006-a96bce8a1643/How+Children+Process+Grief Child Anxiety Blog - Do Kids Grieve Differently Than Adults? - Make it stand out Grieving kids may cry intensely one minute, and then move on to a new activity the next. This doesn’t mean a child has moved on from grief: they’ve just set it aside for now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/7a3fb1c3-6717-4bc7-8160-a1b5d647aa1a/Kids+Feel+Grief+in+Their+Bodies Child Anxiety Blog - Do Kids Grieve Differently Than Adults? - Make it stand out Kids express their grief differently, including through more body-based symptoms like aches and pains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1ff4d71c-c2b2-47cb-b864-67f35c4e7f6f/How+Big+Kids+Grieve+Differently Child Anxiety Blog - Do Kids Grieve Differently Than Adults? - Make it stand out 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10-year-olds have their own unique experiences during the grieving process, including magical thinking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/8861f09d-a309-4788-8a5e-bcf7bef29df5/pexels-yan-krukov-8612889.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - Do Kids Grieve Differently Than Adults? - Make it stand out Milestones like graduations can have a big impact on a child or young adult’s bereavement process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/f9d5ba6d-c330-403a-b0b6-f4cd9e2bbc8c/A+Parent%27s+Guide+to+Managing+Childhood+Grief Child Anxiety Blog - Do Kids Grieve Differently Than Adults? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/2/28/a-childs-stages-of-grief monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/91fc15cd-e2a6-4ae6-b5c4-64ff27b0639a/5+Stages+of+Grief+for+Children Child Anxiety Blog - Do Children Go Through the 5 Stages of Grief? - Make it stand out Kids, tweens, and teens all go through the 5 well-known stages of grieving. Photo by Kindel Media via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/7e61e68c-3d38-46e0-9c15-959d402427e5/How+do+Kids+Grieve Child Anxiety Blog - Do Children Go Through the 5 Stages of Grief? - Make it stand out How a child grieves depends on their age. In general, kids tend to jump in and out of grief, processing it one small bit at a time. Photo by Matheus Bertelli via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/ddd2cbfe-8dea-4c57-8a92-1dc131a25e69/Anger+Stage+of+Grief+Child Child Anxiety Blog - Do Children Go Through the 5 Stages of Grief? - Make it stand out The Anger stage of grief can include tantrums, problems with friends, and guilt. Photo by Keira Burton via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/e855a2b6-ef60-4a36-8aa9-90b6b8ef2c85/Depression+Stage+of+Grief+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - Do Children Go Through the 5 Stages of Grief? - Make it stand out Just like adults, children, preteens and adolescents can experience low mood, sleep problems, and frequent crying during the Depression stage of grief. Photo by cottonbro via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/00d04ee5-cfde-40ca-8fa7-5ae68c414519/Help+Child+Through+Grief+Stages Child Anxiety Blog - Do Children Go Through the 5 Stages of Grief? - Make it stand out You can help your child through the 5 stages of grief and beyond by encouraging open communication. Let your child know that any feelings of depression, anger, or denial are okay to share. Photo by Tan Danh via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/776375fc-2982-4093-9ce8-4508f2b74f88/Managing+Childhood+Grief+Stages Child Anxiety Blog - Do Children Go Through the 5 Stages of Grief? - Make it stand out You can find suggestions for helping child through each of the 5 stages of grief in this activity book for parents and kids. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/12/19/grief-counseling-for-children-therapy-options-for-preschoolers-through-preteens monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/b77f9b97-a2ec-47cd-a18a-6fcee81eb49e/Children%27s+Grief+Counselor Child Anxiety Blog - Grief Counseling for Children: How to Find the Right Help - Make it stand out A grief counselor can help children understand their loss and cope with the strong feelings that come up after the death of a loved one. Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/38491a0e-1a02-45bb-95be-9fc225a7d0d0/Professional+Help+for+Bereaved+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - Grief Counseling for Children: How to Find the Right Help - Make it stand out Not all children will need professional help to get through their grief. If your child lost a parent, or their loved one’s death was sudden or violent, they might benefit from the help of a therapist. Photo by Pixabay via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/eef98b0d-27b4-45bc-baff-0b0d287fb788/Therapy+for+Bereaved+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - Grief Counseling for Children: How to Find the Right Help - Make it stand out Therapists may help grieving children through drawing, writing letters, or reading books together. Photo by Kamaji Ogino via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/f9d5ba6d-c330-403a-b0b6-f4cd9e2bbc8c/Book+by+children%27s+grief+counselor Child Anxiety Blog - Grief Counseling for Children: How to Find the Right Help - Make it stand out This book was written by a children’s grief counselor to help bereaved children and their families. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/3/18/what-is-prolonged-grief monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1648495526111-IRH8R49HL5B4ES2NWCTO/Prolonged+Grief+in+Children Child Anxiety Blog - What is Prolonged Grief Disorder, and How Does it Affect Kids? - Make it stand out Everybody grieves differently, but children with Prolonged Grief Disorder may have different and more severe struggles than other grieving children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1648516200584-9NIBSPE9AMBJ16XVM8V1/Prolonged+Grief+DSM-5 Child Anxiety Blog - What is Prolonged Grief Disorder, and How Does it Affect Kids? - Make it stand out Prolonged Grief Disorder was recently added to the DSM-5, the book therapists and other mental health professionals use to diagnose patients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1648516347521-KH4UU3DJU9S29N6073G1/Prolonged+Grief+Child+Symptoms Child Anxiety Blog - What is Prolonged Grief Disorder, and How Does it Affect Kids? - Make it stand out The symptoms of Prolonged Grief Disorder look different in children and teenagers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1648516518940-A7Q1Z3EQW7AMGH6VKLJO/Help+for+Children+with+Prolonged+Grief+Disorder Child Anxiety Blog - What is Prolonged Grief Disorder, and How Does it Affect Kids? - Make it stand out Family support—especially the help of a caring adult—helps children with Prolonged Grief Disorder overcome their struggles and move forward with life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/776375fc-2982-4093-9ce8-4508f2b74f88/Book+for+Prolonged+Grief+Disorder Child Anxiety Blog - What is Prolonged Grief Disorder, and How Does it Affect Kids? - Make it stand out A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Grief was written for all grieving children, including those with Prolonged Grief Disorder. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/1/31/coping-skills-for-kids-with-ocd monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1646680509722-C4R9F9P3CCAGP6YDEL63/Coping+Skills+for+OCD Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Coping Skills for Kids with OCD - Make it stand out Kids with OCD need specialized coping skills to manage the repeated worries and behaviors that are a part of this mental health disorder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/e18de29c-5944-4a17-8979-cf24d45119bc/Help+a+Child+Cope+with+OCD Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Coping Skills for Kids with OCD - Make it stand out Instead of explaining worries away, remind your child that they’re capable of doing hard things like standing up to OCD worries. Photo by cottonbro via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1647307547252-DDA2RBT30L24QCLVN3E0/Talk+Back+to+OCD Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Coping Skills for Kids with OCD - Make it stand out By asking questions and focusing on the facts, your child can learn how OCD exaggerates thoughts to make them more negative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/b3779e0f-c869-43e1-bac5-bb4c9c4b7668/pexels-arina-krasnikova-5103922.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Coping Skills for Kids with OCD - Make it stand out OCD therapy helps both kids and their parents learn new ways to cope, so families can stop bending over backwards to cater to worries. Photo by Arina Krasnikova via Pexels. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/2/28/5-coping-strategies-for-grieving-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1646071734438-K2POXRRB55FA71Z4GU78/Coping+Strategies+for+Grieving+Children Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Coping Strategies for Grieving Children - Make it stand out In this post, a play therapist shares 5 coping strategies to help bereaved kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1646078889353-4HX9II2T6CVF5M1Z7T1P/Help+Kids+Cope+With+Sadness+After+Loss Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Coping Strategies for Grieving Children - Make it stand out Scheduling positive activities helps kids cope with sadness after loss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1646079115612-04IL07FOIL66BIAIDUAV/Grief+Coping+Skills Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Coping Strategies for Grieving Children - Make it stand out Grieving kids can learn how to better respond to the unhelpful thoughts that lead to anxiety and worry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1646079217999-H2OHEDVAQEJOBCK3POST/Coping+Skills+for+Death+and+Loss Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Coping Strategies for Grieving Children - Make it stand out As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child learn the coping skills they need to heal after death and loss. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/2/4/what-questions-should-i-ask-my-childs-therapist monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1644271102223-8PVSXIVX0Q1EX2IFMRSS/What+Questions+Should+I+Ask+My+Child%27s+Therapist%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Questions Should I Ask My Child's Therapist? - Make it stand out Wondering what questions to ask your child’s therapist? It’s your time to ask whatever you’d like, and these 5 questions will get you started. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1644285291289-K1R0FR5HUAYLBIZHBAPT/How+Do+You+Interview+a+Child+Psychologist Child Anxiety Blog - What Questions Should I Ask My Child's Therapist? - Make it stand out You can interview with a child psychologist by phone, online, or in person. Check with your prospective therapist to see which options they offer for intakes or consultations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1644286380582-0NKTIG8XVNT7X3K5HKVN/Involvement+in+Child%27s+Therapy Child Anxiety Blog - What Questions Should I Ask My Child's Therapist? - Make it stand out Whether you meet in person or online, you can ask your child’s counselor how you can expect to be involved in the therapy process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1644286548228-CUDMFMEO3P05PJI9XG1T/unsplash-image-WY5kuE0R4-k.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What Questions Should I Ask My Child's Therapist? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2022/1/24/grief-books-elementary-school monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1643655431070-A4Y1UECDR703XFKF4X1C/Grade+Schoolers+Books+Death+Grief Child Anxiety Blog - 6 Helpful Books on Grief for Elementary Students - Make it stand out Elementary school-aged children (roughly ages 6-10) will appreciate the messages contained in these picture books about grief, death, and loss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/6e682538-8eb3-418f-833b-be6d2fcbb3cd/The+Fall+of+Freddie+the+Leaf Child Anxiety Blog - 6 Helpful Books on Grief for Elementary Students - Make it stand out The Fall of Freddie the Leaf helps elementary kids learn about the life cycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/f09cc17e-c1b9-4ecd-b15a-e82509dbeec6/Books+About+Death+for+5+6+7+year+olds Child Anxiety Blog - 6 Helpful Books on Grief for Elementary Students - Make it stand out When Dinosaurs Die helps kids ages 5, 6, and 7 understand different causes of death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/57708c97-1a1b-4ada-9b83-bd2354249ad2/Ida+Always+Grief+Book+for+Elementary+Student Child Anxiety Blog - 6 Helpful Books on Grief for Elementary Students - Make it stand out Elementary kids of all ages can appreciate this story about how a friendship continues through terminal illness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/473f3aa8-202c-46ed-bd06-5a0c173ce94a/Afterlife+books+for+kids Child Anxiety Blog - 6 Helpful Books on Grief for Elementary Students - Make it stand out The Endless Story uses comforting words and beautiful illustrations to talk about the life cycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/d906c1f1-10ee-4873-8d0a-1c609cfc051f/Tear+Soup+Kids+Elementary+Book Child Anxiety Blog - 6 Helpful Books on Grief for Elementary Students - Make it stand out Tear Soup helps kids 8 and up learn about the many ways they can cope with grief-related emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/34b6ecd4-c0c4-4bd6-b0bf-e1da77a020b4/Parent%27s+Guide+Grief+Book+for+Elementary+Age Child Anxiety Blog - 6 Helpful Books on Grief for Elementary Students - Make it stand out A Parent’s Guide to Managing Childhood Grief helps elementary students ages 5 to 11 cope with their loss after a loved one dies. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/picture-books-death-grief-kindergarten-preschool monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1643043001558-MQAOIQ8A0552WJ6C9GTG/unsplash-image-Z1Oyw2snqn8.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - Picture Books About Death, Grief, and Loss: Five Stories for Kids Five and Under - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/7f56f527-5ea3-4ae6-9288-9d8bdbf0a398/Goodbye+Book+for+Preschoolers Child Anxiety Blog - Picture Books About Death, Grief, and Loss: Five Stories for Kids Five and Under - Make it stand out The Goodbye Book, by Todd Parr, uses simple language to help preschoolers understand big concepts about death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/2d6dd7f3-2cd7-444d-9a2f-18a67ab09e77/The+Dead+Bird+book+for+kids Child Anxiety Blog - Picture Books About Death, Grief, and Loss: Five Stories for Kids Five and Under - Make it stand out The Dead Bird uses beautiful, diverse illustrations to help preschoolers begin to think about how death affects all living things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/6d23c335-6015-48a8-9677-3651ac38c12f/Nana+Upstairs+Grief+Book+for+Kindergarteners Child Anxiety Blog - Picture Books About Death, Grief, and Loss: Five Stories for Kids Five and Under - Make it stand out Nana Upstairs & Nana Upstairs helps children cope with the death of a grandparent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/4a74a2a8-2d32-47d6-a513-8e0452d93173/i+miss+you.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - Picture Books About Death, Grief, and Loss: Five Stories for Kids Five and Under - Make it stand out I Miss You: A First Look at Death gives detailed information about death for preschoolers and kindergarteners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/2541d237-1df4-4c69-9ba2-565add91eccb/Invisible+String+Preschool+Grief+Book Child Anxiety Blog - Picture Books About Death, Grief, and Loss: Five Stories for Kids Five and Under - Make it stand out The Invisible String reassures preschoolers and kindergarteners that they can stay connected to loved ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/34b6ecd4-c0c4-4bd6-b0bf-e1da77a020b4/A+Parent%27s+Guide+Kindergarten+Book+Death Child Anxiety Blog - Picture Books About Death, Grief, and Loss: Five Stories for Kids Five and Under - Make it stand out A Parent’s Guide to Managing Childhood Grief helps caregivers of Kindergarteners and young children support their children through loss. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/12/19/should-a-child-attend-a-funeral monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1642466592930-SCR6805DZHI6AYCIHXWH/Should+children+attend+funerals%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Should Children Attend Funerals? - Make it stand out Funerals can be difficult, but meaningful events for children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1642467266035-MA5GHMT5QNWY3363VZ7N/What+age+should+a+child+attend+a+funeral%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Should Children Attend Funerals? - Make it stand out Children of all ages, including 3, 4, and 5-year-olds, can benefit from attending funerals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1642467177865-NTN9JNJTHHEJ7A0HUCRN/How+Kids+Can+Participate+in+Funerals Child Anxiety Blog - Should Children Attend Funerals? - Make it stand out Reading a poem or Bible verse is one way a child can participate in a funeral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1642467216685-KTS05QYXMUZ4AL5SE2OC/Memorial+service+kids Child Anxiety Blog - Should Children Attend Funerals? - Make it stand out If you and your child decide not to go to the funeral, there are other ways to honor your loved one who died. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/34b6ecd4-c0c4-4bd6-b0bf-e1da77a020b4/A+Parent%27s+Guide+to+Managing+Childhood+Grief Child Anxiety Blog - Should Children Attend Funerals? - Make it stand out A Parent’s Guide to Managing Childhood Grief, by Katie Lear, helps parents and children heal from loss. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/12/19/talking-to-kids-about-death monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/7de64552-f456-4602-b562-5b9336a8aa7c/Talking+to+Kids+About+Death Child Anxiety Blog - Talking to Kids About Death: Finding the Right Words in Difficult Conversations - Make it stand out It can be hard to find the right words to talk with a child about death. Photo by August de Richelieu via Pexels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/3231b08d-160c-4086-96f7-04e6039b087a/How+to+Tell+Children+About+Death Child Anxiety Blog - Talking to Kids About Death: Finding the Right Words in Difficult Conversations - Make it stand out Kids of different ages need different levels of information about death and dying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1641919063612-K84UP79ZBARIL39MT1CD/Ideas+for+Talking+About+Death+with+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - Talking to Kids About Death: Finding the Right Words in Difficult Conversations - Make it stand out Spending time in nature provides many opportunities for discussions about the life cycle, including death and dying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1642093900393-A6JK2RM7HIN8UV8B5NZA/Incorporating+Religion+Into+Talks+About+Death Child Anxiety Blog - Talking to Kids About Death: Finding the Right Words in Difficult Conversations - Make it stand out You can incorporate religious beliefs into your talks with children about death right alongside simple, factual information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/34b6ecd4-c0c4-4bd6-b0bf-e1da77a020b4/A+Parent%27s+Guide+to+Managing+Childhood+Grief Child Anxiety Blog - Talking to Kids About Death: Finding the Right Words in Difficult Conversations - Make it stand out A Parent’s Guide to Managing Childhood Grief by Katie Lear https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/12/19/5-things-bereaved-children-need-to-hear-from-adults monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1639963104977-YRO576YOAUKQVYD49YEM/What+to+Say+to+a+Grieving+Child.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What to Say to a Grieving Child: 5 Messages Kids Need to Hear - Make it stand out Wondering what you should say to a child who is grieving? Your actions and words can both speak volumes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/d505f2d4-bf4e-4585-a6f7-324fdd292819/What+Do+I+Say+to+Bereaved+Child.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What to Say to a Grieving Child: 5 Messages Kids Need to Hear - Make it stand out Talking about feelings can help children after someone has died. Photo via Pexels by Ketut Subuyanto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1640037157167-J516CGJO9YFPWWXROI9W/Ways+to+Talk+to+Kids+about+Grief.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What to Say to a Grieving Child: 5 Messages Kids Need to Hear - Make it stand out Remembering a loved one is another way you can talk about grief with kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/34b6ecd4-c0c4-4bd6-b0bf-e1da77a020b4/a+parents+guide.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - What to Say to a Grieving Child: 5 Messages Kids Need to Hear - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/7/10/what-are-the-4-types-of-ocd monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628798571192-1IMZ4RE4KNQ5JM6AQXMD/What+Are+the+4+Types+of+OCD%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the 4 Types of OCD? - Make it stand out Order and chaos: the detailed rituals of OCD can turn a kid’s life upside down. Keep reading to learn the 4 types of OCD and how they work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628816384602-T0EPPSSAZQ2C2NEDBYYV/Contamination+OCD+Type Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the 4 Types of OCD? - Make it stand out Cleaning supplies and gloves may be common sights for someone with the Contamination OCD type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628816439182-6AA0SG94GOKZKH74E5AG/Checking+OCD+Type Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the 4 Types of OCD? - Make it stand out Flipping light switches are a common compulsion for kids with Checking OCD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628816575359-F72QBV6CNHXKFIJ9RMGF/Perfectionism+and+Order+OCD+Type Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the 4 Types of OCD? - Make it stand out Needing to line up items, like these post-it notes, in a certain way is a hallmark of the perfection and order OCD type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628816660297-1JRFZU6N0MQ9F7NK07M8/Forbidden+Thought+Mental+Ritual+OCD+Type Child Anxiety Blog - What Are the 4 Types of OCD? - Make it stand out In “Pure O” or mental ritual OCD, children may pray or think of special words or numbers to deal with having a bad thought. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/8/12/help-my-child-is-afraid-of-halloween monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1629337289695-OZKU1SD8ZKQCP24JHRES/Child+is+Afraid+of+Halloween Child Anxiety Blog - My Child is Afraid of Halloween! What Do I Do? - Make it stand out Spooky jack-o-lanterns, creepy mist, monsters around every corner…no wonder some kids are afraid of Halloween! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1629337583614-XGULPFP6TS3NZ3RCBQVW/Child+Scared+of+Halloween+How+to++Help Child Anxiety Blog - My Child is Afraid of Halloween! What Do I Do? - Make it stand out Help your child deal with Halloween anxiety by gradually facing their fears, instead of avoiding all things Halloween. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1629337530603-Q9LJI03RCHUF15327JQU/Child+Afraid+of+Halloween+Decorations Child Anxiety Blog - My Child is Afraid of Halloween! What Do I Do? - Make it stand out Ghost decorations can be cute or creepy, depending on your point of view! Help your child learn that decorations are make-believe and can’t hurt them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1629337325697-RG94SIHYDFTB18CSH1PJ/What+to+do+for+Halloween+anxiety Child Anxiety Blog - My Child is Afraid of Halloween! What Do I Do? - Make it stand out Helping to carve pumpkins and participating in other traditions gives kids a sense of control that can help them overcome fears of Halloween, monsters, trick-or-treating, and the holiday in general. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/8/10/how-to-help-a-child-with-intrusive-thoughts monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628714656994-MZZDNY9VN59ACZYAJGCT/How+to+Help+a+Child+with+Intrusive+Thoughts Child Anxiety Blog - How to Help a Child with Intrusive Thoughts - Make it stand out Kids of all ages can experience the dark, scary, negative thoughts known as intrusive thoughts. Keep reading to learn how parents can help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628734358410-04842RFH4K4JJ3PHHHQL/Help+Kids+With+Dark+or+Bad+Thoughts Child Anxiety Blog - How to Help a Child with Intrusive Thoughts - Make it stand out You can help teens and children understand that their bad thoughts are normal, and not something to be afraid of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628788085998-ZLL866U11D2A38D03SES/Negative+Intrusive+Thoughts Child Anxiety Blog - How to Help a Child with Intrusive Thoughts - Make it stand out The thoughts in our brain can’t influence the outside world, and learning this can help children overcome negative intrusive thoughts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628786947717-KTC9NQJW6DVMAI80WJ0T/Intrusive+Thought+Therapy+NY+NC+FL Child Anxiety Blog - How to Help a Child with Intrusive Thoughts - Make it stand out Katie Lear, LCMHC helps kids in North Carolina, New York, and Florida overcome intrusive thoughts. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/7/10/intrusive-thoughts-in-children-what-they-are-amp-why-they-happen monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628040851041-G440LG3KMVGBGMA468LS/Intrusive+Thoughts+in+Children Child Anxiety Blog - Intrusive Thoughts in Children, Explained - Make it stand out Kids and teens often struggle with bad thoughts. Anxiety therapist Katie Lear explains what intrusive thoughts are, and why they happen to children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628641316160-ZIXHIFH84AKYDS8Z6QC6/Why+Do+Children+Have+Intrusive+Thoughts%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Intrusive Thoughts in Children, Explained - Make it stand out It’s safe and normal for kids to have intrusive thoughts. Keep reading for common examples of thoughts a child might have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1628641659781-MBV25GQYSSQHTA6AMU5N/Help+for+Kids+With+Intrusive+Thoughts+Charlotte+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Intrusive Thoughts in Children, Explained - Make it stand out Katie Lear is a children’s therapist who helps kids with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and intrusive thoughts in Charlotte, NC. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/7/10/does-childhood-ocd-go-away monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1626371044638-7RT08PR9OXLNML029NU9/Does+Childhood+OCD+Go+Away%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Does Childhood OCD Go Away? The Honest Answer - Make it stand out Children with OCD, like this little boy, may or may not have symptoms that go away over time. Help is available at my child therapy office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1626371848218-FIE7E0X5098GFCU3LKFS/unsplash-image-LQ1t-8Ms5PY.jpg Child Anxiety Blog - Does Childhood OCD Go Away? The Honest Answer - Make it stand out It is very difficult to outgrow childhood OCD, but therapy can help. Kids and teens in Davidson, NC can attend OCD therapy with Katie Lear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1626371963646-Q3KY77FVS9BM91XFXN4X/Help+for+Childhood+OCD+Charlotte+NC Child Anxiety Blog - Does Childhood OCD Go Away? The Honest Answer - Make it stand out Kids can get help for childhood OCD symptoms through therapy with Katie Lear in Charlotte, North Carolina. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/1/16/signs-of-depression-in-children-and-teens-know-when-to-get-help monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1621288941745-5PJQTHUIESN55FGYQVLS/Help+for+Depressed+Teen+Girl Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Depression in Children and Teens: Know When to Get Help - Make it stand out This teen girl is exhibiting signs of depression. Learn when to get counseling to help a depressed teenager. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1621817496730-6Q9R0J1ZV2W5MQA4A7LL/How+to+Diagnose+Depression+in+Teens Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Depression in Children and Teens: Know When to Get Help - Make it stand out Should your teen be diagnosed with depression? A doctor or therapist can help you get a diagnosis. Katie Lear, LCMHC can diagnose kids and teens in Davidson, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1621817628271-S62TLSVNYWS9KOPZ1UR4/Teenager+Depression+Symptoms Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Depression in Children and Teens: Know When to Get Help - Make it stand out Symptoms of depression can look different for teenagers like these four young men. Therapy can help tweens and teens to decrease their depression symptoms over time. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/2/2/is-my-child-having-a-panic-attack-or-an-anxiety-attack monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1612317398964-O3JZ2EJ6TFHBFU2HQQ5N/Difference+Between+Panic+and+Anxiety Child Anxiety Blog - Is My Child Having a Panic Attack or an Anxiety Attack? Wondering if your child is having panic or anxiety? Learn the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack in this post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1612321067262-LYBQBGNXTHOXOQGJPM54/What+Does+Anxiety+Look+Like+in+a+Child+North+Carolina Child Anxiety Blog - Is My Child Having a Panic Attack or an Anxiety Attack? Anxiety in a child can look like clinging, worrying, or difficulty sleeping. Therapy can help children with anxiety or anxiety attacks feel better in Davidson, North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1612321658293-ZE5TY3T9OQT0U3RX1363/image-asset.jpeg Child Anxiety Blog - Is My Child Having a Panic Attack or an Anxiety Attack? Begin child counseling in New York, North Carolina, or Florida to help with both anxiety and panic. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/1/16/signs-of-social-anxiety-disorder-in-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610839222770-GDHBXTWQ0AOK7Q6DETMR/Social+Anxiety+Disorder+in+Children+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder in Children Is this little girl keeping her head down in dance class due to shyness or social anxiety? Keep reading to learn the signs of social anxiety in kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610852460383-CEX0FFW9NC7OPZF456GZ/Symptoms+of+Social+Anxiety+Kids+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder in Children This school aged girl had signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder, but is feeling better after counseling with Katie Lear in Davidson, North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610852537487-Q97MYJA81HOV90QRMTIQ/Counseling+for+Kids+with+Social+Anxiety+in+North+Carolina+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder in Children These children are playing together confidently after completing child counseling for Social Anxiety Disorder. Services are available in New York, North Carolina, and Florida. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/11/10/how-do-i-talk-to-my-child-about-counseling monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1607891259931-M3NV8XYBOG1WFW2Y8CNP/How+Do+I+Talk+to+My+Child+About+Counseling+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - How Do I Talk to My Child About Counseling? This mother and daughter are going on a walk to talk about starting child counseling in Davidson, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1607897967453-R33VZAENYKBQ7XUKSUQZ/How+to+Tell+Child+They+Are+Going+to+Therapy Child Anxiety Blog - How Do I Talk to My Child About Counseling? Photo of boy yelling angrily while holding a ball: don’t try to talk to your child about going to therapy in the middle of a fight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1607898524275-D11F6DPLUZ0QGJGZU6BM/Introduce+Your+Child+to+Counselor Child Anxiety Blog - How Do I Talk to My Child About Counseling? Photo of smiley face balloons: You can explain to your child that counselors help children with their emotions, so they can feel happy again. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/1/16/signs-of-generalized-anxiety-in-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611801705686-2FLDA0NIIXTX68DDK4XV/Does+my+child+have+generalized+anxiety+disorder%3F Child Anxiety Blog - Does My Child Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Wondering if your child has Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Keep reading to learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611787364505-CCWMOWOWOLOJJEZAYC09/Generalized+Anxiety+Disorder+Symptoms+Children Child Anxiety Blog - Does My Child Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder? How to spot signs and symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611801870234-70B0BYMMN5HCDLVG2T73/Help+for+Kids+With+Generalized+Anxiety+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - Does My Child Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Help is available for kids with Generalized Anxiety Disorder at my counseling office in Davidson, NC. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/12/31/signs-your-child-is-ready-for-social-media monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610332945243-MCE9OV57FDDWJRHSEMEN/Is+My+Child+Ready+for+Social+Media%3F Child Anxiety Blog - 3 Signs Your Child is Ready for Social Media Wondering if your child is ready to get on Instagram (pictured here) Snapchat, Musical.ly or TikTok? Keep reading for advice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610333087416-9GWUP4FQA74NB500NZX3/Social+Media+and+Kids+Body+Image+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - 3 Signs Your Child is Ready for Social Media This neon “like” sign shows many girls’ worst fears—0 likes! Images that are liked and shared put girls at increased risk of body image issues and disordered eating on social media. My tween counseling office in Davidson, NC can help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610333326847-P8FD4GB7O7J3FKDAMA8C/Teen+and+Teen+Help+Social+Media+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - 3 Signs Your Child is Ready for Social Media Is your preteen girl struggling with social media or other issues? Counseling for tweens is available in Davidson, NC, and online in North Carolina, New York, or Florida. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/9/30/should-my-child-have-social-media monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609258319750-JXNGAYC20GB1J64NCJED/Should+My+Child+Have+Social+Media+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - Should My Child Have Social Media? This brightly colored sign reads “Social Media”. In my child therapy office, parents often ask me if their child should be allowed to have Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609258214058-1LZM6WJVE8IOQOZNU0HC/Social+Media+Mental+Health+Kids+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Should My Child Have Social Media? This young girl is holding a smartphone in her hands. Heavy use of social media apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok can be bad for anxiety, depression, and overall mental health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609258252457-C38DVZAWQXTZJTXY1EUQ/Is+Social+Media+Good+for+Tweens+and+Teens Child Anxiety Blog - Should My Child Have Social Media? This teen girl sips a coffee while scrolling through social media. I talk with tweens about the benefits and risks of social media at my Davidson, North Carolina therapy office. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/12/20/5-books-on-transracial-adoption-for-white-parents-of-black-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608517162966-9YEBQH29ED0K2DILEUHJ/Books+on+Transracial+Adoption+for+Black+Children+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Books on Transracial Adoption for White Parents of Black Children This young white mother is holding a biracial Black baby. These 5 books are resources to help new parents understand transracial adoption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608518459884-WNLJCGHF18UMGJX0GRZR/So+You+Want+to+Talk+About+Race+Books+About+Racism Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Books on Transracial Adoption for White Parents of Black Children Cover of So You Want to Talk About Race, a book to help white parents understand racism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608519575461-EBXX2YLID2CWRUA7YPGV/In+Their+Own+Voices+Rhonda+Roorda+Adoption Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Books on Transracial Adoption for White Parents of Black Children Cover of In Their Own Voices by Rhonda Roorda, a book about Black children in white families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608519681107-TCX08WR1ZWWG082YO7WT/Dim+Sum+Bagels+and+Grits+Myra+Alperson+Multicultural+Families Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Books on Transracial Adoption for White Parents of Black Children Cover of Dim Sum, Bagels, and Grits by Myra Alperson, a book for multicultural families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608518154728-3WA45YA585AIFM7PLMVS/Secret+Thoughts+of+an+Adoptive+Mother+Adoption+Resources Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Books on Transracial Adoption for White Parents of Black Children Cover of Secret Thoughts of an Adoptive Mother, a resource for transracial adoption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608519778061-UPBP4ULVG0B9YD0VYKHQ/In+Their+Voices+Black+Americans+Transracial+Roorda Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Books on Transracial Adoption for White Parents of Black Children Cover of In Their Voices, Black Americans on Transracial Adoption by Rhonda Roorda https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/7/28/explaining-cbt-to-a-child monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1612286552386-7VTNWL7E5BXWAZWU2MKA/Explaining+CBT+to+a+Child Child Anxiety Blog - Explaining CBT to a Child: 4 Topics to Talk About This little boy is a great age to start CBT. If you're explaining CBT to a child, read on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1612294482320-N5KGLR17ZCWN2F5HDD6E/Cognitive+Triangle+for+Kids+CBT+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - Explaining CBT to a Child: 4 Topics to Talk About The cognitive triangle helps kids learn about CBT. I offer CBT services in NY, NC, and FL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1612315036158-KKYSBUMUHLV28WKSOFXC/How+to+talk+about+CBT+children+NC+NY+FL Child Anxiety Blog - Explaining CBT to a Child: 4 Topics to Talk About Talking back to worries is an important part of the CBT process to explain to children. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/1/16/signs-of-separation-anxiety-in-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611084300402-07BSDBC2M69GQWMRF3KK/Separation+Anxiety+in+Teens+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Separation Anxiety in Older Kids and Teens This preteen girl is feeling worried due to separation anxiety, which can affect teenagers and older children. Help is available through child counseling in Davidson, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611112421385-6QU8W4CZZ3FORN0YIHBG/Signs+of+Separation+Anxiety+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Separation Anxiety in Older Kids and Teens You can learn the signs of Separation Anxiety Disorder to help teen boys like this one feel more confident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611112864424-9EUFBIH66NHDL4JTIKLL/Separation+Anxiety+Therapy+in+Lake+Norman+NC Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Separation Anxiety in Older Kids and Teens Teens, preteens, and older children can begin Separation Anxiety counseling at my office in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/12/31/5-things-ive-learned-from-playing-dnd-with-middle-schoolers monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611775876250-VSLCA5AR2B6MIK2JNSTD/DnD+For+Middle+Schoolers+in+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Things I've Learned From Playing DnD With Middle Schoolers Middle school girls playing D&D in Davidson. NC, 28036 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611775385350-FD33RB2UZNP7YZ94L21P/Dnd+Therapy+for+Middle+School+Kids+Fun Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Things I've Learned From Playing DnD With Middle Schoolers Roleplaying games like DnD are a fun way for kids to participate in therapy that includes play, creativity, and fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1611775929575-K2N6MOOUSK0X38R3H560/Online+Dnd+Games+New+York+North+Carolina+Florida Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Things I've Learned From Playing DnD With Middle Schoolers Online DnD games are available in New York, North Carolina, and Florida. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2021/1/9/signs-of-perfectionism-in-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610479648589-GQXPSS73S7V9OTWWC4CO/Signs+of+Perfectionism+in+Children+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Perfectionism in Children (And How Parents Can Help) These two boys are stressed over completing homework, which is a common sign of perfectionism in school-aged kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610479926686-14185KD3SHB2AFCMT5IF/Symptoms+of+Perfectionism+Kids+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Perfectionism in Children (And How Parents Can Help) This little boy shows symptoms of perfectionism, such as becoming easily frustrated. Kate Lear, LCMHC helps kids with perfectionism and anxiety in Davidson, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1610479757757-B3EUUTB6Y0XQKR5X4DAN/How+to+Help+a+Child+With+Perfectionism+North+Carolina+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of Perfectionism in Children (And How Parents Can Help) Scrabble tiles reading “Done is Better Than Perfect.” Parents can help perfectionist kids learn this lesson at home or through counseling in Davidson, North Carolina. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/10/26/helping-a-teenage-girl-with-anxiety monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609887695028-4SWGL1QUKZ0L31F64W55/Helping+a+Teenage+Girl+with+Anxiety+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Helping a Teenage Girl With Anxiety: What to Say, and How to Say It This teenage girl is struggling with anxiety. If you’re interested in helping your teenage daughter, start here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609898214931-QE85Q1MWWXL9ZUNZ7U2P/How+to+Help+Anxious+Teen+Girls+Therapy Child Anxiety Blog - Helping a Teenage Girl With Anxiety: What to Say, and How to Say It This teen girl looks more confident after getting help for anxiety symptoms in North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609898639376-3K6KJHN8EVC22I5XWAYJ/Middle+and+High+School+Anxiety+Help+North+Carolina Child Anxiety Blog - Helping a Teenage Girl With Anxiety: What to Say, and How to Say It These two high school teens are smiling again after getting help for anxiety with Katie Lear, LCMHC in Davidson, NC. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/10/26/highly-sensitive-child-symptoms monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609191062604-SU9VHWGMC9DK8F0HGK5V/Highly+Sensitive+Child+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Is Your Child a Highly Sensitive Person? Highly sensitive young people, like these two teen girls, can get help at my Davidson NC child counseling office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609206945629-TY444VN4HCC8WQOJN3UH/Signs+and+Symptoms+of+Highly+Sensitive+Child Child Anxiety Blog - Is Your Child a Highly Sensitive Person? Empathy and difficulty with change are among the signs and symptoms of a highly sensitive child, such as this smiling little girl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1609207082230-UU350VQ4X4DONRZU50RE/Highly+Sensitive+Person+Therapy+in+North+Carolina Child Anxiety Blog - Is Your Child a Highly Sensitive Person? If you or your child is a Highly Sensitive Person, like this young girl, therapy can help. At my Lake Norman counseling office, children like this one learn how to cope with strong feelings. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/12/22/5-things-your-child-learns-when-you-play-together monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608653746905-WI0QGE4853HSVT74I9XZ/Playing+With+My+Child+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Things Your Child Learns When You Play Together This mother, father, and two young sons are playing together. Individual play with children has many mental health benefits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608679504447-YLHIVWYRL0K0TEHXDXS5/How+Children+Learn+Through+Play+Charlotte+NC Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Things Your Child Learns When You Play Together This little boy is playing with a mechanical toy while his father observes him. Children learn through play that they are important and their interests matter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608679634626-DX32X0KNQ59T2HIX7GCU/Play+Teaches+Mindfulness+Kids+Davidson+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Things Your Child Learns When You Play Together This toddler boy is learning to be mindful through playing with blocks. Parents can help children learn mindfulness skills through play therapy in Davidson, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608679960859-VUVYWLDX96K1SH10VVK6/Play+Therapy+North+Carolina+New+York+Florida+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Things Your Child Learns When You Play Together This preschool boy is smiling after a visit with Davidson, NC therapist Katie Lear. Play therapy services are available online in North Carolina, New York, and Florida! https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/12/1/can-you-do-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-online monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608135379479-JNL6JUHKOA7E4KC94QIJ/Can+You+Do+Cognitive+Behavioral+Therapy+Online+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - Can You Do Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Online? This CBT therapist is available to provide cognitive behavioral therapy online in North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608161905425-AK1X9B2ZKIL1HYEKXJMA/Online+CBT+North+Carolina+New+York+Florida Child Anxiety Blog - Can You Do Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Online? All you need are a comfy couch and laptop, like the ones pictured here, to have a successful online CBT session. Katie Lear, LCMHC provides online CBT in New York, North Carolina, and Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1608162192057-8UNXUYD1FFKWYBASODBX/CBT+for+Kids+Davidson+NC+28036+Katie+Lear Child Anxiety Blog - Can You Do Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Online? Two brothers sitting in front of a playground. Katie provides online CBT for kids ages 8 and up in New York, Florida, and Davidson, North Carolina. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/11/10/what-age-can-a-child-start-therapy monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1607899303763-6KIGIVA6GA2OALT10D32/At+What+Age+Can+a+Child+Start+Therapy%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Age Can A Child Start Therapy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1607907744117-VCY7QPENJOCBSSHNQP5X/When+Should+Your+Child+Go+to+Counseling+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - What Age Can A Child Start Therapy? Trying to decide when your child should go to therapy alone? This preschool boy is old enough to meet a Davidson child counselor by himself for a little while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1607908227079-TOM569CYTKBLJ2NDKPI7/How+Old+for+Child+Therapy+Davidson+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - What Age Can A Child Start Therapy? Trying to decide how old your child should be to enter counseling? This smiling 4-year-old boy is feeling relief after seeing a play therapist in Davidson, NC. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/12/1/online-trauma-therapy-how-tf-cbt-helps-kids-heal-at-home monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606862626295-FK69EJ4JMAOANWQ56GPU/Online+Trauma+Therapy+for+Kids+Charlotte+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Online Trauma Therapy: How TF-CBT Helps Kids Heal At Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1607044780734-AZPUUA38BSUL18TP5N29/TF-CBT+Online+in+Davidson+NC+28036+Katie+Lear Child Anxiety Blog - Online Trauma Therapy: How TF-CBT Helps Kids Heal At Home A 6-year-old boy sits on a bench. Online TF-CBT can help children this age to work through trauma and heal symptoms at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606852940497-0F49Z2E6NXOP3W1HAY6L/At+Home+Trauma+Therapy+for+Kids+Charlotte+NC+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - Online Trauma Therapy: How TF-CBT Helps Kids Heal At Home https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/11/10/how-often-should-a-child-see-a-therapist monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606238097285-QC5JKXUH0EII1V1E9PQ2/How+Often+Should+a+Child+See+A+Therapist+Child+Therapy+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Blog - How Often Should a Child See a Therapist? Image of a child and teen counseling office with a gray couch and chairs, clock, and wooden table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606255813880-P6F0AW6E4ZENP9O5PIT2/How+Much+Counseling+Do+Kids+Need+Lake+Norman+Child+Therapist Child Anxiety Blog - How Often Should a Child See a Therapist? This preschool boy is smiling at the camera. Toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school kids need to attend child counseling more often than older kids for it to be effective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606256019732-7JUUO5BUOFS9AEIZYHCH/Trauma+Therapy+for+Teens+and+Preteens+Frequency Child Anxiety Blog - How Often Should a Child See a Therapist? Image of two young women seated with their hands folded in their laps. This teen girl is going to therapy more than once a week, which many kids need if they are dealing with trauma or suicidal thoughts. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/11/17/5-classic-toys-with-mental-health-benefits-for-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1605673389338-FFOBS0OXMB9OU7HLFCEW/Toys+Mental+Health+Benefits+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Classic Toys with Mental Health Benefits for Children These classic, traditional toys offer a range of mental health benefits that promote social-emotional growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1605720709723-A5ZFKI571AECF68IPB27/Baby+Doll+Good+for+Mental+Health Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Classic Toys with Mental Health Benefits for Children Baby dolls are good for children’s mental health because they encourage caretaking behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1605720508726-FS15GFJ6MNPLRW4CEQOM/Kids+Dress-Up+Socio-Emotional+Growth Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Classic Toys with Mental Health Benefits for Children Putting on a costume is more than just play: it helps children’s socio-emotional growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1605721143563-AOJVL4WL4S2RW7SSGADK/Toys+To+Encourage+Attachment Child Anxiety Blog - 5 Classic Toys with Mental Health Benefits for Children Play kitchens help promote attachment and strengthen parent-child bonds. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/11/10/what-are-coping-skills monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1605024445401-84RHVZ7LX17IQVOPHAFK/What+Are+Coping+Skills%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Are Coping Skills? (And Why Most Kids Need More Than That) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1605064798268-D89JDGH7ZHITVQBPH4EH/Are+Coping+Skills+a+Band-Aid%3F Child Anxiety Blog - What Are Coping Skills? (And Why Most Kids Need More Than That) Coping skills are more than just a band-aid, but they may not solve a child’s problems all by themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1605064758202-DKTX7T4BTX00C0CVLZT0/Types+of+Coping+Strategies+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - What Are Coping Skills? (And Why Most Kids Need More Than That) Kids can benefit from relaxation, mindfulness, emotional expression, and positive activities to cope with stress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1605673570588-CX2GR5R6GQ6KXFE4ZAH0/Unhealthy%2BCoping%2BSkills%2BKids Child Anxiety Blog - What Are Coping Skills? (And Why Most Kids Need More Than That) Sometimes, kids and adults can use unhealthy coping skills like tantrums, lying, or even drug use or self-harm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/432e66db-6102-4a6a-a922-5511e203225c/5-coping-skills-for-anxious-teens-and-tweens.png Child Anxiety Blog - What Are Coping Skills? (And Why Most Kids Need More Than That) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/7/10/online-therapy-for-11-year-olds monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1604432432543-UFQDDELZSD88IRMDNBOT/Online+Therapy+for+11+Year+Old Child Anxiety Blog - Online Therapy for 11-Year-Olds? 5 Ways Preteens Benefit from Virtual Counseling 10, 11, and 12-year-old preteens can benefit from online counseling. 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Doctors can diagnose PANS and PANDAS, and therapists can treat the symptoms of OCD. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2019/12/12/3-coping-skills-kids-anxiety monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1574742909532-OFJ02DVC821MFWXXJMRK/Coping+Skills+for+Kids+with+Anxiety Child Anxiety Blog - 3 Quick and Easy Coping Skills for Kids with Anxiety Focusing on the breath is a common goal of coping skills for kids with anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1613345821861-HSDP576KCB0TIUNCY7FQ/Coping+Strategies+Therapy+Davidson+North+Carolina+28036 Child Anxiety Blog - 3 Quick and Easy Coping Skills for Kids with Anxiety Therapy can help boys and girls with anxiety learn coping strategies in Davidson, North Carolina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1574744238941-LSVZL7DWO03PI8WFWHJ9/Breathing+in+a+Box+Relaxation+Anxiety Child Anxiety Blog - 3 Quick and Easy Coping Skills for Kids with Anxiety This breathing in a box diagram is a simple, effective coping skill for anxious kids. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2019/12/8/help-grieving-children-christmas monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1575834312014-IBGCGFD07Y2UC6XWUXSP/Snowflake+Close-up Child Anxiety Blog - How to Help Grieving Children Through Christmas Children who are grieving may need more help and support during Christmas, New Year’s, and other Winter Holidays. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2019/12/5/teach-my-toddler-gratitude monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1574644871465-ML7S56Y8SFV534LF3CI6/Thank+You+Blocks Child Anxiety Blog - How Do I Teach My Toddler Gratitude? Learning to say “please” and “thank you” are often the first step in teaching toddlers about gratitude. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2019/11/24/teach-children-gratitude-play monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1574636398308-A76SJOBQF7KOPMEYBDAI/Thankful+Decoration Child Anxiety Blog - How to Teach Children Gratitude Through Play: 2 Tips from a Play Therapist Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, but how can we help kids navigate holiday shopping pressures? https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2019/11/21/erp-therapy-for-children monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1574262236241-UVAQ9C34TBTPQP0I9TMU/Motivation+Productivity+Letterboard Child Anxiety Blog - ERP Therapy for Children ERP therapy can be hard work for children, but the results can make it worth the effort. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2019/11/10/tf-cbt-for-preschoolers-therapy-for-early-childhood-trauma monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1573403450474-KGSGR3FXEKOZD9ODIWQW/Preschooler+with+dandelion Child Anxiety Blog - TF-CBT for Preschoolers: Therapy for Early Childhood Trauma TF-CBT is an evidence-based therapy for preschoolers with PTSD. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-therapy-blog/2019/11/7/signs-of-ocd-in-children-what-parents-can-look-for monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1572972640715-WNXO0DVNVXK2M9J03KHB/Signs+of+OCD+in+Children Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of OCD in Children: What Parents Can Look For Parents can help spot early signs and symptoms of OCD in kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1613334627827-66GOE2DI14BQOX9NFRR1/Obsessive+Compulsive+Disorder+Symptoms+Kids Child Anxiety Blog - Signs of OCD in Children: What Parents Can Look For Handwashing is a common sign of OCD. 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I help teens with PTSD symptoms in Davidson, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606518834668-C651AT47C1PF2QHGNG67/Help+a+Child+Heal+From+Trauma+Davidson+NC+28036 Childhood Trauma | Child Trauma Therapist | Davidson, NC 28036 | Katie Lear, LCMHC, RPT, RDT Mother and son hugging. Counseling can help children heal from trauma and improve their relationships with parents and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606519605358-SZHHQSKT7LTKF8QXINW2/Child+Trauma+Therapist+Charlotte+NC+28036 Childhood Trauma | Child Trauma Therapist | Davidson, NC 28036 | Katie Lear, LCMHC, RPT, RDT Three children sitting in the grass. 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Help for child anxiety is available at my counseling office in Davidson, North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606357956772-14T77YTD1O1Z1ZZ24NEK/Child+Anxiety+Therapist+Katie+Lear+LCMHC+28036 Child Anxiety Counseling | Anxiety Therapist | Katie Lear, LCMHC | Davidson, NC 28036 Teen girl sitting on a pink chair and smiling, speaking to her child anxiety therapist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606358164907-0UYOJCRC5H6CLC3EAW72/How+to+Help+Anxious+Kids+Davidson+NC Child Anxiety Counseling | Anxiety Therapist | Katie Lear, LCMHC | Davidson, NC 28036 Girl hugging her mother. 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My Lake Norman therapy office is close to families living in Davidson, Mooresville, and Huntersville. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/play-therapy-children-davidson-nc daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1569804610815-QHXA8V6ZFVORBZVIGRKK/Play+Therapy+for+Kids+Davidson%2C+NC+Katie+Lear%2C+LCMHC%2C+RPT%2C+RDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1578947707169-PU6URDQ1Q4KB2ILM5DGN/play-therapy-tween https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/27a80200-3a8e-43e2-aaf1-149796067f65/background.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1569804610815-QHXA8V6ZFVORBZVIGRKK/Play+Therapy+for+Kids+Davidson%2C+NC+Katie+Lear%2C+LCMHC%2C+RPT%2C+RDT Play Therapy for Children in Davidson, NC I provide play therapy for toddlers and children in Charlotte, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1578947707169-PU6URDQ1Q4KB2ILM5DGN/play-therapy-tween Play Therapy for Children in Davidson, NC https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-counseling-davidson-nc daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1569898163170-6OBQIPNNLUU2E4K7JVTP/Child+Counseling+Davidson+NC+Katie+Lear%2C+LCMHC%2C+RPT%2C+RDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1578947544498-D3G3GSUSY3X5C81YULZJ/child-counseling-preteen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/27a80200-3a8e-43e2-aaf1-149796067f65/background.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1569898163170-6OBQIPNNLUU2E4K7JVTP/Child+Counseling+Davidson+NC+Katie+Lear%2C+LCMHC%2C+RPT%2C+RDT Child Counseling in Davidson, NC | Anxiety & OCD Therapy I provide child counseling in the Charlotte, NC area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1578947544498-D3G3GSUSY3X5C81YULZJ/child-counseling-preteen Child Counseling in Davidson, NC | Anxiety & OCD Therapy https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/cbt-child-anxiety-davidson-nc daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1575156154043-XNKGYI326ZJ9U0TZ9O4W/Cognitive+Behavioral+Therapy+Davidson%2C+NC+Katie+Lear%2C+LCMHC%2C+RPT%2C+RDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1575314845981-FJ6PUSH7CR8163OZ2WPT/cbt-child-anxiety-elementary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/27a80200-3a8e-43e2-aaf1-149796067f65/background.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1575156154043-XNKGYI326ZJ9U0TZ9O4W/Cognitive+Behavioral+Therapy+Davidson%2C+NC+Katie+Lear%2C+LCMHC%2C+RPT%2C+RDT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child Anxiety in Davidson, NC Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety can help children manage stress at school, at home, and with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1575314845981-FJ6PUSH7CR8163OZ2WPT/cbt-child-anxiety-elementary Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child Anxiety in Davidson, NC This elementary school-aged boy is an ideal age for cognitive behavioral therapy for child anxiety. https://www.childanxietycounseling.com/child-trauma-therapy-davidson-nc daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1575154226131-H9B92A58M42MC5BC4J57/Trauma-Focused+CBT+Charlotte+NC+Katie+Lear+LCMHC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606833350207-KVSEVSLKOR8T775SAJMP/TF-CBT+for+Kids+Davidson+NC+28036+Katie+Lear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606833993242-5XJCKF6YVCB6PPBRR5C0/TF-CBT+Trauma+PTSD+Katie+Lear+LCMHC+RPT+RDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606834370234-IZ9ECM2OJ0H5A6WQJCO8/TF-CBT+for+Teens+Lake+Norman+28036+Katie+Lear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/27a80200-3a8e-43e2-aaf1-149796067f65/background.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1575154226131-H9B92A58M42MC5BC4J57/Trauma-Focused+CBT+Charlotte+NC+Katie+Lear+LCMHC Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) for Kids in Davidson, NC This smiling mother and daughter are feeling better after attending Trauma-Focused CBT at Katie Lear, LCMHC’s Charlotte, NC office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606833350207-KVSEVSLKOR8T775SAJMP/TF-CBT+for+Kids+Davidson+NC+28036+Katie+Lear Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) for Kids in Davidson, NC This young girl is writing in her notebook as part of TF-CBT for kids with trauma. Kids in the Lake Norman area can attend TF-CBT therapy at my Davidson office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606833993242-5XJCKF6YVCB6PPBRR5C0/TF-CBT+Trauma+PTSD+Katie+Lear+LCMHC+RPT+RDT Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) for Kids in Davidson, NC These two little girls are smiling at the camera. By talking about trauma in TF-CBT, children can resolve PTSD symptoms and learn to smile again. I provide TF-CBT at my Davidson, NC therapy office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b398fb2f793925040070b55/1606834370234-IZ9ECM2OJ0H5A6WQJCO8/TF-CBT+for+Teens+Lake+Norman+28036+Katie+Lear Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) for Kids in Davidson, NC This group of 5 young adults can find help with TF-CBT for teens ages 13-18. 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