ERP Therapy for Child OCD: What It Is and Why It Works
ERP is the gold-standard treatment for kids with OCD, and it works for anxiety too. Here's what sessions actually look like and why consistency matters so much.
How to Help Your Child Through a Big Life Change or Transition
Moving, divorce, loss. A child and teen therapist reflects on what actually helps kids through big life changes, and why presence matters more than fixing it.
Is It ADHD or Anxiety? How Parents Can Tell the Difference
"Is it ADHD, or is it anxiety?" It's one of the most common questions parents bring into our office, and for good reason: the two can look nearly identical from the outside. In this post, we break down what's actually driving the behavior, share a real-world example of how the same fidgeting can point in two different directions, and walk through the questions worth asking yourself before your next appointment.
How to Set Boundaries With Kids at Home (Without the Yelling)
Setting limits doesn't have to mean yelling or a fight every time. A therapist breaks down the simple 3-step ACT method for setting boundaries with your child, calmly, firmly, and without the guilt.
How to Support Teens with Social Anxiety
Is your teen shutting down, avoiding friends, or freezing up in social situations? A teen therapist breaks down what social anxiety in teens really looks like, why silence doesn't mean nothing's working, and what actually helps.
Supporting Kids Through Back-to-School Anxiety
If your child feels tearful at drop-off or dreads school mornings, you’re not alone. Back-to-school anxiety is a common response to change. With consistent routines, comfort strategies, and support from school staff, kids can learn to manage worry and build confidence. This post offers practical tools for parents to make the transition smoother for the whole family.
How to Help Your Teen with Time Management
No parent wants to see their teen struggling to manage their daily responsibilities and school work. Here at Reach Counseling, our therapists have experience helping family and teens learn helpful habits and tools to increase their ability with time management. Here is a brief guide we’ve put together of some ways that you can begin to help your teen!
Mindfulness Activities for Anxious Children
Looking for practical advice for how to support your child struggling with anxiety? This blog post highlights how anxiety in children often presents, reviews how various techniques can help manage anxiety, and introduces new mindfulness exercises.
Teen Blues or Something More? Identifying and Tackling Teenage Depression
Adolescence is filled with emotional ups and downs, but how can parents distinguish between typical mood swings and clinical depression? At Reach Counseling, we understand that teen mental health is complex. This guide breaks down the differences, highlights key warning signs, and provides expert-backed strategies for supporting your teen. Early recognition and intervention can make all the difference—let’s navigate this together.
The Silent Struggles of ‘Good Kids’: Recognizing Hidden Anxiety and Depression
Some children appear to have everything under control, excelling academically, following the rules, and rarely causing trouble. However, beneath the surface, they may be silently struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or depression. Learn how to recognize the hidden signs of distress in high-achieving kids and ways to support them in opening up.
The Parent-Therapist Team: How We Work Together to Support Your Child
At Reach Counseling, we believe that therapy is most effective when parents and therapists work as a team. While therapy provides a space for children and teens to heal, lasting progress happens when support continues at home. This guide explores how parent involvement enhances therapy, what to expect in sessions, and practical ways to reinforce your child’s emotional growth.