anxiety therapy near me

Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Phobias

When worry takes over your child’s thoughts, moods, or daily routines, anxiety may be more than just a phase. We help kids, teens, young adults & millennials move from overwhelm to confidence.

Therapy for anxiety in tampa & online therapy for anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t always look like nervousness. Sometimes it shows up as irritability, perfectionism, avoidance, meltdowns, or even physical symptoms like stomachaches. Whether your child is struggling with constant worry, separation anxiety, panic attacks, or school refusal, we help families understand what’s going on and how to interrupt these patterns with practical, evidence-based strategies.

How We Help

We use developmentally appropriate, research-backed approaches that teach kids and teens how to face their fears, manage distress, and build coping skills that last. Our work focuses on helping your child feel more capable and confident, not just less anxious.

Services may include:

  • Individual Therapy: We using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure-based strategies, and mindfulness strategies.

  • Parent Training and Coaching: We use SPACE, a therapy for parents, to reduce accommodation cycles and build confidence at home.

  • Behavioral Planning for school refusal or avoidance, morning routines, and transitions.

  • Evaluation Services to clarify what’s going on and ensure your child gets the right kind of support at school or college.

We meet each child where they are, whether they’re five and refusing preschool drop-off or seventeen and battling panic before every test.

What Anxiety Can Look Like:

Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but when it becomes intense, persistent, or interferes with everyday life, it’s time for support. For children and adolescents, anxiety can show up in different ways depending on their age, temperament, and environment.

You might notice:

  • Excessive worry about health, safety, school, or social situations

  • Refusing to go to school, activities, or new places

  • Panic attacks or fear of panic

  • Trouble sleeping alone or separating from caregivers

  • Avoidance of specific situations, places, or tasks

  • Perfectionism or extreme fear of making mistakes

  • Physical complaints (stomachaches, headaches, fatigue) with no clear cause

Many families we work with say their child is “always on edge,” “melts down before school,” or “gets stuck in worry loops.” You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

Types of Anxiety We Treat

We provide therapy and evaluation for a range of anxiety-related conditions, including:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • Separation Anxiety

  • Social Anxiety

  • Panic Disorder

  • Specific Phobias (e.g., fear of vomiting, animals, doctors)

  • School Refusal, School Avoidance and School Anxiety

  • Selective Mutism

  • Performance Anxiety

  • Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis)

We also support kids and teens whose anxiety overlaps with ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or emotional regulation difficulties.

You Don’t Have to Wait for a Crisis

Many children with anxiety are bright, sensitive, and thoughtful, which can make it easy to overlook the level of distress they’re carrying. Early support helps kids build emotional tools before patterns get more entrenched.

We work with families across Tampa and Florida via telehealth, as well as 42 other states! Whether you're just starting to wonder if something more is going on or you’ve already tried a few things that haven’t worked, we’re here to help.

👉 Book a video consultation with one of our providers today.