Anxiety in Children: What It Can Look Like—and How Therapy Can Help
Anxiety in Children: What It Can Look Like—and How Therapy Can Help
Anxiety in children doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes, it shows up as restlessness, irritability, trouble sleeping, or even stomachaches and headaches that don’t seem to have a medical cause.
You might hear your child say things like:
“I’m scared, but I don’t know why.”
“I just feel overwhelmed.”
These can all be signs of anxiety—especially when they come with patterns like:
Excessive or persistent worry
Difficulty controlling their thoughts or feelings
Trouble concentrating or feeling “on edge”
Muscle tension or physical complaints (like stomach pain or headaches)
Sleep struggles
Quick frustration or emotional outbursts
Anxiety Is Real—and Treatable
Children don’t always have the words to describe what they’re feeling. That’s where therapy can help.
In my work with children, I provide a safe and supportive space where they can begin to explore and understand their emotions. Through creative and developmentally appropriate activities—like expressive arts, play-based techniques, and skill-building exercises techniques—we help kids name their feelings, learn to manage them, and start building emotional resilience.
A Personalized Approach for Every Child and Family
No two children are alike, and neither are the families they belong to. That’s why I create personalized treatment plans based on your child’s unique needs, strengths, and experiences.
Whether your child’s anxiety is tied to school, separation anxiety or something more subtle, we work together to understand what’s going on—and how to support healing and growth.
Parents Are Part of the Process
As a parent, you’re not left out of the picture. I work closely with caregivers to help you understand what your child is learning in therapy and how to reinforce those skills at home. Through regular parent sessions, we focus on practical ways to bring the progress made in the playroom into your everyday family life.
With the right support, anxious kids can become confident kids—learning to face challenges with courage, express their needs clearly, and feel more grounded in their own bodies and minds.
If your child is showing signs of anxiety, I’m here to help.