Child Therapy for Separation Anxiety

Is your child anxious every time you say goodbye?

Separation anxiety can show up in many ways:

  • Tearful or panicked school drop-offs

  • Refusal to sleep alone

  • Constant texting or calling when you're apart

  • Fear of being alone in a room or away from a caregiver—even briefly

As a parent, it can be heartbreaking and exhausting. You may have tried many approaches—reassurance, rewards, routines—but nothing seems to stick. The anxiety keeps coming back, and you're left wondering how to help your child feel safe and confident.

You're not alone—and there's support.

How I Help Children with Separation Anxiety

I specialize in working with children who struggle to feel safe when apart from their caregivers. Whether this has been a long-standing challenge or a new issue, I offer a gentle, evidence-based approach that helps children build confidence over time.

In therapy, we take small, manageable steps toward change. Together, we work on:

  • Understanding the roots of the anxiety

  • Developing calming tools and coping strategies

  • Practicing gradual exposure to separation in a safe and supportive way

  • Strengthening your child’s confidence and emotional regulation

I use a combination of play therapy techniques, EMDR, and expressive arts techniques, all tailored to your child’s developmental stage and unique personality.

Parents Are Part of the Process

I don’t believe in sending children into therapy and hoping for change in isolation. You’re a central part of your child’s healing process.

From our first session, we’ll collaborate on clear goals and stay in communication about what’s working and what’s not. You’ll get practical tools and emotional support so you can feel more confident at home, at school, and in those difficult transitions.

A Path Toward Peace—for Your Child and Your Family

Separation anxiety can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, your child can learn to feel safe, secure, and brave in the face of worry. Therapy offers a space where your child can be seen, understood, and gently guided toward growth—while you receive the support you need to feel less alone in the process.