Child and Teen Anxiety Therapy in Wadsworth, Ohio
Is anxiety getting in the way of your child or teen enjoying life?
It's normal for children and teens to feel anxious sometimes. They may worry about a big test, making new friends, trying something unfamiliar, or speaking in front of the class.
But when anxiety starts keeping them from going to school, spending time with friends, sleeping independently, participating in activities they used to enjoy, or simply feeling like themselves, it may be time for extra support.
At New Bridges Counseling, we help children and teens learn how to face anxiety with confidence instead of letting it make the decisions.
Our therapists have specialized training in treating anxiety and OCD using evidence-based approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
What does anxiety look like in children and teens?
Anxiety doesn't always look like worry.
Sometimes it looks like avoiding school.
Sometimes it's frequent stomachaches before leaving the house.
Sometimes it's needing constant reassurance.
Other times it's irritability, perfectionism, panic attacks, or withdrawing from friends and activities.
Every child is different, but one thing many anxious kids and teens have in common is that they begin organizing their lives around avoiding uncomfortable feelings.
The good news? Anxiety is highly treatable, and with the right support, kids and teens can learn skills they'll use for the rest of their lives.
Common concerns we help with
Generalized anxiety
School anxiety and school refusal
Social anxiety
Separation anxiety
Panic attacks
OCD
Specific phobias
Perfectionism
Excessive reassurance seeking
Fear of making mistakes
Therapy that's practical and evidence-based
At New Bridges Counseling, we use evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) when appropriate.
Rather than simply helping anxiety feel better in the moment, therapy helps children and teens gradually build confidence by learning they can handle difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations.
Sessions are tailored to your child's age, personality, and goals. We work collaboratively, making therapy supportive while also encouraging meaningful growth.
Parents and Caregivers are an important part of the process
You know your child better than anyone.
We'll work together to help you understand how anxiety works, answer your questions, and provide practical strategies you can use at home to support progress between sessions.
Our goal is not only to help your child feel better today, but to give your family tools that continue working long after therapy ends.