Counseling for Childhood Anxiety
Everyday feels like a balancing act…
You love your child and you just want to help him find joy. Despite your best efforts your child’s anxiety has started to consume him. You have tried to make things better by letting your child avoid what he is afraid of but that doesn’t seem to work. Yelling at him to “just try harder” doesn’t work either.
You are tired of wondering when the next crisis will be.
You have come to realize that just like in a game of Jenga, there is no telling what will happen after you make a move. You have become an expert at being cautious, trying always to side step your child’s next explosion. This pattern is exhausting and you are worried that it is really starting to take a toll on your connection with your child.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
I can help you and your child get back on the same team again as you learn new strategies to overcome anxiety. We will start with small, manageable steps that lead to feelings of success and build from there. Your child will learn skills to cope with worried feelings. You will have support as you help your child thrive. The best part is you get to make a shift from being your child’s sparring partner to becoming your child’s biggest cheerleader.
As a trained Safe and Sound Protocol provider I am also thrilled to be able to offer a cutting edge intervention to help calm the nervous system based on twenty years of research by Dr. Stephen Porges. To read more about the Safe and Sound Protocol, and how it helps anxious children CLICK HERE.
If you’ve noticed that your child…
- has frequent stomachaches or headaches
- has a fear of making mistakes that has lead to him or her not wanting to try
- hates to be separated from you
- often fights you about going to school
- has trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep
- seems extremely sensitive about minor things
- gets upset if their rigid routine is not followed
- constantly asks you, “what if…?”
Interested in Immediate Anxiety Advice?
Childhood Anxiety Treatment in Charlotte, NC
Constructive Parenting, PLLC provides treatment for preschoolers and school age children with anxiety in Charlotte. We are conveniently located in Cotswold and also serve Eastover, Foxcroft, Southpark, Myers Park and Dilworth.
