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We provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment for children and families experiencing anxiety, helping them move toward calm, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Every child feels anxious sometimes. It’s normal to worry about a test, a new school, or being away from parents. But when fear or worry begins to interfere with daily life, when your child struggles to go to school, sleep alone, make friends, or enjoy the things they used to love, those anxious feelings may have grown into something more.
Childhood anxiety can look very different from adult anxiety. Younger children may cling, cry, or complain of stomach aches or headaches. Older kids and teens may withdraw, become irritable, or seem constantly on edge. What all of these experiences share is a common thread: a child trying to feel safe in a world that suddenly feels unpredictable.
It’s important to remember that anxiety is not a sign of weakness or poor parenting. It’s a signal from a nervous system that has become overactive, one that can be soothed and retrained with the right support.
Anxiety can affect children in every area of development, emotionally, socially, and academically. It can limit friendships, make school feel unbearable, and leave kids feeling isolated and misunderstood.
Some common challenges include:
Left untreated, anxiety can impact self-esteem and academic performance, and it can set the stage for other emotional struggles later in life. The good news is that anxiety in children is highly treatable, and early intervention can make all the difference.
Anxiety can stem from many different factors, genetic, environmental, or situational. Some children are naturally more sensitive to stress. Others develop anxiety after major life changes, such as moving to a new home, the birth of a sibling, or a family separation.
Sometimes anxiety is learned when children see others reacting with fear or caution. In other cases, it arises from perfectionism, trauma, or a desire to control unpredictable situations.
No matter the cause, anxiety thrives on avoidance. The more a child avoids what scares them, the stronger the fear becomes. Our approach helps children face those fears gradually, with support and understanding, until they regain confidence and control.
At Behavioral Wellness Clinic, we specialize in treating anxiety in children and youth with care that blends science, compassion, and practicality. We help children and families understand what anxiety is, why it happens, and, most importantly, how to manage it.
Our clinicians use proven approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure-Based Techniques, and Mindfulness Strategies to teach children how to calm their minds and bodies. We also coach parents on how to respond effectively, creating a home environment that supports growth instead of reinforcing fear.
We help families:
For some children, a few sessions focused on coping tools can make a meaningful difference. For others, longer-term support helps solidify confidence and prevent anxiety from resurfacing during key transitions, like moving to a new school or entering adolescence.
Treatment for childhood anxiety is not about removing all fear; it’s about teaching children that they can handle fear when it arises. Our process helps them recognize anxiety as a normal emotion, not an enemy, and builds resilience that carries into adulthood.
Parents play a vital role in this journey. We work closely with families to reduce cycles of reassurance and avoidance, so children learn to trust their own coping skills. Over time, anxiety loses its power, and life begins to open up again, at home, at school, and with friends.
Our clinicians walk alongside families with warmth, respect, and patience. We know how hard it can be to see your child in distress, and we believe that progress happens through partnership, not pressure.
At BWC, you’ll find a safe, welcoming environment where your child’s story is heard and understood. We provide a calm, confidential space where children can talk about their fears and learn practical ways to feel better.
Parents are supported every step of the way. Our therapists offer education, tools, and encouragement so that you feel confident responding to anxiety when it appears at home.
Whether your child’s worries appear as tears at the classroom door or quiet overthinking at night, we’re here to help them move from fear to freedom, with empathy, clinical expertise, and lasting care.
You don’t have to face your child’s anxiety alone. Early support can make a lasting difference, helping your child feel calmer, happier, and more confident in daily life. If your child struggles with worry, fear, or avoidance, reach out today to start the conversation. Together, we can help your child build the tools they need for lifelong emotional health. Our team provides compassionate, research-based Child Anxiety Treatment for kids and families, guiding them toward calm, confidence, and connection, one step at a time.