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Help Me Help My Child:
Break Anxiety's GripSM

A Parent Coaching Intensive for
Anxious Children & Teens

Help Your Child Build Confidence Without Letting Anxiety Decide What's Possible

Whether anxiety shows up as worry, perfectionism, avoidance, emotional meltdowns, reassurance-seeking, or overthinking, the result is often the same: a child whose world is becoming smaller and a parent who isn’t sure how to help it grow again.

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This Parent Coaching Intensive is for busy families who are tired of watching anxiety dictate what their child is willing to try, where they are willing to go, what risks they are willing to take, and how fully they are able to engage in life.

Let's Break Anxiety's Grip
When College Brings Excitement—and Anxiety
Excitement. Pride. Worry. Beneath the dreams and possibilities, anxiety often shows up—uninvited. Parents, now is the time to Break Anxiety’s Grip—so your teen can grow through this transition feeling capable, ready, and confident.
When Anxiety Starts
Running the Game
Stressing out and shutting down on game day? When the pressure to perform turns into nausea, nerves, and overwhelm, anxiety has already taken the spotlight. You know they're capable but anxiety is crushing them. It's time to
Break Anxiety's Grip.
When “Good Enough” Is Never Enough
Learning used to feel exciting. Achievement brought a sense of pride. Then perfectionism stepped in—turning effort into pressure, and success into something that never feels like enough. That’s when it’s time to
Break Anxiety’s Grip.
When Anxiety Gets in the Way of Confidence and Connection
When anxiety is in charge, it reshapes your child’s social world. Hesitation. Overthinking. Staying out of the conversation. You see it—and they feel it. Over time, that pattern chips away at confidence, making connection and friendships harder than they should be. Your child needs you to help them
Break Anxiety’s Grip.

Anxiety Shouldn't Get The Final Say

Stop guessing which strategies to try.

Learn how to choose the right tools for the anxiety pattern showing up — not just collect a bunch of random coping skills.

I created this Parent Coaching Intensive — Help Me Help My Child: Break Anxiety’s GripSM — a 12-week program, to help you better understand anxiety, identify the patterns that may be keeping your child stuck, and develop a personalized roadmap for building confidence, resilience, flexibility, and independence.

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More Than a Life Organized Around Anxiety

So you try to get ahead of it.  You know your child is capable.  You see their strengths.  You see their potential.  But you also see anxiety slowly taking up more space in their life. 

Sometimes it looks like excessive worry, perfectionism, or hours of overthinking.  Other times it shows up as avoidance, emotional overwhelm, reassurance-seeking, fear of failure, or growing self-doubt.  Activities that once felt manageable now seem harder.  Opportunities are passed up. Confidence begins to erode.

Privately carrying an enormous amount of stress

They go to school.  Earn good grades.  Participate in activities.  Meet expectations.

  Yet underneath, they are carrying an enormous amount of stress. 

And while others see a child who is functioning well, you see the mental energy it takes them just to keep up.  You see how anxiety is influencing what they attempt, what they avoid, how they view themselves, and how fully they engage in life.

Why past advice didn't work:

  • TOO GENERIC: You’ve read the books. Saved the posts. Listened to the podcasts. Collected the tips.  But anxiety doesn’t show up the same way in every child. What helps one child may not help yours.
  • TOO MUCH INFORMATION, NOT ENOUGH DIRECTION:  Everyone seems to have advice.  The problem isn’t a lack of available information.  Information is everywhere!  But where do you start?  Who really knows what works? Who do you trust? You’re still stuck wondering – “With all of these suggestions, what am I actually supposed to do?”
  • TOO MANY TOOLS, NO ROADMAP:  Even when you try something new, questions inevitably come up.  But you were left wondering if you were doing it “right,” and had no one to ask.

Why this Parent Coaching Intensive
is different:

  • PERSONALIZED: Instead of generic advice, you’ll receive guidance tailored to your family and the anxiety patterns you’re navigating.
  • BUILT FOR REAL LIFE:  This isn’t about adding more information to your already full plate. It’s about helping you make sense of what you’re already seeing and giving you practical strategies you can use in everyday moments.
  • GUIDED PRACTICE:  You won’t be left wondering if you’re doing it “right.” Through coaching sessions, weekly check-ins, and personalized guidance, you’ll have support as you learn, practice, and implement new approaches.
Let's Break Anxiety's Grip

As we work through Help Me Help My Child: Break Anxiety’s Grip,SM I'll show you the exact tools and strategies I use to navigate stress, anxiety, and overwhelm with patients in mytherapy practice, with my children, and in my own day-to-day life.

Imagine Looking Back 3 Months
From Now

You could be:

      • Living with fewer anxiety-driven battles knowing that your child is more willing to try difficult things, is engaging in less reassurance-seeking, and is participating more in school, activities, friendships, and everyday life

      • Knowing what works in real time and recognizing anxiety as it’s actually happening—not just “big emotions” or difficult behavior, but patterns like overthinking, perfectionism, shutdown, and constant reassurance-seeking

      • Calming worry spirals quickly because you understand why logic doesn’t work in the moment and know what to do instead

      • Being able to practice proven body-based grounding strategies that help bring your child (and you) out of panic or overwhelm, so things don’t escalate the way they usually do

      • Breaking the loop seeing how anxiety pulls both of you into cycles—what-ifs, repeated questions, needing certainty—and knowing how to interrupt those patterns without getting stuck in them

      • No longer  accidentally triggering your child’s anxiety recognizing the moments where your response actually shapes what happens next—and knowing what to say instead

      • Stopping avoidance and shut-down patterns, noticing how anxiety relentlessly shrinks your child’s world—through hesitation, refusal, and constant “I can’t” statements—and knowing how to support them in facing what’s hard and building confidence without pushing too far or backing off too quickly

I’m known for keeping things SERIOUSLY SIMPLE, dialing into what’s PRACTICAL, and teaching EVIDENCE-BASED strategies.

No—your child won’t just grow out of anxiety.

And waiting it out isn’t a strategy.

It would be so much easier if this were just a phase—something kids just naturally grow out of.  But anxiety doesn’t work like that.  It shows up in patterns—overthinking everything, avoiding what feels uncomfortable, needing constant reassurance, shutting down when things feel like too much.  And without the right support, those patterns don’t fade.  They become familiar.  More ingrained and automatic. This Parent Coaching Intensive helps you recognize those patterns earlier and respond in ways that support confidence, courage, and flexibility.

Parents Tools Anxiety

So instead of waiting and hoping it passes, it’s time to
BREAK ANXIETY'S GRIPSM.
Because the patterns taking shape right now become what your
child leans on later.

This is what it starts to look like in REAL LIFE

Parenting That Actually Feels Good Again

Imagine parenting that feels steadier, stronger, more settled.  You’re modeling and teaching the exact skills you want your child to build—how to handle stress, tolerate discomfort, and think through hard moments.  You’re having more moments that feel calm and manageable, and noticing how your child is beginning to handle things differently, too.

Less Second-Guessing
More Steady Parenting

What if it started to feel like there was more joy and ease in your day-to-day parenting.  You’re not stuck wondering if you said the wrong thing—you know how to respond.  You’re not overthinking every interaction or questioning yourself afterward. You’re steady in the moment, even when things feel hard. And over time, your child begins to carry that same confidence forward—because anxiety has less of a grip on both of you.

Stop Searching
Start Knowing What to Do

You’re not looking for a script for every situation—but you’re done guessing your way through it. You understand what’s happening as it’s happening.  You know how to steady yourself and choose how to respond in the moment. Even when things aren’t clear, you’re not stuck. You can orient yourself, trust your next step, and move forward with intention. Because you don’t need a perfect plan. You have something better—a way to respond that holds up, no matter what shows up.

Learn STEP-BY-STEP from a Child Clinical Psychologist who understands the challenges firsthand.

I'll teach you what I know works - because I’ve done it for over 19 years in therapy with 1000s of anxious kids, teens, adults, and parents!

For nearly two decades, I’ve helped children, teens, and adults, navigate anxiety, emotional challenges, chronic illness, behavioral difficulties, and life’s inevitable stressors.

Throughout my work in hospitals, private practice, consultation, and parent coaching, I’ve repeatedly seen parents struggle with the same question:

“I know my child is anxious. What am I actually
supposed to do?”

You may already have a diagnosis—or perhaps you simply know that anxiety is getting in the way of your child’s confidence, happiness, or ability to fully engage in life. Along the way, you’ve collected plenty of advice – ideas from well-meaning friends, books, social media tips, and podcasts. There is no shortage of information. It’s figuring out which strategies fit your child, which anxiety patterns you’re actually dealing with, when to use a particular approach, and whether what you’re doing is helping or unintentionally making anxiety worse.

Help Me Help My Child: Break Anxiety’s Grip™ was created to fill that gap.

Drawing from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), behavioral science, and exposure-based principles, this intensive helps parents develop a practical roadmap for supporting growth, resilience, and confidence.

I combine evidence-based strategies with a deep understanding of how anxiety actually shows up in real life — so you’re not just getting information, you’re getting guidance that fits your child.

It’s about breaking anxiety’s grip on your child — and changing the direction they grow from here.

You’ll feel heard and supported, yes — but more than that, you’ll walk away with clear, practical tools you can rely on in real moments.  Because this isn’t just about gathering more coping strategies.

Learn how to stop your own stress and anxiety from taking over—and sabotaging the parent you’re trying to be.

How the Parent Coaching Intensive Works

Complimentary Parent Consultation

We begin with a free no obligation 30-minute consultation.  The purpose is simply to determine whether this coaching experience is a good fit for your family.  During this conversation, we’ll discuss:

  • Your child’s challenges
  • Your goals
  • Whether the program is a good fit
  • Any questions you may have

Six 60-Minute Individual Parent Coaching Sessions

Sessions are typically scheduled every other week over three months.  Every family is different and we’ll work to accommodate your schedule.  The coaching is tailored to your unique circumstances.  Together we will:

  • Identify anxiety patterns
  • Understand accommodation cycles
  • Develop personalized intervention strategies
  • Troubleshoot challenges
  • Strengthen consistency and follow-through

Weekly Email Support

Meaningful change happens between sessions.  That’s why you’ll receive weekly email check-ins throughout your coaching intensive.  These check-ins provide opportunities to:

  • Celebrate successes
  • Ask questions
  • Receive guidance
  • Problem-solve obstacles
  • Stay accountable to implementation goals

Curated Resources

No more spending hours searching the internet for answers or relying on advice from friends and family.  Throughout the program you’ll receive resources chosen specifically to support your family’s goals, such as:

  • Articles
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Book recommendations
  • Educational resources

Exclusive Practical Guides & Parent Tools

You’ll also receive exclusive resources developed by Dakhari Psychological Services.  These materials are designed to help you continue applying what you learn long after the program concludes, such as:

  • Accommodation reduction resources
  • Courage-building plans
  • Communication frameworks
  • Emotional regulation tools
  • Decision-making guides
  • Values exercises
  • Parent handouts
  • Reflection worksheets
  • Troubleshooting tools

Ready to stop guessing and watching anxiety limit your child’s confidence, opportunities, and willingness to engage in life?

The Help Me Help My Child: Break Anxiety's Grip™ Parent Coaching Intensive helps busy, caring parents move from uncertainty and second-guessing to confidence and a roadmap — so they can support their child in building the courage, resilience, flexibility, and independence needed to move forward, even when anxiety shows up.

Help Me Help My Child:
Break Anxiety's GripSM

A Parent Coaching Intensive for
Anxious Children & Teens

What You Need to Know:
The Details

FORMAT: 1:1 Parent Coaching

1st LET’S CONNECT: Click the button below to connect with our office’s Practice Administrator and schedule your personalized 30-minute conversation to discuss your specific goals with me.

2nd SHARE YOUR STORY: We’ll continue with a simple form to understand your family’s basic needs and challenges.

3rd START DREAMING: Let’s do this!  It’s time to start dreaming an preparing for your child to live a bigger life than anxiety wants them to have!  Get ready to Break Anxiety’s GripSM

Your child doesn’t need to become fearless.
They need opportunities to discover: “I can try.” “I can make mistakes.” “I can feel anxious and still move forward.”
Because the goal isn’t raising a child who never feels anxious.
The goal is raising a child who knows anxiety doesn’t get the final vote.

Help Me Help My Child

Parent Coaching Intensive Frequently Asked Questions

No. Help Me Help My Child: Break Anxiety’s Grip™ is a Parent Coaching Intensive educational program designed to help parents better understand anxiety and develop practical strategies for supporting their child.

This program does not provide psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, crisis services, or establish a therapist-client relationship.

A: Help Me Help My Child: Break Anxiety’s Grip™ Parent Coaching Intensive is designed for parents of children and teens, ages 6–18, who struggle with anxiety, excessive worry, avoidance, perfectionism, reassurance-seeking, emotional overwhelm, or anxiety-related challenges.

A: Typically, no.

The Parent Coaching Intensive is designed primarily for parents. The focus is on helping you better understand anxiety, identify patterns that may be keeping your child stuck, and develop effective strategies for supporting growth, resilience, and independence.

A: Yes, the strategies in the course are evidence-based. However, it’s important to note that this is an educational course, not therapy.

A: If you decide to pursue therapy for your child, yourself, or your family while completing this Parent Coaching Intensive—or afterward—that’s completely your choice. This Parent Coaching Intensive is designed to provide educational, evidence-based guidance and practical tools you can begin using right away. Whether you use it on its own or alongside therapy, the goal is to help you better understand anxiety and feel more confident responding to it in everyday life.

A: That’s a great question. It’s important to note that this Parent Coaching Intensive is designed for educational purposes and is not intended to replace therapy.  Consulting with your healthcare provider can assist you in determining the best course of action for your unique needs.

A: Many parents seek coaching because their child is reluctant to participate in therapy or is resistant to discussing anxiety.

The good news is that meaningful change can occur even when parents are the primary participants. Small shifts in how adults respond to anxiety often have a significant impact on family patterns over time.

A: The goal of this Parent Coaching Intensive is not to eliminate anxiety.

Anxiety is a normal human emotion and an important part of being human.

The goal is to reduce anxiety’s influence over your child’s choices, behaviors, relationships, and opportunities while helping them build greater confidence, flexibility, resilience, and willingness to face challenges.

Remember to seek consultation with your child’s healthcare provider if you feel that your child is in need of therapy or other supports to address their anxiety.

That’s exactly why we begin with a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

This conversation gives us an opportunity to discuss your concerns, goals, and questions while determining whether the Parent Coaching Intensive is likely to be a good fit for your family’s needs.

There is no obligation and no pressure—just an opportunity to explore whether this coaching experience makes sense for you.

A: No, I cannot provide an evaluation for Anxiety or a diagnosis of Anxiety though this Parent Coaching Intensive. I do not provide therapy services through this Parent Coaching Intensive. Parent coaching is for education and support only.

A: While I cannot speak to every individual situation, the intent of the Parent Coaching Intensive is not to replace therapy or interfere with treatment.

The Parent Coaching Intensive focuses on helping parents better understand anxiety patterns, recognize accommodation and reassurance cycles that may be unintentionally maintaining anxiety, and build greater confidence in how they support their child in everyday life.

The focus is on parent education, coaching, and skill development rather than providing mental health treatment to your child. If your child is already working with a therapist, parents may wish to discuss specifics with their child’s therapist and to consider how the information and strategies discussed in coaching fit within their child’s broader treatment plan.

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