Teen Therapy for OCD and Anxiety in Washington State
Individual services for adolescents, ages 12+
I help teens build practical skills to manage OCD, anxiety, and related challenges using evidence-based, research-backed tools. As a specialist in OCD and Anxiety, I tailor therapy to each teen’s learning style while using trusted methods proven to reduce symptoms and create lasting change.
Some of the core approaches I use include:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps teens recognize the patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques: Build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and self-awareness
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Mindfulness-based strategies: Develop present-moment focus, self-compassion, and resilience
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Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT): Targets the obsessive doubt at the heart of OCD, helping teens challenge distorted fears and rebuild trust in their senses
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): A gold-standard approach for OCD and anxiety that helps teens gradually face their fears and break free from compulsions
Building Skills for Lifelong Wellness
The teen years are filled with transitions, pressures, and big emotions — and learning how to navigate those challenges early on can set the stage for lifelong resilience.
In our work together, we focus not just on short-term symptom relief, but on developing tools that help teens manage anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, and stress well into adulthood.
My goal is to help your teen feel more grounded in who they are, more confident in their ability to handle tough moments, and more equipped to thrive — not just now, but in the years ahead.
Every teen is different, and therapy is never one-size-fits-all. I work to create a supportive space where teens feel heard, respected, and empowered to take back control from anxiety and OCD.
