Children & Teens

Evidence-based care for anxiety, OCD, and related concerns across development

Recognizing Anxiety and OCD in Children and Teens

Anxiety can affect how kids feel, learn, sleep, and connect with others. For many children and teens, anxiety and OCD show up as avoidance, meltdowns, reassurance-seeking, perfectionism, irritability, or physical complaints like stomachaches and headaches. Parents often sense something is wrong long before a child can explain it.

KY Cards provides evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents using developmentally appropriate CBT and exposure-based strategies. We also involve parents when helpful, so families can support progress at home without unintentionally reinforcing anxiety.

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Conditions We Treat in Children and Teens

Evidence-based approaches designed to meet developmental needs at each stage.

OCD

When intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors affect children or teens, KY Cards provides developmentally informed CBT and ERP to reduce OCD behaviors.

Generalized Anxiety

When kids and teens feel stuck in constant “what if” worries, KY Cards uses evidence-based CBT to help them manage anxiety and build confidence.

Social Anxiety

When social fears limit kids or teens, KY Cards provides developmentally tailored CBT to build confidence without reinforcing avoidance.

Panic Attacks & Agoraphobia

When panic and avoidance affect kids or teens, KY Cards provides developmentally tailored CBT and exposure to rebuild confidence.

Phobias

When specific fears lead to avoidance in kids or teens, KY Cards provides developmentally tailored CBT and exposure therapy to reduce phobic fear.

Tic Disorders

When tics interfere with daily functioning, KY Cards offers evidence-based behavioral treatment for children and teens.

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

When hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting affect children or teens, KY Cards offers evidence-based behavioral treatment.

Support for Your Child Starts With a Conversation

If you’re concerned about your child or teen’s anxiety, OCD, or related behaviors, we’re here to help you understand your options and what support might look like.

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