Therapy + Support for Anxious Kids (& their parents)
Service Options
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Child/Adolescent Therapy
Purpose: Provide direct intervention around childhood anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, OCD, panic, school avoidance, etc.) to reduce symptoms.
Format:
55 min weekly or biweekly sessions (parent and child attend together)
Telehealth or in-person
Billing:
Insurance or private pay
Private Pay Rate: $200
What it includes:
Direct child work (short-term model)
Treatment Planning
Parent collaboration
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Parent Collateral Sessions
Purpose: Support child’s treatment by training caregivers in real-time strategies.
Format:
45 min sessions
Intermittent (not always weekly)
Billing:
Insurance (when medically necessary)
Private pay (when not covered by insurance)
Private Pay Rate: $165
What it may include:
Coaching parents through exposure support
Reinforcing CBT skills at home
Managing reassurance cycles in anxiety
Addressing accommodation patterns
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Structured Parent Training/Coaching
Purpose: Skill-building and systems-based parent support for child anxiety (beyond insurance-deemed necessity).
Format options:
60 min sessions or
4–8 session structured program (may include worksheets, between-session guidance)
Cost:
$250 per session/private pay only
Optional progam bundles:
4-session program: $800
8-session program: $1,550
What it may include:
Reducing family accommodation patterns (SPACE-informed work)
Parenting alignment sessions for consistency between parents
Behavioral plans for home routines
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Parent Workshops
Anxiety is a highly treatable condition, but understanding how it takes hold in your family is instrumental in helping your child. This is a primary focus of parent workshops.
Workshops will give you an understanding of why so many kids are more anxious than ever before, as well as important education around how to manage it. A workshop is often an ideal first step in getting help for your child.
Workshops may be held virtually or in-person.
Format: 1-2 hours, depending on session focus. Virtual workshops are run on Zoom.
Cost: Varies/private pay only
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Consultations
You may realize that you’re struggling in your role as a parent, but aren't sure what exactly you need or what possible steps you can take to address your concerns. This is a good reason to seek consultation with a mental health professional who specializes in child development.
When you consult with a therapist, you're not a patient. Consulting with a mental health provider can be a way to determine next steps, including whether or not the therapist could be a good fit for ongoing support.
A consultation may be one session, or several sessions. Similar to speaking with a lawyer or an accountant, you're seeking guidance in someone’s area of expertise.
What I Offer
I offer parenting consultations as described above to parents seeking guidance around concerns for their child’s mental health, behavioral challenges, emotional well-being, social concerns or school-related issues.
I am happy to set up an initial (complimentary) phone call so that you can determine whether you wish to consult with me, and I can determine whether I have the expertise for what needs you have.
Consultation is not covered by health insurance. Cost per consultation meeting is $300/hr.
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Family Sessions
Purpose:
Improve family system dynamics impacting anxiety treatmentFormat:
55 min sessions
Scheduled as needed (not always weekly)
Billing:
Insurance (if tied to treatment plan) OR private pay
Private pay rate: $250
Examples:
Exposure support planning with parents + child
Family communication patterns
Reducing reassurance cycles across caregivers
Aligning household responses to anxiety behaviors
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School Consultations
Purpose:
Coordinate with school team on anxiety-related challenges (school refusal, avoidance, somatic issues). Help navigate accommodations (IEP/504 support).Examples:
Parent-teacher consultation calls
School refusal intervention planning
504 plan strategy recommendations
Coordination with guidance counselors or special education teams
Format:
Phone/video consults (30–60 min)
In person meetings if indicated
Email coordination (billed separately)
School consultation is not covered by health insurance. Private pay cost is $300/hr.
About Me
Hi, I’m Liz.I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) with my Bachelor’s in Child Development from Tufts University, and my master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. I’m also a mom of three school-aged kids.
I’ve spent over 20 years working with children and families in a variety of settings. These days my clinical work is focused on helping parents navigate the challenges and anxieties of modern parenthood.
I’m particularly interested in working with parents to help you better understand how anxiety takes root in families, and to help you navigate your child’s anxiety as quickly and effectively as possible.
While I’m serious about my job, I don’t take myself too seriously, and I don’t think that therapy needs to feel formal in order to be helpful!
FAQs
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I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with my Bachelor’s in Child Development from Tufts University, and my master’s in Social Work from Columbia University.
I’ve worked with children, teens and families for over 20 years, and have been running my private practice since 2020.
As a mom of 3 kids, I especially love to work with families around both the daily stresses of parenting, as well as the more complicated dynamics of raising a child with anxiety and behavioral challenges.
I’m also fully in the trenches of parenthood!
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I do! I'm contracted with BCBS, Harvard Pilgrim, Cigna, Tufts, Allways and United Behavioral Health.
I also have private pay clients, which may be relevant if you or your child do not meet diagnostic criteria that would be covered under insurance.
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Individual Child/Adolescent Therapy: $175-$200
Parent Collateral Sessions: $150-$225
Structured Parent Training/Coaching: $250 per session (4-8 session program bundles available for discounted rate)
Consultations: $300/hour
Group work/Speaking Engagements/Professional Development Trainings: Contact me for rates
Child Anxiety Stabilization Program (8-10 Weeks)
What’s included (baseline package)
1. Child therapy sessions
6–8 sessions total (weekly or biweekly)
CBT + exposure-based treatment
Clear goals (school attendance, symptom reduction, etc.)
2. Parent training sessions (built-in, not optional)
3–4 structured parent sessions
Focus areas:
reducing accommodation
exposure coaching
managing reassurance cycles
behavior plans at home
3. Between-session structure (lightweight)
Worksheets or exposure plans
Optional brief check-ins
4. One school/system consult (optional or included tiered)
1 coordinated call/email with school if needed
focused on consistency of anxiety plan
Parenting is no joke.
Raising kids is a lot of things – easy, effortless, 100% joyful are the first things that come to mind.
HAHAHAHA! Ha.
Let’s be honest. Raising kids is hard! Like, harder than graduating from high school, but probably easier than serving in the army. It’s mid-level hard but on particularly long days feels Navy Seal hard.
I’m not a Navy Seal but I’m pretty sure if you asked one they’d agree.
The good news is it’s normal to feel this way.
Of course it’s hard! We’re raising small humans here, and small humans will TAKE YOU DOWN if you don’t:
Understand how to manage their anxiety (and yours!)
Have a good sense of humor
Have a solid support network
That’s where I can help.
“I would not be nearly as happy or as confident as a parent if not for Liz. Over three years she has provided invaluable perspectives on life with a newborn, expanding my family, and now raising siblings. She approaches each session with empathy, compassion, and a good dose of humor. I have never felt silly or dismissed discussing any of my (many) parenting anxieties. Her feedback is honest, relatable, but most importantly, actionable. Liz has helped me become a better parent and partner. I enjoy my family so much more now and am truly grateful!”
You don’t have to do this alone.
If you a facing any of these challenges, there’s help!
Worry about your child
Stress and conflict at home
Anxiety around your parenting decisions
Feeling that maybe you’re doing something wrong
Trouble getting on the same page as your partner when it comes to parenting
“Liz is the mom friend you didn't know you needed. Working with her will make you a happier, better parent.” - N. S.
Scout, my pup, is usually in the office. She is surprisingly good at therapy!
“Liz truly understands the challenges of motherhood. I always feel heard and validated by her. I’m so grateful I connected with her early in my motherhood journey. It’s just easier to navigate with her along for the ride.” - L.D.
“I started seeing Liz shortly after finding out my wife was pregnant, as I wanted to talk through some anxious feelings I was having and learn some techniques to help deal with them. And I’m so happy I did! Liz meets you with a calm demeanor, active listening , and brings a well-read, thought-provoking perspective to conversations.
I talk to Liz about my family life, my friendships, my career, my personal aspirations, my concerns, and anything else that’s circling my mind. Liz is always warm, insightful, and understanding. As my family has grown, Liz has been invaluable to me. I’m extremely grateful for her!” - C.N.
Let’s work together.
