Not all therapy is created equal—especially when it comes to OCD treatment for children. In this video, I explain why bad therapy can actually make OCD worse—and why no therapy at all might be safer than working with a therapist who doesn’t understand OCD. You’ll learn: Why OCD requires a completely different therapy approach (ERP) What an anxiety therapist might mistakenly do Real-life examples of the wrong OCD therapy approach in action How well-meaning therapists can unintentionally grow a...
5 days ago • 1 min read
It’s the #1 question I get from parents—and it’s an important one. But the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this video, I’ll explain why the first step to helping your child is understanding where they’re at—not jumping straight into exposures, advice, or solutions. You’ll learn: Why motivation matters—and how to meet your child with compassion, not pressure What to do if your child is resistant or in denial How your own knowledge (or lack of it) can either support or stall progress The...
12 days ago • 1 min read
If your child or teen was just diagnosed with OCD, you’re probably overwhelmed and wondering what to do next. As a child therapist and parent to kids with OCD, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to take after an OCD diagnosis—including how to find the right treatment, what therapy actually works, and how you can help at home. In this video, you’ll learn: ✔ What OCD really looks like in kids and teens ✔ The gold-standard treatment for OCD (and what doesn’t work) ✔ What to ask when...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Tiffany Jenkins has been the authentic face of mental health struggles on the internet for years. She offers a candid, raw, and often humorous view of her struggles with sobriety and mental health, helping normalize these issues for millions of people. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to have Tiffany back on the AT Parenting Survival Podcast to discuss her new book, A Clean Mess, and dive deeper into how her anxiety, OCD, and depression showed up after her kids were born. We explored:...
25 days ago • 1 min read
When you’re trying to support a child with OCD, communication is everything. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we accidentally shut it down. In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I’ll walk you through four common OCD communication stoppers—like punishing, over-rationalizing, or jumping straight into coaching—and explain why they backfire. Learn how to foster open, supportive conversations about your child’s OCD that actually help your child feel heard and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader-There is nothing more powerful than having all the knowledge to spot a good anxiety or OCD therapist a mile away, because you are that skilled. Get empowered to help your child or teen directly There is nothing more empowering than having a group of hundreds of parents give you advice when you have a meeting with the school, therapist or doctor. There is nothing more rewarding than finding out exactly where to start and how to respond to your child’s anxiety or OCD struggles. Want...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader-The email usually starts with, “Oh no! I just saw this. Is it possible…” and inevitably it is someone begging me to keep the doors to the AT Parenting Community open after they’ve been closed. I don’t want that to be you. Some parents sit with a decision for a long time. Do they really need that kind of support? Is it going to be worth it? Some parents sit so long, they miss their opportunity. Then the doors close and they have second thoughts about not having the amazing support...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader-Your child, if lucky, spends about 1 hour a week with a therapist. Your child, and their anxiety and OCD, spend 168 hours per week with YOU. You do the math. You have the biggest influence over your child’s anxiety or OCD. A therapist is meant to guide and support you and your child, but the rest is up to you, and them. That might feel overwhelming, but in truth it can be empowering. All you need is a little guidance on where to start, what to do, and how to do it. Make that...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader-Why be an island when there is so much support waiting for you? There is power in having guidance on tap. I have spoken to parents in our app when they were in crisis and couldn’t reach their therapist. I’ve been asked to look at therapist’s websites to make sure they would be a good fit to save parents time and money. I have educated parents on various themes of anxiety and OCD only for them to discover they had been missing a HUGE theme. I have connected parents to local...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read