ANXIETY SPECIALISTS BLOG
BlogCovering a range of topics from anxiety and OCD in children, teens, and adults.
“ERP Didn’t Work for Me” — Here’s What Finally Helped
Sasha* had spent months doing ERP — Exposure and Response Prevention — the gold standard for treating OCD. She put in the work. She followed the plan, sat with her anxiety, and really committed to the process. No matter how much she resisted her compulsions, something...
10 Signs Your Child Might Need Extra Support
As a parent, you want the very best for your child, so it’s natural to worry when things feel off. Maybe you’ve noticed your child struggling in ways that go beyond the typical bumps in the road—like trouble focusing on schoolwork, big meltdowns over small changes, or...
ADHD Testing in St. Louis
One of the most difficult parts of raising your kid is feeling unsure of how to handle moments of conflict. Do you find yourself floundering trying to figure out what the best thing to do is when your child struggles to sit still, seems to annoy other kids, or doesn’t...
Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) for OCD Offers a Different Approach
Have you tried Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy but it hasn’t worked for you? You’re not alone. Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) for OCD is a specialized form of CBT that offers an alternative to ERP. ICBT differs from ERP as an OCD...
Politics and Your Mental Health: Finding Balance
Today’s blog is by Sam Kramer, PhD, a clinician at Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis who specializes in working with adults and older teens who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Let’s talk about politics. Yes, you read that right....
Why You Should Consider Learning Assessments for Your Child
Considering Learning Assessments for Your Child? Learning assessments can play an important role in the educational trajectory of your child and have significant advantages. This is especially true for kids who may have special education needs. These assessments help...