Compassionate Anxiety Therapy for Women and Families
"I provide parents, families, and women compassionate, proven care to overcome anxiety disorders."
Are you or your family feeling trapped by anxiety? Imagine a life where you or your child can face challenges with confidence, free from the constant worry and fear. Together, we can work toward reducing anxiety, building resilience, and finding a new sense of peace and connection.
Are you or your child overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling with the weight of perfectionism? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, the intrusive thoughts, constant worry, or fear of the unknown won’t let go?
Maybe your child’s selective mutism is holding them back from socializing, or their OCD behaviors are taking over their daily life. Or perhaps health anxiety has you or your loved one caught in a loop of worry, convinced that something is wrong despite reassurance.
- Does your child obsess over routines or struggle with compulsive behaviors, leaving them frustrated and stuck?
- Are you constantly checking symptoms, worried about your health, or avoiding situations out of fear?
- Is perfectionism making you feel like nothing is ever good enough, leaving you drained and anxious?
- Do you see your child withdrawing or freezing in social settings, unable to speak or interact with others?
I know how exhausting and isolating these challenges can be. Anxiety disorders like OCD, health anxiety, selective mutism, and generalized anxiety can make life feel overwhelming, both for you and your family. You may feel powerless, unsure how to help yourself or your child navigate these difficulties.
I’m Deborah Mertlich, LCSW, a therapist specializing in anxiety disorders for individuals and families. With years of experience treating OCD, pediatric OCD, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, and more, I’ve seen firsthand how effective, compassionate care can transform lives. My approach provides not only tools for managing anxiety but also the support and guidance to empower you and your family to move forward with confidence. Together, we’ll build the skills needed to break free from anxiety’s grip and create lasting change
Specialties:
Successful Parenting for Anxious Kids Program
A program designed for parents of anxious children. Learn how to help your child overcome their fears and manage anxiety effectively. This program provides practical strategies, psycho-education, and support, so you can feel confident in guiding your child through challenges.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands of family, work, and personal well-being. This specialized therapy is designed to help women and mothers manage anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, and health anxiety, while also empowering you to find balance, joy, and resilience.
Parent-Child Anxiety Solutions: Empowering Families to Overcome Anxiety Together
This program focuses on creating a partnership between parents and children to conquer anxiety together. You’ll learn how to support your child through their anxiety, and together, build long-term strategies for emotional resilience and growth as a family.
Process:
Ease Your Anxiety and Start Your Journey to Healing
Step 1: Schedule a free consultation. We’ll discuss your challenges and how I can help.
Step 2: Work together to create a customized plan that fits your unique situation, whether for yourself or your child.
Step 3: Experience lasting change as we implement strategies to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and create a more balanced life for you and your family.
You don’t have to keep living with the constant worry, fear, or overwhelm that anxiety brings. You don’t have to watch your child struggle with anxiety, unsure how to help them feel safe and confident.
I can help you break free from the cycle of panic, OCD, health anxiety, or perfectionism, and give you or your child the tools to thrive. Together, we can create a life where anxiety no longer controls your daily decisions, where your family can feel connected, and where confidence replaces fear.
Want to find out more about anxiety disorders such as OCD, pediatric OCD, Selective Mutism, separation anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, and phobias? Learn more on the Anxiety Disorders section.
Simply fill out my consultation form for a 15 minute complimentary phone consultation.