Anxiety disorders don't have to take over your life

Calm the Chaos of Anxiety — for You or Your Child


Compassionate, evidence-based support for parents, families, and women seeking real relief from worry, OCD, and perfectionism

Find Calm, Confidence, and Connection

Are you or your family feeling trapped by anxiety?
Imagine a life where you or your child can face challenges with confidence—free from constant worry and fear.

Together, we can work toward reducing anxiety, building resilience, and finding a new sense of peace and connection.

Whether it’s your own struggle with anxiety or your child’s, there’s a path forward—and you don’t have to walk it alone.

Does This Sound Familiar?

For Parents:

  • Your child’s worry or perfectionism interferes with school or play.

  • You’re stuck in the reassurance loop, exhausted and unsure what to do.

  • Social situations make your child freeze or shut down.

For Adults:

  • You’re trapped in health anxiety, OCD thoughts, or what-ifs.

  • Perfectionism and overthinking leave you drained.

  • You crave calm but can't turn your mind off.

Anxiety disorders like OCD, health anxiety, selective mutism, and generalized anxiety can make life feel overwhelming—for both children and adults.

But there are ways to move through it—with guidance, compassion, and the right tools.

Ways to Work Together

Therapy for Anxiety, OCD, and Perfectionism

(Available to residents of Oregon and Washington)

If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, OCD, or related disorders, therapy offers a personalized path to managing anxiety

Therapy options include:

  • Anxiety Therapy for Women & Adults
    Find relief from chronic worry, health anxiety, and perfectionism using CBT, ACT, and compassion-based care.

  • Child & Family Therapy
    Equip your child with tools to manage anxiety while rebuilding confidence and connection at home.

  • Parent Consultation & Training
    Learn how to respond to your child's anxiety with calm leadership—without overaccommodating or overexplaining

You can begin with a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to explore what therapy might look like for you.

Schedule a Therapy Discovery Call 

Parent & Women's Support Programs

Educational support for managing anxiety without the structure of therapy

(Available to parents in all states)

If you’re looking for practical tools and gentle accountability, my programs, workshops, and newsletters offer supportive ways to manage anxiety and create a calmer environment at home and in life—without the formality of therapy.

Successful Parenting Workshops & Program 

Monthly workshops designed to help parents of anxious kids learn and practice small, doable shifts that lead to big changes over time.

You’ll gain practical strategies from the ANCHOR Framework —and the support to make them work in real life.

Weekly Newsletters

Gentle, story-driven messages created to help parents and women stay supported between sessions, workshops, and seasons of life.
You’ll receive:

  • Access to monthly workshops - Practical, real-world strategies for managing anxiety day to day

 

  • COMING SOON: The ANCHOR Parent Support Program
    A 3-month Live and online program to help you step out of the anxiety loop and lead your child with confidence. Includes video lessons, live check-ins, and community support. This is an educational program and is not a substitute for therapy.

 

📬 Parent Newsletter - Get monthly workshop invites + practical tips for raising an anxious child with calm and confidence

Join the Parent Newsletter for Support + Program Updates

 

💌 Women’s Wellness Newsletter - Gentle support for managing anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelm — delivered monthly.

Join Women's Newsletter for Support

 

The Process: Ease Your Anxiety and Start Your Journey to Healing

Therapy Clients: 3 Steps to Begin Care

1️⃣ Schedule a complimentary discovery call to discuss your goals and see if therapy is a good fit.
2️⃣ Create a personalized plan to meet your unique needs.
3️⃣ Begin your path toward lasting change with steady, compassionate support.

Parent Program Participants: How to Get Started (educational)

1️⃣ Join the newsletter to receive updates, resources, and access to workshops.
2️⃣ Begin making small, steady steps toward calmer feeling in your daily life.

About Me: Compassionate Expertise for Anxiety Relief

I’m Deborah Mertlich, LCSW, a therapist specializing in anxiety disorders for individuals and families.

For over 20 years, I’ve helped children, parents, and women break free from cycles of worry and perfectionism.

I understand how overwhelming anxiety can feel—but I also know how powerful effective, compassionate care can be.

My approach blends warmth with evidence-based tools so you can:

  • Build confidence and resilience
  • Reduce anxiety’s hold on daily life
  • Strengthen connection and trust at home

I created the ANCHOR program for parents and supportive programs for women to bring structured, proven support to those who may not need therapy—but still need help

You don’t have to face anxiety alone. Together, we can help you or your family find calm, connection, and lasting relief.

Schedule a Therapy Discovery Call 

Note: Therapy is available to residents of Oregon and Washington.
Programs, workshops, and newsletters are open to participants in all states.
Educational services are not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment.