Childhood anxiety doesn't always look like "worry." It looks like a child refusing to go to school, a teen stuck in a loop of "checking" and "perfectionism," or a family that has shrunk its world to avoid a meltdown. At PPG, we don’t just "talk" about anxiety—we give your child the tools to outsmart it. We help your family move from a state of avoidance to a state of brave, active living.
Our approach
The Insight
We help your child (and you) understand the "Anxiety Monster." We externalize the worry, helping the child see that the "sticky thoughts" or the "scary feelings" are just false alarms from a noisy brain. Understanding the mechanics of anxiety takes away its mystery and its power.
The Action
We utilize "Exposure" in a way that is safe and supportive. Whether it’s facing a social fear or resisting an OCD compulsion, we don’t push—we partner. We build a "Bravery Ladder," helping your child take small, successful steps toward the things they’ve been avoiding.
Clinical methods
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
The gold standard for identifying the "bossy thoughts" and replacing them with "brave thoughts."
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
The specialized, protocol-driven treatment for Pediatric OCD. We help kids learn they can handle the "uncomfortable feeling" without having to do the ritual.
The SPACE Protocol
A unique, parent-based program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) that helps parents reduce the "accommodations" that accidentally keep anxiety growing.
Play-Based Exposure
For younger children, we use games and creative play to practice being "brave" in low-stakes environments.
How specialties work together at PPG
The PPG Difference: Anxiety is a family affair. If your child is struggling, your marriage or your own stress levels are likely feeling the heat.
"At PPG, your child’s therapist can consult with our in-house couples therapists or adult specialists. We ensure the parents are supported just as much as the child, creating a unified 'shield' against the anxiety cycle."
