Scarsdale Child + Teen
Anxiety Therapy
Ages 3 - 18
Dahlia Kaufman, PhD &
Golda Fleischman, LMSW
You’ve tried to reassure, accommodate, and problem-solve, but their anxiety is still taking up too much space for them and for you.
They might cry often, panic about going to school, or refuse to sleep alone. They may fear trying new things, making friends, or getting sick. And you're left wondering how much longer this can go on.
Your child seems stuck in a loop of fear, stress, or constant what-ifs.
Parents Come to Us When…
Worry is constant
Sleep is hard
Attending School is a battle
They fear being alone
Perfectionism shows up
Physical complaints increase
Our Therapy Helps Kids Face Fear With Confidence
Children often struggle to express what they’re going through. That’s why we use therapeutic methods that help kids express, process, and develop new tools, whether that’s through play, emotion-focused work, or behavioral strategies.
Approaches We Use in Child Therapy
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Helps kids face fears gradually and build trust in their ability to handle discomfort.
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For younger kids, we use play to explore emotions and reduce anxiety in a safe, developmentally appropriate way.
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Teaches kids how to challenge anxious thoughts and replace them with more helpful ones.
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Focuses on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance tools.
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A parent-based method that helps reduce accommodations and increase a child’s confidence.
We also support parents with clear strategies that reduce anxiety without reinforcing it. Together, we focus on building confidence, flexibility, and connection for the whole family.
After Therapy, Kids Often…
Sleep in their own bed
Go to school without fear
Make friends more easily
Try new things with less hesitation
Speak up and express themselves
Bounce back from disappointments
Therapy helps kids build confidence from the inside out. Over time, we see meaningful shifts in how they handle fear, pressure, and the unknown. Once anxiety is no longer in charge, kids begin to approach life with more flexibility.
Our Child Anxiety Therapists
Golda Fleischman, LMSW
Teen Therapist | Ages 15+
My focus is helping teens navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and big life transitions
Together we’ll blend CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and somatic awareness with a warm, steady presence.
Anxiety therapy isn’t just about calming your child down. It’s about helping them feel safe, capable, and like themselves again.
If anxiety is starting to take over, support can make a real difference for your child and for you.
Let’s talk.