SPACE, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, is an evidence-based treatment for child and adolescent anxiety, OCD, and related difficulties. The unusual thing about SPACE is that it works through parents alone, without requiring the child to attend sessions. I work with parents in Hong Kong to change the family patterns that keep anxiety in place, particularly when a child won't engage in their own therapy.

If you're weighing options, here's a full comparison of SPACE versus individual therapy for an anxious child to help clarify which path fits your family. Many families are also wondering whether online or in-person sessions suit your situation before booking a first call.