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Counseling for kids & children with Anxiety

Anxiety Therapy for Children in Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, Capitola and Scotts Valley

What Are The Types of Child Anxiety?

There are several types of anxiety disorders that can affect children:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

  • Separation anxiety disorder (SAD)

  • Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)

  • Specific phobia

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety?

The signs and symptoms of child anxiety come from a child’s “fight or flight” response to what their body perceives as danger even when there is no real danger. Some symptoms include:

  • Acting “clingy”

  • Not wanting to go to school

  • Getting angry easily

  • Shaky

  • Jittery

  • Short of breath or racing heart

  • Upset stomach

Parents or teachers may notice some of these symptoms. Other symptoms, like feeling nervous or worried, only the child may feel.

If you think your child has anxiety, meeting with a child counselor or play therapist may be very beneficial—to you both. Some children may be hesitant about talking to a therapist or coming in to therapy all together.  This is to be expected. However, helping your child better understand the process and the many benefits of talking with a counselor can definitely help.

What Should I Do If My Child Has Anxiety?

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