Parent Training 

If you are the parent of a child with OCD, anxiety, or misophonia, you may feel lost or unsure how to respond. These concerns can be confusing and challenging to parent, especially when you are trying to support your child while also helping them build independence. Parent training focuses on helping you understand these conditions and feel more confident in how you respond day to day.

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For anxiety and OCD, a significant part of my work focuses on reducing family accommodation. Accommodation often shows up as reassurance, avoidance, or helping a child escape discomfort, even when it is well intentioned. I help you identify where accommodation is happening and make thoughtful adjustments. There is strong research showing that when parents reduce accommodation, symptoms of anxiety and OCD decrease, even if the child is not in individual therapy. You learn practical skills to respond differently, reduce accommodation, and support your child in building confidence and a sense of capability.

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Misophonia is different from anxiety and OCD and requires a different approach. The goal is not to eliminate accommodation entirely, but to create clear, consistent guidelines that help your child feel safe and understood. We focus on balancing appropriate accommodations with skill-building so your home environment feels predictable and supportive. Parent training may also include helping your child develop nervous system regulation skills and coping strategies, while supporting you in responding calmly and consistently.