Anxiety can show up in many ways such as constant worry, avoidance, physical symptoms like stomach aches and headaches, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday situations. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, anxiety can make your world feel smaller, more stressful, and harder to navigate.
At Upshur Bren Psychology Group, we provide thoughtful, individualized support for children, teens, adults, and families. Our approach goes beyond managing symptoms. We help people build confidence, flexibility, and the skills needed to move through life with greater ease.
A more thoughtful approach to anxiety care
If you’re seeing this in yourself or your child, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
We’ll help you understand what’s going on and what kind of support will actually help.
What anxiety can look like in children
- Difficulty separating from parents
- Avoidance of school, activities, or new situations
- Frequent stomachaches or headaches
- Meltdowns, rigidity, or shutting down
- Trouble sleeping or needing constant reassurance
What anxiety can look like in adults
- Overthinking or racing thoughts
- Difficulty relaxing or turning off
- Sleep challenges, physical tension or restlessness
- Feeling constantly on edge or overwhelmed
- Avoiding situations or decisions due to fear of making the wrong choice
What anxiety can look like in teens & young adults
- Social withdrawal or fear of judgment
- Perfectionism or intense academic pressure
- Irritability or emotional overwhelm
- Avoidance of responsibilities or new experiences
- Increased self-doubt or low confidence
A revolutionary evidence-based, parent-led approach to childhood anxiety
When a child is struggling with anxiety, it often impacts the entire family and can leave both parents and children feeling unsure, overwhelmnd and at their breaking point.
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a parent-based treatment approach that leverages the parent-child relationship. With step-by-step guidance and a clear action plan, parents are supported in modifying their own behaviors in response to their child's anxiety in a way that increases their child's distress tolerance and reduces their anxiety symptoms.
There is no single approach that works for everyone when it comes to anxiety. That is why we draw from a range of evidence-based treatment models and tailor our work to each individual and family.
Our clinicians integrate approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. This allows us to address both the underlying drivers of anxiety and the patterns that keep it going.
Rather than following a rigid framework, we adapt our approach over time so treatment feels relevant, effective, and aligned with each person’s needs.
An integrative approach to anxiety treatment
Individual Support
Groups and
Parent-Based Programs
We offer one-on-one therapy for children, teens, and adults, tailored to each person’s needs and goals. This work focuses on building insight, developing practical skills, and creating meaningful change over time.
Whether support is short-term and focused or ongoing, we help individuals move through anxiety with greater confidence and flexibility.
Anxiety can feel isolating, both for children and for parents. Group and parent-based programs create space to feel less alone while learning how to move forward.
With the support of a trained clinician, families are able to build practical skills, gain perspective, and connect with others who understand what they are going through.
Our SPACE group is a strong starting point for parents looking for a clear, effective strategy to support their child struggling with anxiety, OCD, or excessive worry.
