11/12/2025
š When your childās tears and fears make every goodbye painful, it can leave you feeling helpless.
If your child clings tightly, cries at school drop-off, or constantly worries when youāre apart, they may be struggling with Separation Anxietyāa common but deeply distressing challenge for both kids and parents.
At Dr. Messina & Associates, we understand how overwhelming this can feel. Through compassionate and evidence-based therapy, we help children learn to manage their fears, build emotional confidence, and feel safe even when theyāre away from home.
Using child-centered approaches like play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and parent guidance sessions, we work together to:
š± Identify triggers behind your childās anxiety
š± Teach calming and coping strategies
š± Strengthen communication between parent and child
š± Build lasting confidence and independence
You donāt have to face this aloneāand your child doesnāt have to live in fear of separation.
š¬ Letās help your child find calm, confidence, and peace again.