Helping children, teens, and young adults move toward relief from anxiety and OCD—while supporting the caregivers who love them

Evidence‑based therapy for young people and parents in Seattle, WA

Helping children, teens, and young adults move toward relief from anxiety and OCD—while supporting the caregivers who love them

Evidence‑based psychotherapy for young people and parents in Seattle, WA

Boy in yellow shirt and striped shorts balancing on a large rock among many stones by a river with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.

When your child or teen is struggling with anxiety or OCD, it can feel all‑consuming.

Maybe your child is constantly worried or asking for reassurance. Maybe they struggle in social situations, can’t be apart from you, are frozen by perfectionism, or experience stomachaches or panic attacks.

All this anxiety has led to increased avoidance and you worry your child’s world is getting smaller.

Or maybe your child has intrusive thoughts and engages in rituals like compulsive checking or washing. They may ask you to participate in rituals or provide repeated reassurance (“Are you sure you locked the door?”).

In an effort to help, you might adjust family routines or avoid situations that trigger their distress.

You want to help your child feel better, but avoiding triggers and giving reassurance doesn’t seem to work, and the cycle keeps growing.

You’re not alone in this–and with the right support, these patterns can change.

We know how challenging this is, and we know how to help.

Using evidence-based treatments tailored to your child’s strengths and needs, we help young people:

  • respond differently to anxiety and OCD

  • build confidence and resilience

  • gradually face challenges in a supported way

So they can find relief, reduce avoidance, and re-engage in the experiences that matter most.

Practice Specialties

  • Teen girl in glasses and pink sweater standing outside school with a backpack

    Anxiety

    excessive worries • avoidance • social struggles • difficulty being alone • panic attacks • perfectionism

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  • Smiling teenagers sitting in a park under trees with golden, fall color leaves.

    OCD

    unwanted intrusive thoughts • rituals or mental compulsions • doubt • reassurance seeking

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  • A mother and her teen daughter sit on a couch, smiling and looking out of a window, with the mother's arms around her daughter.

    Parenting a Child with Anxiety or OCD

    concern • uncertainty • reassurance • conflict • accommodations • frustration

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Services

Meet Erin

Erin Harley, PhD, MA, LMHCA

Hi, I’m a cognitive psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State. I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults learn how to respond differently to anxiety and OCD so they can feel more at ease, build confidence, and re-engage in what matters most.

As a mom of two, I understand how difficult it is to see your child struggling and not always know the best way to help them. That’s why, in addition to working directly with young people, I’m also passionate about helping parents build practical skills to support their child’s growth and progress at home.

Anxiety and OCD affect the whole family, so I partner closely with parents to create real, lasting change.

If you’re wondering whether this kind of support could help, I invite you to reach out to learn more and see if we might be a good fit.

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How to get started

  • Fill out the “New Client Inquiry” form on my “Reach Out” page (click the button below) and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

  • We will schedule a free 15-minute consultation call so I can learn why you are seeking therapy, answer your questions, and learn if we are a good fit to work together. If we decide to move forward we will schedule your first session.

  • We will likely start with weekly 53-minute sessions. We can meet in my office in Northeast Seattle near University Village, or online via telehealth.

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