SPACE Training for Parents of Anxious Children Online in VA and DC
Help your anxious child thrive with SPACE
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based parent training program designed to help families reduce childhood anxiety. I provide SPACE therapy to parents in Virginia and Washington, DC through online sessions, making it easier for families to access effective support no matter where you are located.
Help your child overcome anxiety with SPACE parent training
Is your child’s anxiety starting to feel overwhelming and affect your family’s daily life? Your child may struggle with separation, school, social situations, bedtime, or constant worries. These challenges can create stress, exhaustion, and frustration for both parents and children.
SPACE therapy gives parents the tools to respond to anxiety in ways that reduce distress over time and help children build confidence and emotional resilience.
What to Expect from SPACE?
Duration: Typically 10 - 12 sessions
Format: Parent-only sessions (can include both parents)
Approach: Practical, evidence-based tools, empathy, and support for parents
What is SPACE Therapy?
SPACE is a research-based parent training program developed by Eli Lebowitz at theYale Child Study Center. It gives YOU the tools to support your child’s worries and fears in a way that fosters resilience and independence. Unlike traditional child therapy, SPACE focuses on changing how parents respond to anxiety, which leads to meaningful improvement in children’s symptoms.
SPACE has been shown to be highly effective in reducing childhood anxiety, even when children do not attend therapy themselves.
How SPACE Helps Parents Support Anxious Children
Parenting a child with a lot of worries and fears is hard and often confusing. Parents naturally want to protect their child from fear and distress. However, certain well-intended responses such as excessive reassurance, avoidance, or accommodations can unintentionally reinforce anxiety. Through SPACE parent training, parents learn how to:
Respond with empathy and confidence
Reduce anxiety-maintaining patterns
Encourage independence and coping skills
Support their child through fears
Children learn that they can handle their worries, and anxiety gradually decreases.
SPACE Training Online in VA and Washington, DC
I offer SPACE training online for parents located in Virginia and Washington, DC. Online SPACE sessions make it easy for busy families to get support from the comfort of their home while still receiving high-quality, evidence-based care.
Frequently Asked Questions about SPACE therapy
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SPACE therapy works by teaching parents specific tools to respond to their child’s anxiety in ways that reduce distress over time and foster resilience. Parenting a child with frequent worries or fears can be overwhelming. Naturally, parents want to protect their children. However, some well-intended responses can unintentionally reinforce anxiety.
Because parents play a central role in how children learn to cope, changing parental responses can lead to meaningful reductions in childhood anxiety. SPACE provides practical, evidence-based strategies that allow parents to support their child with empathy while encouraging independence so children’s anxiety improves even if they are not directly involved in therapy.
I provide SPACE parent training online in Virginia and Washington, DC.
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SPACE therapy has been proven effective for children, teens, and young adult children experiencing a variety of anxiety disorders. It is also helpful for children who may not have a formal diagnosis but experience frequent worries, fears, or distress that interfere with daily life.
SPACE parent training can support children struggling with:
Separation anxiety
Social anxiety
Fears and phobias
Panic disorder or agoraphobia
Selective mutism
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Generalized anxiety
Sleep-related anxiety (trouble sleeping alone or nighttime fears)
Chronic worries
I provide SPACE therapy for parents online in Virginia and Washington, DC, helping families learn evidence-based strategies to reduce childhood anxiety, build resilience, and improve everyday life.
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SPACE therapy is effective for parents of children who may not have a formal diagnosis but are struggling with frequent worries, fears, or separation anxiety. Even if your child has never been in therapy, the strategies taught in SPACE can help parents reduce anxiety, build coping skills, and prevent worries from becoming bigger challenges in the future.
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Individual SPACE sessions (which can include both parents) are $225 per session. SPACE is a short-term, evidence-based parent training program that usually takes 10–12 sessions to complete.
As an out-of-network provider, I am not contracted with insurance companies, but I can check your out-of-network benefits and submit claims on your behalf via a company called Thrizer. Out-of-network benefits typically reimburse 60-80% of the cost of each session after you meet your deductible. If you prefer, I can provide you with a monthly superbill so you can coordinate with your insurance company directly.
You can find more information on SPACE therapy fees and insurance here.
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Yes. SPACE parent training is offered online for parents located in Virginia and Washington, DC.
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SPACE is designed as a short-term parent training program and is usually completed in 10–12 sessions. Families often notice improvements in their child’s anxiety within the first few weeks of parent-focused interventions.
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In sessions, you’ll find a mix of humor, realistic parenting perspectives (I’m a parent of two boys!), and clear, evidence-based tools paired with empathy. You can learn more about me and my background here.