A Trial of Parent-coached Exposure Therapy for Children With Anxiety Disorders and OCD

Subject and parent begin by working with a therapist to create an individualized fear hierarchy consisting of situations and stimuli that produce anxiety for the child, gradually progressing from less anxiety to more anxiety.

Subjects will work with a therapist using anxiety management strategies to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Subjects and parents will work in a group setting to receive exposure therapy consisting of situations and stimuli that produce anxiety for the child, gradually progressing from less anxiety to more anxiety.