Help Your Child Feel Less Anxious with a Parent-Led Approach That Works
SPACE is an evidence-based treatment developed at Yale that empowers parents to reduce their child’s anxiety—no child sessions required.
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Schedule A Free Phone Consultation – Select Drs. Lilly or Dufrene
Is Your Child’s Anxiety Impacting the Whole Family?
- Are you constantly providing reassurance, but it never seems to be enough?
- Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells to avoid triggering your child?
- Are you managing meltdowns, school refusal, or bedtime struggles?
You’re not alone. And you’re not out of options.
SPACE is designed specifically for parents who want to help their child become more resilient and independent, regardless of whether the child is currently in therapy.
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Developed at the Yale Child Study Center, SPACE is a structured, research-supported treatment that helps parents reduce child anxiety by:
- Decreasing accommodations that reinforce anxiety
- Expressing confidence and support effectively
- Encouraging your child’s independence and coping
Most families notice change in just a few weeks – even if their child never attends a session.
SPACE is effective for children and teens experiencing
- Separation Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Generalized Anxiety
- Fears and Phobias
- Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
- Selective Mutism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
SPACE equips you with actionable tools to support your child.
At Rise, You’ll Get a Clear Plan and Ongoing Support:
- Understand Patterns – Identify accommodations and anxiety-driven cycles
- Build Confidence – Learn supportive responses and communication
- Take Action – Gradually reduce accommodations in a planned, supportive way
Weekly parent-only sessions provide step-by-step guidance—you won’t be doing this alone.
Change Starts With You — We’re Here to Help
SPACE gives you the tools to reduce your child’s anxiety, starting with small steps that make a big difference.
Click the button below to speak with us about how SPACE can help your family.
Schedule A Free Phone Consultation – Select Drs. Lilly or Dufrene
Want to learn more about the therapist who leads our SPACE program?
Meet Dr. Rochelle Holtzman or hear her talk about SPACE from by clicking the post below
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)