I've been busy in SPACE!

I’m Now Trained in the SPACE Model for Childhood Anxiety — And I’m So Excited to Bring It to Vermont Families

This past week I’ve been deep in training for something I’ve only just learned about but am now a HUGE fan of: the SPACE model (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center. And I’m thrilled to share that I am now officially trained and ready to offer SPACE to families here at Through to Thrive. Remember, if you are not a VT resident, you can come up (over or down!) for intensive sessions! But first, get excited with me:

SPACE is a parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety—and it’s truly revolutionary. Instead of putting the pressure on the child to change their behavior or confront fears head-on (which often backfires), SPACE focuses on empowering parents to reduce accommodations, build confidence, and support their child’s nervous system more effectively. It’s compassionate, structured, and incredibly hopeful.

You can learn more about the SPACE model directly at their website:
👉 https://spacetreatment.net 

And if you love learning visually, Dr. Lebowitz also has excellent talks and overviews on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=eli+lebowitz+space+anxiety 

I’m Bringing SPACE Into My Work

As a perinatal and family mental health therapist, I meet so many parents who are stuck in cycles of anxiety, avoidance, and fear—with the best intentions in the world. They want their child to feel safe. They want to prevent meltdowns and panic. They want peace in their home.

SPACE gives parents a roadmap to do exactly that without shame, without blame, and without forcing kids to do things before they’re ready. And here’s one of the things I love most:

SPACE is short-term and highly effective. Most families complete treatment in under 3 months.

For busy families, overwhelmed parents, and kids who may already be resistant to therapy, that kind of timeline and responsiveness is a game-changer.

Want to Work Together?

If your child struggles with anxiety, school refusal, separation anxiety, OCD behaviors, or you simply feel like your family is walking on eggshells around fear, SPACE may be exactly what you need.

You can reach me through my contact page here:
👉 https://www.throughtothrive.org/contact 

I’d love to support you and your child in breaking the cycle of anxiety—and help your whole family breathe a little easier.