Anxiety

Wed, Apr 23, 2025/by Shannon Porter

Tools & Resources »

Anxiety

Downloads

Information For Caregivers: AnxietyDownload this PDF for resources, tips and essential information on supporting your child through their experience with anxiety.
What is Typical? Anxiety in School Aged and Younger ChildrenWatch our Caregiver Information Series Webinar hosted by Cath Burns, PhD. Viewers will gain a better understanding of how anxiety may present for school aged and younger children. Passcode: 5qq7+91s
What is Typical? Anxiety in Middle and High School Aged YouthWatch our Caregiver Information Series Webinar hosted by Cath Burns, PhD. Viewers will gain a better understanding of how anxiety may occur in middle and high school aged youth. Passcode: 5qq7+91s

Web Resources

Anxiety CanadaAnxiety Canada is a registered charity created to raise awareness about anxiety and support access to proven resources and treatment.
Coping Skills For KidsThis website is a resource designed to help children develop emotional regulation and stress management strategies. It offers tools, activities and worksheets focused on teaching children healthy ways to cope.
Doctor Ali MattuDr Mattu's is a clinical psychologist who creates engaging and accessible mental health content.

Recommended Books

What To Do When You Worry Too Much, by Dawn Huebner
Anxiety Relief For Teens, by Regine Galanti
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD, by Eli R. Lebowitz

Essex Pediatrics Services

Parent Consult Clinic AppointmentSchedule a one time meeting with a member of our mental health team to discuss challenges you are experiencing with your child. This one time session is tailored to your specific needs. During the consult, you will be provided with resources, interventions to implement at home, and next steps. Call the front office to schedule!
Mental Health Care ReferralsEssex Pediatrics will coordinate referrals to the mental health group. Please be aware that there is a waitlist for individual counseling.
Therapy GroupsGroup therapy has been a successful approach for many of our patients and families who are seeking support. Please see our therapy groups page for our current group offerings.

Office Hours & Urgent Visits

Outside of office hours, a provider is on call for urgent questions or concerns. If your child’s illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911.

Office phones open at 9:00 am, 7 days a week, with the exception of Christmas and Thanksgiving. For routine questions or refills please call Monday – Friday during regular office hours.

Standard office visits and same day sick visits are scheduled Monday–Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Urgent visits outside of regular office hours

We do require an appointment for your child to be seen. To schedule an urgent visit, please call and ask to speak with a triage nurse.

Monday – Friday urgent visits may be scheduled after 5:00 pm.

Saturday and Sunday urgent visits are available after 9:00 am, for limited hours. Call early to make sure you get an appointment.

Learn more »