Anxiety therapy for the whole family — not just the child
Most therapists treat the child. Dr. Cleve treats the family. Because after 10 years working with kids and parents, he knows the truth: when a child is anxious, the parents are usually anxious too — and the two feed each other.
You can't fully help a child without supporting the system around them. That's why Dr. Cleve's approach always keeps the parent in the picture — not as the problem, but as the most powerful tool in your child's healing.
For Your Child or Teen
Kids who are struggling with worry, fear, avoidance, and stress that's getting in the way of school, friendships, and just being a kid.
- Ages 5 through 17
- School refusal and avoidance
- Social anxiety and peer struggles
- Separation anxiety
- Panic attacks and physical symptoms
- Perfectionism and performance anxiety
- ADHD with anxiety overlap
- Behavioral issues rooted in anxiety
For You, the Parent
Parents who are exhausted, worried, and unsure how to help without making things worse. You're not failing — you just need the right tools.
- Parenting an anxious child
- Breaking anxious cycles at home
- How to respond without reinforcing fear
- Managing your own anxiety as a parent
- Co-parenting through your child's struggles
- When to push and when to back off
- "Am I parenting from my own past?"
How anxiety shows up in kids — it's not always what you think
Childhood anxiety rarely looks like an adult's anxiety. It often shows up as behavior — which is why it gets mislabeled as defiance, laziness, or attitude. Here's what to actually watch for:
If you recognized your child in that list — trust your gut. You've been watching. You already know something isn't right. That instinct is worth acting on.
"Life can life — and kids feel all of it. My job is to help them build the tools to handle what comes, and help parents stop accidentally teaching their kids to be afraid."
— Dr. Cleve, Robinson House Behavioral HealthHow he actually works with kids and families
Dr. Cleve uses a person-centered foundation with evidence-based tools — meaning he starts where your child and family actually are, not where a textbook says they should be.
Person-Centered Therapy
Every child is different. Every family is different. Dr. Cleve connects with each child as an individual first — building trust before building skills. Kids don't open up to someone they don't feel safe with.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Kids
CBT adapted for children and teens — teaching them to recognize anxious thoughts, challenge them, and replace avoidance with action. Practical, age-appropriate, and proven effective for childhood anxiety.
Parent Coaching & Family Work
Parents are brought into the process — not just as observers, but as active participants. Dr. Cleve works with parents to identify the patterns at home that may be keeping anxiety alive, and teaches concrete strategies for responding differently.
School Coordination
For children struggling in school, Dr. Cleve can coordinate with your child's school point of contact — providing guidance and context that helps teachers and counselors support your child's progress in the classroom.
Culturally Affirming Care
As an HBCU grad and community builder, Dr. Cleve understands that anxiety doesn't exist outside of culture, identity, and lived experience. His work is relevant to the whole child — not a watered-down version of them.
What working with Dr. Cleve actually looks like
Sessions are via telehealth — secure, flexible, and accessible from home. For many kids, being in their own space makes it easier to open up than sitting in a stranger's office.
Your first session is a conversation — Dr. Cleve will listen to what's happening, ask questions, and start building a real picture of your child and family. You are not in the therapeutic journey alone.
From there, sessions are practical. Your child will walk away with tools. You will walk away with strategies. And over time, you'll both start to notice the difference — less avoidance, more confidence, a calmer house.