What Is SPACE Therapy? A Guide for Parents of Anxious Kids
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What Is SPACE Therapy? A Guide for Parents of Anxious Kids

Bedtime battles, school refusal, reassurance questions—SPACE therapy offers a different path. It’s an evidence based treatment that works with parents rather than directly with the child. And it can create real change even if your child won’t set foot in a therapy office.

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Your Child’s Job Isn’t to Fall Asleep. Here is What It Actually Is
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Your Child’s Job Isn’t to Fall Asleep. Here is What It Actually Is

You did the routine. You were patient. You did everything right. And it still fell apart. If bedtime has become the hardest part of your day, it helps to understand what’s actually driving your child’s anxiety at night — including why telling them to try to fall asleep may be making it harder. Here’s what their brain actually needs, and how to help them get there.

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Child Anxiety and OCD Therapy in Oak Park, IL | Meet the Team
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Child Anxiety and OCD Therapy in Oak Park, IL | Meet the Team

We know this territory — professionally and personally. Meet the two therapists behind Courtney Bledsoe, LCSW PLLC: a child anxiety specialist and a child development expert, both mom, both genuinesly invested in helping your family find a way forward.

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