Hill Child Counseling: Anxiety & OCD Treatment

Welcome to Hill Child Counseling. I am Natasha Daniels, an OCD and Anxiety Specialist. I have dedicated my career and my practice to helping children and their families with anxiety and OCD issues.

Unfortuntely we can’t prevent our kids from having anxiety or OCD, but we can arm them with skills to crush these issues! With skill building through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), kids not only survive with anxiety/OCD, they learn how to thrive!

I work hand in hand with parents. I believe therapy should be a team effort and as such, I meet with parents in separate sessions to discuss the best possible parental approaches, along with how to help their kids utilize the tools they are learning in therapy.

Parents will leave therapy with just as many new skills as their child.

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About

As well as being a child therapist, I am the mother to three children ages 7, 9 and 15. When I a not in therapy sessions, I am running after my kids and providing parents support and education on anxiety and OCD through my site AnxiousToddlerstoTeens.com, my podcast and my YouTube channel.

My practice is dedicated to helping kids with anxiety and OCD. I am the author of How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler and Anxiety Sucks! A Teen Survival Guide (affil links).

I am a regular contributor to Huffington Post, PsychCentral and The Mighty, as well as other parenting magazines and sites.

I received my Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2000. I received my post-graduate training from Arizona State University’s Harris Institute in infant and toddler mental health. I have over eighteen years of experience working with children and teens. I am an active member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and have attended both the Behavior Therapy Training Institute’s (BTTI) general advanced OCD training and their pediatric advanced training taught by the top OCD researchers in the field.

I have worked in many arenas throughout my career which has sharpened my skills and knowledge. I have worked in the foster care and adoption world, I have worked at clinics doing in-home therapy and I have worked at residential treatment centers with some of those most mentally ill children.

I have been in the field since 2000. In 2005 I found my permanent home, when I created Hill Child Counseling. In my practice I have had the privledge of watching children go from toddlers to teens to young adults. I have been a friendly, supportive face for kids as they have hit bumps and challenges throughout their childhood.

 

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Contact/Schedule

I HAVE CLOSED MY PRACTICE PERMANENTLY. Please go to www.IOCDF.org/find-help to find a provider in your area or go to NOCD at www.Treatmyocd.com. You can also check out my online classes here or join my online community for parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD here.

 

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Location

Office is located in North Phoenix off of I-17 and Carefree Hwy.

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FAQ

You have questions. I have answers.

What is the process to get started?

I like to meet with parents alone the first session. To set up the initial parent-only session, email me to schedule a session.

Do you accept insurance?

Unfortunately I no longer accept insurance.

What is your fee per session?

$150 per session

Do you get involved in custody or court cases?

No and no. I have a strong policy of not getting involved in any court or custody matters. I do not write reports to the court or give my opinion on custody arrangements. I do not work with parents who have a contentious and volatile relationship with each other.

I believe therapy is for the children and in such, I avoid taking on families that will use therapy as a battle ground or to gather evidence for court.

I require that both parents know about and consent to therapy, prior to starting services with their children, regardless of what court paperwork states.

What type of issues do you treat?

My practice is solely focused on the treatment of anxiety and OCD.

I have written two books on anxiety and offer online classes on anxiety and OCD.  I am frequently sought after to train and write on that issue. My work can be found in Huffington Post, PsychCentral and The Mighty.

How long are your sessions?

Sessions are typically 55 minutes long.

What approach do you take in therapy:

I do not believe you should have a one-approach-fits-all mentality as a therapist. I assess what approach works best for your child. I am a strong believer in cognitive-behavioral therapy and if possible, I try to be very solution-focused. Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is typically an integral part of my treatment for anxiety and OCD.

In our initial parent-only session, we will work together to find the approach that will be the most effective with your child.

How long can I expect my child to be in therapy?

I don’t want kids to live in therapy. My ultimate goal is to give children and parents the tools to handle their issues at home. Most coping mechanisms are developed in the moment – and not in a therapy office, so parents need support learning skills as well!

I always meet with parents alone the first session. In the first session we will discuss what is the best approach for your child. My goal is to give both the parent and the child the skills to crush anxiety and/or OCD at home. For some families this will mean meeting altogether. For others this might mean separate sessions for the child and separate sessions for the parents. My work is flexible and will adapt depending on the needs of the family.

What ages do you treat?

Anxiety and OCD can be addressed at any age. I work with all ages (2-18) and find the best approach for that developmental stage. 

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Books & Parenting Courses

Looking for resources to help you parent?  I’ve got you covered.

I have created online classes that parents can take when they want, at their own pace. Learn what I teach parents in my practice in the comfort of your own home.

Below are the current available online classes I offer:

Teach Your Kids to Crush Anxiety E-Course

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Crush Social Anxiety: an Online Class for Adults & Kids 10 and Up

Parenting Kids with OCD: Learn Skills to Beat OCD at Home

Misperceptions of Childhood OCD: Everything a Parent Should Know 

A Mini Course on Helping Kids with Moral OCD

How to Help Kids Who are Scared To Sleep

Handling Difficult Behavior in Kids with Anxiety or OCD

PODCAST

YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR KIDS WITH ANXIETY OR OCD

BOOKS

Anxiety Sucks! A Teen Survival Guide

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DOWNLOADABLE DIVORCE WORKBOOK

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