Business Details
Expert Child & Teen Mental Health Services in Greenwich
Greenwich Anxiety is a private practice in Connecticut dedicated to providing specialized care for children, teens, and emerging young adults facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, OCD, tics, ADHD, and co-occurring disorders. Our team of licensed psychologists and clinicians combines decades of experience with evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). We prioritize collaboration with families and schools to create personalized treatment plans that address each client's unique needs.Our approach emphasizes compassion, scientific rigor, and a commitment to empowering young people to build resilience and independence. With expertise in psychoeducational assessments and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), we bridge therapeutic and academic support to foster long-term success. Our clinicians have held leadership roles in special education and research, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of innovative care.
Services
OCD Treatment
Anxiety Therapy
Tic Disorders
ADHD Management
Co-Occurring Disorders
Psychoeducational Assessments
IEP Support
Highlights and features
- Our team includes nationally recognized experts in tic disorders and OCD treatment.
- We specialize in evidence-based therapies like CBIT and ERP with proven results.
- Clinicians have held leadership roles in special education and child psychology research.
- We provide seamless coordination between therapy and school accommodations.
- Parental involvement is integrated into treatment plans for holistic support.
What people say
Life-changing results
Compassionate expertise
Effective treatment plans
Seamless school coordination
Patient-centered approach
Services
OCD Treatment
Our OCD specialists use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help children confront fears without compulsions. We address contamination, symmetry, harm, and taboo thought subtypes through personalized treatment plans. Parental guidance ensures consistent support at home while building coping skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Anxiety Therapy
We treat generalized anxiety, social phobias, and separation anxiety using cognitive restructuring and gradual exposure techniques. Our approach builds emotional regulation skills while addressing school-related stressors. Treatment focuses on restoring normal activities through evidence-based interventions that reduce avoidance behaviors and physical symptoms like stomachaches.
Tic Disorders
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) helps children manage motor and vocal tics through habit reversal training. We address premonitory urges and environmental triggers while collaborating with prescribers to optimize medication regimens when needed. Treatment reduces tic severity without causing home environment disruptions.
ADHD Management
Our clinicians provide behavioral therapy and parent training to address inattentive, hyperactive, and combined ADHD presentations. We develop organizational strategies and school accommodations while addressing common co-occurring anxiety issues. Treatment emphasizes strengths-based reinforcement over punitive measures.
Co-Occurring Disorders
We specialize in treating overlapping conditions like anxiety with tics or ADHD with OCD using integrated approaches. Brief Trans-Diagnostic Parent Training restructures home environments to support multiple treatment goals simultaneously. Our holistic plans address functional improvement across academic, social, and family domains.
People
Matthew Specht
Director, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Specht is a nationally recognized child psychologist with expertise in tic disorders and OCD. He led the CBIT study for Tourette's Association of America and serves as Clinical Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine. His parent-focused approach combines clinical innovation with practical strategies for home implementation.
Catherine McNulty
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. McNulty specializes in anxiety disorders and psychoeducational assessments with 18 years of special education leadership experience. She excels at navigating IEP processes and provides compassionate care for children with OCD and learning challenges.
Tammy Moscrip
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Moscrip integrates CBT, DBT, and executive function coaching to support adolescents with psychological and learning challenges. Her 20+ years of clinical and neuroscience experience bridges school and therapy environments to foster student growth.
Emily Carr
Practice Manager
Emily Carr coordinates patient care with expertise from her Yale University research role. She ensures seamless administrative support while providing compassionate guidance to families navigating mental health treatment.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD, tic disorders (including Tourette's), ADHD, and complex co-occurring conditions in children and adolescents.
What treatment approaches do you use?
Our primary treatments include CBT, ERP for OCD, CBIT for tics, and Brief Trans-Diagnostic Parent Training for complex cases, all grounded in scientific research.
Do you work with schools and educators?
Yes, we provide psychoeducational assessments, attend IEP meetings, and collaborate with schools to implement appropriate accommodations for students.
Are telehealth services available?
We offer telemedicine visits licensed in 42 states, making care accessible while maintaining the same high standard of treatment.
How do you involve parents in treatment?
Parents receive specific training in behavioral strategies and are actively involved in creating home environments that support treatment goals.
