Helping children, teens, and adults find relief from anxiety and OCD—while supporting the caregivers who love them
Evidence‑based counseling services in Seattle, WA
Helping children, teens, and adults find relief from anxiety and OCD—while supporting the caregivers who love them
Evidence‑based counseling services in Seattle, WA
When anxiety or OCD takes over, it can feel all-consuming.
Anxiety can show up as frequent worry, getting stuck in endless "what ifs," reassurance-seeking, difficulty in social situations, perfectionism, panic attacks, or physical symptoms like stomachaches.
Over time, anxiety leads to avoidance, and life begins to feel smaller and smaller.
OCD shows up as unwanted, intrusive, and distressing thoughts accompanied by rituals such as compulsive checking, washing, mental rituals, or repeated reassurance-seeking ("Are you sure the door is locked?").
If you’re a parent, you may find yourself changing family routines, helping your child avoid triggers, answering the same questions over and over, or participating in rituals, all in an effort to reduce your child’s distress.
Unfortunately, while avoidance and reassurance can bring temporary relief, they often strengthen anxiety and OCD over time.
You’re not alone in this – and with the right support, these patterns can change
Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or your child, we’re here to help.
Using evidence-based treatments tailored to each client’s strengths and needs, we help people:
respond differently to anxiety and OCD
build confidence and resilience
gradually face fears and challenges in a supported way
So they can find relief, reduce avoidance, and reconnect with the people and activities that matter most.
Practice Specialties
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Anxiety
excessive worries • avoidance • social struggles • difficulty being alone • panic attacks • perfectionism
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OCD
unwanted intrusive thoughts • rituals or mental compulsions • doubt • reassurance seeking
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Parenting a Child with Anxiety or OCD
concern • uncertainty • reassurance • conflict • accommodations • frustration
Services
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Child Therapy
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Adolescent & Young Adult Therapy
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Parent Counseling
Meet Erin
Hi, I'm Erin Harley, PhD, MA, LMHCA. I’m a mom of two, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, and the founder of Riverstone Counseling. I'm passionate about helping children, teens, and adults find relief from anxiety, OCD, and related concerns like perfectionism and depression.
My style is empathic and collaborative, balancing support with a direct, goal-oriented approach to help clients create meaningful change. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients gradually face fears, tolerate uncertainty, and learn new ways of responding to difficult thoughts, feelings, and sensations so they can reconnect with the people and activities that matter most to them.
When a child struggles with anxiety or OCD, I partner with parents to develop practical strategies that build confidence, resilience, and independence.
If you're wondering whether this kind of support could help, I'd love to connect and explore whether we're a good fit.
How to Get Started
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Click the button below to choose between booking a free 15‑minute consultation or sending us a message with any questions.
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During our free 15-minute call, I’ll invite you to share why you’re seeking services and answer any questions you may have. If we both feel it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session.
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We’ll typically start with weekly 53-minute sessions. Sessions are available in person at our Northeast Seattle office (near University Village) or online via telehealth.
