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Separation Anxiety Disorder

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Therapy For Children & Adolescents With Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety Disorder

It is normal for very young children between the ages of 7 and 15 months old to experience separation anxiety.  Often times kids go through a phase when they are scared nervous of unfamiliar people and places.  Anytime a child has the fear it can be excessive and if it last longer than four weeks the child may have separation anxiety disorder.  Separation anxiety disorder is a condition in which a child becomes alarmed or frightened when away from home or separated from a parent or love one. This fear may interfere with the child’s normal activities, such as going to school or playing with other children.
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Symptoms Of Separation Anxiety Disorder

  • An unrealistic and lasting worry that something bad will happen to the parent or caregiver if the child leaves
  • Repeated complaints of physical symptoms (such as headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or vomiting) when separation from major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated
  • Refusal to go to school in order to stay with the caregiver
  • Refusal to go to sleep without the caregiver being nearby or to sleep away from home
  • Fear of being alone
  • Repeated nightmares involving the theme of separation
  • Bed wetting
  • Repeated temper tantrums or pleading
  • Recurrent excessive distress when separation from home or major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated

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I provide therapy for teens, young adults, adults, couples and families in a safe and confidential environment. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of my clients to help each person live a more satisfying and healthy life. I also facilitate anger management, parenting and grief support groups.

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Toltec Therapy
78115 Calle Estado 
​Suite 201
La Quinta, CA 92253

Phone: (760) 834-9008
hdiaz@toltectherapy.com
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Helpful Links For Anxiety Disorder

  • Separation Anxiety - Describes typical phase of separation anxiety in infants and young children.
  • Anxiety and Children - Provides an overview of separation anxiety disorder, symptoms and treatment options. (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
  • Separation Anxiety - Offers practical suggestions for parents dealing with separation anxiety disorder, as well as books to read to children.

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Toltec Therapy
78115 Calle Estado 
​Suite 201
La Quinta, CA 92253
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Fax: (760) 867-2232

Phone: (760) 834-9008

hdiaz@toltectherapy.com

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