Woman with long brown hair wearing a light blue blazer and white top, smiling at the camera—Dr. Nicole Pucci, clinical psychologist in Ohio.

Anxiety therapy for kids, teens & Young Adults in Cleveland

Anxiety in life is inevitable.
Give your child the skills to work through it.

Specialized therapy for high-achieving kids and teens.

Do you find yourself wondering,
is this normal?

As an expert in child and adolescent development, so much that worries us is indeed something that many children and teens struggle with.

You're not alone.

Does your child...

!
Walk through the door and completely fall apart, even after a great day
!
Hold it together for everyone else but seem to save their hardest moments for you
!
Set impossibly high standards for themselves, then never feel like enough
!
Shut down, lash out, or go silent when things feel hard — and sometimes struggle to bounce back
!
Know they're capable yet still overthink, expecting worst-case scenarios
!
Avoid situations because they’re feeling uncomfortable

Great things happen when we empower your teen to handle life’s big emotions

Whether it’s anxiety or something else, private therapy can give them the skills to navigate life’s challenges. And give you some relief.

They gain resilience

Their self-esteem grows

They learn to manage big emotions

Schedule your consultation

I’m Dr. Nicole Pucci

For nearly 20 years, I’ve counseled kids, teens and young adults.

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons someone looks for therapy. Whether it’s learning new tools or diagnosing the root cause, I’m here to help.

With a decade as a psychologist and administrator at Hawken School, I know the environment. These kids are smart and ambitious. And the pressures are real.

Together, we’ll give your teen the skills they need to be successful.

Learn more about me