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Individual treatment for children and adolescents that helps them understand worries, gradually face fears, and build confidence in everyday situations. Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, exposure-based techniques, coping skills, realistic thinking, brave behavior practice, and parent-focused strategies. Treatment is tailored to the child's age and may address phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, avoidance, reassurance-seeking, rituals, and just-right behaviors. Parents may receive coaching and support, and care may be coordinated with schools, pediatricians, or other providers.