Evidence-based therapy · Darien, CT
Evidence-based care for children, teens, and young adults
Compassionate, research-informed treatment that helps young people build skills, resilience, and confidence.
In-person in Darien · Telehealth available
“A warm and supportive environment where young people and families can feel understood while receiving the highest quality care.”
The practice
Finding the right care for your family
When a child, teenager, or young adult is struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, an eating disorder, or other emotional or behavioral challenges, it can be difficult to find the best treatment. Child CBT provides compassionate, evidence-informed psychological care that helps young people develop the skills they need to overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive.
Led by Melanie Brown, PhD, MSCP, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, treatment is individualized using scientifically supported therapies tailored to each person's unique needs.
Who we help
Specialized Psychological Care for Children, Teens, Young Adults, and Families
Emotional and behavioral challenges can interfere with school, friendships, family relationships, and everyday life — but with the right support, meaningful change is possible. Child CBT provides specialized psychological services for a wide range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety disorders
- Eating disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Depression
- ADHD
- School-related stress
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Behavioral concerns
- Life transitions
Parents are an essential part of the therapeutic process. When appropriate, treatment also includes pediatricians, psychiatrists, schools, and other professionals. Child CBT welcomes referrals seeking integrated, evidence-informed psychological care.
Why Child CBT
Compassionate Care Guided by Science
Dr. Melanie Brown is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She practices within the scientist-practitioner model — integrating the latest research with extensive clinical experience.
Therapy at Child CBT is highly collaborative, practical, and focused on helping young people develop lifelong skills that foster confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Specialized Expertise
Over 20 years of psychological care for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Scientist-Practitioner
Treatment informed by research and tailored to individual needs.
Collaborative Care
Coordination with healthcare providers and schools when appropriate.
Individualized Treatment
Every plan reflects each child's strengths, development, and family goals.
Nationally Recognized Training
Advanced expertise in anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and CBT approaches.
Compassionate Partnership
Warm, respectful, collaborative care that is hopeful and practical.
Why evidence-based therapy?
Effective Treatment Begins with Scientific Research
“Evidence-based therapy” means approaches proven effective in research — including CBT for anxiety and depression, ERP for OCD, and Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for youth eating disorders — provided with compassion and careful consideration to each individual and family.
Services preview
Helping Young People Thrive
Child CBT provides specialized therapy for a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Anxiety Disorders
CBT to overcome excessive worry, fears, perfectionism, panic, social anxiety, and related symptoms.
Eating Disorders
Specialized care for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID — including FBT and CBT approaches.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
Depression
CBT to improve mood, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and confidence.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Building skills for cognitive, emotional, and behavioral regulation, executive functioning, and school success.
Parent Consultation
Guidance and practical strategies that empower parents to support progress outside of sessions.
Therapy format
Flexible Care Designed Around Your Family
- In-person appointments in Darien, CT
- Secure telehealth in CT, NY, and PSYPACT States
- Out-of-network provider; superbills available upon request
Approaches
Evidence-based methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorders
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Parent coaching and consultation
Taking the First Step Can Make All the Difference
Seeking help for your child or family is an important decision. If you would like to learn more or determine whether Child CBT may be the right fit, we invite you to reach out.
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