Anxiety is the number one mental health issue facing children and adolescents. It can negatively impact both the academic and emotional success of students, but it is also very treatable. Dr. Aimee Kotrba will highlight the main sources of anxiety in children and adolescents, and give practical classroom and school resources and intervention ideas for reducing worries and fears. Learn strategies to increase the confidence and self-esteem of the anxious children at your schoo

Dr. Aimee Kotrba
A clinical psychologist specializing in the psychological assessment and treatment of children, couples, and families, Dr. Kotrba also offers treatment to adults and adolescents. Dr. Kotrba earned her masters and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology at Wayne State University, and received additional training in assessment and treatment at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and William Beaumont Hospital’s Center for Human Development.

Dr. Kotrba’s primary interventions include:

• Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mood and anxiety disorders 
• Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for disruptive behavior disorders
• Psychological assessments for learning issues, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder