Episode 17 all about anxiety and depression in kids with Rachel Spizzirri LPC & Lauren Solarz LCSW

Everything You Want To Know About Therapy *but were too afraid to ask

In this episode, we interview Rachel Spizzirri LPC & Lauren Solarz LCSW, two Illinois based therapists. Rachel has had extensive experience working with children and adolescents in PHP and IOP programs and currently works in a group practice where her clinical area of focus include eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, depression, academic stress, kids on the autism spectrum,and she is an LGBTQIA+ ally. Lauren Solarz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois. Her background includes extensive training in direct clinical therapy in both the school and behavioral hospital settings and across various child and adolescent PHP/IOP programs. Lauren currently works in a a group practice and her specialities include OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, coping mechanisms, and anger. Together, Rachel and Lauren run Understanding Your Anxious Child: A series of five online group sessions for parents. This process group for caregivers to help them understand and collaborate with their anxious children using strategies to help children gain mastery over their anxiety. We ask them hard hitting questions (like how exactly does anxiety present in children and teens and when does our brain really mature) and do a deep dive into all things related to treatment for anxiety, depression, parent coaching and ways to help young people manage their anxiety and depression symptoms. For more information about Rachel Spizzirri LPC, call 847-920-7250. For more information about Lauren Solarz LCSW, call 312-841-7752 or email at [e-mail]. You can also find both of their profiles on the Psychology Today website. We will be posting more information on the therapy topics we discussed in our Instagram stories so give us a follow over there at @therapy_podcast_.