Success Stories - Break The Anxiety Cycle

We have helped lots of families effectively address their child or teen's anxiety, restoring a sense of calm to their household

Emily’s Transformation

When Emily’s parents first came to us, they were completely exhausted. Their once energetic, happy daughter had become consumed by school-related anxiety. Each morning was a battle, with Emily refusing to attend class, overwhelmed by the fear of failure and social interactions.

Her parents were at a loss—everything they tried only seemed to make things worse. The more they pushed, the more Emily retreated, and they began to feel powerless, trapped in a cycle of anxiety and frustration. They were scared that she might never return to her once-confident self, and the emotional toll on the family was undeniable. Through our work together, we helped Emily’s parents establish a structured routine and clear expectations, giving Emily the stability she desperately needed. They also learned new communication tools that allowed them to validate Emily’s feelings without reinforcing her anxiety. Slowly but surely, they were able to build her confidence, one step at a time. Her parents began to notice small victories—like her willingness to engage in conversations about her worries—and before long, Emily was not only attending school regularly but thriving academically. The relief Emily’s parents felt was profound. What once felt like an impossible situation began to shift. Mornings became smoother, the dread of each school day subsided, and the family dynamic improved. Seeing their daughter regain her confidence and joy for learning was the transformation they had hoped for all along. Today, Emily is excelling, not just in the classroom but in her relationships and her overall well-being.

Jake’s Turnaround

Jake’s anxiety was showing up as anger and defiance, leaving his parents feeling like they were constantly walking on eggshells. Every day, his mom was bombarded with angry or anxious texts that kept her emotionally on edge for years, it was all just too much! She reached a point where, every time her phone vibrated, she braced herself, not knowing what to expect.

Sometimes it was a message full of emotional abuse or at others, a plea for attention. The anxiety wasn’t just affecting Jake—it had infiltrated the entire family, making everyone so tense it felt like they were all living on the edge. By teaching Jake’s parents how to set boundaries while still validating his feelings, they were able to reduce the household stress. Jake began learning new ways to cope with his anxiety, and now the whole family communicates more openly and calmly. They no longer live on edge, and instead, they look forward to spending time together and truly enjoy it.

Sarah’s Breakthrough

Sarah’s social anxiety was debilitating, and her parents felt overwhelmed and helpless. Every time she had plans to meet friends, go to a party, or attend any social event, Sarah would back out at the last minute, claiming she didn’t feel well. This pattern had become so frequent that her parents couldn’t make any plans without worrying that Sarah would cancel.

Frustration was mounting, and their concern about her future was growing. They wondered how she would ever navigate college, work, or relationships if she couldn’t handle simple social situations now. They felt stuck between wanting to push her to face her fears and not wanting to alienate her further. Together, we worked on helping Sarah develop practical tools to manage her social anxiety. We taught her parents simple, effective strategies like gradual exposure to social situations and mindfulness techniques that they were able to use to helped her stay calm in the moment. But just as importantly, we showed her parents how to support her growth in a way that didn’t feel like pressure or nagging—ensuring they didn’t push too hard or shut her down emotionally. This approach gave Sarah the space she needed to build her confidence at her own pace, while her parents learned to offer the right kind of encouragement without overwhelming her. The transformation was remarkable. Today, Sarah has an active social life, regularly spending time with friends and participating in activities that once felt impossible. The change hasn’t just been in her—it’s in her family, too. Her parents feel more connected with her than ever, no longer walking on eggshells or feeling powerless in the face of her anxiety. Sarah’s social anxiety is now in the rearview mirror, and her parents can finally breathe a sigh of relief, knowing she has the tools to navigate her social world with confidence.

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This mom just passed us in the hallway and told us how much she loved your course! She said she had felt vulnerable and was able to be trusting and completely open and honest.

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Huge Success!- School Staff

Your webinar was a huge success! We are getting so many requests to have you back!

Susan

From Struggle to Success: Break the Anxiety Cycle Impact

When my son first went to college, he was in shock about how much drug and alcohol use was going on at school. He started coming back home from college on weekends and we could see he had shut down and was not happy. Break the Anxiety Cycle helped us navigate the issues very well. He ended up making a fantastic new friend group and is loving college! “We are so grateful for Dr. Marnee and Tamar and their incredible program…it works really well!”

Samantha R.

Grateful for High School Support

“Thank you for all your support during high school. My son struggles with mental health issues and school has always been a struggle. I don’t know what we would’ve done without your help! Our entire family is so happy, our son will be starting college this fall!”

Liz

Sleep Magic Works Wonders!

“You were so right! Adding more sleep was a complete game changer! She wakes up in the idle of the night sometimes and jumps in the bed but nothing like those awful screams! And it helps me with a mental break too!!!”

J D.

Senior Year Rescue: Break the Anxiety Cycle’s Support

“At the beginning of his senior year, my son’s grades dropped all of the sudden. He was staying out late and seemed to be avoiding being with the family in general. The school staff expressed concerns about significant changes in his behavior as well. Break the Anxiety Cycle helped me understand the complicated emotional roller coaster of senior year and all of its development implications. Now he is back on track and got into one of his top choice schools. I can’t thank you enough for all the help!”

Allyson

Break the Anxiety Cycle Made the College Transition a Success

My daughter got over her separation anxiety by going to sleep away camp, but COVID completely set her back. I knew the adjustment to college would be tough but I was not prepared for just how hard it could be…I’m truly grateful for the support I received with Dr. Marnee and Tamar through Break the Anxiety Cycle. The expert guidance supported me in helping my daughter adjust well to her new environment and I was able to relax and sleep again!

J.B.

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Dr. Marnee,

You have been, by far, the best psychologist that I have ever met. You get to the heart of what’s going on quickly. You have very active ideas and recommendations that have helped my son to take control of his life, and your goal is to help your patients graduate, not to linger in therapy continuously. We will definitely call you if we need to check in and if he needs more support. I can’t tell you enough how grateful we are to have had you in our lives!

We have helped lots of families effectively address their child or teen's anxiety, restoring a sense of calm to their household

Emily’s Transformation

Jake’s Turnaround

Sarah’s Breakthrough

E. C.

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J. S.

Wow-School Staff

Lisa J.

Empowering Course Success-School Staff

David C.

Huge Success!- School Staff

Susan

From Struggle to Success: Break the Anxiety Cycle Impact

Samantha R.

Grateful for High School Support

Liz

Sleep Magic Works Wonders!

J D.

Senior Year Rescue: Break the Anxiety Cycle’s Support

Allyson

Break the Anxiety Cycle Made the College Transition a Success

J.B.

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Allyson

Break the Anxiety Cycle Made the College Transition a Success

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