Research highlights that therapy and medications in deed complement one another

I often work with families unsure about whether therapy or medications are the best route. This can be a tricky puzzle and any decisions must be balanced against parents' values and beliefs about what is best for their child. 

My recommendations are often based on the best evidence available in the field balanced by what works best for each family and child. Research continues to support that it is not an either or decision, but that medications and therapy can often be complementary particularly in cases when children's anxiety is high and may interfere with therapy. For the latest research on this topic read more here: Brain & Behavior eNews Meds and Therapy improve Severe Anxiety in Children.