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WILLOW: ANXIETY AND OCD

( Ages 8–13 )

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The Willow Program: Neurodiversity-affirming Anxiety and OCD Intensive Services provides intensive mental health support for neurodivergent and neurotypical youth experiencing significant challenges with anxiety and OCD. Youth learn practical skills to manage anxiety, cope with difficult situations, and build confidence in everyday life. Treatment is tailored to each youth and their family and includes evidence-based approaches and hands-on activities.

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Willow offers two levels of care depending on how much support your child needs. Program benefits include structured support, personalized treatment plans, family engagement and support, social skills, coping strategies, and sensory regulation skills. Here's how they compare:

Details
Willow PHP
Willow IOP
SCHEDULE
4 days, 7 hrs each
3 days, 2.5 hrs each
TIME
8:45 AM - 3:45 PM
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
PROGRAM LENGTH
6-8 weeks
8-16 weeks
AGE GROUP
8-13
8-13
FOCUS
Symptom Stabilization
Symptom Management
SUPERVISION
Frequent
Minimal
GOAL
Address acute needs
Build skills with daily life

Who We Serve

Willow serves neurodivergent and neurotypical youth ages 8–13 experiencing significant challenges with anxiety and OCD that affect everyday life. Youth may struggle with excessive worry, fears, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or avoiding situations because of anxiety. At Ryther, we provide supportive, inclusive, and evidence-based care for youth and families.

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Willow PHP: Anxiety and OCD

Monday–Thursday | 8:45 AM–3:45 PM

 

Full-day treatment for youth who need more support than weekly therapy or IOP, but do not need 24-hour inpatient care. Youth build skills to manage anxiety and OCD while working toward greater stability and confidence. Youth participate in:

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  • Individual Therapy: Weekly sessions focused on your child’s needs and goals.

  • Family Therapy: Helps families communicate and support progress at home.

  • Group Therapy: Daily groups focused on building skills, confidence, and social connection.

  • Experiential Activities: Art, movement, games, and other activities help youth practice skills and stay engaged.

  • Milieu Support: Staff provide support and coaching throughout the day as youth practice new skills.

  • Parent Coaching: Gives caregivers tools to support their child at home.

  • Psychiatry: Evaluations and medication management when needed.

 

 

 

Willow IOP: Anxiety and OCD

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday  |  4:00–6:30 PM

 

Part-time treatment for youth who need more support than weekly therapy but can continue with their everyday routines. Youth build skills to manage anxiety and OCD while staying connected to home and school. Youth participate in:

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  • Neurodiversity-Informed Care: Treatment recognizes and supports each youth’s individual strengths, needs, and experiences.

  • Experiential Activities: Group games, mindful movement, art, and tabletop gaming make learning skills interactive and engaging.

  • Individual & Family Therapy: Weekly sessions support individual goals and family collaboration.

  • Group Therapy: Interactive activities help youth build coping and social skills.

  • Therapeutic Environment: Indoor and outdoor spaces provide opportunities to engage, connect, and practice new skills.

  • Psychiatry: Medication support when needed.

 

 

 

What Makes Willow Different?

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  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Willow celebrates neurodivergent identities while supporting each youth’s mental health needs.

  • Whole-Person Approach: Treatment considers emotional, behavioral, social, and relational needs.

  • Culturally Responsive Care: Treatment is shaped around each youth and family’s needs and experiences.

  • Support for Families: Parents and caregivers learn ways to support their child during and beyond treatment.

  • Different Levels of Support: PHP and IOP provide different levels of care based on each youth’s needs.

 

 

 

Insurance & Referrals

 

  • Referring providers can contact us to discuss whether Willow may be a good fit for a client.

  • We accept First Choice, Premera, Regence, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWise, Optum United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare Community Plan of Washington, and all Medicaid MCOs: Molina, United Health Care, Wellpoint, Community Health Plan of Washington, and Coordinated Care.

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