Welcome to Positive Insights, LLC Helping Children and Families Navigate Anxiety, Learning Challenges, and Big Emotions.
If you’re here, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. You’ve tried everything—reading the books, following the experts, and testing out strategies—but nothing seems to make a real difference. You just want to understand what’s going on with your child and how to truly help them.
Hi, I’m Erin Olheiser, a child therapist specializing in psychological testing and therapy for kids in the Madison, WI area. With over 20 years of experience in the field, I understand how complex parenting can feel—especially when your child struggles with anxiety, learning challenges, or big emotions.
That is why I offer a full range of support to families including psychological testing services, individual play therapy for children, and parenting support services—because sometimes the best way to help your child is to understand them better.
Parenting does not have to be this hard. Whether we call it by a name – – anxiety, ADHD, Dyslexia – – or simply acknowledge a learning difference, or something else, we’ll figure it out together. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let’s find a path forward.
Play Therapy for Kids
Watching your child struggle with big emotions, constant worries, or frustration they can’t put into words is heartbreaking. You’ve tried to reassure them, offer solutions, and create a safe space—but nothing seems to help for long. Therapy can be a place where your child feels understood, accepted, and supported in a way that makes sense to them. Kids don’t always have the words to explain what they’re going through—but through play, creativity, and a strong therapeutic relationship, they can begin to process their feelings in a way that feels natural and safe.
Psychological Testing: Understanding Your Child’s Strengths & Challenges
When your child is struggling—whether it’s with school, emotions, or daily life—it can feel like you’re constantly guessing what they need. You just want clear answers so you can support them in the best way possible. That’s where psychological testing can help. A thorough evaluation isn’t about labels—it’s about understanding how your child thinks, learns, and processes the world so we can create a plan that truly fits their needs.
Parent Support: Helping You Help Your Child
You love your child more than anything—but when they’re struggling with anxiety, big emotions, or constant frustration, it can feel impossible to know how to help. Maybe you’ve tried everything—reassuring them, avoiding triggers, or walking on eggshells to prevent another meltdown. But despite all your effort, things don’t seem to be getting better. If this describes you check out our sister site https://www.bustingbigfeelings.com/ to explore parenting courses you can take when it is convenient to you.
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