You Just Want To Know You're Doing Everything You Can To Help Your Child.
Watching your child struggle with tics can feel overwhelming. Maybe you've wondered if the tics will get worse, whether you should point them out or ignore them, or if there's something you're missing that could help. You want answers, but instead you're met with conflicting advice, uncertainty, and a lot of waiting.
The truth is that many children and families are never taught what tics are, why they happen, or what can actually be done to manage them. That's where Tic Tamer Lab is different.
Through a structured virtual CBIT program, your child will learn practical skills to recognize urges, understand their tics, and build confidence managing them. You'll gain a clearer understanding of the factors that influence tics, along with strategies and lifestyle recommendations that can support long-term success.
You don't have to navigate this alone—and your child doesn't have to either.
imagine if your child...
Families who complete the Tic Tamer Lab see meaningful improvements in understanding, confidence, awareness, and independence.
Understand tics instead of feeling confused by them
Recognize urges before a tic occurs
Use evidence-based CBIT skills that help reduce tics
Understand lifestyle factors that make tics better and worse
Feel confident at school, with friends, and in everyday life
Develop strong emotional awareness and self-regulation skills
Advocate for self and talk about tics with confidence
Leave with a personalized toolkit—and parents who feel empowered
Had the skills and confidence to navigate tics in everyday life
everyday life
Real Families. Real Results.
After participating in Tic Tamer Lab, families reported improvements in:
Understanding tics
Confidence discussing tics
Body awareness
Tic management strategies
Family understanding of tics
Parents also reported improvements in:
Emotional regulation
Anxiety related to tics
Self-advocacy skills
what parents are saying
Emily gave us the education we needed to really understand why the tics happened and what could be done to control them. My son is very confident now about why he tics and what he needs to do to be in control of them. He is now equipped with tools he can practice independently and without medication.
My son knows what makes his tics worse and reminds me when something needs to change. I feel my son is more actively recognizing urges.
WHY VIRTUAL WORKS
Finding a qualified CBIT provider can be challenging, especially if you don't live near a specialist. Tic Tamer Lab brings evidence-based tic treatment directly to your home, eliminating long commutes, scheduling stress, and the need to travel for specialized care. Children learn practical skills in the same environment where they'll use them every day, making it easier to apply what they learn outside of sessions.
We also know that comfort matters. During larger group discussions, participants can choose whether to keep their camera on or off. In smaller breakout sessions, cameras are encouraged to help build connection, participation, and individualized support. This flexible approach helps children feel comfortable while still benefiting from the encouragement of peers who understand what it's like to have tics.
As one parent shared, "The flexibility of virtual attendance and the extra tips and recommendations were invaluable."
What Happens Inside Tic Tamer Lab
An 8-Week Virtual CBIT Program Designed To Create Lasting Change
Each week, children and parents build on the previous week's skills through a combination of CBIT training, tic education, lifestyle strategies, and individualized support.
Week by Week, You'll Learn To:
Understand Tics
Gain a deeper understanding of why tics happen, what influences them, and the factors that may be making them better—or worse.
Build Awareness
Learn to recognize premonitory urges, tic patterns, and early warning signs that create opportunities for change.
Develop Personalized Tic Blockers
Using evidence-based CBIT strategies, children create individualized competing responses ("tic blockers") for their most disruptive tics. Breakout sessions provide private coaching and support while these plans are developed.
Identify Triggers & Lifestyle Factors
Explore stress, sleep, sensory needs, nutrition, screen use, and other factors that can influence tic severity and nervous system regulation.
Create Your Family Tic Toolkit
By the end of the program, families leave with practical strategies, lifestyle recommendations, and a personalized plan for managing current and future tics.
By Graduation, Most Families Leave With:
- At least 3 tics directly addressed using CBIT strategies
- Personalized tic blockers for their most disruptive tics
- A plan for managing current and future tics
- Greater awareness of triggers and lifestyle influences
- Increased confidence discussing and advocating around tics
- A toolkit of strategies to support long-term success
Enrollment Details
Summer 2026 Cohorts
- Mondays at 12:00 PM EST (starting June 15)
- Thursdays at 5:00 PM EST (starting June 18)
Tic Tamer Lab includes eight live group sessions, individualized CBIT coaching during breakout activities, parent education, personalized tic blockers, lifestyle and trigger assessments, and a comprehensive toolkit to support long-term tic management.
By the end of the program, families leave with practical strategies for managing current tics, a plan for addressing future tics, and a deeper understanding of the factors that influence tic severity.
Spots are intentionally limited to create a supportive learning environment and allow for individualized attention throughout the program.
payment plans available
meet your therapist
Hi, I'm Emily
I'm an occupational therapist with over 8 years of experience helping children and families navigate tic disorders. I've worked with hundreds of children to build awareness, confidence, and practical skills that make everyday life with tics feel more manageable.
I created Tic Tamer Lab because too many families are told to simply "wait and see" or struggle to find qualified CBIT providers. I created a program that gives families clear answers, evidence-based tools, and a personalized plan so they leave feeling confident, informed, and equipped to manage tics long after the program ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is one of the most common concerns I hear, and I want to address it directly. Sessions are completely camera-optional, which means your child never has to be on screen during group teaching portions — and they won't see other participants either. Everyone follows along privately, at their own comfort level. The only screen time is during your child's private one-on-one breakout session with me, which is just the two of you. Your child's experience is their own — safe, private, and completely low pressure.
My child has ADHD, anxiety, or sensory sensitivities alongside their tics. Is this program still a good fit?
Yes — and honestly, this is the norm, not the exception. Most of the kids I work with have co-occurring ADHD, anxiety, or sensory needs alongside their tics. CBIT strategies can be adapted to meet each child where they are, and the additional tools we cover in Tic Tamer Lab — emotional regulation, executive function, sleep, and more — directly support those challenges too. If you're unsure whether the program is the right fit for your child's specific needs, just reach out. I'm happy to talk it through before you commit.
The sessions are just the beginning. Every family also receives a 100+ page workbook covering everything you need to successfully understand and manage tics — it's yours to keep and reference long after the program ends. The goal is for you to walk away feeling genuinely equipped to handle this independently, not reliant on ongoing therapy to maintain progress.
Traditional CBIT can take months of weekly sessions to work through — Tic Tamer Lab condenses that same evidence-based content into 8 packed weeks, so your family gets results faster and at a fraction of the cost. You still get individualized attention through private one-on-one breakout sessions with me, plus a 100+ page workbook and a full toolkit of strategies you can implement on your own time, long after the program ends. It's CBIT made accessible, affordable, and built for independence.
Tic Tamer Lab is designed for kids and teens ages 6–18, but adults are absolutely welcome too! Whether you're a parent looking to understand your own tics or an adult who has never had access to CBIT before, this program gives you the same evidence-based tools and full toolkit to start making real progress. If you're not sure whether it's the right fit for your specific situation, just reach out — I'm happy to help you figure it out.
