Anxiety therapy for kids, teens, & young adults
Evidence-based therapy that helps kids move past worry, fear, and avoidance.
Support for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, and school avoidance.
Insurance accepted. Appointments often available within days.
teens, & families
Anxiety, at a glance
Anxiety, at a glance
1 in 12
About 1 in 12 children ages 3-17 are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
80% untreated
Most children with treatable anxiety never receive professional support.
Highly treatable
60-80% of children show significant improvement with CBT within 12-16 weeks.
Understanding anxiety
What anxiety looks like and how it affects daily life.
Generalized anxiety
Persistent worry about school, health, safety, and the future. Children seek constant reassurance and struggle with 'what if' thinking.
Social anxiety
Intense fear of social situations, being judged, or embarrassment. Children avoid speaking in class or attending events.
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in children and teens. It goes beyond normal worry, causing persistent fear that interferes with school, friendships, and daily functioning.
A licensed clinician evaluates patterns across settings and considers overlapping conditions like ADHD or depression.
Separation anxiety
Excessive distress when apart from parents. Children may refuse school, struggle to sleep alone, or have physical symptoms.
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in children and teens. It goes beyond normal worry, causing persistent fear that interferes with school, friendships, and daily functioning.
A licensed clinician evaluates patterns across settings and considers overlapping conditions like ADHD or depression.
Common signs of anxiety by age
Symptoms look different at every stage of development.
Young Children (4-7)
Clinginess
Frequent meltdowns
Stomachaches before school
Fear of being alone
School-Age (8-12)
Excessive worry about grades
Avoidance of activities
Difficulty sleeping
Physical complaints
Teens (13-17)
Social withdrawal
Perfectionism and paralysis
School refusal
Panic episodes
Young Adults (18-25)
Chronic overthinking
Avoidance of new experiences
Difficulty with independence
Burnout from coping alone
Could it be anxiety?
Take a quick, clinically validated screening to better understand your child’s symptoms.
GAD-7 Anxiety Screening
The GAD-7 is a brief, clinically validated tool used by healthcare providers to screen for generalized anxiety disorder. It takes about 2 minutes and can help you understand whether your child's worry may benefit from professional support.
This screening is not a diagnosis. Results should be discussed with a qualified mental health professional.
How anxiety therapy helps
Evidence-based strategies for managing worry, building resilience, and restoring confidence.
- Teaches coping strategies for worry and panic
- Builds confidence through gradual exposure
- Reduces avoidance behaviors
- Strengthens emotional regulation
- Supports school and social functioning
Why families choose Emora
Specialized pediatric anxiety care vs. general providers.
Other providers
Licensed pediatric and young adult clinicians
Generalist providers
Evidence-based CBT and exposure therapy
One-size-fits-all approaches
Parent-inclusive model
Limited parent involvement
Virtual sessions in your child's safe space
Anxiety-provoking office visits
Insurance accepted
Insurance not always accepted
Built-in screening and progress tracking
Limited progress visibility
Get started in minutes
Three simple steps to connect with the right clinician.
- 1
Share what’s going on
Answer a few questions about symptoms and goals.
- 2
Verify coverage
See insurance estimates and available times.
- 3
Start sessions
Meet your clinician and begin building skills.
Frequently asked questions
What parents and young adults ask most about anxiety therapy.
All children worry sometimes — that's normal. But when worry is persistent, hard to control, or starts interfering with school, friendships, sleep, or daily activities, it may be anxiety. You don't need a diagnosis to get started. Our specialists can help determine what your child needs.
We treat all forms of childhood anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobias, selective mutism, and panic disorder. Our therapists create individualized treatment plans based on your child's specific symptoms.
Most children show meaningful improvement within 8–12 sessions of CBT. Some children benefit from additional sessions depending on the severity of their anxiety and their individual goals.
Yes. All sessions are HIPAA-protected and completely confidential. We provide age-appropriate parent updates so you stay informed about your child's progress while respecting their privacy.
Yes — school avoidance is one of the most common reasons families seek anxiety therapy. Our therapists use gradual exposure and coping strategies to help children return to school with confidence.
We accept most major insurance plans and verify your coverage before your first session. Most families pay between $0 and $30 per session with insurance.
We work with children as young as 5. For younger children, therapy is play-based and involves significant parent coaching so you can support your child's progress at home.
That's completely normal. Our therapists are trained to engage anxious children through creative, low-pressure techniques. Many children open up once they feel safe and realize therapy is a supportive space — not something to fear.
Real stories of growth
Every session is rated by parents. Our therapists maintain a 4.9+ average, because results matter.
Excellent at guiding my son to open up to me and create goals to end disputes over electronics. Truly an engaged listener.
Parent of a 12 year old
Jun 1, 2026
Jamie Blakeman, LCPC
I already see a change in my child. She struggles with self-esteem and bullying. Elsie has been working with her and she gets so excited for her session. I'm so grateful to have a therapist I trust and is faith based. Finding a therapist that is faith based has been a difficult task for me and finding Elsie was a complete gift from God for my child.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jun 1, 2026
Elsie Pena, LPC
Yes! Elsie listens to my concerns about life and family. She is very easy to talk to. As a Christian family it is wonderful to be able to talk to someone I can relate with faith wise.
An Adult client
Jun 1, 2026
Elsie Pena, LPC
Tiffany is down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and genuinely caring. She creates a comfortable space where I feel heard and supported. I highly recommend her.
Parent of an 11 year old
Jun 1, 2026
Tiffany Ally, LCSW
She was amazingly kind and was always fun!
Parent of a 9 year old
May 31, 2026
Lesli White, LPC
Dr. Bunker was excellent with our kiddo. He was evaluated (now diagnosed!) with Autism. She was able to engage with him & get him talking & sharing. It's often difficult to find people he will click with but she was patient & spoke with him at his level, answering questions, not talking to him like he was "just a kid". She listened to our concerns as parents, asked helpful clarifying questions instead of just trying to check boxes, was conversational, warm, & genuine. Can't recommend her enough!
Parent of a 9 year old
May 31, 2026
Dr. Nacona Bunker, PsyD
I felt very validated and heard. Mrs. Crystal made me feel safe.
An Adult client
May 30, 2026
Crystal Ford, LPC-Associate Supervised by Virginia Elam-Manning, LPC-S, LCDC
Rachel connects so well with Kanaan
Parent of a 9 year old
May 30, 2026
Rachael Wade, LPC Associate
Amazing! April always helps me think outside the box and allows me to be transparent about what’s going on in my life.
An Adult client
May 30, 2026
April Medici, LMHC
My daughter said she felt good speaking with you. I am praying for positive change. Thank you.
Parent of a 10 year old
May 30, 2026
Rachel Webster, RMHCI
Ms. Cat is such an earth angel! She understood my daughters needs right away and helped us navigate to the right therapist that identified my daughters needs. She was even so kind to share resources for parents, and Im like OMG how did she know I have tried every avenue and that I myself could use parental therapy to be able to help my children succeed in therapy! Thank you so much Ms. Cat, we appreciate you!
Parent of an 11 year old
May 30, 2026
Catherine Campos, LCSW
Catherine was incredibly helpful during my son’s intake. She took the time to understand my concerns, listened with compassion, and helped identify the type of therapy that would best support him. She was knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring throughout the process. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but Catherine made it easy and gave me confidence that my son was being matched with the right provider.
Parent of a 7 year old
May 30, 2026
Catherine Campos, LCSW
Catherine Campos was wonderful to work with. She was warm, empathetic, and truly listened to my concerns. She validated my experiences, asked thoughtful questions, and helped determine the type of therapy that would best fit my needs. I never felt rushed or dismissed. She made the process feel supportive and personalized, and I left feeling understood, hopeful, and confident in the therapist match she recommended.
An Adult client
May 30, 2026
Catherine Campos, LCSW
That the therapist opened up to me about his own struggles, and allowed me to see similarities in his own experiences with mine. That made me feel heard and seen.
An Adult client
May 30, 2026
Franklin Williams, LCMHC
I was helpful as it helped her
Parent of an 11 year old
May 30, 2026
Tahsha Hansard, LMHC
Camila really enjoyed her session. She mentioned how she got some good ideas on how to manage some of her emotions and she is excited about implementing those.
Parent of a 16 year old
May 29, 2026
Aubrey Gainey, RMHCI
My therapist was so kind, informative and patient. I did not feel rushed and immediately was made comfortable.
An Adult client
May 29, 2026
Vivian France, LCMHC
My 7 year old needed this and I am so thankful to have found this provider. So excited to watch his progress
Parent of a 7 year old
May 29, 2026
Deann Harrison, PMHNP-BC
Anxiety does not define your child
Structured, developmentally informed therapy can help build skills that last.
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