Online anxiety therapy for kids, teens, and parents
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.
Covered by insurance · Licensed specialists · Start within 48 hours
Covered by insurance · Licensed specialists · Start within 48 hours




teens, & families
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 clinicians for kids, teens, and parents
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 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.
She was very patient with my son. I loved how she showed interest in getting to know him and his interests.
Parent of a 13 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Cranesha Roberson, LCSW
Amanda was really able to help my son with getting him to open up. Touched on a few subjects that I know are hard for him.
Parent of a 9 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Amanda Torres, LPC
So sweet and caring!!! Very thoughtful and takes her time!!!
An Adult client
Aug 29, 2026
Marilyn Borom, LCSW-A
She likes how well she feels heard
Parent of a 12 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Christi Ford, LPC-A
She’s very wonderful to talk to she makes the atmosphere calming and relaxing
Parent of a 14 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Clarissa Salinas, LPC
It was as god send for sure thank you so much
Parent of a 7 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Catherine Campos, LCSW
We keep discovering new things as we make progress on dealing with my anxiety
An Adult client
Aug 29, 2026
Lisa Barrow, LCMHC
A successful black woman as a therapist is what my daughter needed, per her own words.
Parent of a 16 year old
Aug 29, 2026
J'haria Dallas, LPC
As usual wonderful sessions was really good. I had an extended session this time because I always feel like we leave too many open avenues at one hour so I had a two hour session which I think hit a lot of things that needed to be talked about and now it’s about working through them.
An Adult client
Aug 29, 2026
Shemise Michael, LPC
We love mark and I love all the work and attention he puts toward my son
Parent of a 9 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Mark Wallman, LPC
Very easy to talk to. First session was fun and she made my son feel very comfortable. He’s excited about therapy
Parent of a 9 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Tameka Johnson, LPC
Dr. Bell made this so easy for my son and myself. He was easy to talk to and gave us great insight into this whole process and what our forward path could look like.
Parent of a 12 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Dr. Joel Bell, PhD
its always a great feeling leaving each session knowing i understand more about myself than i did going in
An Adult client
Aug 29, 2026
Catherine Campos, LCSW
I am amazed and extremely grateful for Elsie, not only is she caring, empathetic and patient but also just an amazing person. My son has just completed session 10 and I am noticing he has started to become his own person with his own feelings and is showing so much more self confidence. I am truly grateful for everything she has done for us so far and excited for future endeavors.
Parent of a 12 year old
Aug 29, 2026
Elsie Peña, LPC
Very patient and proactive. Stays consistent with his messaging and helps me relate worries to relevant techniques.
An Adult client
Aug 29, 2026
Mark Wallman, LPC
She made my daughter feel seen and very comfortable. She loved the session
Parent of a 12 year old
Aug 28, 2026
Had my 13 year olds first session today. He did not want to attend so I bribed him and told him to do it today and he wouldn’t have to go to the next one until 3 weeks. After the session ended, he came into my room and asked if we could schedule it sooner than 3 weeks. I’m glad we found this therapist!
Parent of a 13 year old
Aug 28, 2026
Franklin Williams, LCMHC
Listening and understanding what’s happening and also being very helpful
Parent of a 17 year old
Aug 28, 2026
Samantha Fernandez, LMHC
Anxiety does not define your child
Structured, developmentally informed therapy can help build skills that last.
Not sure where to start? Book a clinical matching session.

Free screening: Child & teen anxiety screening (SCARED)
41 questions with subscale scores across panic, worry, separation, social, and school anxiety. Takes about 5 minutes; results are immediate and private.


