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.




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.

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.
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.
Separation anxiety
Excessive distress when apart from parents. Children may refuse school, struggle to sleep alone, or have physical symptoms.
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.
Ms. Campos shares a unique ability to reframe negative thought patterns I have. To be reassured by a gifted counselor that you are worthy makes you actually feel worthy.
An Adult client
17 hours ago

Catherine Campos, LCSW
My daughter felt very comfortable talking with her. We enjoyed our first session and are looking forward to more.
Parent of a 10 year old
18 hours ago

Natasha Noel-Cooper, RMHCI
Ari'Ton was a breath of fresh air. She was thorough, compassionate and well-versed in therapy.
Parent of a 13 year old
18 hours ago

Ari’Ton Scales, LMHC
I love that she explained things thoroughly.
Parent of a 6 year old
19 hours ago

Courtney Trejo, LPC-Associate
Helpful and Ann was truly a great fit for my daughter. She is excited for her next session
Parent of a 15 year old
19 hours ago

Ann Marie Driver, LCMHC-A
Very caring, professional, and easy to talk to
Parent of a 13 year old
19 hours ago

Carrie Colson, PMHNP
Martha is excellent when it comes to communication skills, and she has been doing an amazing job working with my daughter. She is very knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly helpful. I’m so grateful that I chose her as my daughter’s therapist.
Parent of an 11 year old
19 hours ago

Martha Mateo, LCSW
Loved the enthusiasm and the feedback
An Adult client
20 hours ago

Donald Schroeder, LPC
My daughter feels that Dr. Jon is helping more than her last therapist.
Parent of a 10 year old
22 hours ago

Dr. Jon Skidmore, PsyD
Shes a really great therapist. She helped a lot and is very positive.
Parent of a 15 year old
1 day ago

Jessica Smiley, LCSW
We absolutely love Katie Jones. What stands out most is how she connects with my daughter on a personal level. She doesn’t treat her like just another patient. I admire how Katie takes the time to ask about her school activities, interests, and hobbies, and even remembers those details from visit to visit. It means so much to have a provider who makes my daughter feel seen, heard, and comfortable. We are so grateful.
Parent of a 15 year old
1 day ago

Katie Jones, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC
Victoria was warm and welcoming. She was ingaging and made sure we were comfortable with the procedures and expectations etc. We felt it was a very good beginning.
Parent of a 13 year old
1 day ago

Victoria McKenna, LMFT
She really listened to my daughter.
Parent of a 16 year old
1 day ago
Miranda Esparza, LPC
I’m not sure but he did say he would like to continue with sessions
Parent of a 13 year old
1 day ago

Dr. Shelia Chatman, LPC
My daughter really liked MYERS.
Parent of a 9 year old
1 day ago

Kathleen Meyers, LCSW
I had a great time with my therapist.
An Adult client
1 day ago

Ky Carter, LCSW
Very nice and informative. He was very transparent with his goals and incorporating my son's interests into his therapy sessions.
Parent of an 8 year old
1 day ago

Richard Reyes, LPC-Associate
Victoria is amazing. Patient. Challenges children to think and grow.
An Adult client
1 day ago

Victoria Coffman, LPC-A
Anxiety does not define your child
Structured, developmentally informed therapy can help build skills that last.
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