Anxiety Therapy for Children, Teens, and 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
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.
Stefanie has helped me immensely in both my professional and personal life
An Adult client
8 hours ago

Stefanie Luttrell, LPC, NCC, C-DBT
Assurance that there is no judgment.
Parent of a 12 year old
8 hours ago

Monica Valentine, LCSW-A
It went really well, my son felt really good after his call and he even said that he picked a really good therapist.
Parent of a 12 year old
8 hours ago

Blanca Orellana, LPC-A
Leah was very professional, easy to talk to and gave me all the feedback I was looking for. Thank you for all your help!
An Adult client
8 hours ago
Leah Medina, PMHNP, FNP
Kept my son engaged for 60mins and he felt comfortable right away to share. Great experience!
Parent of a 9 year old
9 hours ago

Anita Plank, LCSW
Today was. A hard day that Tara stepped right into with us and was amazing.
Parent of a 12 year old
10 hours ago

Tara Devlin, LCSW
It felt like Kourtney has a good idea of what our family is needing
Parent of a 13 year old
15 hours ago

Kourtney Raven, LPC
Liliana seemed very positive after, was happy to return to school and is excited for her next session!
Parent of an 8 year old
15 hours ago

Mary Barahona, RMHCI
The person listened to me attentively.
An Adult client
18 hours ago

Chiedza Nwakudu, PMHNP
What I thought was helpful was receiving positive self talk and being more aware of my negative thoughts
An Adult client
1 day ago
Katrease Matthews, LPC
She seems like a great fit for my daughter. She is very patient and understanding..
Parent of an 11 year old
1 day ago

Shalena Mosley, LPC
She was amazing and sweet and kind I really loved her
Parent of a 6 year old
1 day ago

Dr. Apree Clicque, PsyD
Loved the activity and work done within the session!
Parent of a 10 year old
1 day ago

Yari Reyes, RMHCI
Jennifer was so amazing and kind she walked us through some tough decision-making and emotions
Parent of an 8 year old
1 day ago

Jennifer Guzman, LPC
She was very helpful. Wish we could move forward with her but I appreciate her help navigating our next steps!
Parent of a 13 year old
1 day ago

Kayla Kimes, PMHNP
She made me comfortable and heard. I am really happy I scheduled my first therapy session with her.
An Adult client
1 day ago

Shanice Watson, LPC-A
My daughter feels comfortable sharing with Ericka and is enjoying her sessions.
Parent of a 12 year old
1 day ago

Ericka Jarvis, LCMHC-A
Was very attentive and caring
An Adult client
1 day ago

Kourtney Raven, LPC
Anxiety does not define your child
Structured, developmentally informed therapy can help build skills that last.
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