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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.

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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.

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Generalized anxiety

Persistent worry about school, health, safety, and the future. Children seek constant reassurance and struggle with 'what if' thinking.

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Social anxiety

Intense fear of social situations, being judged, or embarrassment. Children avoid speaking in class or attending events.

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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.

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Common signs of anxiety by age

Symptoms look different at every stage of development.

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  • 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.

Take the GAD-7 Screening
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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
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Why families choose Emora

Specialized pediatric anxiety care vs. general providers.

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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

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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.

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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

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Cranesha Roberson
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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

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Amanda Torres
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Amanda Torres, LPC

So sweet and caring!!! Very thoughtful and takes her time!!!

An Adult client

Aug 29, 2026

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Marilyn Borom
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Marilyn Borom, LCSW-A

She likes how well she feels heard

Parent of a 12 year old

Aug 29, 2026

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Christi Ford
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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

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Clarissa Salinas
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Clarissa Salinas, LPC

It was as god send for sure thank you so much

Parent of a 7 year old

Aug 29, 2026

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Catherine Campos
Provider:

Catherine Campos, LCSW

We keep discovering new things as we make progress on dealing with my anxiety

An Adult client

Aug 29, 2026

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Lisa Barrow
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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

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J'haria Dallas
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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

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Shemise Michael
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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

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Mark Wallman
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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

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Tameka Johnson
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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

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Dr. Joel Bell
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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

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Catherine Campos
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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

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Elsie Peña
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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

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Mark Wallman
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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

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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

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Franklin Williams
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Franklin Williams, LCMHC

Listening and understanding what’s happening and also being very helpful

Parent of a 17 year old

Aug 28, 2026

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Samantha Fernandez
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Samantha Fernandez, LMHC

Anxiety does not define your child

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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.

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