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.
Max has been consistently getting a little better with not letting his negative feelings control his actions.
Parent of an 11 year old
15 hours ago

Wayne Lyons, LSW
Listening and connecting through transparency
Parent of a 9 year old
21 hours ago

Deneisha Graves, LCSWA
It went well so far, questions were answered
Parent of a 15 year old
1 day ago

Jacinta Little, LMHC
Helpful Excited to see her explore hobbies
Parent of a 12 year old
1 day ago

Tlexia Victor, LPC-A
The sessions seem to be helping. My daughter is opening up to Dr. Katie more and more.
Parent of a 7 year old
1 day ago

Katelynn Morris, LCSW
My son really enjoyed meeting with Stefanie and felt comfortable talking to her.
Parent of an 11 year old
1 day ago

Stefanie Luttrell, LPC, NCC, C-DBT
I really appreciate all the help you have extended to us especially to my daughter. Alicia’s gentle approach and willingness to listen allowed Bettina to be more open to sharing her feelings and thoughts.
Parent of a 17 year old
1 day ago

Alicia Fuentes, LPC-Associate
Courtney made my child feel comfortable and she looks forward to meeting with her again.
Parent of an 11 year old
2 days ago

Courtney Trejo, LPC-Associate
Very easy to talk to, great listener and did not feel rushed at all
Parent of a 13 year old
2 days ago

Runako Richardson, PMHNP
Chely was very down to earth and friendly, she gathered a lot of information from both myself and my son to map out a plan. There was no judgement at all. I'm really looking forward to seeing Greyson work through things and develop emotional regulation and resilience.
Parent of a 10 year old
2 days ago

Chely Craig, LCSW-A
Friendly and easy to work with
Parent of a 12 year old
2 days ago

Amanda Rodriguez, LPC-A
Runako made my daughter feel comfortable sharing.
Parent of a 9 year old
2 days ago

Runako Richardson, PMHNP
Happy with the session. Provides a foundation to build on. Other than a technical hiccup, good session.
Parent of a 12 year old
2 days ago

Tlexia Victor, LPC-A
She asked questions and kept my son interested.
Parent of a 16 year old
2 days ago
Leah Medina, PMHNP, FNP
Leah is very attentive and informative!!
Parent of an 8 year old
2 days ago
Leah Medina, PMHNP, FNP
She’s the best! So impactful thoughtful and kind.
An Adult client
2 days ago

Caroline Schwenke, LPC-Associate
After going back and forth between different options and not knowing if our child would open up to a specialist, I'm so glad we found Emora! Excited to see what the future holds for our daughter.
Parent of a 13 year old
2 days ago

Shemise Michael, LPC
Great to hear our child decided to open up about her feelings and get the help she needs. First session was a success and looking forward to seeing the progress she makes.
Parent of a 13 year old
2 days ago

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