Online 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.
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 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.
Mark is a great therapist he helps me see situations from a completely different perspective. He listens without judgment,asks thoughtful questions,and helps me recognize patterns with compassion and clarity. I always leave sessions feeling more understood, grounded, and better equipped to handle life. I’m truly grateful for the positive impact he has had on me and highly recommend him.
An Adult client
Jul 16, 2026
Mark Wallman, LPC
Very nice and made my child feel comfortable
Parent of a 15 year old
Jul 16, 2026
Christina Avila, LPC
It was good! We did a cool activity about the next school year and possible bad scenarios that could happen and how to fix them!
Parent of an 11 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Chely Craig, LCSW-A
Toby felt comfortable sharing and we are grateful that it’s starting off so well!
Parent of a 10 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Michael Osborne, LMHC
I felt very comfortable talking about the issues that brought me to start therapy. I really felt understood and validated.
An Adult client
Jul 15, 2026
Very patient therapist with the perfect demeanor to persuade my daughter to engage.
Parent of a 7 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Magdala Jerome-Saintil, LMHC
Definitely personable and working hard to build initial relationship with Leyla. Appreciate it!
Parent of an 11 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Korina Herrera, LMHC
She is awesome! She always makes us comfortable regarding new provider selection. She is patient kind and caring!
Parent of a 17 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Taylor Carne, LMFT
She is awesome. Very kind and patient!
Parent of a 16 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Taylor Carne, LMFT
Jennifer helped find a therapist for my daughter and it was such a wonderful experience that I naturally wanted to use her to help me. She is so easy to open up to and engage with. It’s like just talking to a friend whom you trust.
An Adult client
Jul 15, 2026
Jennifer Clark, LCSW
She helped my daughter understand her feelings better.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Carrie Ellis-Crnkovich, LCSW
Dr. Clique was extremely knowledgeable. She went over everything in detail and made sure all of my questions were answered. She was very easy to talk to and very understanding and compassionate. My son did well with the testing portion and said he like her!
Parent of a 12 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Dr. Apree Clicque, PsyD
Small goals to set that feel achievable in the short term are very helpful. The way the therapist is able to change the perspective of how my son looks at our household, and me, makes it all click for him.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Vanessa Williams, LPC-A
Kristie was fantastic, she is respectful and also very understanding. We feel satisfied and very excited about working with your professionals.
Parent of a 17 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Kristie Papuchis, LCSW
Yes, worked through a tough situation that made Aurora feel better about keeping boundaries.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Carli Pentz, LCSW
Nev felt like she was heard so did i
Parent of a 10 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Carrie Colson, PMHNP
Nev felt heard. Not talked over.
Parent of a 10 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Karla Hernandez, LPC-S
Dr. De Jesus was very helpful. She took her time to hear me out and the results that I want for my son.
Parent of a 10 year old
Jul 15, 2026
Dr. Janitza De Jesus, PsyD
Anxiety does not define your child
Structured, developmentally informed therapy can help build skills that last.
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