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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.

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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 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

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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 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.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Mark Wallman
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Mark Wallman, LPC

Very nice and made my child feel comfortable

Parent of a 15 year old

Jul 16, 2026

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Christina Avila
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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

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Chely Craig
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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

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Michael Osborne
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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

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Very patient therapist with the perfect demeanor to persuade my daughter to engage.

Parent of a 7 year old

Jul 15, 2026

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Magdala Jerome-Saintil
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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

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Korina Herrera
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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

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Taylor Carne
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Taylor Carne, LMFT

She is awesome. Very kind and patient!

Parent of a 16 year old

Jul 15, 2026

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Taylor Carne
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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

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Jennifer Clark
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Jennifer Clark, LCSW

She helped my daughter understand her feelings better.

Parent of a 9 year old

Jul 15, 2026

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Carrie Ellis-Crnkovich
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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

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Dr. Apree Clicque
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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

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Vanessa Williams
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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

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Kristie Papuchis
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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

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Carli Pentz
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Carli Pentz, LCSW

Nev felt like she was heard so did i

Parent of a 10 year old

Jul 15, 2026

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Carrie Colson
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Carrie Colson, PMHNP

Nev felt heard. Not talked over.

Parent of a 10 year old

Jul 15, 2026

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Karla Hernandez
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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

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Dr. Janitza De Jesus
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Dr. Janitza De Jesus, PsyD

Anxiety does not define your child

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