Mindfulness-based therapy for kids, teens, & young adults
Building awareness, calm, and resilience through present-moment practice
Mindfulness therapy teaches young people to notice thoughts and feelings with curiosity. It lowers stress, anxiety, and emotional reactions.
Insurance accepted. Appointments often available within days.
Mindfulness therapy, at a glance
Mindfulness therapy, at a glance
Large anxiety drop
Children receiving mindfulness therapy show significant anxiety reduction, per peer-reviewed research (Dunning et al., 2019).
12 weeks
Typical length of structured programs like MBCT-C, with sessions adapted for developmental levels.
Ages 8+
Recommended starting age for structured programs. Adapted activities benefit children as young as 4-5.
What is mindfulness-based therapy?
How mindfulness practices support mental health.
Mindfulness therapy uses quiet focus, body feel, and mindful movement as part of help. It's based on many years of study on mindfulness.
Mindfulness is fit for kids and teens through games, movement, and creative work. Classes teach mindfulness skills in age-right ways.
Mindfulness helps young people watch thoughts and feelings with wonder instead of getting swept up in them. This builds the skill to handle feelings and bounce back.
Evidence-Based
Backed by clinical research and validated outcomes.
Core mindfulness practices
Skills your child will develop in therapy.
Mind Focus
- Paying mind to right now on purpose
- Seeing thoughts without getting caught by them
- Body scan. Tuning into body feels
- Building the 'watcher' view
Breath & Movement
- Breath feel and breath ways
- Mindful movement and light yoga
- Walking quiet time fit for youth
- Using the body as a tie to right now
Thinking Work
- Thought watch. Seeing thoughts as mind events
- Spotting going over and worry habits
- Responding vs. jumping at hard feelings
- Building self-love and kindness
Daily Work & Blend
- Mindful eating, hearing, and talking
- Stress help for school and social life
- Building own mindfulness work
- Using mindfulness when in pain
How mindfulness therapy helps
Real results for young people.
- Lowers worry and stress
- Better focus and thinking
- Better way to handle feelings
- Cuts down on going over and over bad thoughts
- Builds strength to take on stress ahead
- Better sleep
Who benefits from mindfulness therapy
Common applications for children and teens.
Stress & Anxiety
- Generalized anxiety and worry
- Academic and performance stress
- Test anxiety
- Social pressure and overwhelm
Regulation & Wellbeing
- Emotional reactivity
- Attention and focus difficulties
- Sleep problems
- Relapse prevention for depression
Why families choose Emora for mindfulness therapy
Real mindfulness therapy vs. apps and generic content.
General providers
Therapists trained in proven mindfulness ways
Quiet apps with no therapist
Classes made for each age group
Adult mindfulness used with no shifts for kids
Mixed with CBT and other proven help
Mindfulness with no step-by-step plan
Online quiet time work made to keep kids with it
Not tied to therapy goals
Progress tracked and seen
No way to see progress
Get started in minutes
Three simple steps to connect with the right clinician.
- 1
Share what's going on
Tell us about your child's stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges.
- 2
Verify coverage
See insurance estimates and available appointment times.
- 3
Start therapy
Meet your matched therapist and begin building mindfulness skills.
Frequently asked questions
What parents and young adults ask most about mindfulness therapy.
Step-by-step mindfulness work fits kids ages 8+. Easy mindfulness work (guided body feel, mindful breath, mindful movement) helps kids as young as 4 or 5.
No. Mindfulness comes from old ways, but mindfulness therapy is not faith-based and is based on study. It teaches mind and feel skills with no faith or soul focus. It's used in hospitals, schools, and clinics all over.
A licensed therapist gives mindfulness therapy and fits it to your child's needs. Not like apps, a therapist can shift moves right then, mix mindfulness with other proven help, and deal with set mind health issues.
Study shows that once kids learn mindfulness, they can use it their whole life. Studies show gains last for months and years after therapy ends. The key is doing mindfulness work over and over after therapy.
For some kids, set quiet might at first make them more feel of worry. Trained therapists know how to shift work, use ties to now, and go slow. This is why having a therapist counts.
Real stories of growth
Every session is rated by parents. Our therapists maintain a 4.9+ average, because results matter.
We love Amanda! It's been over a month- seeing positive results
Parent of an 11 year old
1 hour ago
Amanda Crabtree, LMHC
Evelyn said she was really happy with the session.
Parent of a 9 year old
5 hours ago
Dr. Maritza Rodriguez, LPC-S, CCST
I like the fact that she suggested that we should do ADHD testing and I like that she was asking him questions that were making him think a little about his answers. It was very helpful and it sparked discussion for us afterwards
Parent of a 12 year old
7 hours ago
Shannon Anes, PMHNP
I love Quenton Kayd! I’ve had 18 sessions with him and he has helped me so much! He also takes the time to see things from my perspective and it means so much!
An Adult client
10 hours ago
Quenton Kayd, LPC
Ann is an excellent therapist. She’s been helping my daughter through her anxiety and her thoughtful and insightful guidance has had a meaningful impact on my daughter and managing her anxiety.
Parent of an 11 year old
22 hours ago
Ann Marie Driver, LCMHC-A
She’s very charismatic and easy to talk to. My daughter told me she likes her
Parent of a 13 year old
1 day ago
Katherine Vasquez Lugo, RMHCI
Catherine was warm and welcoming!
Parent of a 10 year old
1 day ago
Catherine Campos, LCSW
My therapist was absolutely amazing I already can tell she is going to help me a lot!
An Adult client
1 day ago
Laura Doocy, LPC-A
Milton is very understanding and listened to my son rattle on and on lol and they're was no rush.
Parent of an 11 year old
1 day ago
Milton Hernandez, LPC
JoeAnn Allen gave us key ways to handle some problems, we appreciate her very much
Parent of a 14 year old
1 day ago
JoeAnn Allen, RMHCI
Rating on behalf of my daughter. She's always in a better mood when she talks with Korina! ✨
Parent of a 14 year old
1 day ago
Korina Herrera, LMHC
My son connects so well with Nathalie. He was skeptical at first now he sets up 10 mind before the session in anticipation for their talk time.
Parent of a 10 year old
2 days ago
Nathalie Fernandez Mendez, LCMHC-A, LMHC
Richard was excellent during my child´s session today. He was very informative, attentive, and truly focused on our specific needs. You can tell he genuinely cares and takes the time to listen and understand. We’re looking forward to future appointments and seeing growth with his support.
Parent of a 6 year old
2 days ago
Richard Reyes, LPC-Associate
The coping mechanism you gave me felt extremely helpful
An Adult client
2 days ago
Marise Jimenez, RMHCI
Very attentive and caring. Took the time out to help us find the right therapist.
Parent of a 16 year old
2 days ago
Jennifer Guzman, LPC
great person easy to talk to. very attentive.
An Adult client
2 days ago
Dr. Joel Bell, PsyD
Sarah is incredible with my 7 year old. So great at building rapport and bringing in coping strategies.
Parent of a 7 year old
2 days ago
Sarah Newton, LMSW
Helped my child open up and feel more self confidence
Parent of a 6 year old
2 days ago
Korina Herrera, LMHC
Calm is a skill your child can learn
Mindfulness therapy teaches young people to find peace inside themselves, no matter what's happening around them.
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