Online 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.
Covered by insurance · Licensed clinicians · Start within 48 hours
Covered by insurance · Licensed clinicians · Start within 48 hours
teens, & families
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.
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.
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.
I already see a positive change in my daughter, she seems lighter and happier after only two sessions!
Parent of a 14 year old
Jul 22, 2026
Elsie Peña, LPC
Very nice my son likes his therapist and said she really helps
Parent of a 12 year old
Jul 22, 2026
Rita Montoya-Gomez, LPC
EP really enjoyed the games! I like the calming box idea and the tips to help her during difficult times.
Parent of an 8 year old
Jul 22, 2026
Tracey-Ann Hutchinson, LMHC
She was very understanding and sweet toward my daughter during their session. She was understanding to our reasons for having to switch providers, and made it work very easily with our future schedule.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jul 22, 2026
Korina Herrera, LMHC
Mrs. Johnson is a wonderful and safe space for my daughter’s healing.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jul 22, 2026
Tameka Johnson, LPC
She provided great information, was transparent throughout the entire process, and took the time to make sure she would be a good fit for my daughter before moving forward. That really gave me confidence that her priority was making sure my daughter received the support she needed. My daughter also felt comfortable with her right away, which made the experience even better.
Parent of an 8 year old
Jul 22, 2026
Katennia Thomas, LPC
Great experience - she listened and provided helpful tools
An Adult client
Jul 21, 2026
Treshana Lewis, LCSW
He is so helpful.I mean, I appreciate everything he does for my family
Parent of a 7 year old
Jul 21, 2026
Bart Liles, LPC. LMFT
Lana was amazing with my daughter. My daughter felt heard, validated, and supported.
Parent of a 10 year old
Jul 21, 2026
Lana Rodriguez, LPC
Very open and transparent, didn't tell me what I waned to hear but what I needed to hear. Very comforting and understanding and does what she can to come to a shared agreement about medication route.
An Adult client
Jul 21, 2026
Shannon Anes, PMHNP
Jahn Quattlebaum, our family therapist, has been an absolute gamechanger, by providing us with a safe, compassionate space to communicate and truly hear one another.
An Adult client
Jul 21, 2026
Jahn Quattlebaum, LPC
It was a great session. Nico practiced expressing his feelings to his dad when he felt sad and hurt. He was standing up for himself.
Parent of a 6 year old
Jul 21, 2026
Jacqueline Castaneda, LPC
She was wonderful and my daughter responded well and was able to talk openly. Alyssa gave us some techniques that we both are excited to try. My daughter was nervous before she began but now she is looking forward to her next session.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jul 21, 2026
Alyssa Jimenez-Solis, LCSW
Great listener and helped set realistic goals to help achieve more positive outcomes!
An Adult client
Jul 21, 2026
Paola Oseguera, LPC-Associate
Very personable, makes the session welcoming and comfortable place to be
An Adult client
Jul 21, 2026
Kayla Goodwin, LPC
Teah is very patient and attentive; her demeanor makes it possible to process and communicate in a very comfortable and safe environment.
An Adult client
Jul 21, 2026
Teah Polvado, LCSW
I feel like my therapist is very good at what she does, and is very kind. I go into each meeting expecting a welcoming environment, and I get what I expected and more. (From the 15yo)
Parent of a 15 year old
Jul 20, 2026
MaryBeth Borreca, LCMHC, LMHC
Charlene is always so welcoming and provides helpful strategies to manage ADHD and anxiety. She helps my 9 year old get focused and makes the session bith informative and fun. Her breathing techniques help him relax.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jul 20, 2026
Charlene Childs, LPC-A
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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