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.
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.
The testing process for my child with Dr. Bunker went really well. Just like how she explained it would go.
Parent of a 7 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Dr. Nacona Bunker, PsyD
Korina has been very helpful with the therapy process for my child.
Parent of a 7 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Korina Herrera, LMHC
Korina is very patient even when my child is having a difficult time with the therapy session.
Parent of a 7 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Korina Herrera, LMHC
This was our initial visit with Dr. Bunker. She did a great job with explaining how the process would go. She also had great interaction with my child during the visit.
Parent of a 7 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Dr. Nacona Bunker, PsyD
Korina has been doing a great job with helping my child!
Parent of a 7 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Korina Herrera, LMHC
She was really extensive and didn’t leave anything out.
An Adult client
Jun 6, 2026
Dr. Apree Clicque, PsyD
The session was great! All of our concerns were addressed, we felt very heard, and it was an overall great experience
Parent of a 10 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Deann Harrison, PMHNP-BC
Ms Richardson took her time to listen to my son's perspective and concerns as well as my own. She is open-minded and patient. We appreciated her help today
Parent of a 15 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Runako Richardson, PMHNP
When she allowed both of us to speak and explained the next steps for our meeting in the future that was great . Thank you.
Parent of a 7 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Korina Herrera, LMHC
My daughter feels Dr. Jon has helped her more than any of her previous therapists. He does a great job with her.
Parent of a 10 year old
Jun 6, 2026
Dr. Jon Skidmore, PsyD
Dr. Williams truly gets me and he makes me feel like I can take care of myself without having to worry about it.
An Adult client
Jun 5, 2026
Franklin Williams, LCMHC
Navigating a separation from my spouse including children. Victoria does a great job helping us work through and process this.
An Adult client
Jun 5, 2026
Victoria Coffman, LPC-A
Elise is going above and beyond to understand my daughter so she can help her in the best way possible.
Parent of an 11 year old
Jun 5, 2026
Elise McDonald, LPC
Catherine was kind, empathetic, and a great listener. She balanced hearing our thoughts as parents while also ensuring our child was heard and valued.
Parent of a 12 year old
Jun 5, 2026
Catherine Campos, LCSW
So kind and a great listener. She has great patience with him.
Parent of a 10 year old
Jun 4, 2026
Erica Richardson, LCSW
My daughter instantly connected! She’s very excited to work with her
Parent of a 13 year old
Jun 4, 2026
Brianna Doran, LMHC
Dr.Bowes is awesome and a personable provider.
An Adult client
Jun 4, 2026
Dr. Jaclyn Bowes, PsyD
My son feels that this Dr is a great fit. First session and he’s already doing the 10 finger breathing exercise while feeling overwhelmed.
Parent of an 11 year old
Jun 4, 2026
Dr. Jon Skidmore, PsyD
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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