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.




teens, & families
Anxiety, at a glance
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.

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.
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.
Separation anxiety
Excessive distress when apart from parents. Children may refuse school, struggle to sleep alone, or have physical symptoms.
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.
She make my daughter feel exelente
Parent of a 13 year old
1 hour ago

Morgan Tulley, RCSWI
Very happy with Ms Tamika! My daughter looks forward to talking with her every week.
Parent of an 8 year old
13 hours ago

Tamika Brown, LPC
The coping skills exercise was very helpful
Parent of a 12 year old
13 hours ago

Shantel Rayford, LPC
She was excellent with my daughter and made her feel very comfortable for her first appointment. She was very nervous but opened up a lot with her.
Parent of a 6 year old
14 hours ago

Maygen Hicks, LCSW
My child felt comfortable the first visit. This is great news because she has tried plenty of counselors and therapist's.
Parent of a 13 year old
14 hours ago

Lillian Tinsley, RMCHI
We are so happy with Harper’s care. It feels thorough and well-planned.
Parent of a 13 year old
14 hours ago
Leah Medina, PMHNP, FNP
We love emora health. Ms. Jerome-Saintil is an amazing listener. She really tries to engage my child in the activities they are doing in their session. I'm hopeful that my child will take real life lessons from her.
Parent of a 10 year old
15 hours ago

Magdala Jerome-Saintil, LMHC
I think she will be very helpful with Harper. She was super kind
Parent of a 7 year old
15 hours ago

Nelda Hunt, LSW
Fabulous! Dr. Nitsch cares and is making a difference!
Parent of a 10 year old
15 hours ago

Dr. Liz Nitsch, PsyD
she was so patient kind and took her time to understand my son and his thoughts n thought process she was excellent
Parent of a 17 year old
15 hours ago

Lisa Raigeluw, LCSW
The session was fun! We read a story and did a worksheet activity! We talked about triggers and how anger can start. Chely is a great therapist! I would definitely recommend her! - From the 11 year old child
Parent of an 11 year old
16 hours ago

Chely Craig, LCSW-A
My son is very excited to begin!
Parent of a 7 year old
17 hours ago

Katherine Vasquez Lugo, RMHCI
She listens very well and has help me in her sessions.
Parent of a 15 year old
17 hours ago

Leah Malloy, LPC-A
She ought to understand what I was asking and looking for and provided it, which was mostly listening. And I found her insight about grief and grieving very helpful.
An Adult client
18 hours ago

Sandra Serna, LPC
Helped me find the perfect therapist!
Parent of a 13 year old
18 hours ago

Jennifer Clark, LCSW
She was super sweet and I can feel the improvement already. Made her feel cared for.
Parent of a 13 year old
18 hours ago

Shemise Michael, LPC
I came to Carrie with deep concerns about the aggression and violent episodes that have been really negatively impacting my other children so much so that one of my sons is so scared of his brother he has been staying at my parents house. She took it very seriously and started us on a new medication immediately. She really cares about the well being of the whole family not just her patient.
Parent of an 8 year old
20 hours ago

Carrie Colson, PMHNP
Stephanie knows how to guide us with our teenager and our teenager enjoyed her talks very much. Wonderful addition she is to have her!
Parent of a 12 year old
1 day ago

Stephanie Rodriguez, LPC-A
Anxiety does not define your child
Structured, developmentally informed therapy can help build skills that last.
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