Anxiety Therapy for Children & Teens, Covered by Insurance
Get evidence-based care from the top rated pediatric therapists, specializing in treating anxiety in children and teens.
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We know how hard it is to find care you can trust. That’s why we’ve invested deeply in building a program that’s based on evidence and focused on real, lasting change. Our care not only eases symptoms — it helps children build lifelong skills for resilience and wellbeing.
Amy Kranzler, PhD
Could It Be Anxiety? Signs to Look for in Your Child
- Excessive or hard-to-control worry
- Worries about school, family, friendships, health, or the future
- Fears that seem stronger than expected for the situation
- Fear of embarrassment, mistakes, or being judged
- Irritability, restlessness, or feeling on edge
- Avoiding school, activities, social situations, or feared situations
- Difficulty separating from caregivers or being alone
- Frequently seeking reassurance
- Crying, tantrums, freezing, or clinging when anxious
- Reluctance to participate because of fear or worry
- Frequent stomachaches or nausea
- Headaches
- Muscle tension or body aches
- Fatigue
- Racing heart, shortness of breath, chest tightness, sweating, trembling, or dizziness during intense anxiety or panic
- Trouble falling or staying asleep; nightmares
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty attending or participating in school
- Pulling back from friends or activities because of anxiety
- Anxiety interfering with home, school, friendships, or play
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Helps with Anxiety
Spot the spiral before it starts
CBT helps kids catch anxious thoughts early, before they turn into a full-blown panic or meltdown.
Real tools, not just talk
Your child learns practical coping skills they can actually use at school, at bedtime, before a test, anywhere.
Small steps, big confidence
Instead of avoiding what scares them, kids face fears gradually and safely, building real confidence along the way.
Skills that stick
Unlike quick fixes, CBT gives your child tools they'll carry with them well past therapy – into school, friendships, and adulthood.
Anxiety Support, From Therapists Who Understand
Our therapists and clinicians are specially trained to work with children and teens across all stages of development. Every clinician spends 15% of their weekly time in expert-led supervision, clinical case review, and ongoing training.
Serena Bednarczyk
Aliza Kaplan
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Anthony Savio
Aurora Butler
Christine Saint-Cyr
Laura Murillo
Michael Rodriguez
Ryan Hutchings
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Lindsay Gonyeau
Sidney Rice
Katerina Tegeler
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Nicole Bieniasz
What Parents of Children With Anxiety Are Saying
I am so glad we found Handspring for our daughter. My daughter was in a really dark place and really struggling but made a fast connection with her therapist who helped her and us as her parents immensely.
Jasmine was incredible. She helped my daughter manage anxiety/depression and helped her through some of her hardest times. My daughter looked forward to talking with her therapist and learned helpful ways to cope with her anxiety.
I was initially hesitant to the sessions being virtual but it was a perfect fit for my daughter. I think being in her own room made her feel safe and comfortable to share.
What Makes Handspring Different
Other Online Therapy Platforms
In-Person Therapy
FAQs
I'm not sure if my child has ADHD. Do you help with diagnosis?
What other challenges do you help with?
What is your clinical approach?
Our therapists primarily use CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), the gold-standard, first-line treatment for anxiety, depression, and other common mental health challenges. Centered on skills-based CBT, our evidence-based approach helps young people better understand their thoughts, manage their emotions, and build lasting coping strategies that support emotional and behavioral well-being.
The key elements of our approach include:
- Age-appropriate skill-building
- Collaborative and active participation
- Parental involvement
- Strengths-based perspective
- Progress tracking and feedback
What age range do you treat?
We provide virtual therapy for:
- Children ages 8–12
- Teenagers ages 13–17
- Young adults ages 18–29
- Parents of children over age 2 for parent coaching and support
Do you accept insurance?
Yes — we’re in-network with:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Oscar
- UnitedHealthcare
- Optum
- Cigna
- AmeriHealth
Before services start, we’ll verify your benefits and let you know your exact copay. Most families pay less than $30 per session (including all costs such as copays, deductibles, and coinsurance).
We currently do not accept Medicaid, CHIP, or other state-based plans.
How much do your services cost without insurance?
Your first consultation is free, and sessions cost $125 after that ($175 in CA). If you’re paying out of pocket, you’ll get the same exact care and support as you would with insurance coverage.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No referral is needed. Parents and caregivers can book directly with us — it only takes a few minutes.