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97%
of graduates experienced overall clinical improvement*
In-network with major insurers.
*We do not currently accept Medicaid.
Treatment Built for Lasting Progress with Anxiety and OCD
Personalized care that meets you in real life, with powerful outcomes to prove it.
Consistent practice, faster progress
More than guided practice each week. InStride's 4-8-month program builds the full foundation: new ways of thinking, real-world strategies, and habits that make skills stick. That's why 90% of young people see symptom reduction within 2 months.*
Care that happens where life happens
Virtual does not mean just sitting on a video call. Your exposure coach connects with you in and between sessions by text, video, and phone – based on what works best for you. They guide, motivate, and hold you accountable as you face your fears at home, in stores, restaurants, schools, and wherever anxiety or OCD shows up.
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Expertise in anxiety and OCD
Founded by clinicians from Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital, our team specializes in anxiety, OCD, and related disorders in children, teens, and young adults ages 7 to 24. Treatment is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with an emphasis on exposure therapy, and every care plan is built around the individual and family.
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Free evaluation. Meet with a Clinician in days.
Therapy for Kids, Teens, & Young Adults
Real Progress with Anxiety & OCD in as little as 2 Months
Real progress is possible, and it happens faster than you’d expect. A dedicated care team helps you build lasting skills and face your fears with guided exposure practice that fits into school, work, and life. Most young people start seeing results within the first two months.
Specialty care that gets your child back to school, friends, and life
Anxiety, OCD, and related disorders are treatable, and with InStride's 4-to-8-month program, progress is measured in weeks, not years. A dedicated care team guides your child through real-world exposure practice, and through caregiver sessions, you'll learn exactly how to support that progress at home
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Refer with confidence: 97% of graduates improve clinically*
Refer your patients to a purposefully time-bound, evidence-based program with a multi-disciplinary 3-person care team. With parent or patient consent, we help you stay informed throughout treatment.
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Get students back in the classroom and engaged
Learn how InStride can coordinate with school staff – when families choose to include them – to support students with anxiety or OCD in the classroom. Flexible virtual care fits around the school day.
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From Application to Treatment in Weeks
Most young people ages 7-24 start treatment within 1 to 4 weeks, depending on family availability. Our team guides you through enrollment and sets you up for success.
Apply online
A quick application to see if InStride is a fit. Then choose a time for a free 15-minute call with our team to learn about your situation, answer questions, and walk you through what's next. No cost, no obligation.
Get your personalized care plan
A free evaluation to understand the full picture and what you and/or your child hope to get from treatment. Your care plan is then personalized to deliver just what you need.
Start treatment with your care team
You're matched with a dedicated therapist, exposure coach, and psychiatrist who are all there to support the work you put in. Your treatment plan includes individual, group, and parent/caregiver sessions, plus guided real-world exposures tailored to your age, goals, and circumstances. Every session builds skills and habits you carry with you for life.
Build skills and habits that last
Every session moves you closer to independence. You'll develop new ways of thinking and real-world habits to manage anxiety and OCD with confidence so you can carry those skills with you into school, friends, and everyday life.
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Accessible Care, Covered by Insurance
Getting into specialty care shouldn't take months or cost a fortune. Most families at InStride start treatment within 1 to 4 weeks and cover it through insurance.
In-network with major insurers.
*We do not currently accept Medicaid.
One Team, One Plan, Lasting Progress
Real progress takes courage and hard work. Your dedicated 3-person care team supports your every step, champions your wins, and empowers you with the skills and practical tools to make sure that hard work pays off at home, at school, and everywhere in between.
Therapist
Develops your personalized treatment plan, monitors your progress and adjusts as you hit key milestones and your goals change. Teaches cognitive behavioral skills that help you change how you respond to anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, reducing their power to drive your decisions. Works with your family, coordinates with your school if you choose to include them, and keeps your entire care plan on track.
Exposure coach
Guides, motivates, and holds you accountable as you practice facing fears in real life. Connects with you in and between sessions by text, video, and phone as you practice at home, in stores, restaurants, schools, or wherever anxiety and OCD show up.
Psychiatrist
Part of your care team from day one. Your InStride psychiatrist coordinates directly with your therapist and exposure coach and is an ongoing part of your treatment team throughout the program. Helps decide whether or how medication will play a role in your care.
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Treatment That Extends Beyond Sessions
Your care team can also coordinate with your support network outside of sessions: parents, family members, school staff, existing providers, and anyone else you choose to include.
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For young adults
Lasting Change for Young People Living with Anxiety and OCD
Hear from some of the thousands of people and families who trusted InStride with their care.
Helpful Resources
From the team that has helped thousands of families see real progress.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Started
InStride Health provides virtual specialty care for children, kids, and young adults ages 7 to 24 with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Each person is matched with a dedicated therapist, exposure coach, and psychiatrist who work as one coordinated team. Treatment is grounded in CBT with an emphasis on exposure therapy.
Yes. InStride is in-network with major insurers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare. Our team works with you to confirm your coverage before treatment begins, so there are no surprises.
If anxiety or OCD is affecting your child's ability to go to school, spend time with friends, or participate in everyday activities, it may be time to explore treatment. The best way to find out is to apply for a free evaluation. Our clinical team will help determine if InStride is the right fit.
More guided practice each week with a fully coordinated 3-person care team. Treatment happens in real life, not just on a video call, with your coach guiding you through exposures in stores, schools, and wherever anxiety or OCD shows up. 97% of graduates improve clinically.
Yes, and that's by design. Virtual care means your coach can guide you through real-world practice exactly where anxiety and OCD show up: at school, in a restaurant, at the grocery store. It also means no commute and easier scheduling around school and work.
Our InStride care teams are not only experts in treating anxiety and OCD, but also in engaging young people and finding ways to make care meaningful to them. We’ve successfully treated many youth who were initially hesitant about virtual therapy, and the virtual element has made care much more accessible to them.
Care at InStride is so much more than just sitting at a computer for a traditional telehealth appointment. Our therapists design individualized exposure plans that are tailored to specific needs with exposures that may take place at home, in the community (e.g., in school, stores, restaurants, etc.), and in the neighborhood. Our coaches work hard to ensure that sessions are fun and active and incorporate the young person’s interests – this could look like having a mini dance party, playing a game, or going on a scavenger hunt as rewards for doing exposures and practicing skills. We want the young person to be fully engaged in treatment so that they can get back to doing what matters most to them.
Our care team is well versed in managing the avoidance that comes with anxiety, so rest assured that we know how to work with kids, teens, and young adults who don’t want to be onscreen. In fact, there are times when we frame getting and staying on screen during a session as an exposure in and of itself.
