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Therapy for Children and Teens in Connecticut
Virtual, specialized care for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, for young people across Connecticut. Get started in as little as 1-4 weeks, not months, with a licensed Connecticut Care Team.
- Purposefully time-bound and personalized 4-8 month program
- A 3-person dedicated team that stays coordinated so you never have to repeat your story
- In-network with major insurers
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The Difference Treatment Makes
Progress isn't only what shows up on a chart. For the young people who complete our program, it's getting back to school, reconnecting with friends, settling into daily routines, and managing anxiety and OCD with more confidence than before.
of graduates experienced overall clinical improvement*
reported reduced anxiety symptoms*
reported a reduction in depression symptoms*
of patients reported they would recommend InStride Health to a friend*
Anxiety and OCD Treatment That Meets You Where You Are
Virtual therapy for children, teens, and young adults in Connecticut doesn't mean sitting on a video call — it means practicing where anxiety and OCD actually show up. You're never doing it alone: a therapist, an exposure coach, and a psychiatrist stay in step with each other and with you, in session and in the moments between.
Your Connecticut Care Team
Living with anxiety and OCD takes real effort, and the young person is the one who puts in the work. A coordinated care team makes sure it leads somewhere, so the skills built in sessions show up in everyday moments.
Therapist
Leads your treatment plan, helping you develop the skills and habits to manage anxiety, OCD, and related conditions. Licensed in Connecticut, your therapist builds your personalized care plan, tracks your progress, and coordinates with your family and school as appropriate.
Exposure coach
Guides you through practicing exposures where anxiety and OCD actually show up: school, restaurants, grocery stores, social situations. Connects by text, video, and phone during and between sessions to keep you accountable and make sure progress sticks.
Psychiatrist
Part of your care team from day one. When medication is clinically indicated, your Connecticut-licensed psychiatrist meets with you and your therapist to evaluate whether it could support treatment, and coordinate with the rest of your team for ongoing management. No outside referral needed.
Insurance Accepted in Connecticut
Figuring out coverage shouldn't be the hard part. Our team helps you sort out your benefits and get started without the runaround, and families anywhere in Connecticut can usually begin treatment within 1 to 4 weeks, depending on family availability.
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**Cigna: Single case agreements considered for commercial plans.
***Available to certain members of BCBS of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas based on plan design. Please check with your plan for details.
From Application to Treatment in Weeks
Getting started is faster than most families expect. Therapy for children, teens, and young adults in Connecticut can usually start in 1 to 4 weeks. Our care team guides you through each enrollment step and helps ensure you're set up for success.
Apply online
Start with a quick application to find out if InStride is right for you. From there, you'll choose a time for a free 15-minute call, where our team learns about what's going on, answers anything you're wondering about, and lays out the next steps. No cost, no obligation.
Get your personalized care plan
Through a free evaluation, our team gets the full picture and learns what you‘re looking for from treatment. Your care plan is then personalized to fit just that.
Start treatment with your care team
You're paired with a dedicated therapist, exposure coach, and psychiatrist, and your family is a part of it too. Together you'll move through individual, parent/caregiver, and group sessions, plus guided, real-world practice, suited to age, goals, and circumstances.
Build skills and habits that last
Session by session, independence grows. You'll learn new ways of thinking and build habits you can use in the moment to manage anxiety and OCD, carrying them into school, friendships, and the rest of everyday life.
This is What Progress Looks Like
"Whenever I feel myself panicking, I use the techniques my exposure coach and therapist taught me."
Deep Expertise in Anxiety, OCD, and Related Disorders
Anxiety and OCD show up differently in every child, teen, and young person. InStride treats the whole spectrum, from the familiar presentations to the ones that often go overlooked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is InStride available in Connecticut?
Yes. InStride has a team in Connecticut and is in-network with major commercial insurers in the state. Treatment is fully virtual, so children, teens, and young adults can work with a specialist from anywhere in Connecticut.
What insurance do you accept in Connecticut?
InStride is in-network with major commercial insurers in Connecticut, including Aetna, NYSHIP, Anthem BCBS, GEHA, ConnectiCare, Oxford Health, Oscar, GHI, Harvard Pilgrim, EmblemHealth, NALC, and Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Coverage varies by plan, so the fastest way to confirm is to apply and schedule a free call.
Does someone need a diagnosis to apply?
You don't need a diagnosis to apply. A concern is enough for our team to begin a full evaluation and figure out whether InStride is the right fit. If it turns out not to be, we'll help you find the right direction.
Will treatment interfere with the school day?
Because InStride is fully virtual, it's built to fit around school and work rather than compete with them. Many families choose mornings, after school, or a free period, and young adults schedule around their classes and jobs. The goal is always simple: more presence, at school, at a job, or anywhere else.
How long does treatment last?
Typically four to eight months. 91% of graduates report reduced anxiety symptoms, with significant reductions observed as early as 2 months*. Treatment is shaped by real progress rather than a predetermined schedule.
What if InStride isn't the right fit?
If our team determines InStride isn't the right fit after the free evaluation, we'll tell you and help identify what is. We don't enroll anyone into a program that isn't right for them.
