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Therapy for Children and Teens in Virginia
For young people ages 7 up to 26 in Virginia, InStride offers virtual care for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Get paired with a licensed Virginia team and begin within 1 to 4 weeks.
- Accepted by major insurers across Virginia, so care stays affordable
- Fully virtual, with real-world practice built in
- 3-person dedicated team built around a single, shared care plan
Progress You Can See and Feel
These results reflect what becomes possible when treatment is built for real progress, the kind that outlasts the program itself.
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 care isn't a workaround, it's what makes treatment more effective. Your exposure coach helps you practice where anxiety and OCD show up, anywhere in Virginia, from Northern Virginia to Richmond to Hampton Roads. Your dedicated three-person care team is reachable between sessions, all working from the same personalized plan.
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Your Virginia Care Team
Behind every bit of progress is a young person choosing to do something brave. The care team supplies the plan, the coordination, and the follow-through, so that effort turns into skills that last well beyond the program.
Therapist
Leads your treatment plan, helping you develop the skills and habits to manage anxiety, OCD, and related conditions. Licensed in Virginia, 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 Virginia-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 Virginia
Coverage questions shouldn't stand between a young person and care. Our team helps you check your benefits up front, at no cost and no obligation. Families throughout Virginia can typically begin treatment within 1 to 4 weeks, based on their 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 quicker than many families expect. Children, teens, and young adults can usually begin treatment within 1 to 4 weeks in Virginia. Our team handles the enrollment steps, including helping you understand your coverage, and makes sure you're set up for success.
Apply online
Begin with a short application to find out if InStride is the right fit. Next, you'll pick a time for a free 15-minute call — our team will learn more about your situation, answer any questions, and walk you through the next steps. No cost, no obligation.
Get your personalized care plan
It starts with a free evaluation, where our team takes in the whole situation and learns what matters most to you about treatment. Your care plan is then tailored to reflect it.
Start treatment with your care team
From day one, you're supported by a dedicated three-person care team. Treatment always includes individual, group, and parent/caregiver sessions with guided real-world practice, all shaped around your age, goals, and circumstances. Every session builds skills and habits you carry with you for life.
Build skills and habits that last
With each session, you build toward doing things on your own. You'll gain new ways of thinking and real-world habits for managing anxiety and OCD, carrying them into school, friendships, and everyday life.
This is What Progress Looks Like
"We often say we got our daughter back.”
Deep Expertise in Anxiety, OCD, and Related Disorders
No two young people experience anxiety and OCD the same way. InStride treats the full range, both the familiar forms and those that commonly go unrecognized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is InStride available in Virginia?
Yes. Anywhere in Virginia, young people can be paired with a licensed InStride specialist, since all care happens virtually. The team is in-network with major commercial insurers across the state.
What insurance do you accept in Virginia?
InStride is in-network with major commercial insurers in Virginia, including ConnectiCare, BCBS, Oxford Health, GHI, Oscar, NYSHIP, Harvard Pilgrim, EmblemHealth, and NALC. 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?
No diagnosis is needed to apply, just a concern is enough to begin. Our team completes a full evaluation to determine whether InStride is the right fit, and if it isn't, we'll help point you toward what is.
Will treatment interfere with the school day?
Not the way in-person care often does. Sessions happen virtually, so they’re designed to fit around busy daily life. They can land before the first bell, during a free period, or once the school day is done. For those in college or working, they fit around lectures and shifts. The aim is simple: more showing up, at school and everywhere else.
How long does treatment last?
Treatment usually lasts from four to eight months. Many young people notice meaningful progress within the first two months, since treatment is paced around real progress rather than a fixed calendar.
What if InStride isn't the right fit?
If our team determines InStride isn't the right fit after the evaluation, we'll tell you and help identify what is. We don't enroll anyone into a program that isn't right for them.
