Treatment and Care
Learn about the conditions InStride treats, how we treat them, and who we’re dedicated to helping.
What We Treat
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Constant worry about school, health, family, or the future that feels hard to turn off.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel difficult to ignore or resist.
School Refusal
Extreme distress, anxiety, or refusal to go to school or stay in class.
Emetophobia
Intense fear of vomiting that impacts daily activities and eating habits.
Health Anxiety
Excessive worry about illness or body symptoms, often with frequent body checking.
Panic Attacks
Sudden waves of intense fear with physical symptoms like a racing heart or dizziness.
Social Anxiety
Fear of social situations, judgment, or embarrassment around others.
Separation Anxiety
Distress about being away from parents or home, even for routine activities.
Academic Anxiety
Excessive worry about grades, tests, or school performance that gets in the way of learning.
Agoraphobia
Fear of situations where escape might be difficult, leading to avoidance of open spaces.
Perfectionism
Difficulty starting or finishing tasks due to fear of making mistakes or not meeting a standard.
Selective Mutism
Able to speak freely at home but unable to speak in certain settings like school or social situations.
Fears/Phobias
Specific fears that lead to avoiding everyday situations, places, or activities.
Tics
Sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that are difficult to control.
Hair-Pulling (Trichotillomania)
Repeated urges and pulling of hair from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas.
Skin-Picking (Excoriation)
Repeated urges and picking at skin, often causing tissue damage.
ARFID (Eating-Related Fears)
Avoidance of certain foods or eating situations driven by fear, not body image.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance that others may not notice.
PANS/PANDAS
Sudden onset of OCD or anxiety symptoms triggered by an infection or immune response.
Care That Leads to Lasting Change
Research-based treatment focused on skill development so that kids, teens, and young people can get back to doing the things they love.
1500
+
young people and families served across a growing footprint
97
%
of graduates experienced overall clinical improvement*
90
%
report reduced symptoms within two months*
*All outcomes data references our InStride 2026 Clinical Outcomes Report. The full report can be found here
Helpful resources
Expert Guidance on Anxiety, OCD, and Related Disorders
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