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InStride Health

Virtual exposure-based therapy (CBT/ERP) and psychiatry for children, teens and young adults ages 7 to 26 with anxiety or OCD.

Available with limits.

Ages 7–26. Serves CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA and DC; the patient must be in a served state during sessions.

Checked 2026-10-27 · instride.health, harvardpilgrim.org, instride.health

You apply online or call, and if your child fits, a three-person team (therapist, exposure coach and psychiatric clinician) runs video sessions over about 4 to 8 months, with more practice between sessions than standard weekly therapy. Most families pay through in-network insurance such as Aetna, BCBS, Optum or UnitedHealthcare; self-pay is available but the price is given by phone.

  • From Copay with insurance; self-pay price given by phone
  • Insurance accepted
  • Web
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Privacy C

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-27

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What you get

A licensed therapist

Best for children and teens with moderate to severe anxiety or OCD who need more than weekly therapy

What it costs

From Copay with insurance; self-pay price given by phone

How you start

Check your insurance is accepted, then book

Web

Know first

Not for a crisis. Call or text 988 any time.

Is it right for you?

Both sides, from our review. Tap what describes you.

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What it's for

  • Exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD
  • CBT with exposure for anxiety disorders
  • Psychiatric medication management for youth
  • Caregiver coaching for anxiety and OCD

Conditions it can help with

What it costs

Covered by insurance

From Copay with insurance; self-pay price given by phone

Insurance may cover it

How you start: Check your insurance is accepted, then book

In-network with plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum and UnitedHealthcare (varies by state). A self-pay option exists for families without in-network coverage; call 855-438-8331 for the price. Programmes usually run 4 to 8 months.

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

C

Our privacy grade, from the facts below

Sells data or shares it for ads
Yes
You can have your data deleted
Policy doesn't say
Health data protected by HIPAA
Yes
Data stays on your device
No
Account needed
Yes
Regulatory action (last 5 years)
None found

Research

Limited research

How we rate research

Trade-offs

  • No mobile app available

What we couldn't verify

  • Clinical evidence is limited or still emerging

Says it does not sell personal information for financial gain, but describes interest-based advertising cookies and a California opt-out of 'sales'; treatment records fall under its HIPAA notice, which says PHI is not sold or used for marketing.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-27 · How we grade privacy

InStride Health is not for a crisis. If you are thinking about suicide or in danger, call or text 988 any time.

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