InStride Health

Many families with children and young adults struggling with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) find it incredibly challenging to access effective and timely mental health care. Recognizing this critical gap, InStride Health was established to provide a lifeline. Our customers, these families, often face long waitlists, a shortage of specialized clinicians, and care that isn't integrated into their daily lives. This is why InStride Health offers a virtual-first, insurance-based model, ensuring that high-quality, evidence-based treatment for pediatric anxiety and OCD is both accessible and affordable. We understand that when a child is struggling, the entire family is impacted. Therefore, our approach is designed to support not just the young person, but their parents and caregivers as well, providing them with the tools and strategies to create a supportive home environment.

Our customers need a solution that fits into their busy lives and delivers real, lasting results. Traditional therapy models often leave young people to manage on their own between sessions, making it difficult to consistently practice new coping skills. InStride Health addresses this by providing real-time support from a dedicated care team – including a psychiatrist, therapist, and exposure coach – who help young people practice exposure therapy and build resilience in everyday moments. Our care model is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a strong emphasis on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), considered the gold standard for treating anxiety and OCD. We collaborate closely with families, schools, and other healthcare providers to create a comprehensive support system. By bringing proven treatment methodologies, originally developed at leading institutions like McLean Hospital, directly to families through a user-friendly digital platform, we empower young people to overcome their challenges and lead fulfilling lives. Our commitment is to ensure that every child and young adult has the opportunity to receive the specialized care they deserve, when and where they need it most.