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Trusted places to find a provider, learn more about anxiety and OCD in children and teens, and get help right away if you need it.

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Find a Provider

Looking for care near you? Start with a directory below. Ask any provider how they use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure, or facing fears step by step, with children and teens.

International OCD FoundationProvider Directory →Association for Behavioral & Cognitive TherapiesFind a CBT Therapist →Anxiety & Depression Association of AmericaFind Your Therapist →American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryFind a Psychiatrist →American Psychological AssociationFind a Psychologist →Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Helpline →1-800-662-4357
Referral NetworkCoping Cat trained clinicians worldwideSearch by location or specialtyFind a clinician →
If you are unable to find a treatment provider through these or other websites, you can:
  • Contact the psychiatry department at a local medical school or a university psychology department.
  • Contact your county mental health department, a local hospital, or a community mental health center and ask about mental health clinics or staff psychiatrists.
  • Search through your insurance company for local behavioral health or psychiatry providers.
  • Search the American Psychological Association provider database.

Disclaimer: We do not endorse the references or providers listed. We list available resources as a service.

Trusted resources beyond Coping Cat Parents

Organizations and resources we most often recommend to families, clinicians, and educators. These are provided for information; inclusion does not constitute endorsement.

General Anxiety & Mental Health

AACAPAmerican Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTrusted information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and finding care.ADAAAnxiety & Depression Association of AmericaScience-backed resources for anxiety, depression, and related conditions.ABCTAssociation for Behavioral and Cognitive TherapiesFact sheets and resources based in evidence for mental health.ECTEffective Child TherapyVideos and workshops on evidence-based treatment from APA Div. 53.IAKInfoAboutKids.orgFrom the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth, and Families.NIMHNIMHResearch-based information about mental health conditions and psychotherapy.WWKWorry Wise KidsPractical information on childhood anxiety for parents and educators, from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.UCLAUCLA CARES CenterChild anxiety resilience education and support for families and schools.

OCD & Related Conditions

IOCDFInternational OCD FoundationComprehensive information about OCD, treatment, parenting, and finding care.TLCThe TLC Foundation for BFRBsResearch updates and provider & support group search for BFRBs.

International

VCBTVancouver CBTEducation and practical tools from colleagues in Canada.BDIBlack Dog InstituteMental health research and resources from colleagues in Australia.YMYoungMindsAnxiety information and support for young people, from colleagues in the UK.

Our free tools

Start here if you are not sure what your child needs yet.

Symptom CheckerA few short questions to help you tell everyday worry from anxiety that needs support.Free Tools libraryWorksheets, the Practice Ladder Builder, and My Worry Cycle.Guides to each type of anxietySeparation anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, school refusal, and more.Treatment OptionsWhat evidence-based treatment looks like and questions to ask a provider.

Where can I get immediate help?

If your child or anyone in your family is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support. In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Call or Text 988Call 911

You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line, 24/7.

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