false

McLean Anxiety Mastery Program

Our mental health specialists understand the negative impact anxiety can have on your entire family. We work with you to provide treatments that help your child feel better, so they can enjoy a more carefree childhood.
primary
phone
617-855-2804

Call the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program

6178552804
style
palette-deep-blue
showJumplinks
true

A compassionate, evidence-based treatment program for children and teens ages 6 to 19 with anxiety and OCD

Watching your child struggle with anxiety or OCD can be heartbreaking. The constant worries, the rituals that take over daily life, the fears that keep them from school, friends, or even simple joys—it's overwhelming, and you just want to help. But you don't have to navigate this alone. Our specialized treatment program, designed for children and teens ages 6 to 19, provides young people with the skills, support, and confidence they need to take back control of their lives.
center
tertiary
internal-arrow
Part of Mental Health and Psychiatric Services
/content/unified-xwalk/en/services/mental-health-psychiatry
style
palette-white
showJumplinks
true

Our approach to caring for children with anxiety disorder

We customize your child’s care plan, which may include cognitive behavioral therapy, medications, or dedicated programs. We help your child feel less anxious, so they can engage in activities that are important, enjoyable, and meaningful.
Expert diagnosis of anxiety disorder in children and teens

Children and teens can experience different types of anxiety disorders. Our mental health specialists will conduct a thorough evaluation to understand your child’s symptoms and treatment needs.

Your provider uses evidence-based diagnostic screening tools to better understand your child’s experience and symptoms. Your care team uses this evaluation to determine the type and severity of the anxiety disorder and works with you and your child to customize a treatment plan.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven treatment for anxiety disorders. CBT centers on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact to maintain anxiety. CBT helps change unhelpful thought patterns, beliefs, and avoidance behaviors, develop problem-solving skills, and cope with physical symptoms of anxiety.
Anxiety medication
Our psychopharmacologists (medical doctors with extra training in using medications to treat behavioral problems) can help select the best medicines to treat your child’s anxiety.
Dedicated intensive outpatient program for children and teens with anxiety

We help children and teens ages 6 to 19 who are experiencing anxiety associated with fears, such as separation, phobias, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). We provide short-term, intensive CBT and exposure therapy to help your child gradually face their fears in a safe, supportive environment.

Your child receives care in a small group-based setting that allows them to learn, grow, and build confidence alongside peers who understand their struggles. This supportive setting helps young people stay motivated, practice new skills in real time, and see firsthand that they’re not alone.

To ensure that each child receives developmentally tailored care, we offer:

  • Child track: For children ages 6 to 13
  • Adolescent track: For teens aged 14 to 19

Our online application can be completed here

style
palette-deep-blue
showJumplinks
true
titleJumplinks
Our approach
style
palette-white
showJumplinks
true
titleJumplinks
Conditions and treatments
We offer specialized services and programs for all types of mental health conditions. Depending on your needs, your care plan may include mental health counseling, medications, dedicated programs, or a combination of treatments.

  • Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Program

    The mission of the Child CBT Program at Mass General Brigham is to provide state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents and young adults with a range of emotional and behavioral problems.

  • Mental Health and Psychiatric Services

    Access compassionate mental health and psychiatric care across Greater Boston at Mass General Brigham, home to world-class experts from McLean Hospital.

  • Mass General Brigham for Children

    Mass General Brigham for Children provides care for newborns to teens—from checkups to specialty care—for families in the Boston area and internationally. Learn more about our services.

  • Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Program

    The mission of the Child CBT Program at Mass General Brigham is to provide state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents and young adults with a range of emotional and behavioral problems.

  • Child Stress and PTSD Program

    Children and teens with PTSD benefit from treatments and dedicated programs at our Child Stress and PTSD Program. Learn how we can help your child feel better.

  • Anxiety Service

    Access comprehensive services for anxiety disorders, including medications and therapies. Request an appointment.

  • Child Depression Program

    Experts at our Child Depression Program offer compassionate, evidence-based care to help children and teens with depression. See how we can help your child.

  • Child and Adolescent Partial Hospital Program at McLean

    Partial hospital programs offer intensive, structured outpatient mental health treatment. Read more about our child and teen programs.

  • Pediatric Mental Health and Psychiatry

    We provide evaluation and treatment of children/adolescents with the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions and behavioral or emotional difficulties in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

  • Learning and Emotional Assessment Program

    The Learning and Emotional Assessment Program at Mass General assesses students and children ages 2 to 22 who have developmental difficulties and consults with their parents, teachers and care providers.

  • Child Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorders Program

    Get supportive care and dedicated programs for children with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Request an appointment today.

  • Transitional Age Youth Clinic

    Mass General Brigham's Transitional Age Youth Clinic is designed to provide diagnostic and consultative evaluations for patients ages 18-26.

  • McLean's Mental Health Program at Arlington School

    The Arlington School is a private high school for teens with mental health challenges. Learn how we help students succeed academically and personally.

style
palette-white
showJumplinks
false
titleJumplinks
Services and programs

Additional resources

Online program application
style
palette-white
showJumplinks
false

Contact the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you.
primary
phone
617-855-2804
6178552804
secondary
internal
International Patient Services

Contact information for international patients

/content/unified-xwalk/en/patients-visitors/international/for-patients/contact
style
palette-light-teal
showJumplinks
true
titleJumplinks
Contact