Mental health
support for the
whole family.
Re-imagining kids’ mental health to support prevention, early identification, and treatment. Experience a comprehensive, personalized approach to online mental health care for children 0-14 and their families.
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World-class pediatric mental health expertise, delivered virtually.
At Little Otter, kids get better. So do their parents.
We know that the child mental health crisis is a family mental health crisis. And solutions must meet the mental health needs of the whole family. Thankfully, our care program is designed to do just that.
Remission rate for kids after 12 sessions compared to the expected 27% in the community.
Of parents moved from clinical to subclinical for anxiety, without receiving direct treatment.
Response to treatment compared to 15.5% within a measurement-based care system.
Of parents moved from clinical to subclinical for depression, without receiving direct treatment.
Knowing where you're headed starts with understanding where you are. Our proprietary screening helps us understand the needs of your whole family so we can provide the best care plan.
Now, join our family so we can serve yours.
From therapy, to psychiatry, to couple’s counseling, decide which path is right for your family. Our integrated care team will help you design a plan that best serves your family’s mental health journey.
It all starts with the check-up.
We’re facing a pediatric mental health crisis. Our innovative approach connects you to the mental health care your family deserves, from the comfort of your home.
Big challenges require smart solutions.
Dr. Helen Egger is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Little Otter. She has been in the field of child mental health for more than 30 years. She is a pediatric doctor, early childhood mental health expert, digital health expert, and prolific scientist. And, she is a mother of four.
Dr. Helen Egger was previously the Division Chief for Child Psychiatry at Duke University School of Medicine and Department Chair and Director of NYU Langone Health Child Study Center.
Dr. Helen Egger
We’re there for you
From mindfulness tools to online therapy for families, we’re there for you. Start your journey toward whole-family mental wellness today.
“I don’t have to have all the answers all the time.”
Or even some of the time, for that matter. That’s why Little Otter exists. All I have to do is reach out and ask for the support I need.
—Little Otter Parent
“Every family member is being heard.”
Little Otter has taught us to look at things on a collaborative level so that every family member is being heard and the individual needs of our kids are being met.
—Little Otter Parent
“Little Otter has been a game changer for our family.”
They say it takes a village to raise a family and Little Otter feels like our village. I love the way we are able to access the variety of people to support us in different ways and that these folks are talking to one another.
—Little Otter Parent
Tough challenges we tackle together.
• Anxiety & Worries
• Depression & Sadness
• Attention, Focus, & ADHD
• Sleep & Bedtime
• Tantrums
• Aggression
• Relationship Conflicts
• Parenting Challenges
Make therapy with Little Otter your new favorite family ritual.
Little Otter is a comprehensive platform that supports the mental health of children 0-14 and their families. With both everyday wellness tools and our award-winning online child therapy app, we’re on a mission to increase access to child mental health care. Founded by world-renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Helen Egger, the care team at Little Otter includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and masters-level parenting specialists.
We know that when one member of the family is struggling, it impacts everyone. That’s why we’ve built a family-first approach to child and adolescent mental health care. Yes, we offer children’s therapy - but we also offer couples counseling, child psychiatry, parenting support, mental health check-ups, maintenance, and so much more.
Get support today for your big and little worries with mental health and wellness support that meets your family where you are. This is virtual therapy for kids and families, done differently.