Mental health support for your family.

Little Otter supports the mental health of children 0-14, parents, and the entire family. With licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and a dedicated care team, we’re here to help with both big and little worries.

When one member of the family is struggling, everyone is affected.

We offer a comprehensive range of mental health support to meet you where you are.

At Little Otter, we have a team of therapists and psychologists that specialize in children, couples, and families. We assess each family individually, and create a personalized care plan that works for your needs, right from the comfort of your home.

“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

We meet you where you are on your journey.

What we treat:

How Little Otter works

Here’s what to expect when using Little Otter to support your family’s mental health:

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.

Family mental healthcare, covered by insurance

We accept the following insurance plans:

  • Independence Blue Cross*

  • AmeriHealth

  • Sana

  • Florida Blue

We have additional insurance partnerships that may provide referrals directly. Check with your insurance provider to see if you are eligible for coverage.

All therapy sessions are HSA/FSA eligible. Parent specialist sessions will be contingent on an individual's insurance plan.

For all other questions about your coverage, reach out to us at help@littleotterhealth.com.

Meet Dr. Helen Egger, Little Otter’s Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Helen Egger 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The initial Kickoff Session has a one-time fee of $20, with no membership or recurring payments required.

    A Standard Therapy Session costs $195, and an Assessment is priced at $390.

    Psychiatry Services include a General Psychiatry Evaluation (75 minutes) for $500 and a Psychiatry Follow-up/Med Management (30 minutes) for $250.

    There are also several bundles available: an Assessment bundle for $527, which includes a 90-minute assessment and one standard therapy session at a 10% discount; a 4-session bundle for $702, offering a 10% discount; an 8-session bundle for $1,326, offering a 15% discount; and a 12-session bundle for $1,989, also offering a 15% discount.

  • We are currently in-network with:

    Independence Blue Cross*

    AmeriHealth

    Sana

    Florida Blue

    We have additional insurance partnerships that may provide referrals directly. Check with your insurance provider to see if you are eligible for coverage.

    All therapy sessions are HSA/FSA eligible. Parent specialist sessions will be contingent on an individual's insurance plan.

    For all other questions about your coverage, reach out to us at help@littleotterhealth.com.

    *Service out of Pennsylvania and Delaware

  • Little Otter is currently available in California, Colorado, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.

  • Little Otter’s virtual care allows you to connect with our expert clinicians through secure online platforms. You can attend sessions, receive guidance, and access resources, all from the comfort of your home.

  • We offer tele-therapy for children 0-14 and adults, parent training and support, couples therapy, and psychiatric services for children 0-14 and adults including med management.

  • If you would like to speak to a licensed provider and begin your care, please schedule your initial Kickoff Session via your Little Otter account.

    Once you’ve had your Kickoff Session, you can log into the Little Otter app, click on “Book or Manage Appointments” and choose the provider that you would like to schedule with by clicking “Schedule” underneath their name.