High-quality mental health care for all children and families
The leading platform in virtual family mental health care. Evidence-based treatment. Measurement-based care.
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little otter outcomes
Real outcomes for thousands of families
Evidence-based. Measurement-driven. Research-backed.
80% of children show clinically significant improvement in 12 sessions
It takes our families less than 7 days to receive a full diagnostic assessment
100% of kids are screened for suicide ideation with urgent appointments available within 24 hours
the little otter way
Focused on children.
Designed for the whole family.
Immediate access to care
We get families into kickoff calls within 24 hours and assess them within 7 days.
High-quality care for every family
Tailored care plans and evidence-based treatment designed by the best mental health specialists. No matter where a patient lives. Or what their family looks like.
A comprehensive solution for the entire family
Whole-family care that works. Unique treatment plans that deliver results for everyone—parents, children, and siblings.
WHAT WE TREAT
Treatment for all common mental health issues
our services
Comprehensive care for every family member
Therapy
Individual therapy for children and their parents. Couples counseling and family therapy. All with independently licensed mental health providers.
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Psychiatry
Consultation and medication management for children and parents with psychiatrists trained in treating both children and adults.
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Parent Coaching
Parent-focused coaching and support with a licensed provider to help you with all the challenges of parenting.
Refer a patient
Personalized and comprehensive mental health care that works for families.
the little otter way
Evidence-based care with results that families can see
Transparency in treatment
Tailored care plans, assessment results, progress reports, and clinician notes. All in the Little Otter app.
Measurable results, backed by science
Evidence-based care. Actionable insights. Transparency between patients and clinicians.
High-quality virtual care
Access to quality care, faster. The right clinicians for your family’s needs, no matter where you live.
Whole-family care
For children, teens, parents, and caregivers. For every stage of a family’s growth. For every disorder, from mild to severe.
The leader in child mental health
Dr. Helen Egger is the Co-founder and Chief Medical & Scientific Officer at Little Otter. She is a child psychiatrist who has been a leader in the field of child mental health for more than 30 years. Previously, she was Division Chief for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke Medicine and Chair of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Director of the NYU Child Study Center at NYU Langone Health.
Dr. Egger is also an internationally-recognized researcher in early childhood mental health. Her research has set the standard for measurement of child mental health, and it's the foundation of Little Otter's Family Mental Health Check-up and Little Otter's measurement-based, whole family model of care.
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The only platform specialized in early child mental health.
LITTLE OTTER ENGAGEMENT
Making a difference for families
Families love Little Otter services and recommend us
families stay 12+ sessions
81% of families stay in care for more than 12 sessions
retainment rate
95% of families retained after their first appointment
families would recommend
9 in 10 families would recommend Little Otter to a friend
Download the Report
Gain a deeper understanding of childhood suicidality, and learn how Little Otter helps children with suicidality get better.
