HOW CARE WORKS

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Little Otter’s free mental health assessment gives you a picture of your family’s mental health and reveals if you should seek help from a mental health clinician.

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What IS the FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-UP?

Take control of your  family’s mental health

The Family Mental Health Check-up assesses the mental health of every family member, from infants to adults.

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Child Mental Health

We treat children ages 0-18. Answer developmentally-appropriate questions tailored to your child’s age to reveal any mental health challenges.

Parent Mental Health

Screen for your own anxiety and depression.

Family Mental Health

Assess the overall health of your family’s relationships, including the relationships between you and your partner or co-parent, and you and  your child.

WHY IT WORKS

After 12 sessions, families feel the difference.

Science

Mental health biomarkers

View mental health results for your whole family. See what is typical or concerning.

Backed by research

Designed by Co-Founder and Chief Medical & Scientific Officer of Little Otter, Dr. Helen Egger. Based on valid and reliable mental health assessment tools.

Personalization

Personalized for every family

Proprietary screening helps us understand your needs, so we can provide the best care plan. Screening questions tailored to different stages of your child’s development, from infancy to adolescence.

Reports and action items

Only 10 minutes of answering questions. See assessment results immediately in the Little Otter app. Guidance and resources on what to do next.

Transparency

Check-ups every 3 months

See progress overtime. Catch issues as they arise and change overtime. Start treatment immediately.

See assessment results in the Little Otter App

View your assessment results at anytime. Understand if you need to seek further help from mental health clinicians for you or your family.

Supporting your family’s mental health, every step of the way

Your family’s well-being means everything, and getting support should feel simple. That’s why Little Otter offers a free Family Health Check-up—a quick, easy way to check in on your child’s and your own mental health.
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Just like regular doctor visits help you stay healthy, mental health check-ins can catch concerns early and give you the right tools to manage them. Our expert-designed, evidence-based care fits into real family life, offering more than a typical doctor’s office or primary care provider.

We believe every family deserves high-quality care, and we’re here to help you navigate insurance so cost isn’t a barrier. Whether you need support for a specific concern or just want to strengthen your family’s emotional well-being, we’re here for you.

With virtual care from expert clinicians, help is always within reach—no matter where you live. Take the first step toward better mental health today.

testimonials

Trusted by 21,000+ families

"Our counselor was kind and gentle. It helped our kid get to a new place of growth and healing."

Mother of child who graduated from care

"My son is thriving and I love being able to stay connected through the app with his progress, plan, appointments, and easy quick access to his therapist!"

Parent of 8 year old who is in care

"They took beautiful care of us. Little Otter is an excellent option for those who can’t leave the house, who need a check in with their kid and want to know how to support their child in tough times."

Caregiver of 9 and 6 year old who graduated from care

"All the clinicians I worked with in the past 2 years were amazing and really made a difference for my family. I found Litter Otter life-changing for my family. Both my kids were able to get quality mental health care in the comfort of our home, and they both are doing great."

Mother of 13 and 11 year old who are in care

"My concerns and why we were initially seeking therapy stemmed from my son's social challenges and anxiety. He immediately developed a strong relationship with his therapist. You can see your kids open up and blossom, and see the development in real time. It's calming and reassuring that he's going to come out of the other side."

Parent of child who is in care

"Times are hard for these kids. They're going through things I didn't have to as a parent. Little Otter therapists are giving them the skills to navigate it. It's really beautiful to watch."

Mother of child who is in care

"You always want to think you can handle things as a family. But we don't always know what's best for our kids. Little Otter therapists and physicians can see things that we as parents can't see."

Caregiver of child who is in care

"I'm so pleased with the results we've gotten from Little Otter. Parenting is hard but it feels like I can just show up and say I need help, and they know exactly what to do."

Mother of child who is in care

"Little Otter is a game-changer. It is the solution that we needed and found that it worked for our family. It was effective, and thorough. My son was able to develop skills to help his anxiety, and he actually had fun. It’s so important at an early age for kids to have a healthy relationship with therapy."

Parent of child who is in care

"Other virtual therapy platforms aren’t like this. This service is so convenient and effective. My son would go to the school’s counseling office to attend sessions so he was getting the care he needed when it was convenient for our family."

Caregiver of child who is in care

No more worrying if your family is doing okay

Now, and in the future.

See results after 10 minutes of answering questions about your family.

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