Illinois whole-family mental health services

The leading platform in virtual family mental health care. 
Evidence-based treatment. Measurement-based care.

Virtual Care for children 0-18, parents, couples, and families.

Personalized virtual therapy, psychiatry, and parent coaching.

All-in-one app for scheduling, messaging, assessments, and resources.

Connect with a licensed clinician within 2 days.

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

That's why we offer a comprehensive range of mental health services designed to support families in Illinois.

At Little Otter, we provide therapy and psychiatry for children aged 0-18, couples counseling, parenting support, and therapy and psychiatry for adults in Illinois. With our award-winning online therapy app, you can access the mental health care your family needs, right from the comfort of home.

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 in NY whose child 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!"

—Kaiser family, son age 8

"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."

—Mother, 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 both 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."

— Little Otter Parent

"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."

— Little Otter Parent

"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."

— Little Otter Parent

"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."

— Little Otter Parent

"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."

— Little Otter Parent

"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."

— Little Otter Parent

what we treat

For every family, every family member, 
and every mental health issue.

Children 0-2

Feel confident caring for your baby or toddler
  • Eating & feeding
  • Difficulty soothing & fussiness
  • Sleep & bedtime
  • Strengthening relationships
  • Play
  • Expressing emotions
  • Managing trauma

Children 3-7

Give your children what they need to thrive
  • Sleep & bedtime
  • Behavioral concerns
  • Hyperactivity, impulsivity & attention
  • Anxiety & fears
  • Sadness
  • Managing big feelings
  • Picky eating
  • Managing trauma

Children 8-12

Help your children live their healthiest and happiest lives
  • Friendships
  • Behavioral concerns
  • Attention and focus
  • Anxiety & fears
  • Sadness
  • Regulating strong emotions
  • School refusal
  • Managing trauma
  • Eating
  • Gender identity
  • Bullying

Teenagers

Support your teenager’s mental health—no matter what they’re dealing with
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Risky behaviors
  • ADHD
  • Stress management
  • Peer pressure & bullying
  • Internet & social media usage
  • Self-harming behaviors
  • Managing trauma
  • LGBTQ+ teens

Parents

Supporting your mental health, not only as a parent and partner—but as a person
  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Adult ADHD
  • PTSD
  • Relationship conflicts & couples counseling
  • Family relationships
  • Co-parenting
  • Work-life balance
  • Stress management

Trying, Expecting, & Postpartum

Helping you grow a healthy family
  • Fertility treatment
  • First-time parents
  • Prenatal and postpartum mental health concerns
  • Non-birthing parent challenges
  • Miscarriage
  • Adoption
  • Surrogacy

how it works

It all starts with the checkup

Get access to the highest-quality care, immediately.

Get support now
1

Tell us what’s going on

Help us understand your needs by answering questions about your family.

2

Begin care immediately

Book a 30-min kickoff call within 24 hours of requesting an appointment. Get matched with the best mental health clinicians.

3

Track progress, see results

Tailored care plans, assessment results, progress reports, and clinician notes. All in the Little Otter app.

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.

our results

Measurable results your whole family feels

After 12 sessions, families feel the difference.

80%

80% of children show clinically significant improvement in 12 sessions

3 in 4

3 in 4 parents have clinically significant reduction in anxiety and depression

61%

61% of families report significant reductions in stress

Eligibility

Whole family mental health care for Illinois

We’re committed to helping all families get high-quality whole family mental health care.

Our goal is transparent pricing and payment options, even if you’re not covered. To learn more about payment options, click here.

PRICING & REIMBURSEMENT OPTIONS

Learn more about Pricing & Payment options

The little otter way

What care looks like 
at Little Otter

FAQs

What issues/challenges do you address?

Our providers have experience across a wide range of concerns. A non-exhaustive list of concerns we can help with are anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, OCD, grief/loss. However, we do not assess for Autism Spectrum Disorder at this time.

How much do services cost?

Kickoff Call: Complementary

Therapy
Assessment: $350
Therapy Session: $200 per session

Parent Specialty
Assessment: $200
Parent Speciality Session: $200 per session

Psychiatry
Psychiatry Initial Evaluation: $500
Psychiatry Session: $250 per session

For more information on our prices, please click here.
*Bundle discounts are available and options will be discussed with your care navigator

Do you accept insurance?

We are currently in-network with:

Independence Blue Cross*
AmeriHealth (NJ)
Sana
Florida Blue
Kaiser - Northern California
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

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

How do I schedule an appointment?

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

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Don’t wait to get the care your family needs

Personalized and comprehensive care that works for families.