--- title: Why Families Choose Brightline for Kids' Mental Health description: >- Specialists in pediatric mental health. Evidence-based therapy, psychiatric services, and psychological testing for kids and teens, in person and online. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/care/why-choose-us/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: care/why-choose-us id: 7wDngoug2gYrYI7GeGXJad contentType: page --- # Your child deserves care that's built around them and your family. That’s Brightline. There are a lot of options out there. We know that. And we know you're looking for something you can trust, for someone who truly understands kids, not just mental health in general. That's exactly what Brightline was built to be. ![Mom and daughter ](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/1TZgnQixGdIGNf0rgfHYnv/cf63881a9a2d1b36db5efb605db05a04/pexels-barbara-olsen-7880350.jpg) - [I’m ready to schedule](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## Why choose Brightline? Brightline is an award-winning pediatric and family mental health practice offering therapy, psychiatric services, and psychological testing for kids and teens up to age 18. We see patients in Brightline clinics as well as seeing families online. ![Dad and son couch](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/9dvexrIMcKqHTADdttTui/4016ba3c7b74606f618156e1fde3741d/AdobeStock_267930036.jpeg) - [See our locations](/locations/) ## What Brightline parents have to say “I went to the website, signed up, and had a parent/therapist consultation scheduled within days. That consultation went so well, and just a few days later we had an appointment set up for my daughter’s first therapy session. She was nervous, as she had never talked with a therapist or had a virtual visit of any kind. The therapist put her at ease, and afterwards my daughter said it went so well and that she really liked the therapist. My daughter feels the sessions are very helpful. I can see it too!” ![Wrapper for 5EoG9znOXThDvjk3e3Ef1X](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5EoG9znOXThDvjk3e3Ef1X/87d5c2f64a841ae06b3c57aa8a57cfef/OCD_Program_Quote.jpg) ## What makes Brightline different ### We're specialists, not generalists. Every Brightline clinician focuses exclusively on pediatric and family mental health. Whether you're looking for general treatment or a focused program for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or disruptive behaviors, you're in the right place. ![Girl and therapist](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/2lolTZNoFFLJrkWVzGhOxd/01d5feb5058e4ba9ea2ab0cf8a4c65c2/vitaly-gariev-U8A4mHyO5HM-unsplash.jpg) ### We're driven by evidence. All care at Brightline is grounded in research-backed approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — matched specifically to what your child is going through. The mental health needs of kids and families are rising. Our results tell us we're delivering the right care at the right time. ![Disruptive Behaviors Psychiatry Image](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/TAjHaBGA8qmHZ4l6POkCi/55c528f1953fb86b6746555b52596376/3_Psychiatry__3_.png) ### We make it easy. If your child starts with therapy but ends up needing psychological testing or psychiatric services, it can all happen here. In-person at one of our Brightline clinics or online, however your family needs to be seen. No referrals out, no starting over. Just the right care, when your child needs it. ![The difference between kind and nice](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/3SD7zFS0KuILshO0L4xWEm/120f11b11d806ea793f16645124d33d4/stormy-all-O3KEzY1bjeQ-unsplash.jpg) ## Care that works for kids, teens, and families ### 70 *%* Kids and teens in therapy with Brightline experience an improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms ### 69 *%* Parents with a child in therapy with Brightline show marked improvements in high levels of caregiver strain ### 69 *%* Kids and teens show significant overall improvement after receiving care through therapy with Brightline ## What Brightline offers Care for every child starts with a two-step diagnostic evaluation. Step one is an in-depth, 1.5-hour conversation with a Brightline therapist. Step two is a 1-hour follow-up session for evaluation results and care path recommendation. From there, Brightline will recommend one of these paths: ### Psychological Testing - Autism - Learning differences - Giftedness and school readiness - Memory and cognitive skills - [Psychological testing →](/what-we-offer/psychological-testing/) ### Therapy - Persistent low mood, lack of motivation, withdrawal - Trauma and stress - Physical symptoms without an identified medical cause - Sustained difficulties with everyday tasks - [Therapy →](/what-we-offer/therapy/) ### Anxiety support - Worries and fears, difficulty concentrating - Physical symptoms (like racing heart) - Feeling nervous, restless, edgy, afraid, or fearful - Avoidance of things they need or want to do - [Anxiety →](/what-we-treat/anxiety/) ### OCD support - Repeated or ritualized behaviors that are driven by anxiety, fear, or disgust - Overdoing things more than is needed - Fear of not doing something “just right” - Avoiding things they need or want to do - Intrusive thoughts about any number of topics - [OCD →](/what-we-treat/ocd/) ### ADHD support - Difficulties paying attention - Difficulty sitting still - Distracting or disruptive behaviors - Impulsive actions - [ADHD →](/what-we-treat/adhd/) ### Disruptive Behaviors support - Tantrums and other behavioral upsets - Impulsive actions - Troubling behaviors at school or with friends - Difficulty following directions - [Disruptive Behaviors →](/what-we-treat/disruptive-behaviors/) ## Insurance and cost We're in network with many major insurance plans and accept HSA and FSA funds. Our team can help you understand your coverage and estimate what you'll pay before your first appointment. - [Learn more about insurance](/pricing/insurance/) ## What happens next After you reach out, a member of our engagement team will be in touch to talk through what your family is experiencing and get your first appointments scheduled. The process is straightforward, and we'll guide you through every step. ![Book and Appointment In-person Illustration](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/1oJzhdAq441RH1KsPLarB2/8998b76ac44cd2e4f73590d5191ccbd5/Book_and_Appointmtne_In-person.svg) - [I’m ready to schedule](/care/appointment/)