Anxiety Institute

What Anxiety Institute does

Anxiety Institute is a family-owned, private-pay outpatient mental health practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions in adolescents and young adults ages 12–26. Founded in 2019 by Linda Geiger following her personal experience seeking treatment for her own child, the company operates three physical clinics in Greenwich CT, Madison NJ, and McLean VA, supplemented by teletherapy services across 12 U.S. states. Leadership comprises CEO and founder Linda Geiger, MBA; Chief Clinical Officer Dina Nunziato, PhD; Medical Director Omar Canosa, MD (20+ years of integrative psychiatry experience); and three location-based Clinical Directors (Stacy Santacroce in NJ; Rebecca Berman in VA; plus Greenwich leadership).

The core offering is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) delivering four hours of daily individual and group therapy over a 6–12 week duration, with each lead clinician assigned to a maximum of three clients—a caseload significantly below industry norms. The clinical model integrates evidence-based modalities (CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, EMDR) with technology-enabled tools including virtual reality exposure therapy, biofeedback, and a measurement-based care platform delivered through partner Mirah that systematically tracks client symptom severity and outcomes. Complementary services include individual therapy, integrated psychiatric medication management, parent coaching built on the Yale Child Study Center's SPACE protocol, group therapy, psychological and neuropsychological testing, teletherapy, and a professional training division that trains thousands of clinicians annually.

The business model is entirely private-pay and out-of-network, with no insurance contracting; an internal insurance advocate assists clients with authorization and claim submissions. All revenue streams—IOP, individual therapy, psychiatric services, parent coaching, group therapy, teletherapy, and professional training—are billed on recurring subscription-like cadences. Go-to-market relies on clinical and word-of-mouth referrals, with dedicated outreach specialists in each location, complemented by content marketing, SEO, social media, virtual information sessions, and community partnerships with NAMI and IOCDF. Reported outcomes include 96% symptom reduction post-treatment, 90% academic/work reintegration following the IOP, 83% of IOP referrals from recommendations, and 97% client/parent satisfaction with therapeutic relationships.

Name

Anxiety Institute

Legal name

The Anxiety Institute, LLC

Website

https://anxietyinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Anxiety Institute is a family-owned outpatient mental health practice providing specialized anxiety, OCD, and related disorder treatment for adolescents and young adults across three physical clinics in CT, NJ, and VA plus teletherapy in 12 states, with its Intensive Outpatient Program as the core offering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAJ

Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs (PHP/IOP)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYEDALAFAC

Psychiatry & Medication Management

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

Keywords

• Anxiety disorder treatment
• OCD outpatient program
• Adolescent behavioral health
• Intensive outpatient therapy
• Exposure response prevention therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): The primary revenue driver is the Intensive Outpatient Program, a structured 6–12 week program providing four hours of therapy daily (individual, group, family therapy, wellness programming). Delivered in-person at Greenwich CT, Madison NJ, and McLean VA locations, and in select states via teletherapy. The IOP commands premium pricing given its intensity, specialist staffing, and comprehensive modality package including CBT, ERP, psychiatric services, and wellness.
2. Individual / Outpatient Therapy: One-on-one therapy sessions with a dedicated anxiety specialist, tailored to each client's needs. Available in-person at all three clinic locations and via teletherapy. Sessions are billed on a recurring per-session or weekly cadence, typically on a subscription-like ongoing treatment model.
3. Integrated Psychiatric Services: Medication management and psychiatric consultations led by Medical Director Dr. Omar Canosa, integrated with therapy programs or available as standalone medication management. Provided in Greenwich CT and Madison NJ, generating incremental per-consultation or ongoing prescription management revenue.
4. Parent Coaching: SPACE-based parent coaching program delivered weekly one-on-one or in small parent groups, either in-person or virtually. Supports families of teens and young adults with anxiety and OCD, functioning as both a standalone revenue stream and a complementary service to child/client treatment.
5. Group Therapy: Structured clinician-led group sessions for adolescents (ages 13–17) and young adults (ages 18–25), meeting weekly for 60–90 minutes. Groups are offered both as standalone weekly sessions and as a core component of the IOP. Revenue generated on a recurring per-session or bundled program basis.
6. Teletherapy: Remote individual therapy via secure video conferencing, available in 12 states. Expands geographic reach beyond physical clinic footprint, enabling recurring virtual session revenue.
7. Professional Training & Education: The organization generates revenue through professional development courses, webinars, and on-demand training for clinicians. Offerings include OCD Master Class, ERP Fundamentals, ARFID training, pharmacotherapy courses, and SPACE training. Revenue is earned through course fees and webinar registrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Anxiety Institute provides specialized outpatient mental health treatment — most prominently a six-to-twelve-week Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that delivers four hours of daily individual and group therapy — for adolescents and young adults (ages 12–26) with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Surrounding the IOP, the organization sells individual therapy, structured group therapy, integrated psychiatric medication management, parent coaching built on the SPACE protocol, psychological and neuropsychological testing, teletherapy, and a professional training division that sells on-demand courses and webinars to clinicians.

Product overview

Anxiety Institute operates as a specialized mental health treatment provider offering a multi-tiered outpatient care platform for adolescents and young adults (ages 8-26) struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. The core offering is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) providing 4 hours of daily therapy over 6-12 weeks, complemented by outpatient Individual Therapy, Integrated Psychiatric Services, Parent Coaching, Group Therapy, and Teletherapy. Additional services include Psychological Testing and Neuropsychological Testing. The treatment model integrates evidence-based therapies (CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT) with innovative technologies (virtual reality, biofeedback, EMDR) and holistic wellness programming (mindfulness, music therapy, art therapy, yoga). Services are delivered in-person at three physical locations (Greenwich CT, Madison NJ, McLean VA) and virtually across 12 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) A comprehensive, evidence-based intensive outpatient program for adolescents and young adults (ages 12–26) with moderate to severe anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, offering four hours of daily individual and group therapy over a 6–12 week duration with a dedicated lead clinician assigned to a maximum of three clients.
• Individual Therapy One-on-one therapy sessions with a personally assigned anxiety specialist using evidence-based approaches (CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, and trauma-focused CBT) for the treatment of anxiety, OCD, trauma, school avoidance, phobias, and social anxiety in adolescents and young adults.
• Integrated Psychiatric Services Comprehensive psychiatric services combining expert medication management with therapy programs under Medical Director Dr. Omar Canosa, including psychiatric consultations, assessments, and ongoing medication management for anxiety, OCD, and co-occurring disorders.
• Parent Coaching Skills-based coaching for parents using SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and evidence-based strategies to help parents of children ages 12–25 reduce family accommodation, improve communication, and foster emotional resilience.
• Group Therapy Clinician-led, structured group therapy sessions for adolescents and young adults with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, meeting weekly for 60–90 minutes with 6–10 participants, grounded in CBT, ERP, and ACT evidence-based approaches.
• Teletherapy Remote individual therapy delivered via secure video conferencing, providing personalized anxiety and OCD treatment from home, available in 12 U.S. states including Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
• Psychological Testing Comprehensive psychological assessment providing clear diagnostic answers and treatment pathways for children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Neuropsychological Testing Specialized testing to evaluate how a child's brain works, including memory, problem-solving, focusing, and information processing abilities.
• Professional Training & Education On-demand courses, live webinars, and intensive classes for mental health professionals, including the Pro Series, OCD Master Class, ERP Fundamentals, ARFID treatment, pharmacotherapy, and SPACE training, designed to train clinicians on evidence-based anxiety and OCD treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of clients report reduced anxiety or depression levels post-treatment (2025 Outcomes Report)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnxiety Institute partners with NAMI to provide ongoing parent training and community support resources for families navigating anxiety and OCD. The partnership reinforces Anxiety Institute's community integration and provides referral pathways for families seeking specialized anxiety treatment.
• IOCDF (International OCD Foundation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnxiety Institute partners with the IOCDF to deliver ongoing parent training and support resources, positioning the organization within the leading OCD advocacy and education ecosystem. The partnership provides credibility, referral access, and aligned mission around OCD awareness and treatment.
• MirahcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnxiety Institute utilizes Mirah, an independent leading provider of measurement-based care, to measure client status at regular intervals from the start of treatment through graduation. Mirah benchmarks treatment goals and objectives and informs treatment plan revisions, providing quantitative outcomes data (e.g., 96% symptom reduction) that drive clinical decision-making and organizational credibility.
• Yale Child Study Center — SPACE ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnxiety Institute's parent coaching program is grounded in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based model developed at the Yale Child Study Center. SPACE provides the clinical and research foundation for the organization's parent coaching methodology, distinguishing it as scientifically validated rather than proprietary.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• McLean Hospital Anxiety Mastery Program: McLean Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, runs residential and partial hospitalization programs for anxiety disorders and OCD in adolescents and adults. As an academic medical center specialty program, it competes for the same high-acuity anxiety/OCD families from a hospital-based incumbent position with greater insurance coverage.
• Rogers Behavioral Health: Rogers is a national, multi-site specialty behavioral health system offering dedicated anxiety and OCD treatment tracks for adults, adolescents, and children (including inpatient, residential, and intensive outpatient levels of care). Rogers competes at the broad-incumbent level with Anxiety Institute's specialty anxiety/OCD IOP, with greater geographic reach and a deeper payer-mix footprint.
• Lindner Center of HOPE: Lindner Center of HOPE is a specialty psychiatric hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati offering intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment for anxiety, OCD, and co-occurring disorders across age groups. Comparable to Anxiety Institute's specialty IOP focus but operating at a broader hospital-level scope.

Direct peers

• Compass Behavioral Health (Center for Anxiety & OCD): Compass Behavioral Health is a specialty anxiety and OCD clinic network offering CBT, ERP, ACT, and intensive outpatient services across multiple locations. It mirrors Anxiety Institute's evidence-based therapy stack and adolescent/young-adult focus while operating in overlapping Northeast geographies.
• Charlie Health: Charlie Health operates virtual and in-person Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for adolescents and young adults with mental health conditions including anxiety, OCD, and depression. It is the closest direct competitor to Anxiety Institute's IOP model and teen/young-adult focus, but operates at much larger scale with insurance contracting and venture capital backing.
• Newport Academy: Newport Academy is a private-pay, family-oriented treatment provider for teens and young adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, and co-occurring disorders, operating residential and outpatient programs across multiple states. It targets the same adolescent/young-adult demographic and family-pay market as Anxiety Institute, with overlapping modalities (CBT, DBT, family therapy).
• Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center (ERC Pathlight): Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center (part of the Eating Recovery Center family) operates intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs specifically for adults with mood and anxiety disorders, including OCD. It is a specialty anxiety IOP competitor to Anxiety Institute, though focused on adults rather than adolescents.
• The Ross Center: The Ross Center is a specialty anxiety and OCD treatment practice with locations in the Washington DC metro and Bethesda, MD — overlapping directly with Anxiety Institute's McLean, VA catchment area. It offers CBT, ERP, and psychiatric medication management from a similar evidence-based therapy stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@anxietyinstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/anxietyinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-anxiety-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/anxietyinstitute
• Xx.com/anxietyinst

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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