Child therapy with parent involvement — behavioral health for kids ages 5-17
Manatee's model involves parents in their child's therapy process, providing coaching and tools alongside the therapist. Designed for kids 5-17 with behavioral or emotional challenges.
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Manatee Health at a Glance
Manatee Health
Child therapy with parent involvement — behavioral health for kids ages 5-17
Manatee Health is a pediatric mental health platform built around a parent-involved care model. Children ages 5-17 work with licensed therapists, while parents receive coaching, tools, and structured guidance to extend therapeutic work into the home environment. The approach is grounded in the recognition that for children, the home context matters as much as the therapy session — a child can't carry change forward without support from the adults around them. Several insurance plans are accepted. For parents of children with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, or behavioral challenges who want to be active participants in treatment rather than bystanders, Manatee is one of the most structurally sound options available.
Pricing & Plans
Manatee's session rates are -200 per session. Several insurance plans are accepted, including some commercial plans and Medicaid where available. Coverage varies by state. The parent coaching component is built into the model at no additional per-session charge.
Child therapy that doesn't equip parents to support the work between sessions is solving half the problem. Manatee's model is built around the other half.
Who Manatee Health Is Best For
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Session Formats
All sessions are conducted via video, covering both child therapy sessions and parent coaching check-ins. Manatee's model typically involves separate time with the child, separate coaching time for parents, and sometimes joint sessions depending on the treatment plan.
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Our Verdict
Manatee's model involves parents in their child's therapy process, providing coaching and tools alongside the therapist. Designed for kids 5-17 with behavioral or emotional challenges.
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