Evidence-based online psychological support
for children
Cognitive behavioral therapy through live sessions with a child psychologist as a friendly animated character.
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of our service quality
a positive effect
after the 3rd session
How it works
Психологи «Animago» используют КПТ, технологию Motion Capture, чтобы проводить занятия онлайн в облике анимационных персонажей, и передовые научные методы, делающие психологическую помощь еще более эффективной и доступной for children.
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Our therapists
Katerina Markova
Psychologist, CBT therapist, educator, author of Emotion Personification Therapy
Training: University of California San Diego (USA), Moscow State University of Psychology & Education (Russia), Beck Institute (USA).
Additional training: CBT, IFS
Experience: since 2009.
Memberships: Member of the International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IACBT) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Specialization: anxiety (panic attacks, OCD, PTSD, general and separation anxiety), depression, phobias, stress, emotional difficulties related to ADHD and autism, complicated grief, mindfulness skill-building, and trauma-informed, culturally sensitive psychological support for children and adults.
Victoria Antipina
Clinical psychologist, CBT therapist
“Working with children is remarkable for how adaptable young minds are — and how quickly you can see results. That always inspires me in child psychotherapy.”.
Training: Moscow State University of Psychology & Education (psychologist). Institute of Psychology and Special Education (clinical psychologist).
Additional training: CBT (Cognitive Therapy Center).
Experience: since 2005.
Specialization: anxiety, emotional and behavioral challenges, phobias, OCD, PTSD, depression, and communication difficulties.
Anastasia Novikova
Clinical psychologist, CBT therapist
Training: Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov
Experience: since 2014
Specialization: psychotherapy with children
and adults, behavior support
and development of communication skills,
as well as support with children’s socialization
with typical development and children
with disabilities (autism spectrum conditions, intellectual developmental differences).
Anastasia Tambovtseva
Clinical psychologist, CBT therapist, behavior analyst
Training: Novosibirsk State Medical University (NGMU), clinical psychologist.
Additional training: ESDM program (Denver Early Intervention Model, MIND Institute, USA). Practical training in evidence-based approaches for children with ASD (NSU).
Memberships: Certified Early Birds parent program trainer; member of the UK National Autistic Society.
Experience: since 2011
Specialization: anxiety, fears, depression in children and adults; behavior support and skill-building for neurotypical children and children on the autism spectrum.
Education and training
Every Animago psychologist must have a full university degree in psychology, additional training in clinical psychology and CBT, and at least 3 years of experience.
International standards
When you work with us, you receive first-class psychological support that meets international standards.
What people say about us
@natalia.remish
Natalia Remish, blogger
A perfect approach for my child — my daughter talked about everything that worried her. It helped us through the difficult loss of her grandfather. We resolved everything in just a few sessions. She loved the experience.
@babydoctor_Elmira
Elmira Mamedova, pediatrician
I’m a pediatrician and have worked with the Animago team for a long time—with real pleasure. Their unique approach through a character is especially valued by parents of preschoolers. It helps connect with very young patients even online. Thank you for your work!
@psych_bogdanova_tp
Evgenia Bogdanova, blogger
My daughter has made steady progress — school started and she’s not biting her nails, she’s calm (no anxiety) and happy. Thank you so much!
How we can help
I want an assessment of my child’s wellbeing
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I want to help my child cope with intense negative emotions
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I want to help my child cope with stress
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I want to help my child with challenging behavior
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I want to help my child with behavioral or developmental differences
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I want to build my child’s emotional intelligence and mindfulness
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For a free consultation and/or help choosing the best psychologist and booking a session at a time that works for you
Pricing
Frequently asked questions
Where do sessions take place?
How much do sessions cost?
See our services and pricing here: https://animagokids.com/price
How long is a session?
Each session lasts at least 30 minutes. Depending on your child’s age and needs, we can adjust the length. Sessions also include a brief parent check-in, a video recap for your child, therapist recommendations, and Animago learning materials.
How do we match a psychologist for your child?
We ask parents to let their child choose a Character. Our data shows that when a child picks their own Character, therapy and psycho-educational sessions at Animago go better. You can change the Character anytime.
What ages do you work with?
We work with children from age three, as well as teens and adults
Up to what age can a child work with an avatar character?
Ages 3–9: we recommend the character format — kids engage faster and remember more.
From about age 9, children may ask who is behind the character. We explain honestly that the character is a helper — a therapist or coach — and that we use it to make sessions more engaging. Your child decides whether to keep using the character or not.
Can the child see the psychologist during sessions?
When the psychologist uses a Character during a child session, the child sees the Character — whose expressions, movements, and speech mirror those of the psychologist leading the session.
Can we change the Character during therapy?
Yes, at any time.
How do I book a session?
To book sessions, please fill out the form https://animagokids.com/try
How often should we have sessions?
Если у вас есть жалоба, в связи с которой качество жизни ребенка и/или семьи снижено, мы рекомендуем терапевтические занятия “Intensive” 1-2 раза в неделю. Если Ваша цель – поддерживать ребенка в оптимальной психологической форме, то может быть достаточно 1-2 поддерживающих занятий в месяц. The following plan works well for ongoing support: “Subscription”.
What if my child loses interest during the process?
We can change the Character, change the psychologist, offer a session freeze, or refund unused paid sessions.
How long does it take to address the concern?
It depends on the nature of the issue. Significant concerns may take several months. Once resolved, we strongly recommend “Subscription” for preventive and developmental support for your child. Non-clinical concerns may take about 1–2 months.
We invite therapists to join our team
В «Animago» we equip CBT therapists, ABA therapists, and neuropsychologists with effective tools to help children.
We give our team the support and resources they need,
so they can focus on helping their clients.
