Online therapy in Ohio

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in Ohio. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
About finding online care in this state

If you are looking for online therapy in Ohio, this page can help you find mental health professionals who are licensed to offer care by telehealth. Online therapy can make it easier to find options across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, smaller cities, and rural communities so you can focus on fit, not just who is closest to you. As you browse, you can narrow the list by specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want a therapist or a medication management provider. It is a simple way to compare choices and reach out to providers who feel like a good fit for your needs.

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Bree Ruoff, Ohio Online Therapist

Wild Blooms Wellness

LISW-S

Licensed In:
Ohio
“I work with children and adults struggling with anxiety, negative and unhelpful thought patterns, and avoidance. For children I work specifically with those having a hard time with school avoidance or school related anxiety. I have over 11 years of experience as community mental health specialist working primarily in schools. This gives me an inside perspective to school related concerns- especially for support with teachers. I also love working with adults to determine negative thinking that is holding them back while working to take a healthier outlook to improve their relationships and lived experiences.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Paul W Anderson PhD

Paul W Anderson, Inc

LP PhD, PSYPACT, Medicare

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Families, couples, elderly across State lines.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · End-of-Life · Executive Coaching · Grief · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use
Donna L Murray

Donna Murray Counseling, LLC

LPC-S, LPCC-S, LCMHC

Licensed In:
Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia
“I work with adults (18+), especially women navigating trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also support veterans coping with the lasting impact of stress and trauma, and individuals experiencing complicated grief—especially when loss feels unresolved. In couples counseling, I help partners break patterns of conflict, improve communication, and rebuild connection. If you’re going through a life transition—whether expected or sudden—you might feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost your sense of direction. Together, we can work to help you regain clarity and a stronger sense of self. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and real. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to be honest, understood without judgment, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes. You don’t have to keep carrying this alone.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Body Dysmorphia · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Johnita McGee Smith

Grace to Grace Behavioral Health LLC

LISW - S

Licensed In:
Ohio, Virginia
“I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel weighed down by the "mountains" in their lives—whether that’s the heavy fog of depression, the constant edge of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past trauma. You may be struggling with life transitions, grief, or unhealthy patterns that leave you feeling stuck and disconnected. I specialize in helping those who value a holistic, trauma-informed approach and are seeking a safe space where their faith can be part of their healing. Whether you are navigating a career pivot, parenting challenges, or a search for deeper purpose, I am here to walk alongside you. My goal is to help you move from simply surviving to living a life of resilience, hope, and wholeness—guided by grace and supported by evidence-based care.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Depression · Divorce · Faith-Based Care · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Lauren Barker

Barker Counseling, PLLC

LCMHC, LPCC, LPC

Licensed In:
North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina
“You often feel unsupported or not quite seen by others. You're there for others when they're going through a hard time, but find it hard to ask for help yourself-maybe because you don't feel worthy or don't want to be a burden. Dealing with concerns like past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, body image, disordered eating, or relational stress is isolating & feels overwhelming to manage alone. You want deeper connections, but don't know where to start & fear being judged. Or if you're a therapist yourself, you may want the extra support of being in therapy! I specialize in body image/disordered eating work, as well as trauma and complex/traumatic grief. I also provide specific treatment for therapists, first responders, parents of children with eating disorders, and people becoming caregivers for loved ones.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Body Dysmorphia · Burnout · Cancer · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Eating Disorders · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Older Adults & Aging · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Sarah O’Shea

KaleidoSpark Co.

PhD, LP, HS-P

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“You or your child may be bright and capable, yet struggling in ways that are difficult to understand or explain. I provide comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children, teens, and adults seeking clarity around ADHD, autism, learning differences, giftedness and twice-exceptionality (2e), executive functioning, and emotional concerns such as anxiety, mood, or trauma that may intersect with neurodivergence. My evaluations look beyond a diagnosis to understand the whole person—bringing together cognitive strengths, learning, attention, emotional functioning, developmental history, and lived experience to make sense of complex or overlapping patterns. I also provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children, teens, and adults seeking greater self-understanding, practical support, and more sustainable ways of navigating everyday life.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Tena Thomas

Sunridge Counseling

LPC

Licensed In:
Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont
“I specialize in helping teens 16+ and adults navigate Borderline Personality Disorder or traits, trauma, ADHD, and Autism. Many of my clients experience emotions intensely, struggle with rejection sensitivity, masking, or relational instability, and feel frustrated that insight alone has not created change. 
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Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Amber M Reynolds

Rising Tides Counseling

LPC

Licensed In:
Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Wyoming
“ADHD Anxiety Behavioral Issues Child Depression Divorce Family Conflict Life Transitions Parenting Peer Relationships Relationship Issues School Issues Self Esteem Stress Trauma and PTSD”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Miranda Denison

Denison Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stretched thin are common experiences for the folks I work with. Many of my clients struggle with burnout, perfectionism, self-criticism, insomnia, relationship stress, or the sense that they're not quite "doing enough." Sometimes big transitions, like early parenthood, career shifts, or divorce are contributing to this, and sometimes it's just due to patterns folks have learned that were once helpful for surviving day to day, but aren't serving them anymore. The clients I work with often want to find relief from anxiety, depression, or OCD, but also improve their sense of balance in their lives, working toward creating sustainable change.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Divorce · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio
“I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel truly heard and supported. I work with individuals, families and couples. The age range I work with is from 18 to 99.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Body Dysmorphia · Burnout · Cancer · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Disability · Divorce · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Nicole Morgan

Commonwealth Clinical Services LLP.

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Military, First Responder, Dispatch/Communication, EMDR, Trauma, High Performers, Medical,”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Alejandra Weiss

Bond and Balance

MFT

Licensed In:
Ohio
“I specialize in working with couples navigating communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance, intimacy concerns, and trust issues, including recovery from infidelity. Thriving relationships are the foundation of a fulfilling life. With intentional care, relationships can become a source of safety, understanding, and connection rather than stress or pain.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Attachment · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health

Finding online care in Ohio

Online therapy can be a practical option in Ohio because it gives you more flexibility to choose a provider who truly fits your needs, rather than limiting your search to whoever is nearby. That can matter if you want a therapist with experience in a specific concern, evening availability, a certain therapy style, or a provider who takes your insurance. It can also make care easier to keep up with during Ohio winter weather, since snow, ice, freezing rain, and flooding can all make travel harder. Ohio health benefit plans generally must cover telehealth on the same basis as comparable in-person care, although your actual cost still depends on your plan, network, deductible, and the service you are using. Use this page to compare fit, scheduling, and payment options, then use the official resources below if you want to verify a license or find additional support.

Online therapy in Ohio: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in Ohio?

Start by filtering by what is most important to you: the issue you want help with, the kind of therapy you want, language, insurance, and whether you want talk therapy or medication management. Then read a few profiles closely and compare practical details like appointment times, fees, and whether the provider feels like someone you would be comfortable talking to. In Ohio, it is also a good idea to verify the provider is licensed for the kind of care they offer and to ask about travel rules if you are often out of state.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

A good starting point is to ask whether they are licensed to see clients in Ohio, whether they have experience with the concern you want help with, what openings they have, what sessions cost, whether they take your insurance or are out of network, and what their cancellation policy is. It also helps to ask what telehealth sessions usually look like, whether they offer phone appointments if needed, and what happens if you travel outside Ohio during treatment. These questions usually give you a clearer sense of fit before you commit.

Does my online therapist have to live in Ohio, and what happens if I travel out of state?

Not necessarily. The key question is usually not where the provider lives, but whether they are licensed or otherwise authorized to treat you where you are physically located during the appointment. For Ohio counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, Ohio says that clients who are physically in Ohio must be seen by an Ohio-licensed provider, and if the client is outside Ohio, the provider must follow the rules where the client is located. Location matters for other licensed professionals as well, and the exact rule can vary by license type. If you travel often, tell the provider before your session and ask whether they can still meet with you. You can also browse our find a therapist licensed in multiple states page if that flexibility matters to you.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in Ohio?

Depending on the provider, you may be able to find individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and some testing and evaluations. The right fit depends on what kind of support you are looking for and what each provider offers through telehealth.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. You can use the filters to look for medication management providers. Some medications can be prescribed through telehealth, but not every provider handles every medication online, so it is smart to ask directly whether they can evaluate, prescribe, and follow your specific needs through virtual care. For controlled medications, the rules can vary depending on the medication and the situation, and current federal telemedicine regulations.

Where can I start if I need lower cost or public mental health support in Ohio?

A strong place to start is Ohio Medicaid if you may qualify, your local county Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health board for community-funded services and referrals, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Ohio chapter for support groups, education, and local connections. If you are looking for youth services, OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence) may help families with more complex behavioral health needs, and Mobile Response and Stabilization Services offers free immediate support for young people age 20 and under. If you need someone to talk to right away, Ohio CareLine and 988 are also good starting points. The official links are in the resources below.

How do I verify a therapist or prescriber’s Ohio license?

Use the official board lookup that matches the provider’s profession. Counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists can be checked through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Psychologists can be checked through the Ohio Board of Psychology. Psychiatrists and physician assistants can be checked through the State Medical Board of Ohio. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can be checked through the Ohio Board of Nursing license verification system. The official links are in the resources below.

Does insurance cover online therapy in Ohio, and how does payment usually work?

Many Ohio health benefit plans cover telehealth on the same basis as comparable in-person care, and cost-sharing for telehealth generally cannot be higher than for a similar in-person service. Even so, your actual cost still depends on your plan, network, deductible, and the kind of visit you are booking. Before your first appointment, ask whether the provider is in network, what your copay or coinsurance will be, whether they offer superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, what the self-pay rate is, and whether they have a sliding scale. Ohio Medicaid also covers a range of behavioral health services.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Most sessions happen by video, and depending on the provider and service, phone calls or secure electronic communication may also be used. Ohio telehealth rules emphasize privacy, secure transmission of electronic communication, and using technology that still meets the standard of care, so it is worth checking ahead if your location, device, or privacy setup could be an issue.

Are there scheduling, regional, travel, or weather issues in Ohio that can make online therapy especially practical?

Yes. Ohio winters can bring snow, ice, blizzard conditions, freezing rain, and flooding, and lake-effect snow is common across the Great Lakes region. For many people, that makes online therapy especially useful because it is easier to keep an appointment when the roads, weather, or commute are unpredictable. Virtual care can also be easier to fit around work breaks, parenting logistics, school schedules, or days when driving across town would make you more likely to cancel.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space or secure internet connection for sessions. In those situations, in-person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call, text, or chat the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 right away.

Ohio mental health resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Ohio

Call, text, or chat 988 for crisis support in Ohio.

Ohio CareLine

Statewide 24/7 emotional support line staffed by behavioral health professionals.

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Get Help Now

State starting point for crisis help, treatment, and recovery resources.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Ohio (NAMI Ohio)

Support groups, education, local affiliates, and statewide mental health resources.

Ohio Medicaid Behavioral Health

Member information on counseling, psychotherapy, and other behavioral health services.

Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)

Free immediate help for youth age 20 and under in crisis.

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Online License Verification

Verify counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.

Ohio Board of Psychology License Verification

Verify psychologists and related Ohio psychology licenses.

Ohio Board of Nursing License Verification

Verify advanced practice registered nurse licenses, including psychiatric nurse practitioners.

State Medical Board of Ohio License Lookup

Verify psychiatrists and physician assistants, with Ohio license status and disciplinary record tools.

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