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Jesse Romo

Calm Mind Therapy

AMFT

Licensed In:
California
“As a contemplative, sensitive soul, you may already recognize that what brings you to therapy is bigger than a "problem" we could locate within you that needs fixing. Existing in a world such as ours with deep attunement to the suffering within and around means we carry a terribly heavy burden. This can lead to overwhelm, exhaustion, despair, apathy, and loneliness — among many other ailments of the spirit. While we all find creative ways to adapt, many of them risk leading us to feel even more stuck or trapped. They can become addictions, troublesome relational patterns, stubborn core beliefs, or just a gnawing sense of discontent.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Brittney Ward

Holistic Journey Counseling and Consulting

LCSW

Licensed In:
Arizona, Idaho, Utah
“I am a trauma-informed therapist with specialized training in working with individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse, trafficking, first responder experiences, and complex trauma. While I have experience supporting a wide range of concerns, my primary focus is helping clients process and heal from deeply impactful life events. I work with individuals across the lifespan, from childhood through adulthood, and tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique developmental and emotional needs. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to providing ethical, compassionate, culturally responsive care. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by what you’ve been through, stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, or unsure how to move forward, you are not alone. Together, we can create a space where your experiences are understood, your voice is valued, and healing feels possible.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Attachment · Autism · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Domestic Abuse · Gender Identity · Grief · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Rebekah Cotner

Qualls Footnotes Counseling

LCSW

Licensed In:
Idaho, Washington
“I work with children ages 6+, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, identity development, life transitions, attachment concerns, and family stress. I also specialize in supporting individuals and families impacted by adoption, kinship care, foster care, and out-of-home placement experiences. My approach is compassionate, trauma-responsive, and developmentally appropriate. With children and teens, I often use play-based, expressive, and skills-based interventions to support emotional regulation, coping, and confidence. With adults and families, I provide space to process experiences, strengthen communication, and move toward healing, connection, and growth.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Adoption · Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Grief · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Trauma & PTSD
Brittany Klipstein

ANCHOR POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

LCSW, PMH-C

Licensed In:
Connecticut, New Jersey
“I work with thoughtful, high-functioning adults who are navigating seasons of transition, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, or parents who are used to holding a great deal for others while quietly struggling themselves. I have particular expertise supporting women during the perinatal and postpartum period, individuals processing complex trauma or grief, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, and identity shifts that often accompany major life changes. My clients are often insightful and self-aware, yet feel stuck in patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, chronic stress, or burnout. They may appear “put together” on the outside while internally feeling unanchored, depleted, or unsure of their direction. Together, we create a thoughtful, grounded space to slow down, deepen self-understanding, and reconnect with a steadier sense of s”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Women’s Mental Health
Stephanie Levin Sandoz, Psy.D.

Psy.D., Psychologist

Licensed In:
California
“Feeling down or anxious? Navigating a life transition? Struggling in your relationships or with parenting issues? These are just a few of the common concerns I see in my practice. I work with individuals of all ages, couples, families, teens, and children. Come join me in a safe, compassionate space where together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I can help you face life’s challenges, deepen your self-understanding, and guide you towards more satisfying ways of living and relating.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Brooke Lavarias

Brooke Lavarias Counseling LLC

LPC, EAP & PCIT Certified

Licensed In:
Arizona, Oregon
“I work best with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. Many of my clients may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to cope, but are open to support and ready to explore new ways of understanding themselves.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Depression · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Dania Fawaz

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LGPC, ATR

Licensed In:
Massachusetts, Washington, DC
“You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally shut down, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships or daily life. Perhaps you’re navigating trauma, a difficult life transition, or carrying the impact of early experiences that continue to shape how you feel, cope, and connect with others. Often, these patterns are survival responses that developed in earlier environments where you had to adapt to cope. Therapy offers a space to understand these responses with compassion, make sense of where they come from, and begin creating more intentional ways of relating to yourself and others.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Sarah Cooper

Dogwood Counseling

LCSW, LCAS

Licensed In:
North Carolina
“I work with individuals 18+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum support, maternal mental health, and substance use.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Caregiver Support · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Gabrielle Gross

Growth Wellness

LCSW, LCSW-C

Licensed In:
Maryland, New Jersey
“Whether you’re a teen frozen by OCD or emetophobia, a parent navigating the neurodiversity and 2e spectrum, or a new mother battling relentless intrusive thoughts, I provide the active, evidence-based tools you need to move forward. I specialize in the "complex" stuff that standard talk therapy often misses. I'm Gabrielle Gross, LCSW, LCSW-C. I don't just sit across from you and ask how you feel. Using ERP, CBT, DBT and a neurodiversity-affirming lens, we build bravery muscles together.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Disability · Divorce · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Executive Coaching · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jacqueline Castaneda

The Raven Healing Center

Lpc

Licensed In:
Texas
“I work with individuals across diverse backgrounds, including children, adolescents, and adults. My focus is on helping clients navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges. I also enjoy working with clients seeking personal growth and improved coping skills.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Trauma & PTSD
Licensed In:
Washington
“I work with clients of all ages, and specialize at working with teens and young adults. I regularly work with folks with Autism/ASD, Social Anxiety, General Anxiety, Phobias, OCD and Depression. I also have experience working with folks who are Twice-Exceptional/2E.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Burnout · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Maggie French,LISW-S, LICSW, LCSW

Haven of Healing for Youth & Families

LISW-CP, LICDC

Licensed In:
Florida, Idaho, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Vermont
“I work with adolescents and adults who may look like they’re handling everything on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. Many of my clients are navigating trauma or PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, major life transitions, career uncertainty, identity concerns, or the emotional and physical changes that can accompany menopause. I’m especially well suited for clients who want more than a place to vent. You may want to better understand why you think, feel, or respond the way you do, recognize patterns, learn practical tools, and be appropriately challenged along the way. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can begin exactly where you are and work together to determine where you want to go.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Career Counseling · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Panic · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

About Child Therapy

Online child therapy gives kids and caregivers access to support from a licensed mental health provider through secure video sessions. It can be a practical option for families looking for help with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavior concerns, school stress, social challenges, family changes, or other day-to-day struggles without adding more travel to the week.

Therapy Expanded helps you compare online child therapists by location, specialties, age groups served, therapy approaches, insurance, and availability. Depending on your child’s age and needs, sessions may include the child directly or involve a parent or caregiver. Looking for support for an adolescent? You may also want to browse teen therapy. If you want parenting support, parenting therapy may be a better fit.

What to Know About Online Child Therapy

Online child therapy is mental health support for children delivered through secure telehealth platforms, usually by video and sometimes by phone for parent sessions. It gives children and families access to care from home, which can make therapy easier to begin and easier to continue over time.

Child therapy usually looks different from therapy for teens or adults. Many children express themselves through play, drawing, stories, routines, behavior, and body language rather than long conversations about feelings. Because of that, virtual child therapy is often more interactive, visual, and structured than traditional talk therapy. Sessions may include games, feeling charts, coping tools, storytelling, movement, or parent guidance depending on the child’s needs and the therapist’s style.

Online child therapy may help with anxiety, emotional outbursts, behavior concerns, school stress, ADHD-related challenges, grief, social struggles, family transitions, low self-esteem, and difficulty adjusting to change. Some parents start looking for support because their child seems more worried, more sensitive, more irritable, or more withdrawn than usual. Others are looking for help with meltdowns, bedtime stress, separation worries, or hard moments at school and home.

Parents and caregivers are often an important part of the process. In many cases, progress happens not only during the therapy session, but also through what changes at home. A child therapist may work directly with the child while also helping caregivers better understand patterns, respond more effectively, and reinforce new skills between sessions.

For many families, online child therapy makes care more accessible. It can reduce travel time, simplify scheduling, and make it easier to stay consistent. At the same time, it is not the right fit for every child or every situation. Some children do better in person, and immediate safety concerns or more severe needs may call for a different kind of support.

How Does Online Child Therapy Work?

Online child therapy usually begins with finding a provider who works specifically with children and offers telehealth. Many provider profiles include the concerns they treat, their therapy style, fee information, insurance details, and availability so families can compare options before reaching out.

Once you book, there is usually an intake process where a parent or caregiver shares background information about the child, current concerns, family context, school-related challenges, and goals for therapy. Many child therapists begin with a parent session first so they can better understand what is going on before meeting with the child directly.

From there, sessions may include the child alone, the child and caregiver together, or a combination of both depending on the child’s needs and the therapist’s approach. Child therapy online is often active and guided. A therapist may use drawing, storytelling, games, emotion-identification tools, movement, breathing exercises, or short structured activities to help the child stay engaged and feel comfortable.

As therapy continues, the focus may be on helping the child name feelings, cope with worry, manage frustration, build confidence, improve behavior, strengthen social skills, or adjust to changes at home or school. Parents or caregivers may also receive support around routines, transitions, boundaries, and how to respond to difficult moments more effectively.

Like in-person therapy, online child therapy works best when there is consistency, patience, and collaboration. Some children warm up quickly. Others need more time. Progress may show up in small but meaningful ways, such as fewer meltdowns, stronger coping skills, better emotional language, or smoother daily routines.

How to Find the Right Online Provider for Child Therapy

Finding the right online child therapist starts with experience. Make sure the provider works specifically with children, not just teens or adults. Therapy with children requires a different approach, and it helps to choose someone who understands how to build connection and keep sessions engaging through telehealth.

Next, look for a provider whose experience matches your child’s needs. Some child therapists focus on anxiety, emotional regulation, and school stress. Others specialize in behavior concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, family transitions, or social difficulties. The closer the provider’s background is to what your child is dealing with, the more tailored the support is likely to feel.

It also helps to pay attention to therapy style. Some child therapists are playful and highly interactive. Others are more structured and skills-based. Some emphasize parent coaching, while others focus more on one-on-one child sessions with regular caregiver check-ins. Reading a provider’s profile can help you get a sense of whether their style feels like a good fit for your child and your family.

Practical fit matters too. Look at availability, session cost, insurance acceptance, cancellation policies, and how parent communication is handled. Because child therapy often involves the whole family in some way, logistics can make a real difference in whether the process feels sustainable.

When available, a consultation can be especially helpful. Ask what online child therapy usually looks like, how parents are involved, how the therapist handles distractibility or hesitation, and what kinds of concerns they most often work with. The right provider should feel experienced, warm, and able to create a space where both you and your child feel supported. Therapy Expanded makes that search easier by helping families compare online child therapists by specialty, insurance, availability, and telehealth fit.

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Online Child Therapy FAQs

What is online child therapy?

Online child therapy is counseling for children delivered remotely through secure telehealth platforms, usually by video. It is designed to help children work through emotional, behavioral, social, or family-related challenges with support from a licensed mental health provider.

What can online child therapy help with?

Online child therapy may help with anxiety, behavior concerns, emotional regulation, school stress, grief, trauma, family changes, friendship struggles, ADHD-related challenges, and low self-esteem. It can also support children who are having a hard time expressing feelings or adjusting to change.

Is online therapy effective for children?

For many children, yes. Online therapy can be a meaningful and effective way to build coping skills, improve emotional awareness, and support healthier behavior. The best fit depends on the child’s needs, attention, comfort with screens, home environment, and the therapist’s ability to adapt care for telehealth.

What does an online child therapy session look like?

That depends on the therapist’s approach and the child’s needs. Sessions may include games, drawing, visual tools, storytelling, coping-skill practice, emotion check-ins, or parent coaching. Online therapy for kids is often more interactive and activity-based than adult therapy.

How involved are parents or caregivers in online child therapy?

Parents and caregivers are often an important part of the process. Some therapists include caregivers in every session, while others schedule separate parent check-ins or use a mix of child sessions and parent coaching. In many cases, progress happens more effectively when the adults at home are part of the support system.

Is online child therapy just more screen time?

Not in the usual sense. Online child therapy is guided, structured, and purposeful. It is not passive entertainment. A skilled child therapist uses the online format as a tool for connection, emotional learning, and coping-skill development.

Will my child still feel a real connection with their therapist online?

Yes, many children do. A strong therapeutic connection comes from feeling safe, understood, and supported, not only from being in the same room. When the provider is a good fit and knows how to engage children through telehealth, online therapy can still feel warm, personal, and meaningful.

What if my child is shy, distracted, or does not want to participate at first?

That is very common. Many children need time to warm up, especially in a new setting. A skilled child therapist will know how to go slowly, build trust, and use developmentally appropriate strategies to help the child feel more comfortable over time.

How much does online child therapy cost, and can I use insurance?

The cost can vary by provider, credentials, location, and session length. Some therapists are private pay only, while others accept insurance or offer sliding-scale rates. It is a good idea to review the provider’s profile and confirm both the fee and insurance details before scheduling.

When is online child therapy not the right choice?

Online child therapy may not be the best fit when there are immediate safety concerns, severe crisis symptoms, no workable space for sessions, or needs that require more intensive in-person support. It may also be a poor fit for children who cannot meaningfully engage through telehealth even with a child-centered approach. In those situations, in-person therapy, a higher level of care, or local crisis support may be more appropriate.

What ages is online child therapy for?

Online child therapy is commonly for school-age children and preteens, but age ranges vary by provider. Review each therapist’s profile for age groups served, caregiver involvement, and experience with your child’s specific concerns.

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