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Kelly Pohlig M.S., LPC, NCC

People's First Therapy Group

LPC

Licensed In:
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
“I work with individuals experiencing concerns related to neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, caregiver stress, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, communication difficulties, and general life dissatisfaction. I also support parents and caregivers in developing practical, compassionate strategies for children who are neurodiverse or need additional support. My approach is collaborative and empowering, with a strong focus on respecting your nervous system, personal history, and inner strengths. I integrate mindfulness and values-based work, trauma processing, emotional regulation skills, and body-based awareness to create a therapy experience tailored to you. Together, we work toward greater understanding, flexibility, and a life that feels more aligned with your values.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Trauma & PTSD
Freesia Therapy Collective

Freesia Therapy Collective

LMFTA, LSWAIC, LMHCA

Licensed In:
Washington
“At Freesia Therapy Collective, we provide compassionate online therapy for individuals, couples, families, teens and young adults throughout Washington State. We support people facing a wide range of life challenges — including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, neurodivergence, substance use, relational stress, identity concerns, and more — with tailored, culturally responsive care. Our affirming practice welcomes clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, cultures, faiths, and relationship structures, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. We meet you where you are, honoring your unique story, strengths, and goals to foster healing, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Disability · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Gender Identity · Grief · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Panic · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Psychosis · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
New Connections Mental Health

Michelle Holdeman

LCSW

Licensed In:
Kansas
“New Connections Mental Health, I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds who are seeking support, healing, and personal growth. My clients include adults, young professionals, and individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Trauma & PTSD
Meredith Tumilty

Meredith Tumilty PsyD, LLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
“People ages 10+ struggling with anxiety, phobias, and/or OCD. If you are tired of anxiety/OCD controlling your life, and are motivated to make changes, please reach out to me. I have experience with people across the lifespan, with specialized training in child/adolescent clinical psychology.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias
Cristina Bautista

Talkology

Psy. D., LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Florida, Texas
“I provided effective psychotherapy for a wide range of mental health concerns, offering a supportive and neutral space for children, adolescents, individuals, families, and couples.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Adoption · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Burnout · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Dementia · Depression · Disability · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Executive Coaching · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Hoarding · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Lilli Norris

Playful Pines Counseling

LCSW

Licensed In:
Colorado, Indiana
“I have worked with children and families in a variety of settings for over five years, and in clinical capacity for two. I specialize in behavioral issues, anxiety, life transitions, parenting support, and parent-child relationships. My approach is collaborative, and I will work with both you and your child to help provide practical tools to utilize to help them meet their goals.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Divorce · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Aubrey Dollings

Haven of Healing for Youth & Families, LLC

LPC

Licensed In:
Ohio
“I provide clinical support for individuals (ages 6–45), couples, and families navigating the complexities of the human experience. My practice is designed for those facing significant life-stage transitions, from childhood developmental hurdles to the existential shifts of mid-adulthood. I work best with clients who are managing the ripple effects of medical trauma, family restructuring, or identity shifts. In my work with children and adolescents, I focus on building resilience and emotional regulation within the family system. For adults and couples, I provide a structured space to process grief, improve communication, and navigate the challenges of "starting over" after life-altering events. Whether you are a parent seeking to support a child’s growth or an individual reclaiming your path, I offer an integrated approach that honors your unique history, faith, and systemic needs.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Licensed In:
Rhode Island
“Taylor specializes in evidence-based, compassionate, and goal oriented care for individuals of all ages experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD).”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Burnout · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Disability · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Executive Coaching · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jessica Fuller

Jessica Fuller LICSW, LLC

LICSW

Licensed In:
Massachusetts
“I work with children (7+), teenagers, and adults. My clients experience anxiety that affects their daily lives and desire to be able to cope better and live more authentically. I support kids, teens, and their parents with better understanding ADHD and learning skills to promote improved executive functioning.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Gender Identity · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Shaunna Mazza LMHC

Glenbeigh Psychological Care

LMHC

Licensed In:
Massachusetts
“I work with individuals, families, and couples”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Medication Management, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · End-of-Life · Executive Coaching · Gender Identity · Grief · Hoarding · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Psychosis · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Kim Jones

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“I provide therapy to adults, couples and adolescents who are facing difficult life challenges/conflicts. I support clients who desire to improve their overall well-being, mental health and self-confidence so they can find more ease and peace and happiness in their lives and relationships. Even when change doesn't seem possible, seeking support is a sign of strength and we can start with small steps in the right direction. Many clients express feelings and experiences with anxiety, depression, irritability, grief, past trauma and/or overwhelm. Emotional distress and complicated relationship dynamics can be exhausting. So can feeling numb, agitated or feeling like you have to put on a "happy" face or can't take care of daily tasks. Therapy is a place to explore all of these thoughts/emotions and learn positive coping tools - so that you can feel better in your everyday life.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Cancer · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Jennifer Bruno

Fruitful Seeds Counseling, LLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Pennsylvania
“Jennifer able to serve children, teens, adults, couples and families. She enjoy working with clients who are ready to better understand their thoughts, sort out their feelings and place a name to their experiences. Clients who are ready to look at and improve the relationship they have with themselves and/or others are ones she is able to best serve. Jennifer is passionate about Men's mental health, clients who are looking to improve in the following areas: self worth, overcome people pleasing, codependency and learn how to create and implement effective boundaries. She am also able to offer faith based counseling and incorporate a spiritual component to clients upon request.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Adoption · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Cancer · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Dementia · Depression · Disability · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · 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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