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Dana Martinez

Dana Martinez, PsyD, LLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“adolescent, young adults, adults”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Adoption · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Depression · Disability · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Diane M Bailey Yoder

Bailey Behavioral Health

LCPC

Licensed In:
Illinois, Wisconsin
“anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, mood disorders”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Depression · Grief · Panic
LaKisha Holmes

Healthy Minds Healing Hearts, PLLC

LPC Associate

Licensed In:
Texas
“Children, teens, adults, moms”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Disability · Grief · Trauma & PTSD
Ting-Ting Shiue

Dr. Ting-Ting Shiue

PhD

Licensed In:
California, Colorado
“I work with people who are competent on the outside and depleted underneath — the ones everyone else leans on, who rarely get asked how they're doing. That includes adults navigating burnout, anxiety, grief, big transitions, and the long tail of trauma. Adolescents and young adults sorting out identity, pressure, and family expectations. Parents who want to stay connected to a kid who's pulling away. Families trying to shift a pattern that's outlasted everyone's patience. I also work with people preparing for or integrating psychedelic experiences. Therapy with me is direct, warm and focused on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. I ask questions, share what I notice, and don't sit behind a blank screen. Most of my clients are used to holding or doing things alone and come therapy so we can figure things out together.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Caregiver Support · Depression · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Serious Mental Illness · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Anna Gouznova

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LCSW

Licensed In:
Massachusetts
“Life can bring all kinds of challenges stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles,and you don’t have to face them alone. I work with adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and an attachment-based approach to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and relationships influence each other, and to develop practical strategies for feeling more confident, connected, and in control.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Adoption · Autism · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Older Adults & Aging · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · 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
Cassandra (Cassie) O’Brien

Bluebird Counseling, PLLC

LPC-Associate

Licensed In:
Texas
“Sometimes spinning out leaves us in a panic trying to find ourselves again. We find ourselves just wanting the chaos to stop and at a loss for how to sort everything out. Depression, anxiety, abuse, breakups, and toxic people can really leave us feeling hopeless. I support children and adults who are needing to find some harmony in their lives.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Disability · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Elizabeth Hajjar

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LICSW

Licensed In:
Massachusetts
“I work with people of all ages and have a special interest in how online life (social media, gaming, online dating, etc.) impacts our mental health and self-image. As a queer person myself, I understand the importance of feeling seen, safe, and understood, and aim to offer that to every client I meet. A big part of my work is helping folks build a better relationship with their bodies — whether you're fat, thin, in between, transitioning, aging, disabled, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. I approach body image through the lens of fat acceptance and body liberation, and together we can explore what it means to live in your body without shame, pressure, or apology.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Body Dysmorphia · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD
Dawn Kenner

The Kenner Center

LPC, LCPC, LMhC

Licensed In:
Illinois, Tennessee, Washington
“Whether you’re navigating chronic pain, disordered eating, parenting struggles, or big life transitions, you deserve support that feels grounding, compassionate, and practical. I help adults, parents, and families learn how to regulate their emotions, strengthen relationships, reduce anxiety, and find real relief — even when life feels heavy or chaotic.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Chronic Pain and Illness · Eating Disorders · Grief · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism
Mary Huycke

Pathways Family and Community Services

LRIC

Licensed In:
Virginia
“I work with individuals 8 years and older, couples, and families. I have experience working with diverse demographics and presenting concerns. I have specialized experience in Substance Use, mood, and personality disorders, and trauma. My goal as a therapist is to meet the needs of whomever walks through my door by providing a safe and open environment to explore yourself and your mental health goals.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Body Dysmorphia · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Domestic Abuse · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Men’s Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Mood Disorders · Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Serious Mental Illness · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Women’s Mental Health
Kate Kincaid

Tucson Counseling Associates

LPC

Licensed In:
Arizona, Utah
“Tucson Counseling Associates offers anti-oppressive outpatient psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our practice supports clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, OCD, ADHD, substance use, and a range of other mental health concerns.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Medication Management, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Disability · Dissociative Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Catherine Sikelianos-Carter

V.C. Art Therapy

LCAT, ATR-BC, LCMHC

Licensed In:
New York, Vermont
“If you're looking for a queer/gender affirming therapist to work with as you explore living authentically, minority stress, gender dysphoria, imposter syndrome, or need support with social/medical transitions you've landed in the right place. Welcome! Let me pause to remind clients that the above noted challenges are not problems or shortcomings of any individual. Rather they are symptoms of living in a culture and society steeped in oppressive and binary focused views. As a trans competent and trauma informed therapist we will work together to find the tools that best serve you in living your most joyful and authentic life!”
Services:
Child Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Behavioral Issues · Chronic Pain and Illness · Disability · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD

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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