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Charity Chaffee

Raising Vibrance

LMHC

Licensed In:
Massachusetts
“I work with teens and young adults who are often considered high risk and impulsive. I offer a multi faceted clinical approach that supports both the teen, their independence and the family system.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Gender Identity · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Darrian McKiernan

Arrange Your Change Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
Arizona
“Individuals facing challenges such as trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, mental wellness, goal achievement, and more. Couples navigating relationship struggles, including emotional disconnection, high-conflict situations, intimacy issues, and communication barriers. Families, Parents, & Teens experiencing difficulties related to life changes or parent-child relationships.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Adoption · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Career Counseling · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Men’s Mental Health · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
Texas
“I provide a supportive, judgment-free space for teens and young adults who may be struggling with anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, or life transitions. Therapy with me is gentle, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel understood while building tools to navigate everyday challenges with more confidence. I also work closely with parents, offering guidance and support as you navigate your child’s emotional and behavioral needs. You don’t have to figure it out alone—I’m here to support both you and your family. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I’m committed to providing culturally responsive care that meets you where you are.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Career Counseling · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
Florida, New York
“-Experienced in treating: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, ADHD, OCD, Transitions in life, Self-identity/ Self-Esteem Issues and more. -Clients range across all ages, from children to geriatric. I offer both Individual and Couples Counseling. Reviews: https://www.zocdoc.com/professional/samya-sammy-touma-lcsw-431236 -Because of my medical school experience in neurology, pharmacology, and psychiatry, patients have benefited tremendously. -In network with Northwell, and offering a lower than average sliding scale (185 and if absolutely needed, 135-155 and similar ranges). -Virtual, and if absolutely needed, near Garden City, Melville, Manhasset, and Hicksville (if absolutely needed, closer to the Hamptons in Bohemia).”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Cancer · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Disability · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Faith-Based Care · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · 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 · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Rachel Rosales

Padera Therapy & Wellness

LPC, EMDR, MA

Licensed In:
Illinois, Wyoming
“I enjoy working with trauma and complex trauma survivors, neurodiverse clients, and clients with psychotic disorders. I am committed to providing person-centered, diversity-affirming care where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore their experiences. My passion lies in helping individuals heal from trauma, complex trauma, and intergenerational trauma, reclaiming their voice and building the life they want to live.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Autism · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Divorce · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Psychosis · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Sarah Czaja

MHC-LP

Licensed In:
New York
“I work with clients across all ages and stages of life, with a special focus on supporting adolescents as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Depression · Disability · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Life Transitions · Panic · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Francelle Denise LPC

Talk Therapy LLC

LPC

Licensed In:
Missouri, Texas
“Ages 10 and above. Anxiety, depression, separation, life changes.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Hunter Corey

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LPCC

Licensed In:
Colorado, Massachusetts
“Let’s be real — the state of the world right now is heavy. As if maintaining good mental health weren’t hard enough already, right? I’m here to support with those hard day-to-day challenges, and to help you understand and shift how your past shapes the way you move through the world today. You have a story worth telling, and I want to hear it. My role is to walk beside you — offering perspective, practical tools, and space to heal. I specialize in working with trauma, grief, and anxiety, always guided by mindfulness, compassion, and a holistic perspective on healing.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Cancer · Codependency · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Mood Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Stephanie Rodriguez

Cultivating Changes LLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Texas, Washington
“Chronic pain, illness, nervous system regulation, ptsd, cptsd, ocd, birth trauma, grief, parts work”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Micaela Knudsen

Landmark Family Counseling

CSW

Licensed In:
Utah
“I work with all ages. I specialize in working with clients that have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, divorce, anxiety, and depression. I have specific experience working with people with childhood trauma, accident-related trauma, birth trauma, medical trauma, divorce-related, religious trauma, and trauma in conjunction with neurodivergence.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Autism · Divorce · Faith-Based Care · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Amber Jagt

Ambient Family Counseling

LMFT Associate

Licensed In:
Texas
“You might be dealing with anxiety and constant racing thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed like you can’t quite get your head above water. Some days, even getting out of bed can feel like a challenge. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, navigating a difficult life transition, or struggling to communicate and connect with your partner or family members. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, depression, or major life changes. I work with people of all ages, but I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, and families struggling with anxiety, family conflict, and self-esteem.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Margaret E. Brown MSW, LCSW,SSW

For Such A Time LLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Florida, New Jersey, Virginia
“I work with individuals with that are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Depression · Faith-Based Care · Self-Harming · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · 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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