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Zachary Imholte

Zachary Imholte PMHNP

PMHNP

Licensed In:
North Carolina
“I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and behavioral health concerns. My experience includes supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use concerns, crisis-related challenges, and other psychiatric conditions. I also work with individuals navigating significant life transitions, emotional distress, recovery, and long-term mental health needs. My goal is to provide compassionate, individualized care that meets each client where they are.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Mood Disorders · Panic · Personality Disorders · 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
Lindsay Butler

Lindsay Butler Therapy

LPC

Licensed In:
Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina
“Many of the clients that I work with struggle with persistent negative thoughts that weigh them down and create symptoms of anxiety and depression. They may feel stuck and unsure of how to create healthy changes. I help clients who have low self esteem and difficulty managing life transitions and decisions. I also work with clients who have endured a past trauma that are seeking real healing so they can live their lives more meaningfully.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · 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
Katie Barber

Courage Reins

LCSW

Licensed In:
Utah
“I work with people navigating trauma, intense stress, and suicidal thoughts. Together, we'll get to the root of what's going on-not just manage the symptoms but understand what's driving them. I believe that no individual is the same and therapy should be personalized for the individual. You should feel supported while we build a plan that actually fits your life.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Licensed In:
Illinois, Ohio
“I enjoy working with adults 25+ who struggle with feelings of isolation and being different from those around them due to learning disabilities, neurodivergent communication styles, or simply because they are introverted, sensitive, and quiet. My work focuses on relational trauma repair and social anxiety via group therapy using sociometrics, role play, and theater games and improv techniques. I also offer cooking therapy for individuals and couples.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Licensed In:
Washington
“Hi, I'm Stephanie, and I am glad you're here. My background includes working in a variety of healthcare and school settings, which has given me a deep understanding of the impact of stress, burnout, and life challenges can have on your overall well-being. These experiences have shaped my compassionate, practical approach to helping individuals navigate difficult seasons and create meaningful change. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and a general sense that something is missing. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership where we work together to identify obstacles, build on strengths, and create meaningful change that aligns with your values and goals.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Jordan Yarrington

Beautiful Day Counseling and Consulting PLLC

LMSW-C

Licensed In:
Michigan
“Any ages, any genders and any ethnicities. Diagnosis including anxiety, depression, PTSD, BPD, bipolar and OCD”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Phobias · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD
Anne Daly

Masha Sorkin & Associates

LICSW

Licensed In:
Massachusetts, Vermont
“I enjoy working with clients who may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, a major life transition, or questions about identity, relationships, intimacy, or sexuality. Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns, disconnected from yourself or a partner, or unsure how to move forward. I work with adults across the lifespan and enjoy helping people better understand themselves, their relationships, and the experiences that have shaped them. Together, I hope to create space for reflection while building on your strengths and working toward meaningful, lasting change. I also love working with People of Color (POC) and LGBTQ+”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
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
Stacey Kitson LCSW

Stacey Kitson LCSW

LCSW

Licensed In:
Illinois
“I work with adults navigating relational trauma, difficult family dynamics, emotional invalidation, manipulation, control, and challenging relationships. I have a particular interest in supporting adults who have experienced narcissistic or manipulative parents, partners, or caregivers and may struggle with people-pleasing, over-explaining, self-doubt, or feeling responsible for others’ emotions. I help clients better understand their experiences, recognize unhealthy patterns, strengthen self-trust, and develop a greater sense of clarity and confidence.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Eating Disorders · Grief · Mood Disorders · Panic · Trauma & PTSD
Amber Noone

Guided Growth Mental Wellness

LMHC (WA), LCPC (MT)

Licensed In:
Montana, Washington
“I help adults who grew up with emotionally immature, unavailable or overly reactive parents break free from patterns that are no longer serving them. The ways you learned to cope aren’t failures. They were survival strategies. I'm committed to creating a safe, collaborative and compassionate space to help you understand how your past experiences have shaped your relationships, sense of self and emotional well being In addition to my primary practice focus, I have been fortunate to have a diverse range of experiences and am experienced in supporting clients 13 and up. I've worked extensively with service members and their families as well on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, work-life balance, attachment, family of origin/adverse childhood experiences, relationships, domestic violence, occupational stress, parenting, grief/loss and life transitions.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Career Counseling · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

About Individual Therapy

Online individual therapy is one-on-one mental health support with a licensed therapist through secure video sessions. It can help with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, life transitions, stress, self-esteem, identity, relationship patterns, or personal growth in a private space focused on your goals.

Therapy Expanded helps you compare licensed online therapists by state, specialty, therapy approach, insurance, language, and availability. If your main concern involves your relationship with a partner, you may want to browse couples counseling. If you are considering medication or need diagnostic clarification, medication management or psychological testing and evaluations may also be helpful.

What to Know About Online Individual Therapy

Online individual therapy is one-on-one mental health support delivered remotely through video, phone, or other secure telehealth tools, depending on the provider. It offers many of the same benefits people look for in traditional therapy: a private space to talk openly, build coping skills, work through patterns, and get support from a licensed mental health professional.

For many people, online therapy makes care easier to access. You can attend sessions from home, fit appointments around work or family responsibilities, and explore providers beyond your immediate area. That can be especially helpful if local options are limited, transportation is a challenge, or you feel more comfortable starting therapy in a familiar environment.

Online individual therapy may support concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, relationship patterns, and major life transitions. Some people use it for short-term support around a specific issue, while others use therapy as an ongoing part of their mental health care.

At the same time, online therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Some clients prefer in-person sessions, need local hands-on support, or have limited privacy at home. The best fit depends on your goals, symptoms, comfort with technology, and the kind of therapeutic relationship you want. A qualified provider can help you decide whether telehealth is the right place to begin.

How Does Online Individual Therapy Work?

Getting started with online individual therapy is often straightforward. You begin by browsing provider profiles, comparing specialties, fees, insurance information, and availability. Many therapists and mental health providers also offer a consultation or intake call, giving you a chance to ask questions and see whether the fit feels right.

Once you book a session, your provider will usually send intake forms, consent paperwork, and instructions for joining your appointment. Most online therapy sessions take place over secure video, though some providers also offer phone sessions. Before the first appointment, it helps to find a quiet, private space where you can speak comfortably and minimize interruptions.

During your first few sessions, your therapist will typically learn more about what brought you to therapy, what you want support with, and what goals you have for the process. Together, you may talk through current challenges, past experiences, emotional patterns, and practical tools that could help between sessions.

From there, therapy usually continues on a regular schedule, often weekly or biweekly. Some therapists take a structured, goal-oriented approach, while others create more space for reflection and deeper emotional processing. Like in-person therapy, online therapy works best as a collaborative process built on trust, honesty, and consistency.

How to Find the Right Online Therapist for Individual Therapy.

Finding the right online provider starts with the basics: make sure they offer telehealth, are available when you need appointments, and are licensed to work with clients in your location. From there, look for someone whose specialties match the support you want, whether that is anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration, burnout, life transitions, or relationship concerns.

Next, read beyond the credentials. A provider’s profile can tell you a lot about how they work. Some therapists are warm and conversational. Others are more direct, structured, or skills-based. You may also want to look for experience with your age group, cultural background, faith perspective, or identity-related concerns. Feeling understood matters.

Practical fit is just as important as clinical fit. Pay attention to session cost, insurance acceptance, cancellation policies, and whether the provider offers video, phone, or both. A therapist who is a strong match on paper may still not be the right choice if their schedule, fees, or communication style do not work for your life.

When available, use a consultation to ask a few key questions: What kinds of clients do you usually work with? What does online therapy with you typically look like? How do you approach the concerns I’m bringing in? Those answers can help you get a clearer sense of whether the relationship feels promising.

Most importantly, trust the human side of the process. The right provider should help you feel safe, respected, and supported. And if the first match does not feel right, that does not mean therapy is not for you. It may just mean you have not found the right fit yet. Our directory makes that search easier by helping you compare providers, narrow your options, and connect with care that feels sustainable.

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Online Individual Therapy FAQs

What is online individual therapy?

Online individual therapy is one-on-one counseling provided remotely through telehealth. Sessions are usually held by video, though some providers also offer phone appointments. It gives you direct support from a licensed mental health professional without needing to visit an office in person.

How is online individual therapy different from in-person therapy?

The biggest difference is the format. In online therapy, you meet remotely rather than in a physical office. The goals of therapy often stay the same: building insight, learning coping tools, processing emotions, and working toward meaningful change. For many people, the flexibility of online care is a major advantage.

Is online therapy effective?

For many people, yes. A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis found telemedicine comparable to in-person treatment for PTSD, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, with similar patient satisfaction, working alliance, and attrition rates; other meta-analyses also found video-based psychotherapy to be largely equivalent to face-to-face care.

What can online individual therapy help with?

Online therapy may help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship patterns, and everyday emotional overwhelm. It can also be a space for personal growth, identity exploration, boundary-setting, and ongoing mental wellness support.

Do I need to live in the same state as my therapist?

Not necessarily, but your therapist usually needs to be licensed or authorized to see clients in the state where you are physically located during sessions. You do not always need to be in the same city, but location rules can matter with telehealth, so it is a good idea to confirm before booking.

Is online therapy private and secure?

Reputable providers typically use secure platforms designed for telehealth and will review privacy practices as part of the intake process. You can also help protect your privacy by taking sessions in a quiet room, using headphones, and making sure you have a reliable internet connection.

How much does online individual therapy cost?

The cost of online therapy varies by provider, credentials, specialty, and location. Some therapists offer self-pay rates, while others provide sliding-scale options to make care more affordable. A provider profile will often list fees or let you request pricing details before your first session.

Can I use insurance for online therapy?

Many insurance plans include coverage for telehealth mental health services, but benefits can vary. Your out-of-pocket cost may depend on your plan, deductible, copay, and whether the provider is in network. It is worth checking both the provider profile and your insurance benefits before getting started.

Will I still feel a real connection with my therapist online?

Yes, many people do. A strong therapeutic connection is built through trust, consistency, empathy, and feeling understood, not just by being in the same room. For many clients, online therapy still feels personal, supportive, and emotionally connected. That said, every person is different. If the connection does not feel right, it is okay to talk with your therapist about it or explore another provider who may be a better fit.

Can I keep seeing the same therapist if I move or travel?

Sometimes. It depends on where you are physically located during sessions and whether your therapist is licensed or otherwise authorized there. For help searching across locations, see our guide to finding a therapist licensed in multiple states.

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 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 the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 right away.

Need urgent support? Therapy Expanded is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you need urgent mental health, suicide, domestic violence, substance use, or LGBTQIA+ support, visit our crisis and mental health resources page.