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Kate Deatrich

Kate Deatrich PsyD PLLC

PsyD

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
“I specialize in adolescent and adult survivors of abuse and trauma. This includes childhood abuse, sexual abuse/assault, complex PTSD, and medical trauma. Another specialty of mine is chronic pain and illness, including syndromes that are difficult to diagnose and treat. I also particularly enjoy working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Chronic Pain and Illness · Dissociative Disorders · Gender Identity · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Gwen Child

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LICSW

Licensed In:
Colorado, Massachusetts
“As a therapist, I specialize in supporting young adults and couples as they navigate life’s transitions, relationships, and challenges. My client-centered approach explores root causes while building practical coping skills for daily life. Using a trauma-informed lens, I integrate yoga-based mindfulness and somatic practices to support nervous system regulation and deeper healing. Psychodynamic and narrative therapy help us understand how your worldview was shaped and how it influences your present. We may also incorporate IFS based parts work to gently explore and understand the different parts of your inner experience. With training in the Gottman Method, I help couples strengthen communication, connection, and trust. Together we focus on deepening friendship while managing the practical demands of partnership. You’ll learn tools for healthy conflict resolution and collaboration, remembering you are on the same team.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Career Counseling · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Hema Naraharisetty

Life Tree Transformation

M.Sc, M.S, LiCSW

Licensed In:
Massachusetts, North Carolina
“You might feel torn between who you are and who you were expected to be. Maybe you’ve been in relationships where you felt unseen, controlled, or emotionally exhausted—but leaving feels complicated. You may struggle with guilt, people-pleasing, or fear of disappointing your family. I work with Indian and immigrant women navigating toxic or confusing relationships, trauma, and attachment wounds. I also support late-diagnosed autistic women who have spent years masking, overanalyzing, or feeling “too much” and “not enough.” Many of my clients are also drawn to spiritual practices, manifestation, and a deeper connection to themselves. Many of my clients are high-achieving on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck internally. If you’re ready to break cycles, trust yourself, and build healthier relationships while deepening your spiritual connection, you’re in the right place.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD
Amita Ghosh LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

LPCC

Licensed In:
California, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas
“Highly successful yet stressed and has self-doubt. Struggles with interpersonal relationships. Possibly neurodivergent. Wants to challenge self to be better and get to the next level. Between the ages of 30 and 45.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Medication Management
Specialties:
Anxiety · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Lauren Messina

Work In Progress Therapy and Wellness LLC

LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC

Licensed In:
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
“I specialize in art and trauma therapy with adults who want to connect their healing journey to breaking cycles of oppression. I help motivated adults who are struggling with their self-worth, have pattern of overriding their own needs and avoid feeling their feelings all while trying to break generational cycles. You want to make intentional changes that bring more joy, ease, and meaning but don't know where to start. Maybe you've learned to disconnect from your feelings and disregard your own needs filling everyone's cup but your own. Let's integrate your healing journey with anti-oppressive practices. Whether you're seeking support for depression, anxiety, grief, traumas, or just the everyday overwhelm of life, there's a vital role in connecting how oppressive systems impact you as an individual and as a part of the collective. Unlearning allows for healing, connection, & re-imaging.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Depression · Grief · Psychosis · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Paul Culbertson

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Licensed In:
Ohio
“I work with adults who are navigating ADHD, autism, trauma, PTSD, abuse, and the lingering effects of difficult family dynamics. My clients often seek clarity around recurring patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and are ready to explore the origins of these patterns. They may be struggling with low self-esteem, self-criticism, or cycles of unhappiness, and they want to break free from old ways of being. I welcome clients with or without formal diagnoses, as the goal is understanding, insight, and lasting personal growth.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Cancer · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Men’s Mental Health · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD

Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD

PsyD

Licensed In:
California
“Teens 12 and older, adults, couples”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Grief · Trauma & PTSD
Mary Troedson

Azalea Counseling PLLC

LMFT

Licensed In:
New Mexico, North Carolina
“I work with clients ages 15+ including individuals and couples. I enjoy supporting individuals who are struggling with the lasting affects of traumas in their lives as well as anxiety. I have experience working with couples and individuals navigating relationship disconnect, grief, life transitions, and increases in symptoms of anxiety and depression. Please reach out if you would like to know more about my approach!”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Tena Thomas

Sunridge Counseling

LPC

Licensed In:
Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont
“I specialize in helping teens 16+ and adults navigate Borderline Personality Disorder or traits, trauma, ADHD, and Autism. Many of my clients experience emotions intensely, struggle with rejection sensitivity, masking, or relational instability, and feel frustrated that insight alone has not created change. 
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Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Kristie Scheib

Hopeful Horizon Therapy, LLC

LPC

Licensed In:
Pennsylvania
“You’re exhausted from the constant mental noise: overthinking everything you said, questioning your relationship, replaying conversations, and trying to get certainty that never seems to stick. Anxiety has started to run the show, whether it’s panic in everyday situations, intrusive thoughts that feel scary or “not you,” or rituals you can’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try. You might look like you have it all together on the outside, but inside it feels like a loop you can’t turn off. You’re tired of avoiding, overanalyzing, and feeling stuck. I work with individuals who are ready to break out of that cycle, especially those dealing with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks or phobias, so you can start trusting yourself again, feel more present, and actually enjoy your life instead of constantly managing fear. You don't need more coping skills. You just need your life back!”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Phobias
Licensed In:
California
“I work with adults across Los Angeles and California who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, and emotional burnout. Many of my clients grew up in strict or harmful religious environments and now carry religious trauma, spiritual abuse wounds, or shame tied to identity, sexuality, or worth. Others live with complex PTSD, childhood trauma, or attachment wounds that show up as people pleasing, perfectionism, emotional numbness, or feeling unsafe in relationships. You may feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from your body, or exhausted from holding it all together. If your past still feels present in your nervous system, relationships, or sense of self, you do not have to heal alone. Together we create space for safety, clarity, and lasting change.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Dylan Lanoff

Atlas Behavioral Health

PsyD

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
“Dr. Lanoff has notable experience supporting clients with complex and acute trauma (including sexual violence) and distress related to relationships. Dr. Lanoff has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health centers and university counseling settings. Throughout this training, she has learned and integrated multiple evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic-existential, relational, trauma-focused, and feminist psychology. She believes that her clients have everything they need to heal within them, and that her role is to help people understand and overcome the obstacles that keep them from living their most joyful, fulfilling, and authentic life.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
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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.