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Samantha Alspach Landesman

Empowered Healing Therapy

LAC

Licensed In:
Arizona
“Are you struggling with the challenges of motherhood? I support moms at every stage of motherhood—from pregnancy and the early days of new motherhood to raising school-age children, navigating the teenage years, and adjusting to an empty nest. Whether you're a new mom finding your footing, a mom who feels overwhelmed by the constant demands of family life, or a mother navigating the changing identity and relationships that come with each new chapter, you don't have to do it all alone. Wherever you are in your motherhood journey, you deserve support, care, and a space that is just for you.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Rodesia Howard PMHNP

Rodesia Howard PMHNP

PMHNP

Licensed In:
New York, Texas
“I work with adults seeking support for a variety of mental health concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and life transitions. I also specialize in supporting women's mental health, including individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum changes, and other stages of life. My goal is to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to take an active role in their care. I partner with each person to understand their unique experiences, challenges, and goals while developing a treatment approach that feels personalized and practical.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Mood Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Shelia Ransom Jenkins

Delta Compassionate Care Counseling

LICSW LCSW

Licensed In:
Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota
“I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in negative patterns, or unsure how to move forward. I support individuals facing stress, trauma, grief, and low self-worth, as well as couples experiencing communication breakdowns, trust issues, or emotional distance. I also have experience working with postpartum concerns, family conflict, and behavioral challenges. If you’re feeling unheard, exhausted, or disconnected, from yourself or others, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Career Counseling · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Arati Patel

Arati Patel Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Illinois, New York
“You look like you have it together on the outside. You’re responsible, driven, and often the one others rely on. But internally, your mind rarely slows down. You might be dealing with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or a constant sense of pressure. I work with South Asian and first-generation professionals navigating high expectations, family dynamics, and the weight of being “the strong one.” Many of my clients struggle with guilt around rest, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or feeling disconnected from themselves despite their success. If you’ve been carrying a lot for a long time and are ready to feel more grounded, clear, and like yourself again, we may be a good fit.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Women’s Mental Health
Gary Miller PMHNP

Gary Miller PMHNP

PMHNP

Licensed In:
California
“I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. I support patients through different stages of their mental health journeys, including those seeking help with symptom management, emotional well-being, and developing healthier coping strategies.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Mood Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Phobias · Trauma & PTSD
Amy McIntosh

Amy McIntosh Counseling

LPC

Licensed In:
Minnesota, North Dakota
“Do you find yourself asking, why can't I stop worrying what others think? Why can't I turn my thoughts off at night? Why do relationships feel disappointing? Why can’t I make decisions? Why am I always tired? I'm here to assure you, you are not a problem; you are the solution! If you are ready to address the cycles you find yourself repeating, imbalanced relationships, toxic families/work environments, struggles with dieting and body image, loss of a sense of self, people-pleasing and perfectionism: I work with adults seeking relief from anxiety and/or stress from life transitions (relationships, grief/loss, career, self-worth/identity). You will experience a non-judgmental and very down to earth (laughing, crying, and swearing freely) approach in sessions. Many of my clients report feeling better after their first session, or in the first month!”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Divorce · Grief · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues
Rebecca W Heller

McGarril Mental Health Counseling, PC

LMHC-D, LPC, PMH-C

Licensed In:
Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Vermont
“I work with anyone 18 and over who are dealing with many different issues. I have extensive experience working with those dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger management, and more. I have also obtained my perinatal mental health certification, and I am passionate about supporting the perinatal mental health community. It’s a major life transition for the entire family unit and you deserve to have that compassionate support throughout.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Depression · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Women’s Mental Health
Ethan Wattley

Counselor, LMHC

LMHC

Licensed In:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
“I work with adults and couples who want to live more authentically and build lives that feel aligned with their values, relationships, and desires. Many of my clients are exploring intimacy, sexuality, pleasure, trauma recovery, relationship transitions, or personal growth. I also support individuals seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as part of their healing process and emotional well-being.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Depression · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD
Samantha Wilson

Sam Wilson Therapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
Idaho, Utah
“People often reach out when they’re experiencing things like: • Trauma and stress responses (feeling on edge, shut down, overwhelmed, or “stuck”) • Women-centered concerns such as anxiety, burnout, identity shifts, people-pleasing, or life transitions • Postpartum and motherhood adjustments (emotionally, relationally, and internally)”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Adoption · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Depression · Divorce · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Miranda West

Lunara Womens Health

LCSW

Licensed In:
Utah
“Pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause; they can all leave you feeling like a stranger in your own skin. Your body is changing, your mind feels unfamiliar, and no one quite prepared you for this. You are not broken. You are navigating one of the hardest seasons of life, and you deserve professional support that truly gets it. I work at the intersection of a woman's body, hormones, and mental health. My practice supports women through postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, sexual trauma, life transitions, perimenopause, and body image concerns. I also support caregivers, preteens, teens, and adults managing depression, grief, and relational issues. If you are looking for an inclusive, compassionate space where what you're feeling is validated, I am here to help.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Sex Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jennifer Huwer PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

PMHNP

Licensed In:
Arizona
“I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and other mental health concerns. I support clients through personalized care that takes into account their unique experiences, challenges, and goals.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Eating Disorders · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Mood Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation
Maria Isabel Perry

Silver Lining Couples and Family Therapy

LMFT-A

Licensed In:
Texas
“My ideal clients are couples and families who genuinely care about one another but feel stuck in painful patterns they don’t know how to break. They may be rebuilding trust after betrayal, navigating the stress of parenthood or major life transitions, or struggling to reconnect with a teen who feels distant. They aren’t looking for someone to take sides—they want clarity, tools, and a path forward. They’re ready to move beyond blame and toward healing, stronger communication, and lasting change.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Attachment · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD

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.