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Kelsey Mammen

Waterhorse Counseling, LLC

LPC

Licensed In:
Colorado, Tennessee, Wyoming
“People often come to therapy feeling exhausted from carrying too much for too long. You may feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed in relationships, struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, dissociation, burnout, or painful patterns that keep repeating despite your insight and effort. I work with adults navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, relational struggles, life transitions, and loss. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who have spent years “holding it together” while feeling emotionally overwhelmed underneath. I work with adults, teens, and kids as young as age 5.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Panic · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jill Kaufman

Princeton Counseling and Parenting Center

LCSW

Licensed In:
New Jersey
“If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship, questioning whether to stay or leave, or already navigating the challenges of divorce, you’re not alone. I work with individuals and couples who are trying to make sense of their next steps, whether that means repairing a marriage, separating thoughtfully, or learning how to co-parent in a healthier way. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted, and unsure who to trust or what to do next. Together, we create clarity so you can move forward with greater confidence, less conflict, and a stronger sense of direction for yourself and your family.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Divorce · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Women’s Mental Health
Stacey Damkohler

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Licensed In:
New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia
“I have worked with adults from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, overthinking, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-achieving individuals who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in recurring patterns. I also work with women navigating the effects of past trauma, difficult relationships, and challenges with confidence, boundaries, and self-worth.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · 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
Leah S. Levenson, Psy.D.

LSL Psychological Services, P.A.

Psy.D.

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
“Many of the people I work with are capable adults who look like they have everything together but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted behind the scenes. They often know what they "should" be doing, but still find themselves stuck in the same patterns. I also work with teens, college students, and parents navigating anxiety, perfectionism, stress, and life's many transitions. My style is warm, direct, and practical. Therapy with me is a conversation, not a lecture. I'll ask questions, notice patterns, and offer honest feedback while helping you develop tools that fit your life. You don't have to have everything figured out before you start. Most people don't. We'll work together to understand what's getting in your way and help you move toward lasting, meaningful change.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health
Dania Fawaz

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LGPC, ATR

Licensed In:
Massachusetts, Washington, DC
“You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally shut down, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships or daily life. Perhaps you’re navigating trauma, a difficult life transition, or carrying the impact of early experiences that continue to shape how you feel, cope, and connect with others. Often, these patterns are survival responses that developed in earlier environments where you had to adapt to cope. Therapy offers a space to understand these responses with compassion, make sense of where they come from, and begin creating more intentional ways of relating to yourself and others.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Amy Kreins

Kreins Psychological Services

PhD

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 work with preteens, teens, adults, and seniors navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My clients often seek support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions, as well as issues related to self-esteem, identity, grief, and adjustment. I also work with individuals managing more complex concerns such as trauma, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and chronic health or pain conditions. Many of my clients are looking to better understand themselves, improve coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space and tailor treatment to each individual, helping clients build on their strengths, improve decision-making, and develop practical strategies to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Holly Pauselius

Holland Pauselius

LPCC

Licensed In:
California
“While I have a special place in my heart for working with bipolar disorders, I also regularly work with dissociation, trauma, ADHD, anxiety (panic, fears, phobias, and persistent worries), depression, and life transitions. If your experience includes one, or several, of these, we’ll tailor treatment to your specific needs and values.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Grief · Panic · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Leila Pirnia

Center for Twice Exceptional Counseling

LMFT, LPCC

Licensed In:
California
“I work with twice-exceptional (2e) teens, young adults, and adults who are both gifted and neurodiverse. Many of my clients have ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, or struggle with executive functioning, while also being deeply thoughtful, creative, and driven. I also work with neurodiverse couples, including AuDHD relationships, who feel stuck in patterns of misunderstanding or disconnection. My clients often come in feeling frustrated or unseen. Together, we make sense of their experiences, build practical tools for regulation and focus, and create more ease, confidence, and connection in their lives and relationships.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Executive Coaching · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism
Licensed In:
Colorado, Florida, Iowa, New Mexico
“Adolescents through senior years, helping to improve the quality of life for those experiencing challenges with life transitions and adjustment issues, parenting, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and depression.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Depression · Men’s Mental Health · Panic · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Dr. Melissa Lavin

Lavin Psychology Services, 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 work with children, adolescents, adults, and families (ages 10 to 90) from all walks of life facing a variety of psychological concerns. My specialty is childhood trauma and its adult manifestations (anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-doubt/esteem, identity issues, stress, relationship difficulties, & parenting). I'm certified in advance nutritional integrative medicine for mental health (holistic plans of supplements, vitamins, and food). I provide sports psychology therapy for pro-athletics, as well as consultation services for other leading professionals. I enjoy providing unconditional support and skills tailored to each individual's needs.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) · Women’s Mental Health
Jenna Samuels

Reframe Counseling

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“Adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life Mixed neurotype couples”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Relationship Issues

About Parenting Therapy

Parenting therapy gives parents and caregivers a space to get support for the emotional, relational, and practical challenges of caring for a child, teen, or adult child. It can be helpful when you are navigating behavior concerns, school stress, anxiety, emotional outbursts, co-parenting conflict, family transitions, communication struggles, or the strain of trying to respond well in hard moments.

Therapy Expanded helps you compare online therapists who support parents and caregivers by location, specialties, therapy approach, insurance, and availability. Online parenting therapy is not about judgment or perfection. It is about helping you better understand what is happening in your family, feel more confident in your responses, and build healthier patterns over time. If you are looking for therapy for your child or teen directly, you may also want to browse child therapy or teen therapy. If multiple family members want to participate together, family therapy may be a better fit.

What to Know About Online Parenting Therapy

Online parenting therapy is mental health support for parents and caregivers delivered through secure telehealth platforms, usually by video. It gives parents a dedicated space to talk with a licensed mental health provider about the challenges of raising children, supporting family relationships, and responding more effectively to stress at home.

Parenting therapy can be helpful at many different stages. Some parents are looking for help with routines, meltdowns, sleep struggles, anxiety, behavior concerns, or school-related stress. Others need support with emotional regulation, family conflict, co-parenting, neurodivergence, parent-child disconnection, or the challenges of raising teens. Parenting therapy can also be valuable for parents of adult children who are navigating boundaries, communication, caregiving stress, or long-standing relationship strain.

Because this service is offered by licensed mental health providers, online parenting therapy can go beyond general advice. Some sessions may focus on practical strategies and parenting tools. Others may help you explore deeper emotional patterns, stress responses, family dynamics, or the way your own history may be showing up in parenting. In many cases, the work includes both emotional support and concrete, usable guidance.

It is also important to know that parenting therapy is not about being blamed for everything happening in the family. A good provider helps you better understand what may be driving behavior, what your child may need, and how to respond in ways that feel calmer, clearer, and more sustainable. For many parents, that means less reactivity, more confidence, and a stronger sense of direction over time.

Online parenting therapy can be a good fit for parents who want help even if their child is not in the session. In some cases, the child may already be in therapy. In others, the parent may be the one seeking support first. Either way, parent-focused therapy can still create meaningful change. At the same time, online parenting therapy is not the right fit for every situation. Immediate safety concerns, severe crisis situations, abuse, or needs that require in-person family intervention may call for a different level of care.

How Does Online Parenting Therapy Work?

Online parenting therapy usually begins with finding a licensed mental health provider who offers telehealth and works with parents or families. Many provider profiles include their specialties, therapy style, fee information, insurance details, and availability so parents can compare options before reaching out.

Once you book, there is usually an intake process where you share background information about your child, your family, current concerns, and what you are hoping will improve. Some providers meet with one parent individually. Others work with both parents or caregivers together. Depending on the situation, sessions may stay parent-focused or may eventually include other family members if that becomes clinically useful.

During sessions, the provider may help you explore patterns at home, understand your child’s needs more clearly, identify common triggers, and build strategies around communication, boundaries, routines, emotional regulation, co-parenting, or conflict. Some sessions are more reflective and therapeutic. Others are more structured and focused on practical parenting tools you can start using right away.

As therapy continues, you may work on topics like reducing conflict, responding more calmly, handling emotional outbursts, supporting a child with anxiety or other mental health concerns, navigating school or social struggles, or managing the stress parenting brings up in your own life. If you are parenting a teen or adult child, the focus may be more on communication, boundaries, independence, conflict repair, or staying connected without overextending yourself.

Like other forms of telehealth care, online parenting therapy works best when there is consistency, honesty, and room to reflect on what is happening between sessions.

How to Find the Right Online Provider for Parenting Therapy

Finding the right online provider starts with the basics. Make sure they offer telehealth, work with parents or families, and are licensed to provide care where you will be located during sessions. From there, look for someone whose experience matches the support you want, whether that is behavior concerns, anxiety, parenting stress, ADHD-related challenges, co-parenting, family transitions, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child conflict.

It also helps to look at the provider’s style. Some parenting therapists are warm and reflective, helping parents understand emotional patterns and family dynamics more deeply. Others are more direct and practical, offering structured guidance, communication tools, and clear next steps. Some do both. Reading the provider’s profile can help you get a sense of whether their approach feels aligned with what you need.

Consider the age and stage of the children involved too. Some providers focus more on younger children and family routines. Others work more with teens, emerging adults, or parents navigating long-term relational stress. A provider who regularly works with the stage you are in may be better able to offer support that feels relevant and grounded.

Practical fit matters too. Look at cost, insurance acceptance, scheduling options, cancellation policies, and whether the provider can meet with one parent, both parents, or caregivers joining from different locations. Because parenting therapy often has to fit into an already overloaded schedule, convenience can make a real difference in whether the process feels manageable.

When available, a consultation can be a helpful next step. Ask what online parenting therapy with them usually looks like, whether sessions are more therapy-based or strategy-based, how they work with co-parents, and what concerns they most often help with. The right provider should feel experienced, nonjudgmental, and able to support both the emotional and practical side of parenting. Therapy Expanded helps parents compare licensed therapists by location, specialties, age groups served, family concerns, and online availability.

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Online Parenting Therapy FAQs

What is online parenting therapy?

Online parenting therapy is telehealth-based mental health support for parents and caregivers. Sessions are usually held by video with a licensed mental health provider and may focus on parenting stress, child behavior, communication, co-parenting, boundaries, emotional regulation, or broader family dynamics.

What kinds of concerns can online parenting therapy help with?

Parenting therapy may help with behavior concerns, emotional outbursts, anxiety, routines, school stress, parent-child conflict, co-parenting struggles, family transitions, grief, neurodivergence, and the emotional strain parenting can place on caregivers. It can also help parents feel more confident, less reactive, and less overwhelmed.

Is online parenting therapy the same as parenting support or coaching?

Not exactly. Some people use these terms loosely, but parenting therapy is provided by a licensed mental health professional and may include deeper work around emotional patterns, stress, family dynamics, and mental health concerns. Parenting support or coaching may be more educational, skills-based, or peer-oriented. Online parenting therapy can still be practical and supportive, but it is typically more clinical in scope.

Do I need my child to attend parenting therapy sessions?

Not necessarily. Many parenting therapy sessions are designed for the parent or caregiver only. In fact, parent-focused therapy can be very helpful even when the child is not present. Depending on the provider and the goals of care, other family members may be included later, but they do not always need to be part of the process.

Can both parents or caregivers attend sessions?

Often, yes. Many providers can meet with both parents or caregivers together if that feels helpful and practical. Some may also meet with one parent individually. This can be especially useful when parents want support around shared decisions, co-parenting, or getting more aligned in how they respond to challenges.

Can parenting therapy help if my child is a teen or an adult?

Yes. Parenting therapy is not only for parents of young children. It can also help parents navigating conflict, boundaries, communication, independence, caregiving stress, or relationship strain with teens and adult children. Parenting changes over time, and therapy can still be valuable in later stages.

What if my child refuses therapy?

Parenting therapy can still be worthwhile. Even when a child is not ready, willing, or able to participate in therapy, parents can still learn ways to respond differently, reduce conflict, improve connection, and create a more supportive environment at home. In many cases, change in the parent-child dynamic can start with the parent.

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

Yes, many parents do. A strong therapeutic connection comes from feeling heard, respected, and understood, not only from being in the same room. Online parenting therapy can still feel personal, collaborative, and grounded when the provider is a good fit.

How much does online parenting therapy cost, and can I use insurance?

The cost can vary by provider, location, session length, and credentials. Some providers are private pay only, while others accept insurance or offer sliding-scale options. It is a good idea to review the provider’s profile and confirm both fee and insurance details before scheduling.

When is online parenting therapy not the right choice?

Online parenting therapy may not be the best fit when there are immediate safety concerns, ongoing abuse, severe crisis symptoms, urgent child protection issues, or needs that require more intensive in-person care. It may also not be enough on its own if a child needs direct treatment, formal evaluation, or a higher level of support. In those situations, in-person services, specialized care, or local crisis resources may be more appropriate.

Is parenting therapy different from family therapy?

Parenting therapy usually focuses on the parent or caregiver’s role, stress, communication, routines, boundaries, discipline, or co-parenting. Family therapy may involve multiple family members working together in session. Some families use both depending on their needs.

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