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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
Sarah Cooper

Dogwood Counseling

LCSW, LCAS

Licensed In:
North Carolina
“I work with individuals 18+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum support, maternal mental health, and substance use.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Caregiver Support · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Kaymi Franco

Breaking Barriers Counseling, PLLC

LPC, LCDC

Licensed In:
Texas
“I work with adolescents and adults 13 years or older. For in person sessions, I see children, teens, and adults over 11 years old. I see people for a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, emotional disturbances/anger issues, and family conflict. I work with individuals and couples. Depending on circumstance, I may also see families. A majority of my clients have been impacted by the criminal justice system in some way (i.e. have been in prison, family members or friends of people in or previously in prison, etc.).”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Relationship Issues · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Dawn Kenner

The Kenner Center

LPC, LCPC, LMhC

Licensed In:
Illinois, Tennessee, Washington
“Whether you’re navigating chronic pain, disordered eating, parenting struggles, or big life transitions, you deserve support that feels grounding, compassionate, and practical. I help adults, parents, and families learn how to regulate their emotions, strengthen relationships, reduce anxiety, and find real relief — even when life feels heavy or chaotic.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Chronic Pain and Illness · Eating Disorders · Grief · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism
Estela Isla

Estela Isla, MA, LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont
“I work with clients of various backgrounds. Using evidence-based, client-centered approaches, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals. Reaching out for help can be difficult—but it’s a courageous and empowering first step toward healing. I’m here to guide and walk alongside you every step of the way.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Dylan Gonzales

Spero Counseling Services

LPC-Associate

Licensed In:
Texas
“I currently work with individuals across the lifespan. I have a passion for working with neurodiverse clients, helping them develop personalized coping skills and learn to live a more authentic life. I also am play therapy trained and enjoy working with kids of all ages.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Alison Lough

Pearl Crescent Counseling, PLLC

LPC, LCPC

Licensed In:
Maine, Texas
“I work with individuals aged 14 and older who are experiencing depression and anxiety. My focus is on those who have faced complex trauma and find it challenging to navigate their daily lives. Many of my clients feel trapped in a fight-or-flight state, struggle to establish healthy boundaries, and have difficulty breaking maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Depression · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Nicole Clelland

Nicole Clelland, LMFT, PMH-C

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Florida, South Carolina
“I work with emerging adults, those with fertility struggles, perinatal and postpartum individuals and couples and provides care for patients who struggle with generalized anxiety, depression, and postpartum disorders. Treatment approach is rooted in perinatal care, humanistic and person-centered therapy modalities. I also offer virtual EMDR. I accept UHC, Oxford, Oscar, Aetna, Cigna, and soon will accept BCBS insurance. If you are experiencing any struggles or simply want someone to chat with, please reach out via text or email.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Faith-Based Care · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health
Dana Martinez

Dana Martinez, PsyD, LLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“adolescent, young adults, adults”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Adoption · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Depression · Disability · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Grief · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Meghan Epstein

Creekside Collaborative Therapy

LPC

Licensed In:
Colorado
“I enjoy working with clients whom are ready to make a change. I have particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults as they navigate changes in their lives and work on identifying their own identity. I also enjoy working with parents to navigate that transition in their life.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Medication Management, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Caregiver Support · Gender Identity · Grief · Mood Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Laura Jacobs

Inspired Mental Wellness, LLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Texas
“I help teens and young adults who feel anxious and stressed out and overwhelmed by academic pressure, social relationships, and figuring out who they are and what they want, build the confidence and ability to meet the world head-on and create the life they want. I also help people who have found themselves in the heartbreak of infertility, the stress of fertility treatments, and the maze of 3rd party family building stay anchored through the grief and unknowns so they can face the next steps with clarity and strength. Through my work with infertility, I was naturally pulled to support people during and after their pregnancy when everything about life as you knew it, changes. I support mothers who feel like they have lost themselves and are failing at everything in creating a life where they are fulfilled and whole.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Gender Identity · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
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

About Teen Therapy

Online teen therapy gives adolescents a private, supportive space to talk with a licensed mental health provider through secure video sessions. It can help teens work through anxiety, depression, school pressure, identity questions, relationship stress, family conflict, life transitions, and the emotional changes that often come with adolescence.

Therapy Expanded helps families compare online therapists who work with teens by location, specialties, therapy approach, insurance, and availability. Depending on the teen’s age, goals, and safety needs, therapy may include one-on-one sessions, parent or caregiver check-ins, or support around communication at home. Looking for therapy for a younger child? Browse child therapy. If family conflict, communication patterns, or household stress are central concerns, family therapy or parenting therapy may also be helpful.

What to Know About Online Teen Therapy

Online teen therapy is mental health support delivered through secure telehealth platforms for teenagers and adolescents. It gives teens access to care from home while making therapy easier to fit around school, activities, family schedules, and everyday life.

Therapy for teens often looks different from therapy for younger children or adults. Adolescence can be a time of intense emotional change, social pressure, academic stress, identity development, growing independence, and shifting family dynamics. A strong teen therapist knows how to meet teens in a way that feels respectful, age-appropriate, and relevant to what they are actually dealing with.

Online teen therapy may help with anxiety, depression, school pressure, low self-esteem, friendship struggles, family conflict, grief, trauma, emotional regulation, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Some teens start therapy because they feel overwhelmed, shut down, angry, lonely, or stuck. Others want support with motivation, confidence, relationships, or coping with the day-to-day pressure of being a teenager.

For many families, virtual teen therapy makes support more accessible. It can reduce travel time, open up access to providers outside the local area, and make after-school or evening appointments more manageable. At the same time, online therapy is not the right fit for every teen or every situation. Some teens do better in person, and immediate safety concerns or more severe mental health needs may call for a different level of care.

It is also important to know that parents or caregivers are often part of the process, but teen therapy still needs room for privacy. A thoughtful provider will usually balance caregiver involvement with the teen’s need for a confidential space to speak honestly, while also making clear how safety concerns are handled.

How Does Online Teen Therapy Work?

Starting online therapy for teens begins with finding a provider who offers telehealth and works specifically with adolescents. Many provider profiles list the age groups they serve, their specialties, therapy style, insurance information, fees, and availability so families can compare options before reaching out.

Once you book, there is usually an intake process where the parent, caregiver, teen, or some combination of all three shares background information, current concerns, and goals for therapy. Some therapists begin with a caregiver consultation. Others include the teen in the first session right away. The structure often depends on the therapist’s style and the teen’s age.

During sessions, teens usually meet with the therapist by secure video from a private space at home. Sessions may focus on emotions, relationships, school stress, family dynamics, coping tools, identity, motivation, or patterns that feel hard to change. Some therapists are more conversational and reflective, while others are more structured and skills-based.

As therapy continues, sessions often happen weekly or biweekly. Parents or caregivers may have periodic check-ins with the therapist, especially when support at home is an important part of treatment. At the same time, most teen therapists try to protect enough privacy so the teen can build trust and speak openly. Like in-person care, online teen therapy works best when there is consistency, honesty, and a provider who feels like a good fit.

How to Find the Right Online Provider for Teen Therapy

Finding the right online teen therapist starts with experience. Make sure the provider works specifically with teens and adolescents, not only with younger children or adults. Teen therapy comes with its own relational style, privacy concerns, and developmental needs, so it helps to choose someone who understands that stage of life.

Next, look for a provider whose specialties match what your teen needs support with. Some teen therapists focus on anxiety, depression, school stress, and emotional regulation. Others specialize in trauma, family conflict, identity-related concerns, self-esteem, grief, social struggles, or motivation. The closer the fit, the more relevant the support is likely to feel.

It also helps to pay attention to the therapist’s style. Some teen therapists are warm and conversational. Others are more direct, structured, or skills-focused. Some involve parents more actively, while others keep caregiver communication more limited outside of check-ins. Reading a provider’s profile can help you get a sense of whether their approach feels like a fit for both your teen and your family.

Practical fit matters too. Look at session cost, insurance acceptance, scheduling options, cancellation policies, and how communication with parents is handled. Because teens are more likely to stay engaged when therapy feels manageable and respectful, logistics can make a big difference.

When available, a consultation can be especially useful. Ask what online teen therapy with them usually looks like, how they involve caregivers, how they handle privacy, and what concerns they most often treat. The right provider should feel experienced, approachable, and able to create a space where the teen feels safe and understood. Therapy Expanded makes that search easier by helping families compare online teen therapists by specialty, insurance, availability, and telehealth fit.

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Online Teen Therapy FAQs

What is online therapy for teens?

Online therapy for teens is counseling for adolescents delivered remotely through telehealth, usually by video. It gives teens a space to work with a licensed mental health provider on emotional, behavioral, social, or family-related concerns.

What can online teen therapy help with?

Online teen therapy may help with anxiety, depression, school stress, friendship issues, family conflict, self-esteem, grief, trauma, emotional regulation, identity exploration, and life transitions. It can also support teens who feel overwhelmed, withdrawn, unmotivated, or stuck.

Is online therapy effective for teens?

For many teens, yes. Online therapy can be an effective way to build coping skills, process emotions, and get meaningful support. The best fit depends on the teen’s comfort with the format, the home environment, the provider’s style, and the concerns being addressed.

What does an online teen therapy session look like?

Many online teen therapy sessions look similar to traditional talk therapy. A teen may talk with the therapist about stress, relationships, emotions, family dynamics, or things happening at school. Some therapists also use worksheets, coping tools, skill-building exercises, or structured activities depending on the teen’s needs.

How involved are parents or caregivers in teen therapy?

That depends on the teen’s age, goals, and the therapist’s approach. Many providers include parents or caregivers through intake sessions and occasional check-ins while still giving the teen private space to talk openly. A good therapist will usually explain clearly how parent involvement works from the beginning.

Will my teen have privacy in therapy?

Usually, yes. Privacy is often an important part of helping teens feel safe enough to be honest. At the same time, therapists typically explain the limits of confidentiality, especially around safety concerns. Most providers try to balance the teen’s need for privacy with the caregiver’s need to stay appropriately informed.

Will my teen still feel a real connection with their therapist online?

Yes, many teens do. A strong therapeutic connection comes from feeling heard, respected, and understood, not just from being in the same room. When the provider is a good fit, online therapy can still feel personal, supportive, and real.

What if my teen does not want to go to therapy?

That is common. Many teens are unsure at first, especially if therapy was not their idea. A skilled teen therapist will usually know how to build rapport gradually, avoid forcing the process, and help therapy feel relevant rather than like another lecture. Different providers may have different approaches, so it is best to ask the provider how they handle this.

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

The cost can vary based on the 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 therapy for a teen not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit when there are immediate safety concerns, severe crisis symptoms, no private space for sessions, or needs that require more intensive in-person support. In those situations, in-person therapy, a higher level of care, or local crisis resources may be more appropriate.

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.