Online therapy
for parents
You hold it together for everyone.
The school calls. The meltdowns. The guilt that keeps
you up at night. Your child has a therapist.
This one is yours.




teens, & families
You can't pour from an empty cup
Your child has their therapist. Who's helping you carry the weight? A dedicated clinician focused entirely on your well-being, separate from your child's care team.

A therapist just for you
Your child has their clinician. You deserve your own. A separate therapist focused entirely on your needs, not your child's treatment plan.
More than parenting tips
Process the stress, guilt, and burnout that come with supporting a child in treatment. This is your space to breathe.
Clinicians who get it
Your therapist understands the emotional weight of parenting a child with mental health needs. You won't have to explain why this is hard.
Fits your family's schedule
Evening and weekend sessions, all virtual. Schedule around school pickups, your child's appointments, and real life.
Why Emora?
Fewer than 7% of clinicians who apply are accepted. Here's how we compare.
Traditional Therapy
Your own therapist, completely separate from your child's care team
Hard to find a therapist who isn't already treating your child
First appointment within 48 hours
6+ week waitlists are common
Insurance-covered (as low as $0)
Up to $300+ per session out of pocket
4.94 average session ratings
No way to see therapist quality before booking
Therapists who specialize in parent burnout and caregiver stress
Generalist therapists with no parent-specific focus
Evening and weekend availability
Weekday-only office hours
Get started in minutes
Licensed in TX, FL, NC, IL, and more. Appointments available within 48 hours. Evening and weekend availability.
- 1
Tell us about yourself
Share your background and goals in our brief, 3-minute questionnaire.
- 2
Add your insurance details
We verify your benefits in seconds. Most families pay $0–$20 per session.
- 3
Meet your therapist
Get matched with a licensed clinician who specializes in supporting parents.

Real stories from parents
Every session is rated by families. Our therapists maintain a 4.9+ average, because results matter.
Piper is very open with Marilyn and that’s refreshing for a parent to hear. Very grateful for her.
Parent of a 15 year old
Jun 9, 2026
Marilyn Borom, LCSW-A
Although just an intake session to gather history, Taryn was professional, yet warm and made me feel comfortable in sharing and most importantly I felt heard.
Parent of a 17 year old
Jun 9, 2026
Taryn Witkowski, LCSW
Miles told me that he had spoken with you about the conversation between he and I that we committed a to. The conversation felt very genuine with mutual engagement and respect for me. He says that his meeting with you is beneficial for him and I feel that to be true.
Parent of a 17 year old
Jun 9, 2026
Diana Schaffer, LMHC, LPC
Leah is always thoughtful and patient with us as we create a plan and path for our son. I believe she really cares and wants the right solution.
Parent of an 8 year old
Jun 9, 2026
Leah Medina, PMHNP, FNP
Session went very well. Dr. Wicks is very knowledgeable and compassionate.
Parent of a 10 year old
Jun 9, 2026
Dr. Betty Wicks, PsyD
The first session was great with everything being explained throughly. Even the calming technique was exceptional and I can’t wait to try it and see if it helps.
Parent of a 6 year old
Jun 9, 2026
Carrie Cotter, LPC-A
We were able to come up with a plan and recommendations to figure out what is suitable for my child’s need. Thank you.
Parent of an 11 year old
Jun 8, 2026
Jennifer Guzman, LPC
Miranda is really amazing at helping my son feel comfortable and heard, as well as us as parents! We have seen huge changes in his behavior for the better!!
Parent of a 9 year old
Jun 8, 2026
Miranda Esparza, LPC
We were very happy with our initial assessment with Caitlin. It was really encouraging for her to understand our living situation and I feel very encouraged that she will be a help to my daughter.
Parent of a 13 year old
Jun 8, 2026
Caitlin Allen, LMHC
The online meeting was prompt and glitch free. My son was able to talk and do play therapy while getting to know the counselor and vise versa.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jun 8, 2026
Donna Egbulem, LCSW-A
Good session.
Parent of a 16 year old
Jun 8, 2026
Tiffany Ally, LCSW
Today's session was great! My child felt heard and got off the session feeling confident! We are so excited to work with Ms. Z!
Parent of a 9 year old
Jun 8, 2026
Katie Jones, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC
Tara just makes my daughter feel so safe and seen. It’s such a relief to have her be able to actually speak to someone else.
Parent of a 13 year old
Jun 8, 2026
Tara Steinfeld, LPC
Nancy was great with my daughter and giving some ideas on how to work through the moments when her anxiety creeps in.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jun 8, 2026
Nancy Lozano, LPC
Related well to her. Nice work.
Parent of an 11 year old
Jun 7, 2026
Dr. Betty Wicks, PsyD
Antonio was nice and understood what my teen was trying to say. He often says we don't understand him, so I am happy about this.
Parent of a 16 year old
Jun 7, 2026
Antonio Richey, LCSW
Help with figuring out my issues with brother and how to handle
Parent of a 15 year old
Jun 7, 2026
Christine Applefield, LMFT
She enjoyed this session and is excited for the next one as well
Parent of an 8 year old
Jun 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Parenting a child with mental health challenges can be isolating, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting. Your child's therapist is focused on your child — but who's focused on you?
Having your own therapist gives you a confidential space to process your own stress, guilt, and worry without burdening your child or partner. Research consistently shows that parental mental health directly impacts child outcomes.
Family therapy involves the whole family in sessions together. Parent therapy is just for you — a private space to work through your own anxiety, stress, and emotions related to parenting and beyond.
Many parents find that having their own therapist makes them more effective in family sessions and more emotionally available at home.
Your sessions are fully confidential and protected under HIPAA. Nothing you share will be communicated to your child's therapist or anyone else without your explicit written consent.
If you'd like your therapist to coordinate with your child's care team, that's an option — but it's always your choice.
That feeling is incredibly common — and it's one of the biggest barriers parents face. The truth is, you don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Even high-functioning parents carry invisible weight.
Therapy isn't a sign that you're failing. It's a sign that you care enough about your family to invest in yourself.
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, and parent therapy is billed as individual therapy — which is covered by most plans. You can check your specific coverage on our cost estimator page.
If your plan isn't accepted, our team can help you explore out-of-network benefits or other options.
All Emora sessions are virtual, so you can attend from home, your car, or wherever you have 50 minutes of privacy. We offer evening and weekend appointments specifically for working parents.
Many parents schedule their sessions right after dropping their child off or during lunch breaks. Flexibility is built into how we work.
Whatever matters most to you. Common topics include managing anxiety about your child's diagnosis, navigating co-parenting disagreements, setting boundaries, processing guilt, and rediscovering your own identity beyond parenthood.
Your therapist will follow your lead while also helping you build concrete coping strategies you can use right away.
Each parent would have their own dedicated therapist. This ensures you each have a truly private, unbiased space. If you and your partner want to work on relationship dynamics together, we can connect you with a couples therapist separately.
Having individual therapists actually strengthens your relationship by giving each of you the tools to show up better for each other.
Your family is stronger when you are.
Your child's mental health journey affects the whole family. Having your own therapist means you can show up as the parent you want to be, without carrying it all alone.



