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.
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Tell us about yourself
Share your background and goals in our brief, 3-minute questionnaire.
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Add your insurance details
We verify your benefits in seconds. Most families pay $0–$20 per session.
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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.
Helped me plan a clear idea of where I wanted to improve
Parent of a 14 year old
Jun 13, 2026
I think our intake session with my 10 year old daughter went really well. She took time out during our session to explain things to my daughter that made her feel more comfortable.
Parent of a 10 year old
Jun 13, 2026
Catherine Campos, LCSW
Stephonia is taking very good care to Xavier and had been hearing us as a whole with my parental worry and his worries! We love her!
Parent of a 10 year old
Jun 13, 2026
Stephonia Llewellyn, LPC, LMHC,-QS
My son felt the session was very helpful. Elizabeth is a great listener and always provides my son with useful tools.
Parent of a 12 year old
Jun 13, 2026
Elizabeth Bussler, RCSWI
My daughter feels very comfortable with her therapist and that matters to me overall
Parent of a 16 year old
Jun 13, 2026
Wonderful! Bart knows how to lead the session!
Parent of a 7 year old
Jun 13, 2026
Bart Liles, LPC. LMFT
Dr. Wicks clearly explained her goals, outlined the process for moving forward, and took the time to answer questions thoroughly. She was very informative, professional, and made it easy to understand what to expect.
Parent of a 4 year old
Jun 12, 2026
Dr. Betty Wicks, PsyD
I loved how Apree met us where we were (let Elliott be distracted and fiddle with Legos) but also talked to him on his level.
Parent of an 8 year old
Jun 12, 2026
Dr. Apree Clicque, PsyD
It was great. My son (11 y/o) felt comfortable and he loved the idea of mixing therapy with fun conversations. Mr. Larry has a great structure for getting to know my son and he sets detailed expectations. We look forward to more sessions
Parent of an 11 year old
Jun 12, 2026
Larry Smith, LCSW
Mr. Bart is so great with my son, Everett! He looks forward to his sessions. He really gets on his level and is getting to know what Everett enjoys and likes so he can really connect with him. We’re looking forward to continuing sessions with him!
Parent of an 8 year old
Jun 12, 2026
Bart Liles, LPC. LMFT
Ms. Harrison is very knowledgeable and helpful.
Parent of a 15 year old
Jun 12, 2026
Deann Harrison, PMHNP-BC
Ms. Harrison is wonderful. She listens, evaluates and provides very helpful information. She is always available to help and prompt to respond to messages. I am so glad we were able to connect in this health journey.
Parent of a 15 year old
Jun 12, 2026
Deann Harrison, PMHNP-BC
For the first time, my son told me he enjoys speaking with his therapist and wants to continue sessions. He is usually very reluctant to participate, so hearing that after just one session meant a lot. He quickly built a genuine connection with him, and we are incredibly grateful. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Parent of an 11 year old
Jun 12, 2026
Matt Dellon, RCSWI
I think it will be helpful that we have some common interests
Parent of a 16 year old
Jun 12, 2026
Samantha Douglas, RMHCI
Joanne was wonderful, Karina had a great session.
Parent of a 10 year old
Jun 11, 2026
JoeAnn Allen, RMHCI
I like that she let’s Kaleb talk and express himself but also helps him to see reason and understand his limitations.
Parent of a 9 year old
Jun 11, 2026
Melinda Labbe, LMHC
Today’s session was very helpful. Our therapist, Alyssa got to see how our 6 year old daughter’s negative behavior can be some times with real life examples and Mrs. Alyssa was able to provide us with on the spot feedback.
Parent of a 6 year old
Jun 11, 2026
Alyssa Jimenez-Solis, LCSW
Apollo seems encouraged with Katie Jones and the medication
Parent of a 13 year old
Jun 11, 2026
Katie Jones, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC
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.



