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Online Therapy for Kids, Teens & Young Adults in Wilmington
From Wilmington's growing neighborhoods to the classroom, families here are building something. We help make sure your child thrives along the way. Emora Health connects Wilmington families with licensed therapists who specialize in kids, teens, and young adults. Whether it is anxiety, depression, social challenges, or life transitions, your family can start this week. In-network with major insurance plans.



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Keith Poche
LCSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I have 24 years’ experience working with children and adults Including those with various mental health and addiction issues. Keith received his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University in May 1994 and a his Masters of Social Work from California State University in December 2010. I have been trained with Triple P Level 3, Together Facing the Challenge provider and trainer, Motivational Interviewing, and is certificated in providing assessment and therapy for youth for problem sexual. The therapeutic goals and interventions will be based on the client’s individual needs to address their specific concerns and reasons that have guided them to enter therapy. I will utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing skills, reality therapy, talk therapy, CBT worksheets, family therapy, behavior modification and group therapy to assist the client. I am a therapist who genuinely loves to help other and love my job. I believe my role a clinician is assist clients on the journey to recovery from mental health issues or other concerns that therapy can help. I believe in collaborating with others
Next available: Apr 21
Next available: Apr 21

Nathan Cassidy
LCMHC-S
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
I have worked in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse profession for over 20 yrs, offering a variety of outpatient therapy options. I have experience in group, family, and individual therapy settings. I enjoy helping people find and improve their sense of self-awareness, and create boundaries to manage problem behaviors. I specialize in navigating interpersonal issues which applies mostly to how you relate to yourself and others. I see this most often in with family issues, relationship issues, anxiety and depression/self-worth. Which is why my approach is grounded in exploring evidenced based truths and examining those to feelings that seem like facts. Additionally, my goal in therapy is self-advocacy. Creating a path forward through establishing healthy boundaries and healthy behaviors can reduce the frequency and intensity of problematic thinking cycles. You can feel better about yourself and the world around you when you have more practice with honoring your needs.
No availability
No availability

Jonaysha Douglas
LCSW-A
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Hi! I’m Jonaysha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate who enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life’s ups and downs. I know growing up today can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it’s helpful to have someone in your corner who truly understands and listens. I work with youth experiencing ADHD, behavioral challenges, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and family or school stress. My goal is to create a relaxed, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves while learning practical skills to manage emotions, improve communication, and build confidence. My approach is strengths-based, engaging, and collaborative. I enjoy helping young people recognize their potential while working closely with families to support positive growth both at home and in everyday life.
No availability
No availability

Karla Jackson
LCMHC, LMHC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Psychoanalytic
Everything has been helpful. My daughter loves her. She makes kids open up in a way I have never saw before. I am very grateful so far.
9 days ago
No availability
No availability

Stacia Crick-Brommel
LCSW
Virtual session
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychodynamic
I am a fully qualified & accredited integrative Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience of delivering therapy within the voluntary tele therapy setting. I have experience of working with a diverse range of areas including anxiety, stress, depression and low mood, bereavement (including suicide), caring responsibilities, confidence issues, relationship issues, unresolved trauma, bullying, abuse, obsessional compulsive behaviours and perfectionism. My integrative approach enables me to offer both short term targeted therapy and longer term in-depth therapy depending upon my client’s requirements. I draw upon a range of modalities and a broad base of techniques supporting my flexible approach in response to clients' individual needs. I currently provide sessions to individual clients aged 13 and above, and also couples. If you are interested in exploring therapy as a means to address a recent or life long issue/challenge I would be pleased to hear from you and book a therapy session.
No availability
No availability

Justin Cantalini
LCMHC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Art Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychoanalytic
I am an open-minded and supportive therapist who specializes in anxiety, mood disorders, neurodiversity, relationship and family challenges, and trauma. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a focus on Marriage and Family Counseling and hold graduate certificates in Expressive Arts Therapy and Addictions Counseling. I am also a Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner which involves specific training to meet the complex developmental needs of children who have experienced trauma and attachment insecurity. My main focus in therapy is to help you feel safe and to understand your challenges from your viewpoint. My goal is to help build on your strengths and develop new skills so that challenges feel workable. Being stuck or overwhelmed can feel isolating and I don't want you to feel alone, we can work together. My hope is that you finish therapy with greater self-awareness, confidence, and connection.
No availability
No availability

Regina Kujawa
LCSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychoanalytic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Hi, I’m Regina, a child centered therapist who loves helping kids feel understood, supported, and capable. I use a mix of CBT, DBT, strength based, and person centered approaches, but honestly what matters most to me is meeting kids exactly where they are and helping them feel safe enough to grow. In sessions, I keep things real, flexible, and kid friendly. That might look like problem solving together, practicing coping skills, using creativity or play, or just giving kids space to talk about what’s going on in their world. I focus on helping them build confidence, emotional regulation, and the tools they need to handle tough moments. I also believe therapy works best when we’re a team. I partner closely with parents and caregivers, so kids feel supported not just in the therapy room, but at home, at school, and everywhere else life takes them. My goal is always to help families feel more connected and empowered. I work with kids and teens dealing with anxiety, big feelings, school stress, self esteem struggles, and everyday challenges. No matter what brings them in, I want every child to walk away feeling seen, heard, and capable of taking on the world.
No availability
No availability

Christoper Smith
MaED, LCMHC, LPC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Art Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Family Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
My name is Blake Smith and I provide creative and compassionate mental health counseling with over 25 years of professional experience working in diverse school counseling and therapeutic settings. I graduated with honors from Western Carolina University in 2003 with a Master’s Degree in education & school counseling. I am honored to professionally support adolescents, families, and adults & young adults as they navigate life’s various transitions, challenges and opportunities. My range of focus is diverse and includes: anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship repair and growth, bullying, self-leadership and wellness goals. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, creativity, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful choices and change. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create a path toward personal calm, connectedness, and lasting contentment.
No availability
No availability

Brian Lann
LCMHC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Therapy
Brian F. Lann, MA, LPC, LPC-S, LAC is an accomplished mental health professional with over 23 years of experience delivering clinical care across outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth settings. He brings deep expertise in the treatment of substance use disorders and complex mental health conditions, including OCD and related anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Excoriation Disorder, Trichotillomania, Hoarding Disorder, and Major Depression. As Owner and Therapist at Midlands Center for Addiction Treatment, LLC / Premier Care, LLC, Brian provides substance abuse treatment for opioid-dependent populations and leads daily clinical and financial operations. He manages multidisciplinary staff—including physicians, counselors, nurses, and nurse practitioners—conducts chart audits, and ensures adherence to regulatory standards, while also overseeing counseling, treatment planning, discharge planning, and care coordination. Brian’s clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT), and other trauma-focused interventions. He has completed more than 40 hours of specialized training in ERP and HRT, as well as advanced training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Written Exposure Therapy. In addition to his private practice work, Brian serves as Managing Partner at Upstate Center for Addiction Treatment, LLC, providing oversight of clinical and operational functions for addiction treatment programs. Previously, he worked as Outpatient Utilization Manager at Cenpatico Behavioral Health, where he reviewed outpatient treatment requests, led staff across South Carolina and Georgia markets, and conducted audits and medical rounds. Brian holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Texas, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Addiction Counselor in South Carolina, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and North Carolina. He earned his MA in Counseling from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, and his BS in Psychology/Political Science from Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina.
No availability
No availability

Kiara Norwood
LCMHC
Virtual session
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychodynamic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Kiara helps adolescents and young adults make sense of anxiety, trauma, and identity struggles with a grounded, trauma-informed approach. With training in IFS and somatic work, she offers a culturally responsive space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with their truest selves.
No availability
No availability

Noella Dowers
LCMHC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 19 years experience in treating individuals, and families. I am certified in treating children and adolescents as well as I am am a certified CFE, TiCCA, CCTP, TF-CBT, PCIT and CBT therapist. I am trained in family systems theory, play therapy and behavior modification techniques. I have a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and Human Services, Specializing in Child and Adolescent Therapy, from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA. (Lic #: 13974). I offer an individualized yet evidenced based approach to therapy, combining my belief that we all need different things to grow and develop with sound empirical theories of therapy. A person centered approach to best meet the changing needs of individuals integrating new therapeutic interventions with tried and true approaches. I will facilitate a safe trusting relationship by listening, being forth coming, authentic, nonjudgmental and empathetic. As your counselor, my role is to help you learn effective skills that build on your own strengths, define attainable and achievable goals and recognize options that are available to you. My goal is to serve you in a respectful, professional, honest and caring manner.
No availability
No availability

Amy Schuring
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life challenges and adversities to help empower and equip you to gain greater clarity, resilience and skills to help bring you up and out of life's hardships that has diverted you from living your best life. I know how life challenges can take us off track and having us live in auto-pilot and just surviving the moments. I work with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, families and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship stress and brokenness in family units. My therapeutic styles are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Strength and Supportive-Based Therapies all tailored to fit your wants, needs, desires and goals. I believe therapy is about working together in a safe space where you feel seen, heard and validated. Where you can come out of the someday mindset and feel empowered to make the lasting changes today. I will walk along side you in this growth journey cheering you along every step of the way. I believe in you!
No availability
No availability

Chanda Atkins
LCMHC
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
I believe in order to have total healing and complete growth, individuals must focus on treating all parts of themselves as a whole. This holistic approach includes looking within and at all areas of one's life (physical, mental, emotional, spirtual, etc.) I provide consultations and counseling/psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and advocates. My main therapeutic approaches are Holistic and Cognitive-Behavioral. However, the therapeutic approach chosen will be client centered and problem focused on the issues experienced by the client to assist the client in reaching the most favorable outcomes, growth and healing.
No availability
No availability

Dr. Nacona Bunker
PsyD
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Dr Bunker was very helpful, organized, and compassionate. We very much appreciate the meeting with her and the questions she asked. I feel hopeful that we can finally get an answer and the tools we need so we know how to help our daughter.
29 days ago
No availability
No availability

Dr. Ana Zuniga
PsyD
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
The facility of it all and the validation that we were heading in the right direction truly felt promising for us.
20 days ago
No availability
No availability

Kristie Papuchis
LCSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 1-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Kristie listened and was great with Aubrey. She also spoke to us in terms we would understand. I'm excited for future sessions!
5 months ago
No availability
No availability

Dr. Liz Nitsch
PsyD
Virtual session
Child Therapist 5-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Liz was great! I felt comfortable with her right away. She listened to me as I spoke and we made a goal for me to work on. I'm very optimistic of the the progress I will make and the goals I will achieve by working through things with Liz as my Psychologist.
25 days ago
No availability
No availability

Marika Dillard
LCSW
Virtual session
Child Therapist 10-12
Teen Therapist 13-17
Adult Therapist 18-24
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Psychodynamic
I hold a Master of Social Work degree from Winthrop University and have been providing therapy since 2018. I am licensed in multiple states and work with children, families, couples, and individuals. I treat concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, school-related challenges, and self-esteem difficulties. My approach is collaborative and empowering, emphasizing shared goal-setting and ongoing progress assessment so clients remain active participants in their care. When working with children, I involve the family system, recognizing the impact of relational and environmental factors on functioning. For clients who desire it, I am also comfortable incorporating faith and spiritual concerns into treatment in a respectful and client-centered way.
No availability
No availability
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