Looking for convenient, professional mental health support from the comfort of your home?
Virtual therapy in Missouri and Illinois combines accessibility, privacy, and comfort to support tweens, teens, young people, and their loved ones in a way that fits into your life.
Teens often feel more comfortable in their own space, which can help them open up and engage more fully during sessions.
Technology is a natural part of teens’ lives, making virtual therapy feel less intimidating or formal.
Offers flexibility for teens with busy schedules due to school, extracurriculars, or work.
Parents don’t have to worry about coordinating transportation or dealing with the logistics of in-person sessions, reducing stress for the entire family.
Research-Backed Therapeutic Interventions increase the likelihood of success.
Therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) help teens address specific issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral challenges in a structured and goal-oriented way.
Proven techniques help achieve measurable improvements more quickly, reducing frustration and building confidence.
These approaches emphasize developing skills like emotional regulation, problem-solving, and resilience, which have benefits beyond therapy.
Evidence-based therapies are adaptable to individual needs, ensuring the teen feels heard and supported.
Science shows us that being kinder to ourselves and practicing mindfulness can transform how we handle life’s challenges. These practices help rewire our brains, making us more resilient and better equipped to handle stress. They can even help heal old hurts that might be holding you back.
Research has shown that online therapy is as effective as in-person counseling sessions.
Reach out now to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. It's a simple way to discuss what you're going through and see if therapy could help; I can also answer any questions or concerns.
I’ll get you set up with the online portal where you can complete registration documents, verify insurance benefits, and log on to your appointments.
We can meet via your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or cell phone. You only need an internet connection and a working camera on your device.
HIPAA-compliant software ensures your information is kept safe, secure, and confidential.
Are You ready to take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced life? Reach out today to schedule your consultation and discover how virtual therapy can support your journey
The Process
Make A Plan
In our first meeting, I’ll take time to understand your current situation and what’s bringing you or your child to therapy. We’ll focus on the unique aspects of your life and needs. This will help us determine the best approach for your therapy, what it might involve, and how it can fit into your routine. I may also suggest actions for you to work on outside our sessions, like practicing a specific technique, watching a video, or reading/listening to something. Taking an active role in your healing is an essential part of the process, and together, we’ll create a plan that works for you.
Progress Monitoring
Our first session will feel like a two-way conversation. I’ll spend time getting to know you (or your child)—your main concerns, personal history, and significant events from your life, family, childhood, and school/career. At the same time, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know me and ask any questions you might have.
A strong client-therapist relationship is essential for successful therapy. This relationship, built on trust and mutual understanding, is key to achieving your goals. Research shows that the connection you create with your therapist is one of the best predictors of positive outcomes.
Get to Know Each Other
Our first session will feel like a two-way conversation. I’ll spend time getting to know you (or your child)—your main concerns, personal history, and significant events from your life, family, childhood, and school/career. At the same time, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know me and ask any questions you might have.
A strong client-therapist relationship is essential for successful therapy. This relationship, built on trust and mutual understanding, is key to achieving your goals. Research shows that the connection you create with your therapist is one of the best predictors of positive outcomes.
Check-Ins
Based on individual needs, every 2-4 sessions with a tween, teen, or young adult; a session is held with the parent/caregiver to learn tools and gain insight into how to support the child. This session is not about sharing what the child says in therapy but about providing support and guidance for parents to create a home environment where everyone thrives.
Build a Safe Space
While each therapeutic relationship is unique, there are specific values and expectations you can rely on in every session:
Compassion and Respect: You’ll be treated with empathy, understanding, and kindness.
A Listening Ear: I’ll listen to your experiences and how you interpret them.
Evidence-Based Support: You’ll receive strategies and techniques backed by scientific research to help address your struggles.
A Safe Space: Sessions are confidential, supportive, and nonjudgmental.
Practical Tools: You’ll gain actionable strategies to create meaningful, positive changes in your life.
Together, we’ll work to create a supportive partnership, setting the foundation for your growth and well-being.
Discharge
Once goals are completed, most people start lowering the frequency of sessions to every other week and then monthly to have support check-ins and maintain the progress they made during therapy; some choose to discontinue therapy and reach back out if there is a need for support in the future.