Online Therapy in Durham, NC

Online therapy for Durham families

Handspring provides secure virtual therapy for children, teens, young adults, and parents in Downtown Durham, South Durham, North Durham, and communities throughout Durham County. Families and students balancing school, work, and life across the Triangle can attend from a private, familiar setting.

Our North Carolina-licensed therapists work with children ages 8–12, teens ages 13–17, and young adults ages 18–29. Parents can also access standalone parent coaching for children age 2 and older, as well as therapy for parents managing their own stress, anxiety, or family challenges.

Reasons families seek support

Families often reach out about anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, school avoidance, friendship concerns, low self-esteem, grief, family transitions, or stress that has begun to interfere with daily life. Treatment is individualized, with evidence-based approaches selected according to each client’s age, goals, and clinical needs.

Parent coaching focuses on concrete strategies that can be used at home, such as building routines, responding consistently to difficult behavior, improving communication, and supporting skills between sessions. Therapy for parents is separate care centered on the parent’s own wellbeing.

Support around school and college life in Durham

Students connected with Durham Public Schools, along with young adults attending Duke University and North Carolina Central University, may face academic pressure, social transitions, attention challenges, homesickness, or difficulty balancing school with work and relationships. Virtual appointments can be scheduled around classes and attended from a private location in North Carolina.

Handspring is not affiliated with these schools or institutions. They are included only to provide accurate local context for Durham families and students.

North Carolina insurance and pricing

Handspring accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum. Benefits vary by plan, and our team verifies coverage before ongoing care. Most insured families pay under $30 per session. Self-pay sessions are $125, and the initial consultation is free.

Medication management is not currently available through Handspring in North Carolina. When medication may be helpful, a therapist can coordinate with the client’s pediatrician, primary care clinician, or psychiatrist when appropriate and authorized.

Getting started with a Durham therapist

Begin with a free consultation. The intake team will learn about the client’s concerns, goals, schedule, preferences, and insurance, then match them with a North Carolina therapist based on clinical fit and availability. Ongoing sessions take place over secure video.

Common questions

Does the therapist need to be located in Durham?

No. The therapist must be licensed in North Carolina, and the client must be physically located in a state where the clinician is authorized to practice at the time of the session.

Can young adults schedule their own care?

Yes. Adults age 18 and older can book independently. A parent or legal guardian participates in the intake process for clients under 18.

Can parents use coaching without enrolling their child?

Yes. Parent coaching is available as a standalone service when the goal is practical support around a child’s behavioral or emotional needs.