Online Therapy in Philadelphia, PA

Online child and teen therapy in Philadelphia

Handspring provides secure online therapy for children, teens, young adults, and parents in Center City, Northeast Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Northwest Philadelphia, and neighborhoods throughout the city. Families can meet with a Pennsylvania-licensed therapist without adding traffic, transit, or parking to a busy school or work day.

Our Pennsylvania-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.

Child therapy for behavioral and emotional concerns in Philadelphia

Families searching for a child behavioral therapist in Philadelphia are often looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, school avoidance, friendship concerns, low self-esteem, grief, family transitions, or behavior that has begun to interfere with daily life. Handspring’s licensed child and teen therapists individualize care and select evidence-based approaches according to each client’s age, strengths, 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 Philadelphia

Students connected with the School District of Philadelphia, along with young adults attending Temple University, Drexel University, and the University of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania.

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

Pennsylvania insurance, pricing, and medication

Handspring accepts many major Pennsylvania insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UPMC Health Plan. 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 available through Handspring in Pennsylvania when clinically appropriate. When combined care may help, the therapy and prescribing teams coordinate treatment with the client and family.

Getting started with a Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania therapist based on clinical fit and availability. Ongoing sessions take place over secure video.

Families can also explore care information for Philadelphia County and online therapy throughout Pennsylvania.

Common questions

Can online child therapy help with behavioral concerns?

Yes. Depending on the child’s needs, therapy may use behavioral strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, skills practice, and parent involvement to support emotional regulation, routines, communication, attention, and coping. The clinician recommends an individualized plan after assessment.

Does the therapist need to be located in Philadelphia?

No. The therapist must be licensed in Pennsylvania, 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.