Online Therapy for Children, Teens & Young Adults in North Carolina
Handspring Health provides virtual therapy for children (ages 8–17), teens, and young adults (ages 18–29) across North Carolina. Our full-time, licensed therapists specialize in evidence-based CBT and are covered by major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. No waitlist — your free consult is available within 48 hours.
Book a Free ConsultEvery child’s needs are different. That’s why Handspring offers a range of virtual therapy services designed specifically for young people and their families in North Carolina. All sessions are delivered by independently licensed therapists who are specially trained in pediatric mental health.
Individual therapy for children using CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), the gold-standard treatment for childhood anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Your child builds practical coping skills they can use every day — in sessions that are designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and effective.
Adolescence brings unique pressures — academic stress, social dynamics, identity questions, and more. Our North Carolina teen therapists create a safe, confidential space where your teenager can process what they’re going through and develop lasting emotional resilience. Virtual sessions fit naturally into their schedule, with no disruption to school.
The transition to adulthood is one of the most mentally demanding periods of life. Whether your young adult is navigating college at UNC, NC State, Duke, or Wake Forest — or starting their career in the Research Triangle or Charlotte — Handspring therapists provide evidence-based support tailored to this life stage.
Parents are essential partners in the therapy process. Our licensed therapists offer structured parent coaching sessions using BPT (behavioral parent training), a research-backed approach that gives you concrete skills to manage behavior, build connection, and support your child’s progress at home. Available to parents and caregivers of children ages 2 and up.
Our pediatric therapists are trained in evaluating and treating a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. If you’re unsure whether your child’s struggles need professional support, our free consult call is a great place to start.
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic attacks, and specific phobias. CBT is the most effective treatment for childhood anxiety, and our therapists are specialists.
Persistent sadness, irritability, withdrawal, loss of interest in activities. We help children and teens understand their emotions and build skills to manage difficult feelings.
Impulsivity, defiance, tantrums, difficulty focusing. Our therapists use CBT and behavioral strategies, and our parent coaching program gives North Carolina families tools to manage behavior at home.
When anxiety or other challenges make school feel impossible, therapy helps children build confidence and coping strategies to re-engage.
Divorce, moving, grief, bullying, a new school, or other major life changes. Short-term, focused therapy helps children process change and build resilience.
Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily life. Our therapists are trained in ERP (exposure and response prevention), the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
For children who have experienced traumatic events. Our therapists use evidence-based trauma-focused approaches to help children process and recover safely.
Book a free 30-minute consult with our clinical services team. Share what’s going on for your child, ask questions, and learn how Handspring can help. No referral needed — parents and caregivers in North Carolina can book directly. We’ll also verify your insurance benefits so you know exactly what you’ll pay before starting.
We match your child with a licensed therapist who specializes in their specific needs. In the first few sessions, your therapist conducts a thorough diagnostic assessment and builds a personalized treatment plan tailored to your child’s goals.
Your child meets with their therapist weekly via secure video sessions, typically 45–60 minutes. Sessions are scheduled at times that work for your family — including after-school and evening availability. Treatment length is tailored to your child’s needs, with regular parent check-ins to keep you informed and involved every step of the way.
Our therapists are full-time employees, not freelancers from a marketplace. They’re deeply invested in your child’s progress and supported by a clinical team that ensures the highest quality of care. Every Handspring therapist spends 15% of their time in expert-led supervision and training.
We lead with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), the most researched and effective treatment for common childhood mental health conditions. Every Handspring therapist is trained and supervised in CBT delivery — so your child gets proven techniques, not generic talk therapy.
We don’t just treat your child — we equip you with skills too. Regular parent check-ins and structured parent coaching sessions mean you’re never left wondering what’s happening or how to help at home.
98% of parents report meaningful improvements in their child’s daily life. 84% of patients treated for anxiety and 79% treated for depression show clinical improvement. We track progress and share it with you — because real outcomes matter more than time in therapy.
Handspring is in-network with major insurance providers in North Carolina. Your first consultation is always free. After that, most families pay less than $30 per session when using insurance. We verify your benefits before treatment begins so there are no surprises.
Insurance partners in North Carolina: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, and Optum.
For families without insurance coverage, sessions range from $125 to $175 depending on provider and service type. Parent coaching sessions are available at the same rate.
Book a Free Consult — We’ll Verify Your InsuranceBecause all Handspring sessions are 100% virtual, we serve families everywhere in North Carolina — not just the major metro areas. Whether you’re in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Asheville, Wilmington, or anywhere else in the state, your child can access the same high-quality care from the comfort of home.
Online therapy at Handspring works through secure video sessions. Your child meets with their licensed therapist weekly for 45–60 minute sessions from home or any private space. Our therapists use interactive, evidence-based CBT techniques designed specifically for children and teens — so sessions are engaging, not just “talking.” Parents receive regular updates and can participate in parent coaching sessions.
Yes. Research consistently shows that virtual therapy is equally effective as in-person therapy for the most common childhood mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. For many North Carolina families, online therapy is actually more effective because it removes barriers like transportation, missed school, and long waitlists that are common across the state.
Handspring provides therapy for children ages 8–17, young adults ages 18–29, and parent coaching for parents and caregivers of children ages 2 and up. All services are available virtually throughout North Carolina.
Handspring is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, and Optum. Your first consultation is free, and we verify your benefits before treatment starts so you know your exact cost. Most North Carolina families pay less than $30 per session with insurance.
There is no waitlist at Handspring. Your free consultation is available within 48 hours, and most families begin weekly treatment within 10 days of their first call.
No referral is needed. Parents and caregivers can book directly with us — it only takes a few minutes. If your pediatrician or school counselor has recommended therapy, we’re happy to coordinate care with them.
Parent coaching at Handspring uses BPT (behavioral parent training), an evidence-based approach where a licensed therapist teaches you specific strategies to manage your child’s behavior, reduce conflict, and build a stronger connection. Sessions are virtual, and you can participate with or without your child in the room. It’s available even if your child isn’t currently in therapy.
Yes, as long as your child has access to a private space with a reliable internet connection, they can attend sessions from school or anywhere else. Many North Carolina families find that after-school session times work best, and our therapists offer flexible scheduling to accommodate school schedules.
Your child deserves evidence-based care from a therapist who specializes in working with young people. Handspring makes it easy — no waitlist, no referral needed, and your first consult is free. Book today and take the first step toward lasting change for your child and your family.
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