Available in All 50 States

Find a Telehealth Marriage & Family Therapist

Connect with a licensed MFT from the comfort of home. Secure, HIPAA-compliant video therapy is available for individuals, couples, and families nationwide — on your schedule.

12,000+ Telehealth MFTs
All 50 States
Secure & HIPAA-Compliant
Most Insurance Accepted

What Is Telehealth Therapy?

Telehealth therapy — also called online therapy or teletherapy — is a way to receive professional mental health care through secure video, phone, or messaging platforms. Rather than traveling to a therapist's office, you connect from wherever you feel most comfortable: your home, your car during a lunch break, or a private space at work.

Sessions with a telehealth MFT work the same way as in-person appointments. You and your therapist will talk through your concerns, work on evidence-based strategies, and build a therapeutic relationship over time. Many therapists use the same modalities — including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method — over video as they do face-to-face. All you need is a device with a camera and a reliable internet connection.

The research backing telehealth is strong. Studies published in peer-reviewed journals consistently show that video-based therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person treatment for anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and many other concerns. All telehealth MFTs listed on MFTFinder are licensed professionals who use HIPAA-compliant platforms, ensuring your sessions remain private and protected by law.

73%
Clients prefer telehealth for convenience No commute, no parking, no waiting room — therapy fits into real life.
Same therapeutic outcomes as in-person Multiple peer-reviewed studies confirm equivalent effectiveness for most presenting concerns.
48h
Average time from search to first session Telehealth removes geographic barriers — more therapists means shorter wait times.
7d
Available 7 days a week Many telehealth MFTs offer early morning, evening, and weekend appointments.

Why Clients Choose Online Therapy

Telehealth removes the most common barriers to getting mental health support — distance, scheduling, and stigma.

No Commute

Attend sessions from home, your office, or wherever you're comfortable. Skip the drive and walk straight into your session.

Greater Availability

More appointment slots mean easier scheduling. Many telehealth MFTs offer evenings and weekends to fit around work and family.

Access Statewide

See any licensed MFT in your state — not just those within driving distance. Reach specialists who perfectly match your needs.

Ideal for Couples

Both partners can join from different locations if needed — ideal for couples with different work schedules or who travel frequently.

Consistent Care

Continue therapy even when you travel for work or relocate within your state. Your therapeutic relationship doesn't have to restart.

Private & Comfortable

Many clients open up more in a familiar environment. Being at home can reduce anxiety and help the therapeutic process unfold naturally.

How Telehealth Therapy Works

Getting started is straightforward. Four steps from your first search to your first session.

1

Search & Filter

Enter your state and select a specialty. Filter by insurance, session format, and availability to narrow your results.

2

Review Their Profile

Read full bios, review credentials, specialties, therapeutic approach, and insurance accepted before making any commitment.

3

Request an Appointment

Reach out directly through the therapist's profile. Many offer a free 15-minute consultation before the first paid session.

4

Join Your Session

Your therapist will share a secure, HIPAA-compliant video link before your session. Just click to connect — no downloads required.

Licensed Telehealth MFTs Ready to Help

These are sample profiles from therapists in our directory. Search your state to see all available telehealth MFTs near you.

Dr. Maya Chen
LMFT, PhD
New York, NY
Telehealth Available
Couples Therapy Anxiety
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James Okafor
LMFT, MA
Houston, TX
Telehealth Available
Family Therapy Trauma & PTSD
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Sofia Reyes
LMFT
Miami, FL
Telehealth Available
Marriage Counseling Depression
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Dr. Eli Nakamura
LMFT, PsyD
Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
Teen Counseling LGBTQ+ Affirming
View Profile
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Telehealth Therapy — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your first online session.

Yes. Multiple peer-reviewed studies — including research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders and supported by the American Psychological Association — demonstrate that telehealth therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and many other concerns. Some clients actually report feeling more comfortable and open during video sessions because they are in a familiar, private environment. The therapeutic relationship, which is one of the strongest predictors of treatment success, forms just as effectively over video.
Very little. You need a device with a working camera and microphone — a smartphone, tablet, or laptop or desktop computer all work well. A stable internet connection is important; most standard broadband connections or 4G/5G mobile data are more than sufficient for video therapy. Your therapist will send you a secure video link before your session. In most cases, you simply click the link to join — no special software or account creation is required on your end.
All licensed MFTs listed on MFTFinder who offer telehealth are required to use HIPAA-compliant video platforms. These platforms use end-to-end encryption and are legally required to sign Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with providers — meaning your sessions and health information are protected by federal law. Popular platforms used by our therapists include SimplePractice, Doxy.me, and TherapyAppointment. Your therapist will not record sessions without your explicit written consent.
Many major insurance plans now cover telehealth therapy at the same rate as in-person visits, particularly following expanded mental health parity legislation. Coverage varies by plan, employer, and state. We recommend calling the member services number on your insurance card to confirm your telehealth mental health benefits. When searching on MFTFinder, you can filter by insurance accepted to find telehealth therapists who work directly with your plan — reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Absolutely. Telehealth couples therapy is one of the most popular formats on MFTFinder. Both partners can join from the same location — sitting side by side with one device — or each partner can join separately from different locations if travel, work, or other circumstances require it. Some couples therapists note that partners joining from separate spaces can actually communicate more clearly, because each person has their own physical space and the session dynamic feels more balanced.
In most cases, a licensed MFT can only see clients who are physically located in a state where the therapist holds an active license. A few states participate in reciprocity agreements or compact programs that allow therapists to practice across state lines, but these arrangements are not yet universal. This means: if you are in California, you need a therapist licensed in California — even for telehealth. When you search MFTFinder and filter by your current state, you will only see therapists who are licensed to work with residents there.