The short answer is yes. With children, I feel it is important so that the child experiences consistency in session and at home. With teens, it’s more about how they feel about it. Either way, if the teen or child is comfortable with it, I encourage it! However, if they won’t share in online sessions due to parent engagement, then it may be best to keep parents informed; as opposed to involved. This means being kept up-to-date as to whether progress is being made around particular themes, or if there are safety concerns to the youth or public; but no specifics that would break trust between the therapist and client.