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Family therapy and counseling in Charlotte, NC

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Top family therapists in Charlotte, NC

Strengthen family bonds in Charlotte with evidence-based therapy approaches including Gottman Method and Attachment-Based Family Therapy. Headway connects you with warm, solution-oriented providers who offer flexible scheduling and free consultations. Sessions are covered by insurance, with availability as soon as the next day.

Rashay Streeter

Rashay Streeter

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as your authentic self, feel heard without judgment, and gain practical tools to help you move forward.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tamieka Pennycooke

Tamieka Pennycooke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered—I meet people where they are and honor their lived experiences.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Todd Lindsey

Todd Lindsey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Therapy should provide a safe place to explore behaviors, thoughts, and feelings about yourself and others in your life.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
La Kevia Moore

La Kevia Moore

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello, My name is La Kevia Moore. I have 7 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide therapy for those that need a gentle reminder of their power. I specialize in motivational interviewing, solution-based therapy and CBT.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“To get results I use traditional psychotherapy approaches, as well as Internal Family Systems (parts work), and shamanic healing practices.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Gamble

Kimberly Gamble

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My treatment style is client-centered, utilizing empirically-validated approaches in order to best serve my clients and their distinctive and unique needs.”
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management, Trauma
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Edward Blyther

Edward Blyther

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I listen without interrupting, I don't rush to fill the silence, and clients consistently tell me they feel genuinely heard.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debbie Howard

Debbie Howard

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I take time to truly listen to your story, help you discover solutions that align with your values and teach practical coping strategies you can start using right away.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kesha Spaulding

Kesha Spaulding

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“With expertise in areas such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, school-related issues, bipolar disorder, and trauma, she provides compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jalecia Beatty

Jalecia Beatty

Therapist

Virtual • Cary, NC


“Having navigated her own journey toward healing and self-acceptance, she understands the crucial need for safe spaces during the healing process, particularly for teens.”
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristin Hammond

Kristin Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I have a passion for working with people who struggle with chronic illness due to my own experiences with MS.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Page

Jessica Page

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapy approach focuses on empowering individuals by providing them evidence-based psychoeducation, corrective feedback, and consistent, nurturing, support.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Zandy Evans

Zandy Evans

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“When working with me, there is no stigmatization or negative labels. This growth is all your own, and there is no judgment in the circumstances that brought you.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arshiya Siddiqui

Arshiya Siddiqui

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Raleigh, NC


“My positive, friendly nature combined with a goal-oriented, and strengths-based approach, has helped me build lasting relationships with my clients.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Danelle Kiziah

Danelle Kiziah

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a background in school counseling and emotional wellness support for children, teens, and adults. I work with clients navigating anxiety, stress, ADHD, life transitions, identity development, and family or relationship challenges. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. I value collaboration and use an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person's needs, strengths, and goals.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Williams

David Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I favor action over aimless talk. While I provide a compassionate space to be heard, I will also work closely with you to help you apply proven strategies that create real-world change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristie Papuchis

Kristie Papuchis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My upbeat, empathetic, and compassionate personality helps me to connect with individuals and build strong therapeutic relationships.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Justin Cantalini

Justin Cantalini

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe the role of therapy is to help us learn to lean into discomfort with greater resilience and flexibility in problem solving.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evan Swink

Evan Swink

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! I have over 20yrs experience in various human service settings, all aimed at helping people. Since I have been a LCSW (UNC, 2013), 1:1 therapy is where I see folks experience the most significant changes. I also work at a primary care doctor’s office as a therapist, helping folks of all ages find effective approaches to life’s challenges, uncomfortable moods and worry.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Suzette Aiken

Suzette Aiken

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With encouragement, I believe individuals have the ability to take control, channel their strengths into progress, grow their resiliency, and reconstruct their life trajectory.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Najah Presley

Najah Presley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be a partnership, and I am committed to helping clients build resilience, gain insight, and develop practical tools to improve their overall well-being.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tiffany Bush

Tiffany Bush

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is to ask questions, listen and work towards understanding what the individual wants and needs.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelly Harris

Kelly Harris

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and genuine. I am direct, validating, and like to get to know you as a whole person.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tonya Becker

Tonya Becker

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe we all have the strength to change, and sometimes we just need the right support to help us move forward.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ronella Ellis

Ronella Ellis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a grounded, compassionate presence that honors each client's lived experience, identity, and values.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rachel Suddarth

Rachel Suddarth

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I earned my trauma focused therapy (TF-CBT) certification in 2012, which has allowed me to become skilled at working with individuals who have experienced trauma...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Johnny Manning

Johnny Manning

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My methods are based in cognitive behavioral therapies that intend to lead the client to a better understanding of themselves.”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chethana Perera

Chethana Perera

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“By providing a supportive, safe and empowering space I work with clients to find their organic process for healing and growth.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Diane Jauch

Diane Jauch

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a holistic approach when working with someone; I believe the mind and body are inseparable...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Max McIntosh

Max McIntosh

Therapist

Virtual • Winston-Salem, NC


“I use TF-CBT, EMDR, ARC, CBT, DBT, and ACT to help people recover from maltreatment and build healthier, happier lives.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annmarie Worcester

Annmarie Worcester

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My theoretical orientation is very person centered providing encouragement and fostering empowerment while teaching mindfulness through reality based and CBT therapy techniques.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexis Campbell

Alexis Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be both sacred and practical. We'll talk about the big, existential questions and also the everyday challenges—patterns in relationships, managing stress, making sense of emotions, and finding meaning when life feels chaotic.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theodore Gilbert

Theodore Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that the most important factor of successful treatment starts with establishing a genuine therapeutic relationship.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Felicia Tyson-johnson

Felicia Tyson-johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“My goal is to help people find the best version of themselves and help enhance the relationship with the people they love.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Yolanda Dandridge

Yolanda Dandridge

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I work from a body-based, movement lead and culturally rooted perspective that honors your lived experience, family story, and the communities you belong to.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sherry Mason

Sherry Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Bern, NC


“I work with children, adolescents, adults, and the military with trauma, behavioral and relationship problems.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Larry Daye

Dr. Larry Daye

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have had the opportunity to work with the most chronically persistent disorders as well as the simplest of mental health disorders throughout the years of counseling.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy FitzGerald

Amy FitzGerald

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My hope is that clients will learn more flexible thinking and ways to live effectively when challenging emotions are present.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Teresa Smith

Dr. Teresa Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I will make every attempt possible to provide you with a warm, caring, and supportive environment following a strength based approach to manage and cope with life's challenges.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Anne Rakip

Dr. Anne Rakip

Therapist

Virtual • Calabash, NC


“I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families... I have a number of years of experience working with substance use disorders.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Charlotte, NC

Searching for family therapists in Charlotte starts with finding someone trained to support the relationships and patterns within a family, not just one person. Family therapy can help with parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, sibling conflict, mother-daughter concerns, and communication breakdowns across generations. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with family systems, attachment-based family therapy, play therapy, or other approaches that match what your family wants to work on.

Charlotte has many counselors across neighborhoods like Uptown, South End, Dilworth, NoDa, and Ballantyne, which can make it harder to narrow your options. Decide whether in-person sessions near home, school, or work make sense, or whether virtual appointments offer a better fit for multiple schedules. Family therapy sessions may include the full family, smaller groups, or individual members at different times, so it helps to review therapist bios for session structure, availability, communication style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.

Therapy in Charlotte can be a significant investment without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find family therapists who are accepting new patients, review estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and compare therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans. You can browse profiles, check fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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