

Seeking therapy in Cornelius, NC? Access 2,754 providers through Headway's flexible platform. Whether you're in the Lake Norman area or nearby neighborhoods, get matched with warm, solution-oriented providers offering virtual and in-person sessions with insurance coverage accepted.
With over 27 years of clinical experience, I invite you to a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe place place for healing and growth. Here you will be able to process current emotions, make sense of your past, and understand how your struggles adversely affected you. Together we'll address mood disorders and uncover negative perceptions that have impacted you and your relationships.
~Life is a balance of holding on and letting go~ Rumi
Are you living a balanced life? What is your story?
Often, our path in life gets off balance when we encounter major life transitions, work stress, relationships struggles, family conflicts, complicated grief and loss and addictions. When we experience existential concerns, identity crisis, cultural distress, it affects us deeply, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and often stuck. Seeking the right help is pivotal in working through, accessing meaning behind the suffering and looking ahead with hope.
Hi, I am licensed to provide both mental health and addiction counseling in NC with 20 years of experience. I am trained in best practice modalities of CBT, DBT, EMDR, CPT, MI, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy which I utilize to assist my clients gain insight into their struggles, learn to modulate emotions, practice healthy coping skills to manage symptoms, problem solve challenges and manifest in sustaining healthy lifestyles. Additionally, my lived experience as a first generation South Asian immigrant, a working parent who has processed her own life transitions and stuck points to seek meaningful growth, is a part of my authentic approach in counseling where I seek to empower and guide my clients in their healing journey. I am trans and LGBTQIA+ informed and committed to providing affirming, inclusive care.
I specialize working with older teens, adults, and couples.
My therapeutic style honors trauma informed, non-judgmental, culturally competent, compassionate, therapeutic guidance to assist you with engaging in a purposeful, vibrant life!
My name is Raina and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I have been practicing for 13 years.
Seeking therapy is a big step and I look forward to supporting you on this journey!
I enjoy working with teens (13 and up) , young adults, college students and adults and helping them navigate self- esteem and confidence building, personal growth, life stressors/ transitions, anxiety & overwhelm, coping skills and emotional regulation, school/ academic stress, stress and burnout, and relationships.











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding the right therapist in Cornelius, NC starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider whether you want help with a specific concern — such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or a life transition — or whether you're looking for more general support. From there, look for a licensed provider (such as an LCMHC, LCSW, psychologist, or psychiatrist) who has experience in that area. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they feel like a good fit before you book.
Cornelius is part of the larger Lake Norman and Charlotte metro area, which means you have access to providers based locally as well as those in nearby towns like Davidson, Huntersville, and Mooresville. Many therapists in this area offer both in-person and virtual sessions, giving you more flexibility with scheduling. If virtual care works better for your routine, you can connect with any provider licensed in North Carolina from wherever you are in the state.
Therapy in the Charlotte metro area can be expensive out of pocket, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most straightforward ways to lower your costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. That makes it easier to find a provider who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.
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