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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Sanford, NC

Access affordable mental healthcare through UnitedHealthcare in Sanford with Headway's network of 1,195 providers. Sessions start at $0-$30, and most clients save 75% on therapy costs while receiving flexible virtual or in-person support.

Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Charlie Taylor

Charlie Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi! I'm Charlie. I'm a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with over 8 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals 18 and up. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with substance use, managing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship issues in regards to being single or becoming a better partner. I received my BA in Experimental Psychology and my Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Carolina.

United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Davidson

Sarah Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I tailor my sessions to meet your individual needs. I value the therapeutic relationship as it plays a significant role in your treatment and progress/success in sessions.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shukairo Baker

Dr. Shukairo Baker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My approach to providing care is holistic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support based on their unique needs.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Mary Bryant

Mary Bryant

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I firmly believe in the power of connection to help us work through our toughest "stuff," and it's such an honor and privilege to help my clients feel loved, heard and understood.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Dawn Ward

Dawn Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Cary, NC


“I strive to create a safe, warm and non-judgemental environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing your story.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emma Huber

Emma Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“Not the Instagram version of healing, but real change that lets you actually be yourself, build authentic relationships, and finally put down some of that weight you've been carrying.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Bell

Michelle Bell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely supported. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment where clients can show up as their authentic selves. My approach is compassionate, direct when needed, and focused on helping clients build practical tools for everyday life while also exploring deeper emotional patterns and experiences.

I enjoy working with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, stress, identity exploration, and emotional overwhelm. I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients and creating an affirming therapeutic space where clients feel respected and understood.

I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward healing, clarity, and meaningful growth.

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janie Ugwuegbu

Janie Ugwuegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine scientifically grounded psychopharmacology with a commitment to understanding each person's unique story.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Marlie Stuart

Marlie Stuart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“We can't always change our circumstances, but we can change our perspective, which leads to feeling better about things that are out of our control.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Lanette Allendorf

Lanette Allendorf

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Using strengths-based, solution focused conversation we will investigate, define, and pave the path to accomplish your goals.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Renee EB-Walton

Renee EB-Walton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My training enables me to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals access their inner resources to overcome challenges and reduce suffering.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Freeman

Stephanie Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Mashonda Waddell

Mashonda Waddell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in working with women navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the pressures of balancing motherhood and professional life.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Christopher Gill

Christopher Gill

Therapist

Virtual • Greenville, NC


“My therapy style is direct yet compassionate. I believe in being honest and straightforward with my clients, even when the truth is difficult to hear, but I always deliver feedback with kindness and respect.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that therapy should be as unique as you are. I seek to tailor my sessions to meet your needs...”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Jenny Ketterer

Jenny Ketterer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, NC


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like teamwork. We'll explore what's been weighing on you, identify patterns, and find strategies that actually fit your life.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Erica Wilkerson

Erica Wilkerson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to thrive.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Henrick Ledain

Henrick Ledain

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Leland, NC


Hello all, and welcome to Beach Brain PLLC. I am a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of psychiatric experience. As a psychiatric nurse, I have always wanted to provide more accessibility and care for my patients. My treatment approach is relaxed, and patient focused. My areas of treatment include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, ADHD, mood disorders and sleep disorders.

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Makeba Matthews

Makeba Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“With a background as a legal analyst, NYC teacher, and nurse in med-surg and mental health, I bring unique skills to support clients in high-stress roles.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Lynn Bassett

Lynn Bassett

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I view our therapeutic relationship as the foundation of a positive outcome for you. I value establishing trust, genuineness, empathy and a safe place to share and heal.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Kristel Byrd

Kristel Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I am neurodivergent therapist who provides Teletherapy. As a former military brat and spouse, working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Dr. Jana Cua

Dr. Jana Cua

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My prescribing philosophy is conservative and evidence-based, ensuring medications are recommended only when they are necessary and beneficial.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ethan Lechner

Ethan Lechner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Carrboro, NC


“I help clients identify a source of wisdom and wellness within themselves. I offer warmth, honest human connection, and my own experience-based understanding of the mind from two decades of meditation practice.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Lyndsey Harris

Lyndsey Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Siler City, NC


Hello, I'm Lyndsey and I am an LCMHC. After successfully completing my 2.5 year supervised residency, I have established my own counseling practice, Seed & Nourish, PLLC. My intention is to create a supportive environment for clients, where they feel comfortable integrating their faith with therapeutic support, without imposing any specific beliefs.

United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tonia Locklear

Tonia Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I utilize an integrative approach blending different but complimentary theories in order to work with my client in the most effective way.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Cynthia Martin

Cynthia Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cary, NC


“If you find yourself struggling to move forward and feel trapped in a relationship or feel as though you have lost your identity.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Julia Krebs-Martin

Julia Krebs-Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cary, NC


Hi there! I'm happy to welcome you to your therapeutic journey! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in both New York and North Carolina. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My clinical training and experience working on an inpatient psychiatric unit, as well as an outpatient substance abuse clinic, has provided me with the skillset to treat a variety of mental health diagnoses with compassion, support, and empathy.

United Healthcare + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Boucher

Kristen Boucher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Cary, NC


“Believing that mental health care is a journey—an ongoing and dynamic process—she partners with patients to support their unique needs, preferences, and goals while nurturing hope and resilience.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Cynthia Jones

Cynthia Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Durham, NC


“Clients can expect to come away from the first session with a sense of hope and skills to start on the first steps of their own wellness path.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
William Lehrer

William Lehrer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Durham, NC


“I specialize in a variety of issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Jasmine Potts

Jasmine Potts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chapel Hill, NC


“I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect and be heard.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Timothy Newsome

Dr. Timothy Newsome

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I'm an advocate of holistic health which includes the wellbeing of the mind, body, soul, and spirit.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Jason Branch

Jason Branch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I am a compassionate and empathetic therapist who believes that every person has unique strengths, even during life's most difficult seasons.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Dr. Andrea Hayes

Dr. Andrea Hayes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I aspire to help my clients tap into their inner strength and acknowledge their responsibility for their treatment and success.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Ronnie Rizek

Ronnie Rizek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Garner, NC


“I will work with you on exploring your fears, and helping you lower guard so that you can fully embrace life and relationships.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tierra Allen

Tierra Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Durham, NC


Hello, and welcome! My name is Tierra Allen and I’m a licensed therapist with over nine years of experience in the field of Social Work, having transitioned into therapy in 2020. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, teens, and adults, helping them navigate life’s challenges and develop healthier ways to cope. I specialize in working with men, women and teen girls, helping them regulate emotions, build resilience, and respond to stress in ways that promote growth and emotional well-being. My practice currently serves teens and adults. If you or your teen is struggling with overwhelming feelings or challenges in life, I’m here to support you in creating lasting change and finding peace amidst the chaos with a healthy RESET.

United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Florence (Lore) Owen

Florence (Lore) Owen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Garner, NC


“I have a passion for helping children and adolescents develop positive strategies toward becoming healthy adults.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Rodriguez-Fischer

Maria Rodriguez-Fischer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Durham, NC


“I offer a highly personalized approach to working on the clients' goals when it comes to well-being and personal growth.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your United Healthcare plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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