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Top therapists in Wake Forest, NC accepting new patients

Wake Forest residents can access compassionate mental healthcare through Headway's network of 2,746 providers serving White Deer Park, Historic Downtown, and beyond. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit and next-day availability.

Shannon Perry-Smith

Shannon Perry-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Butner, NC


“I like to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help with accessing what you make need and how you can get to where you want to be.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Samara Bowser

Samara Bowser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Durham, NC


“I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Martin

Cynthia Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • 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.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Fatmata Koroma

Fatmata Koroma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Cary, NC


“I have a passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges and I am committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Audrey Ahlvers

Audrey Ahlvers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Cary, NC


“I specialize in helping high achievers, professional athletes, and neurodivergent leaders move beyond "just getting by" to achieve true excellence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brooke Owens

Brooke Owens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Durham, NC


“I bring warmth and compassion to the therapeutic relationship, and I believe in the power of humor when appropriate, which I feel is the fun part of nervous system regulation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ronnie Rizek

Ronnie Rizek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • 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.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arthur Payne

Arthur Payne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am down to earth and focused on assisting others to determine potential changes that they want to make.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Iris Drakeford

Iris Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Durham, NC


“I enjoy using my creative, and warm approach to assist my clients with learning coping skills and providing the tools for clients to reach their personal goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ray Barnhart

Ray Barnhart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Durham, NC


“I'm trained in relational psychoanalysis, which means that I view relationships as central to our healing, and I work with both individuals and couples.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffery McLean

Jeffery McLean

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“We will work in sessions to leverage your strengths, address barriers and move toward you living a life that aligns with your authentic self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felipe Blue

Felipe Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am empathic, genuine, open, and flexible. I respect clients as persons and as developing professionals...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gina DAmore

Gina DAmore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Cary, NC


“I believe healing is built through a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and compassion.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tierra Allen

Tierra Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • 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.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Wade Thomas

Wade Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Cary, NC


“I won't sugarcoat it; therapy is hard. It takes honesty, tough conversations, and facing truths we'd rather avoid.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Virginia Pope

Virginia Pope

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Durham, NC


I currently hold a Masters of Arts degree with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration, from North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C. I graduated from North Carolina Central University in May, 2015. I became a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor(license number, S11870) in the state of North Carolina on September 4, 2025.

I have been working in a mental health setting since 2007. I have provided Intensive In-Home services and Day Treatment services as a Qualified Professional. I have been providing Outpatient Therapy services since May, 2016. The population that I have provided services to include children, adolescents and adults. The clients that I provide services to have many different diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depressive Disorders and other mood disorders. When working with families, it is primarily addressing conflict in response to the mental illness of the children in the family.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karlee Strickland

Karlee Strickland

Therapist

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


My goal is to provide a safe nonjudgmental space to help you work through what brings you here. I recognize that each person has a unique path to healing that is not for me to define but instead to use my clinical knowledge as a guide. Together we can find the tools that empower you to be your own best healer.






ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hope Hills

Dr. Hope Hills

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Cary, NC


“I love helping people deal with transitions, recognizing that no matter how great or how awful, transitions offer us a chance to develop deeper self-awareness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tim Brooks

Tim Brooks

Therapist

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


“I believe that we all have inherent strengths and challenges that we need to understand and accommodate in our lives.”
Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Erika Bloodworth

Erika Bloodworth

Therapist

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


“I take an individualized approach to each client, and we will work as curiosity partners in the therapeutic journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dolapo Opebiyi

Dolapo Opebiyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Apex, NC


“Joy has a passion for serving those who need mental health services such as Mental Health Assessments, providing appropriate psychiatric diagnoses, medication management...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Crystal Sterling

Crystal Sterling

Therapist

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


I have 19 years of experience as a fully licensed therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and 25 years of social work experience


I have a passion working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and am skilled in the application of therapeutic interventions across a number of settings (i.e. schools, community mental health, social services, medical/hospital/PDC [Private Diagnostic Clinic], and private practice).


Trained in treating ODD, CD, ADHD, PTSD, Anger, Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Bereavement, Complex Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Stress, and Personality Disorders (particularly Antisocial and Borderline)


I use intervention techniques such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma Focused included), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention


I am an alumna of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jasmine Potts

Jasmine Potts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect and be heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Shara Marshall

Shara Marshall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Durham, NC


“Shara Marshall is a therapist with a holistic perspective; she believes in addressing the whole person, considering the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit to support lasting healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Rodriguez-Fischer

Maria Rodriguez-Fischer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Durham, NC


“I offer a highly personalized approach to working on the clients' goals when it comes to well-being and personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hannah Jeter

Hannah Jeter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Durham, NC


“My goal is to honor that bravery, hold space for anything you bring to the table, and help you move forward in a safe and comfortable environment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Lehrer

William Lehrer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Durham, NC


“I specialize in a variety of issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katherine Carver

Katherine Carver

Therapist

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


“I enjoy an conversational approach therapy. I feel this is the best way to get to know the you and build rapport.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Florence (Lore) Owen

Florence (Lore) Owen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Garner, NC


“I have a passion for helping children and adolescents develop positive strategies toward becoming healthy adults.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Jones

Cynthia Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • 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.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Peggy Wallace

Peggy Wallace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Apex, NC


“I have an holistic style of therapy that is tailored to my client's needs including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Folorunsho

Sarah Folorunsho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Apex, NC


“I take time to truly listen and understand each person beyond their symptoms, considering their background, culture, values, and life experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cheri Pullen

Cheri Pullen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilson, NC


“My theory is that people have specific behaviors they would like to change, which are caused by our irrational, self-defeating beliefs learned from earlier life experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Meredith Critelli

Meredith Critelli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Angier, NC


My heart behind this work is simple; I want to support the emotional well-being of people in our community. My practice is here to offer compassionate, accessible, and high-quality mental health care for individuals and families. I’m passionate about helping people understand themselves better, learn new tools, and feel supported along the way.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Keesha Grice

Keesha Grice

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilson, NC


“The goal is to assist the client with identifying unresolved issues... creating a comfortable environment to help with exploring personal concerns and struggles.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lynnee Ryan

Dr. Lynnee Ryan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roxboro, NC


“I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Cloninger

Leslie Cloninger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I am a DBT therapist and find it expansive enough to deal with all the different areas of life and behaviors/emotions that create problems in living.”
LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Compton

Tiffany Compton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Goldsboro, NC


“As a seasoned therapist, I understand the importance of providing support, empathy, guidance, and compassion.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Heather Pruitt

Heather Pruitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burlington, NC


“I integrate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Anxiety Therapist in Wake Forest, NC

Searching for therapists in Wake Forest starts with finding the right fit for what you want to address in care. You may be looking for support with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare Wake Forest therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match your needs. Provider bios can help you see whether a therapist uses methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.

Wake Forest has local therapy options, and the broader Wake County area can add more choices. Since local appointment openings may vary, virtual therapy can make it easier to find a therapist whose schedule and focus fit what you need. When narrowing your search, consider whether the therapist is accepting new patients, offers in-person or virtual appointments, has appointment times that work for your calendar, and offers a free phone consultation. Reading each profile before booking can help you understand their communication style, session structure, and experience with concerns like yours.

Therapy in Wake Forest can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find therapists who match your preferences, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and show estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse profiles, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.