Find a therapist in Wilmington, NC — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Wilmington, NC accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Wilmington across neighborhoods like Downtown, Wrightsville Beach, and Forest Hills. Headway connects you with 2,774 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Many clients save up to 75% with insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per session.
My goal is to help you identify challenges, improve coping and determine the next steps toward meaningful, lasting change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in various settings. I am dedicated to supporting clients by fostering a collaborative, trusting and empathetic environment.
I’ve been practicing therapy for 25 years, which has included 12 years in NC and prior practice in both Kansas and New Mexico. I’ve worked in community mental health most of my career so I’ve had the opportunity to serve all ages and provide treatment for a huge variety of mental health concerns. I’m pretty down to Earth, open, honest, and genuine. I can be direct when needed to help bring awareness or light to a potential problem area while at the same time me providing support and encouragement. I enjoy hearing people’s life stories and helping individuals navigate their way through difficult life situations and problematic symptoms. No judgment, just a person available to help you find what you need.
I believe that meaningful change starts with feeling truly seen and understood. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges and stress. My approach is warm, humorous, collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices. Together, we will create a space where you can safely explore what's going on beneath the surface, build insight and develop practical tools to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Hi, I’m Emily Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and school communities across North Carolina. My background includes extensive work in school mental health, behavioral support, crisis intervention, and helping individuals navigate emotional and life challenges with compassion and practical support.
I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Tulane University and my professional experience has centered around supporting children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, trauma, school-related stress, ADHD, and family challenges. I also work closely with adults who are experiencing burnout, stress, compassion fatigue, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work and caregiving.
I have worked in substance abuse treatment for more than twenty years. I have provided clinical treatment in a multitude environments. This includes medication-assisted treatment, medication-assisted detoxification, inpatient and residential, psychiatric hospitals, correctional institutions, and tele-health.
Hello! I believe healing is an ongoing journey that looks different for each individual. I invoke a holistic approach and utilize approaches based in psychodynamic theory, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. As part of the therapeutic process, I want to build a brave space with you, and empower you through your healing journey.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Wilmington, NC
- 100%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 81%Trauma
- 81%PTSD
- 93%Cigna
- 91%Aetna
- 74%United Healthcare
- 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- 100%English
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 95%In-person or online
- 5%In-person only
- 91%Woman
- 9%Man
- 56%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 30%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 7%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Substance Use Disorder
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 21%Family therapy
- 12%Couples therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
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 a Therapist in Wilmington
Finding the right therapist in Wilmington, NC starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider the concerns you want to address — whether that's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a life transition — and look for a licensed provider who has experience in that area. Common license types in North Carolina include LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, and psychologist, and these professionals are generally qualified to provide talk therapy.
Wilmington has a range of providers offering both in-person and virtual sessions, so you can also factor in logistics like scheduling, location, and whether you prefer to meet face to face or from home. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their approach and decide if it feels like the right fit.
Therapy in Wilmington can be expensive out of pocket, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see an estimated session cost before you book, and your out-of-pocket expense may be as low as $0 per session depending on your plan. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a provider who matches both your clinical needs and your coverage.
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