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Top therapists in North Carolina accepting new patients

Seeking mental health support in North Carolina? Headway offers 2,700 licensed providers accepting 70+ insurance plans, with sessions available virtually or in-person. Many clients pay as little as $0 per session through insurance coverage.

Cara Holmes

Cara Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Durham, NC


“The first session is like that moment when you snuggle into your sofa after a long day. There are no expectations except to "just be".”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Daphne Elliott

Daphne Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“The one thing I learned is that we ARE NOT our behaviors, we ARE NOT out diagnosis and we ARE NOT our thoughts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Muyonga

Diana Muyonga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi there, I'm Diana!

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions across the lifespan, with a focus on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessie Cockerham

Jessie Cockerham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Airy, NC


Hello, I'm Jessie Cockerham, LCSW. With 7 years of experience as a social worker, I've had the privilege of supporting individuals through life's challenges. My training in DBT, EMDR, and Ecotherapy informs my approach, which emphasizes the importance of our therapeutic relationship. Together, we'll navigate life's curveballs, whether that means coping with transitions, grief, or overwhelming stress. I'm particularly passionate about helping individuals understand and heal from trauma, and I strive to create a decolonized, safe space for all individuals. Let's work together to find strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Materdo

Emily Materdo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


I am an LCSW with 13 years of clinical and medical social work experience, serving populations from adolescents to young adults, and the elderly and disabled individuals. I specialize in working with complex trauma, chronic health conditions, caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, young adults adjusting to their professional careers, and teen therapy,

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Charles Ogiba

Charles Ogiba

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I will assist you in becoming your own advocate, heal from past traumas and pursue a direction toward more satisfaction in your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Aisha Calhoun

Aisha Calhoun

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“My approach is warm, open-minded, and empathetic, and together we will explore how this therapy space can best support you in your healing and growth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diamond James

Diamond James

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm here to journey with you by asking questions to help you use the strengths and insight already within.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Baker

Katie Baker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“I am formally trained in IFS, which is a non-pathologizing, creative, and compassionate approach to mental health and wellness.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I'm a therapist who listens deeply, but I'm also not afraid to tell you the truth (with compassion — and maybe a little humor if it helps).”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Clayton

Laura Clayton

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Natasha Pemberton-Todd

Natasha Pemberton-Todd

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! My name is Natasha Pemberton-Todd and I equip people with creative strategies for effective living. I am a North Carolina licensed clinical mental health supervisor (LCMHCS) holding both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Andrews University—in Behavioral Sciences and Community Counseling, respectively. I am with also a training and performance improvement specialist with a Masters degree and extensive experience in the area.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Samantha Bell

Samantha Bell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have a love for individuals that have been strong friend. The ones who have been the caretakers or the people pleasers in their family or friend group. The ones who often feel forgotten about.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dani Hollister

Dani Hollister

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Dani's passion is helping others find their true selves by conceptualizing their past, present, and future to overcome life's various challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kacia Zuill

Kacia Zuill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hickory, NC


  • Are you tired of just surviving each day?
  • Feeling stuck and unable to escape the pain, dysfunction and trauma of your past?
  • Awake all night and can’t shut off your racing thoughts?
  • Are you struggling under the weight of imposter syndrome, social anxiety, the regrets of yesterday and anxiety about the future?
  • Have you experienced loss and are having trouble letting go?
  • Want to overcome the perfectionism, procrastination, paralysis cycle?
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessie Smith

Jessie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I expect to give client the tools needed to take control over their own mental health and work together to find the best approach to doing so.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Haley Britton

Haley Britton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I aim to bridge the gap between mental health and neurodiversity... rather on helping people find deeper understanding of who they are both because of and apart from their neurodiversity so they can be their true self in a way that feels good to...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kylie Munoz

Kylie Munoz

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to help clients identify and overcome the obstacles that are holding them back so they can move forward with clarity, purpose, and a renewed sense of hope.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lalanea Chastain

Lalanea Chastain

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Lalanea (pronounced Luh-Lane-Yah) has worked for years in case management, education, and foster care. Lalanea graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women’s Studies and with a Master of Social Work. Between those degrees, she earned a Master of Public Affairs with a Nonprofit Concentration from UNC Greensboro. Lalanea is a North Carolina board-certified licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a Kansas board-certified licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW). Lalanea is located in Kansas and is entirely offering telehealth appointments; however, NC is her other home.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathryn Arrants

Kathryn Arrants

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I have seen children recover from symptoms of trauma and stress, families heal from grief, and adults find hope.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tamara Sautter

Tamara Sautter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Cary, NC


“I have a passion for helping women struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, spiritual deconstruction, LGBTQ+ identities, chronic illness, stress, emotion regulation, life transitions, and other mental health experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Grace Perkins

Grace Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I want to empower the person by helping them discover their strengths, learn good coping skills and self compassion.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel De La Cruz

Daniel De La Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“My approach is person-centered and solution-focused, rooted in a strengths-based and harm-reduction perspective.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Weidler

Rebecca Weidler

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“No matter what life brings you, treatment brings you "home." All walks of life & experiences are unique, & treatment will be as well.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phil Barrineau

Phil Barrineau

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My style is welcoming and non-judgmental. I work hard to hold space for clients who need a safe place to talk about what is going in their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Olivia Sappelt

Olivia Sappelt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“You will find me to be upbeat, welcoming, and genuine. I will empathize with you and carefully listen to your struggles...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jhazmere Preston

Jhazmere Preston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“During our sessions, you can expect to be in a judgment free environment. My goal is to assist you in finding the answers that help gain insight and instill a sense of hope.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kristin Franks

Kristin Franks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greensboro, NC


“I'm trained in Imago Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, PREPARE/ENRICH, and EMDR, all of which I implement with a balanced, dynamic approach.”
Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Clemons

Matthew Clemons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wake Forest, NC


“My goal is to provide holistic, collaborative, and client-centered care with the most up-to-date evidence-based practice in behavioral healthcare.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ashley Mohlhenrich

Ashley Mohlhenrich

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


For the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adults, and families as they navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel comfortable sharing your story. I have supported patients with managing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship stress, family conflict, and trauma. My approach is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you at your own pace, offering encouragement and support throughout your journey.

I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2016 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Towson University.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Beadell

Jennifer Beadell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal for each client is to understand and embrace the strengths they have to overcome what challenges they face.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nina Rivenbark

Nina Rivenbark

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have completed extensive training allowing me to be rostered as a Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amelia Lower

Amelia Lower

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have an eclectic approach therapeutically, incorporating components from Evidenced Based Practices and other modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Shaping, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Ecosystemic Structural Family...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, OCD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mia James

Mia James

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“When you complete a session with me you should expect to feel reflective, open and excited for positive change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candace Lightheart

Candace Lightheart

Therapist

Virtual • Chapel Hill, NC


I specialize in supporting high-achieving, people-pleasing, ultra-compassionate health care professionals who can no longer continue to do it all BUT aren't sure how to do less, and need support to figure it out. Drawing on my own experience in medical settings, I lead with authenticity, humor, and research-based practices aimed at meaningful transformation.

Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bree Normandin

Bree Normandin

Therapist

Virtual • Flat Rock, NC


“Therapy with me is practical and collaborative, focused on understanding how your mind works, reducing overwhelm, and building strategies that are sustainable.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cierra Brabham

Cierra Brabham

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a licensed mental health therapist with experience providing services to children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of clinical settings. My professional background includes working with individuals experiencing trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, utilizing evidence-based and client-centered approaches to support emotional wellness, resilience, and personal growth. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of South Carolina and my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University. I currently hold professional mental health counseling licenses in both South Carolina and North Carolina, allowing me to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and effective mental health services to diverse populations.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. George Vergolias

Dr. George Vergolias

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“In therapy, you can expect me to balance offering support, fostering insights and challenging you to continually grow.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly Snead-McDaniel

Kimberly Snead-McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With compassion and honesty, I will help you to work through issues while identifying your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meredith Jones

Meredith Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


It has been my privilege for nearly 20 years to serve a diverse community of clients. I oversee a grief counseling center and have extensive experience working within family systems and navigating complex relationships. I've supported others with depression, anxiety, profound loss, addiction, significant health challenges, and a host of other things. I have helped empower and guide individuals to gain insight into themselves and make changes to behavior patterns holding them back.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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 a Therapist in North Carolina

Finding the right therapist in North Carolina starts with getting clear on what kind of care you need. Licensed therapists — including LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, and psychologists — provide talk therapy for concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. If you're looking for medication management, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner may be the right fit. Many providers in North Carolina offer both virtual and in-person sessions, so you can choose the format that works best for your schedule and location.

With providers practicing across Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, the Triad, Wilmington, and Asheville, narrowing your options can take time. Consider what matters most to you — a provider's specialty, their approach to therapy, or whether they're close to where you live or work. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their style and decide if they're a good match.

Therapy in North Carolina can be costly without insurance, but using in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay. 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 your out-of-pocket expense may be as low as $0 per session depending on your specific coverage.

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