Find a therapist in North Carolina — covered by insurance
Top therapists in North Carolina accepting new patients
Seeking mental health support in North Carolina? Headway offers 2,790 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.
Counseling is a place of acceptance where you can learn to see your true value. You hold the keys to your happiness. You just need support to unlock that door. Doing it alone will keep you stuck. You can learn to trust again. I received specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am also a Registered Play Therapist and enhance parent-child communication. I have an office where I see individuals and families. I also have two large rooms where I teach parents how to use Play Therapy Skills.
With more than twenty-five years of clinical social work experience, Carolyn offers thoughtful, compassionate care grounded in both evidence-based practice and deep respect for each client's lived experience. Her work integrates somatic and focused mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients gently explore and heal overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
Throughout her career, Carolyn has served individuals and families with complex and co-occurring mental health and substance use needs across community behavioral health settings. Her extensive experience includes direct clinical practice, supervision, and leadership in outpatient, enhanced, justice-involved, and crisis services. In addition to her clinical practice, Carolyn teaches social work practice and finds great joy in learning alongside her students, traveling, and conctinuing to expand her perspective though education and connection.
I am a LCSW who works with clients from a variety of backgrounds
Are you experiencing exceptional challenges such as Poor Sleep or responding to difficult people or suicidal thoughts? Do you feel stuck and want to move forward? PA Counseling is able to accept you as a new client. Counseling will be tailored to your needs, phase of life and personality. Your sessions can focus on improving sleep, exploring chronic Worries or how Trauma affects you. PA Counseling can provide "hybrid" services using video/teleconferencing.
About our therapists serving North Carolina
- 97%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 78%Relationship issues
- 77%Trauma
- 98%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- 49%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 99%English
- 4%Spanish
- 86%Online only
- 13%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 84%Woman
- 15%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 40%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 5%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Substance Use Disorder
- 99%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 11%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 North Carolina
Searching for therapists in North Carolina means choosing from a wide range of licensed therapists across urban, suburban, and rural areas. The right fit may depend on what you want support with, such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, or life transitions. As you compare North Carolina therapists, look for training and specialties that match your needs. A therapist’s profile can show whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or family therapy.
Your options for therapy in North Carolina may look different in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, or smaller communities across the state. Some people prefer meeting with a therapist in person, while others choose virtual sessions for schedule flexibility or access to more therapists licensed in North Carolina. Beyond specialty, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios can help you understand each therapist’s communication style, session structure, and areas of focus before you book.
The cost of mental health care in North Carolina varies, and therapy can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists and counselors in North Carolina who match your preferences, take your insurance, and are accepting new patients. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to see your estimated cost before booking.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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