Getting mental health care can help you learn to overcome your challenges and meet your goals. If you’re looking for psychotherapy in North Carolina, consider online therapy. While there may be mental health clinics and independent practices in the state, it can be challenging to find in-person treatment. An online therapy platform like BetterHelp can help you overcome barriers like a lack of in-network providers or transportation challenges.

With BetterHelp, you can work with a mental health professional who will guide you through the counseling process from the comfort of your home at a time that works for you. While BetterHelp does not currently offer treatment to children or adolescents, experienced providers are familiar with various treatment modalities that provide individual therapy to young adults, middle-aged people, and seniors. 

Therapy can help you overcome a number of challenges, including improving low self-esteem, learning healthy coping skills, navigating family conflicts, or undertaking self-exploration. If you’re looking for a therapist, NC has many telehealth services available. The providers below are licensed to provide therapy across North Carolina and can help you take steps toward living your best life.

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Jessica Sawyer Horne

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: SC LISW 9505, MO LCSW 2021013809
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
21 years of experience

Jessica Sawyer Horne, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS, CCS, DCSW, ACSW, is a licensed independent clinician with nearly 16-years of experience in the behavioral health field and overall 18-years in the social work/human services field. Mrs. Sawyer Horne has a Master’s Degree of Social Work, with a specialization in Health/Mental Health, from Clark-Atlanta University, of Atlanta, GA. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Social Welfare from Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Sawyer Horne has worked in different treatment setting to include but not be limited to: outpatient behavioral health, emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services, residential substance use program, integrated care, community based services, etc. The populations she has worked with range from children to geriatrics. Mrs. Sawyer Horne’s theoretical orientation is diverse (eclectic) and individualized, to include but not be limited to: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Psycho-dynamic Approaches, Behavioral Based Therapies, Seeking Safety, Psycho-Education, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Supportive Psychotherapy, etc. I am honored that you have chosen to work with me. Please know that I value the counseling relationship. I consider this relationship to be one of mutual, sacred trust.

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Brandie Wesley

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: NC LCMHC 17307
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression
20 years of experience

As a licensed therapist in North Carolina, I bring over two decades of compassionate, culturally responsive mental health experience. My practice centers on supporting individuals through complex life challenges, with specialized expertise in trauma recovery, mood disorders, and women's mental health. I offer a warm, affirming therapeutic approach that honors each client's unique journey. My work spans diverse areas including stress management, family dynamics, posttraumatic healing, and navigating significant life transitions such as divorce, caregiving, and young adult challenges. My commitment is to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, process difficult emotions, and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. I understand the intricate ways trauma, shame, and cultural experiences intersect with mental wellness, and I approach each session with deep empathy and professional insight. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, processing past experiences, or seeking support through significant life changes, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with respect, understanding, and genuine care.

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Joyce Clark Reid

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: NC LCMHC 3317
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes
30 years of experience

I began my working career as an elementary school teacher. Together, my students and I worked on academic goals. I soon noticed that learning issues of some of my students stemmed from relationship problems at home and at school. This effected learning behaviors often producing non-compliance, anger, depression, and anxiety for these children. These behaviors, sometimes with diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health issues, were usually not being addressed clinically and were taking a toll on their academic progress. I continued my education in counseling to better understand these learning barriers so that I could assist children and their parents. As I learned, I gained knowledge and skills to not only help children and parents, but also to help adults and families to navigate life’s problems and to attain their goals. Goals for the counseling process are associated with maintaining healthy relationships as well as adapting various changes that can produce a positive impact upon our lives. During therapy, my clients are made aware of the power they possess, how to dodge problems, how to accomplish goals, and how to perceive life in a positive manner. I now realize that I cared for my students more than for their academic progress. I cared about their personal well-being. I wanted them to feel productive and capable. I wanted them unencumbered by life’s problems but to have the resilience to overcome their deep seeded issues that affected their lives as a whole. I am interested most in sharing what I have learned to influence people reach their goals. It would be a privilege to assist you in this work.

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Mia Bush

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: SC LPC 10145, OK LPC 5196
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years of experience

As a licensed therapist serving Oklahoma, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to therapy, with a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique experiences. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, overcome social anxiety, and explore personal growth. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women, young adults, and individuals experiencing workplace stress, multicultural challenges, and interpersonal dynamics. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and work towards meaningful personal transformation. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain insight, and move towards a more fulfilling life.

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Connie Kretchmar

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: TN LPC 2440, NC LCMHC 9902
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
18 years of experience

Welcome to counseling! I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in identifying and accomplishing your goals in a safe, supportive setting. I have 18 years counseling experience, have a BS in Human Development, a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling from East Tennessee State University, and am licensed in North Carolina (LCMHC) and Tennessee (LPC-MHSP). I enjoy working with women and men, families, adolescents, all races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. My treatment approach is cognitive behavioral, acceptance/commitment, person-centered, solution-focused, and I have found that working with a client usually leads us to a therapeutic approach which can be satisfactory and successful for the client. Taking the first step to come to counseling can give you a wonderful opportunity to clarify what has meaning to you, what may be lacking in the present or is holding you back from a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Once we identify these issues, we can address them positively, learn to use coping skills that may have been absent or forgotten, and have the opportunity to feel relief and momentum toward an improved present and future. It’s my personal belief that everyone benefits from counseling, whether they may be suffering from (and want to lessen) symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma from the past or the present, grief, behavioral problems, parenting or relationship challenges, communication or self esteem issues. Working with a client in the counseling setting, I believe in the importance of building a caring, empathic, non-judgmental relationship by meeting a client where she/he is in life. I believe in the strength, courage, and resilience inherent in all people and that most people who seek out counseling come because they are temporarily stuck, not sick.

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Angela McCoy

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: NC LCMHC 13998
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesDepression
5 years of experience

I am a therapist from North Carolina. I have been in this fabulous and rewarding career for 5 years. I employ Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Person Centered Therapy the most, but enjoy prescribing any theory that will lead to my clients becoming the best version of themselves. Therapy is a beautiful process and I look forward to joining you on the voyage of becoming your best self! All clients, teens, and couples are welcome! I welcome any client from any community or platform!

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Pamela Peoples

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: NC LCSW C012108
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
16 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 38 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with concentration, memory and focus (adhd). I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Dr. Kendra Corning

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: NC Psychologist 5354
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression
12 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, and coping with medical changes. I also have extensive experience in treating those with existing diagnoses which are referred to as “severe and persistent” diagnoses including bipolar disorder, borderline (and other) personality disorders, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and neurodivergent populations from Autism through Dementia. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I welcome clients from every walk and stage of life without any preconceived ideas. You are the one who knows you best, and using the information you provide, I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. “Homework” will be suggested for changing maladaptive behaviors between sessions, which helps to bridge the gap between therapeutic changes “in-session” to long lasting changes in your personal life. Therapy is a dynamic and evolving endeavor that will require working together as a team to help you decide what works best for you and helps you to meet your therapy goals. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Wanda Hailey

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: NC LCMHC 13240
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression
4 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 4 years of professional work experience in the mental health field, as well as in working with couples and relationship issues. It is my goal to treat every client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion; and to tailor the dialog and treatment plan in a way that meets their unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and satisfying life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Dr. Jerlinda Anderson

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: SC LPC 6180, GA LPC LPC011857
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression
10 years of experience

I am a Registered Yoga Teacher, Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia with over 10 years of professional work experience. In addition, I am a Certified Trauma Focused CBT therapist and Prepare/Enrich Couples Therapist. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and sleeping disorders. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. For More information on Prepare/Enrich Couples Counseling please visit: https://www.prepare-enrich.com/

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Teresa Hinkle

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: NC LCSW C010932
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepression
7 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 10 years of counseling experience. Most of the clients I work with have concerns around anxiety, depression, sleep issues, relationships and social challenges. I have also worked with many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse. Therapy is both a rewarding and challenging experience, my goal is to create an environment where you feel safe and comfortable and where we can nurture your personal growth. My hope is that you find our sessions to be compassionate and collaborative. I take a person-centered approach to counseling that is based on each person’s individualized goals, strengths and needs. I often use cognitive-behavioral methods along with motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy and other approaches as indicated by your specific plan for treatment. It takes courage to seek out change in life and I am here to support you on your journey to happiness and fulfillment. I look forward to working with you!

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Chelsey Lee

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: SC LPC 9695 , NC LCMHC 17540
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem
4 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Stephen Dickerson

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: NC LCMHC 17103
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD
10 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Joan Lawrence

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: TX LPC 85472, NC LCMHC 7510
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
24 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina and Texas with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

How can a counselor support you?

Therapists can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 5,736,457 people live in NC, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for local licensed professionals may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp therapists in North Carolina does not offer diagnostic or medication management services in therapy.

Why do people choose to work with a licensed counselor or therapists?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

The mental health therapists in North Carolina support clients with varying issues through therapy, working with:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders requiring therapy
  • Anxiety disorders in need of therapeutic support
  • Depression or depressive mental health conditions
  • Adjustment issues in need of therapeutic support
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief therapy
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma therapy
  • Relationship conflicts and mental health concerns

Finding a therapist in North Carolina that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services to contact in a crisis

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use the BetterHelp therapy site. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the therapy hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some of the most commonly asked questions about therapy can be found in the section below.

How much does therapy with a licensed therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person North Carolina therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $70 to $100 per week. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Is it possible to find a therapist, counselor, or psychology practitioner that offers affordable therapy?

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

When should I get a therapist in North Carolina?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

What can a psychologist help me with in therapy?

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does BetterHelp accept insurance?

Yes. BetterHelp has joined with major insurance carriers in select states to provide in-network therapy coverage. Coverage may vary by plan, provider, and therapist availability. Insured members pay an average co-pay of $19 per session. Average co-pay is based on current insured BetterHelp members. Explore insurance coverage in major cities like ArlingtonCorpus ChristiPlanoLubbockJacksonvilleMiamiTampaOrlandoSt. PetersburgPort St. LucieHialeahCape CoralTallahasse and Fort Lauderdale.

Are online therapy sessions the safe option?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

In today's fast-paced society, mental well-being has become a cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Amid the daily challenges and stressors that can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals, seeking professional guidance often offers a path to clarity and balance. The journey toward improved emotional health involves understanding personal triggers, embracing self-compassion, and developing effective coping strategies. While self-help books and online resources provide valuable information, nothing compares to the personalized support offered by a qualified mental health professional. One-on-one sessions with experienced experts can help uncover the underlying issues contributing to anxiety, depression, or other emotional hurdles. With a careful and empathetic approach, these professionals tailor their advice to suit individual needs, ensuring that each person receives strategies that work best for their unique circumstances. Whether through cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, or other innovative methods, the aim is to foster resilience and empower individuals to take control of their inner lives. For those living in bustling urban centers, engaging in face-to-face sessions in a welcoming environment can be particularly beneficial. Access to a caring clinician provides not only a safe space to explore difficult emotions but also builds a support network essential for long-term recovery. The process encourages self-reflection and greater insight into behavioral patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. While the journey can be challenging at times, the rewards include enhanced emotional stability, improved interpersonal relationships, and a renewed sense of self-worth. In one notable case, the guidance provided by a highly trained therapist proved instrumental in navigating a tumultuous period. Through structured sessions and tailored interventions, the individual learned to identify stressors and develop healthier responses to adversity. This experience underscored the transformative impact that dedicated support can have on one's overall quality of life. In a region like Texas, community-based initiatives and accessible mental health programs further reinforce the value of professional help. These efforts emphasize early intervention, preventive care, and continuous support, ensuring that more people are equipped to face life's inevitable challenges. Ultimately, investing in mental well-being is an act of self-care that yields lifelong benefits. By embracing professional support, individuals can unlock new levels of emotional resilience and discover pathways to a brighter, more balanced future. Each step taken toward healing represents a commitment to personal growth, enabling a life filled with renewed optimism and strength. Embracing this transformative journey consistently paves the way for deeper understanding, lasting peace, and meaningful personal progress.
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