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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Melissa Pitts

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: MA,LCMHC,NCC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
5 years of experience

I am a clinical mental health counselor licensed in the state of North Carolina with over 5 years of experience working with adults and couples. I have worked with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, career development, trauma and emotional abuse. My counseling style is very caring and nurturing. I believe in treating everyone with respect and honesty. My approach includes cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused and client-centered therapies. I believe that counseling takes courage and can provide the necessary tools to develop new coping skills and a greater self-awareness that will enable individuals to deal with life more effectively. My vision is to help individuals navigate through tough times in a very caring and supportive environment. My hope is that each person who enters therapy will grow emotionally as a result of the counseling process.

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Stephanie Adams Rodriguez

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: LCMHC
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression
13 years of experience

I am a mental health therapist licensed in the state of North Carolina with over 10 years of experience working as a professional counselor and life coach. I started working in a community setting with the pediatric population and their families in the Intensive In Home setting. Transitioning to outpatient at a Community Hospital in EAP, I continued working with the pediatric population and adults. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work life balance , premarital counseling , marriage and parenting challenges, career challenges and transitions, OCD, and ADHD. My therapy style is person centered to enhance the therapeutic relationship. I focus on creating a safe space to explore a client's concerns and develop therapeutic goals. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approaches are evidence based and combine short term brief solution focused therapy , cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic , and mindfulness approaches. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Dr. David Ford

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: Ph.D.,LCMHC, LPC,NCC, ACS
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTCareer difficultiesDepression
3 years of experience

Hello all!!! I am a person-centered counselor who is licensed in NC, VA, and NJ. I have 10 years of counseling experience and I am also a Board Certified Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I am a Counselor Educator and have been teaching graduate and doctoral students for seven years. My clinical orientation is integrative and includes cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and rational/emotive approaches. My clinical experience includes working with adults dealing with addictions, HIV/AIDS, racial identity development, racial trauma, gender identity development, gender expression, issues around affectional orientation, depression/anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, and members of the LGBTQ+ and Same Gender Loving communities. I also work with career/occupational concerns. I believe in creating a brave space for my clients where they have the courage to bring their authentic selves without being silenced, marginalized, or judged. Authenticity and open communication are key to building a strong therapeutic relationship and both are a two-way street. We can challenge other, grow with each other, and work together as we travel your pathway to wellness.

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Jordan Nivens

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: MSW,LCSW
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
13 years of experience

It can be tough when facing challenges and struggles. Taking the opportunity to seek out help is not a sign of weakness; but a demonstration of strength. I provide a nonjudgmental, understanding, and compassionate atmosphere to assist you in learning tools to cope with life’s problems, while empowering you with the skills and strength to bring about the changes you desire in life.

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Consuelo Gardner

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: MSW, LCSW
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years of experience

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with diverse clients. I am passionate about using client-centered practice principles and motivational interviewing that have allowed me to show empathy and creates a partnership with my clients. I have experience with mothers who suffers from post-partum depression and anxiety. Therefore, supporting my clients with their goals. My therapy style is warming and inviting. My approach is Cognitive-behavior therapy because thoughts heavily influence behavior and I provide personal coping strategies to improve mental health. I also helped people with depression, anxiety, and parenting problems. I am here to support and empower you.

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Maurice Fairley

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Anger managementSelf esteem
8 years of experience

Maurice Fairley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) for the state of North Carolina and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. His experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults treating trauma, depression, anger and anxiety. Maurice is certified in and uses the evidence-based practices of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy allowing him to effectively address an array of emotional and behavioral issues for individuals and families.

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Priamos Williams

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
16 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with over 16 years of experience within the mental health field. My counseling experience has afforded me the opportunity to provide services to a very diverse clientele group. I have worked with different populations to include children, adolescents and teenagers, adults, individuals struggling with substance abuse as well as adjudicated felons and sex offenders. I have conducted/co-facilitated both individual and group therapy sessions through various mental health services and levels of care to include therapeutic group homes, Outpatient Therapy, Day Treatment and Intensive In-Home services. I have experience in different evidenced based practices to include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and Eco-Systemic Family Therapy (ESFT). Each different theoretical orientation involves a specific skill-set and/or techniques to utilize for purpose of effective intervention. My therapy style is relaxed but straight-forward with the main goal of being effective. I utilize mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) but certainly employ all relevant concepts from my experience in order to achieve person-centered goals and encourage optimal functioning. I strive to be an effective facilitator of change for any and all individuals who I have the pleasure of working with. I look forward to working with you!

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Garry Wiley Jr.

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
5 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. 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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Jade Swink

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
3 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy related issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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. 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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Matthew Miller

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
4 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 4 years of professional counseling experience and 18 years of experience as a Military Chaplain. I specialize in trauma counseling and couples counseling. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals. At the heart of my therapy is the desire to help people form strong emotional connections with their significant others and recover from the damaging effects of trauma. Areas of treatment have been in the following: adjustment, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, dysfunctional family dynamics, grief and loss, attachment issues, marriage issues, stress and anger management, sexual abuse, and trauma. 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 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 a BetterHelp therapist does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why do people choose to work with a licensed counselor?

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, such as:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist 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 site. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the 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 a therapist cost?

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

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. 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.

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.

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 insurance cover the cost of therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is online therapy 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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