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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Katherine Myers

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: LCSW,LICSW
AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression
9 years of experience

Maybe you have waited a long time to seek help and suffered in silence. Perhaps you've become accustomed to this discomfort or a pain. Or maybe you desire change through seeking understanding and want a greater sense of wellbeing. Therapy can help you with this process of personal growth and healing. Whether you have a crisis, traumatic experience, significant life challenge or are wanting to experience greater fulfillment therapy may be for you. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and helping people heal from traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with people struggling with anxiety and depression, self-esteem and body image, and substance abuse/recovery from addiction. I believe through understanding and awareness, we can move toward becoming our true selves and deeply experience life. As a therapist, I am nonjudgmental, genuine, compassionate and goal oriented. I believe humor helps humanize the therapeutic experience. My treatment philosophy is primarily based in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy. I am trained in EMDR and certified in equine-assisted psychotherapy.

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Keisha Saunders

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: LPCS,ACS,NCC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
14 years of experience

Marital or family concerns got you down? Life transitions have you feeling "stuck"? Do you feel like you do not see the bigger picture? I want to assist you in stepping into the frame. I have a desire to provide high-quality care, skilled and compassionate services to those individuals who trust me with their concerns, conflicts, and life transitions. Within an inviting and supportive atmosphere, I offer a solution focused approach tailored to client's unique situation and needs. I work with those experiencing difficulty functioning or needing therapeutic help to make changes in their lives. I address individual challenges, couples/ family conflict and mental health concerns such as mood disorders, anger, ADHD, anxiety.

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Quincy Johnson

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: LCMHC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
10 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with more than 7 years of experience. A healthy mind is required to reach your full potential. Therapy allows you to take necessary steps in achieving goals. I assist with improving relationships, happiness at work, the loss of a loved one, effective parenting skills, depression, or suicidal/homicidal thoughts. My skills and expertise will assist you in reaching goals. Change takes time, but progress should be made in a reasonable amount of time. Your success and happiness with treatment is measured by results. If you are tired of being in a "slump" because you are just unhappy with your situation, take that first step and contact me.

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Sandra Perry

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: MS, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues
21 years of experience

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in the state of North Carolina. I have worked for eighteen years in the area of mental health, in which the role of family relationships is central. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues including childhood trauma, behavioral and emotional disorders, anxiety, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, family conflict, loss, and grief to name a few. Open communication is very important to the successful outcome of therapy. You will be encouraged to discuss your issues in a safe and caring environment, in order to develop strategies and skills to reach your goals and cope with difficult situations. A counseling plan will be highly specific to your needs. I look forward to working with you!

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Parbatie (Mala) Ross

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: LCSW
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
20 years of experience

Hello, please call me Mala. Let me tell you a little about myself. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing services to clients for over 20 years. I have worked in several state including New York, Florida and North Carolina. I have treated a wide variety of populations and ages across the entire life span. I believe that a therapist is a tool for you to use on your individual life journey. I also know believe that a person's mental health is just as if not more important than physical health. If your mind is well, physical healing is easier and more possible. Although I enjoy working with all populations I believe that my experience, skills and level of training are a good fit for individuals struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and self esteem issues. I also have many years of experience working in family systems. I hope that my clients will find that I am a compassionate therapist who does not have any other agenda other than what my clients' stated goals are. I hope that my clients will find that therapy with me will be a safe and supportive place to come to. I utilize cognitive behavioral treatment, dialectical behavioral treatment, family centered treatment and emotionally focused treatment. My approach is to start where you want to begin. I look forward to working with you.

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Cecelia Myers

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: LCMHC,RPT-S,LPC
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
20 years of experience

I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and my Master's in Counseling at UNC Charlotte in NC. I have 20+ years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I am Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the states of NC and GA. I am also a Registered Play Therapist and believe that is helpful to all ages due to my deep understanding of development and early life experiences. I have also been trained in and provided Animal Assisted and Equine Assisted Therapy. I am a firm believer that animals and nature are healers. My approach involves meeting clients where they are and developing a plan based on individual needs with a theoretical base of Adlerian concepts. Parenting Support is another passion of mine. Parenting can be hard! Children do not come with a manual. I can assist with parenting techniques and therapy to improve familial relationships. I am also trained in Divorce Mediation and Parenting Coordination and provide coaching related to the difficulty of these life changes. I can assist with helping your children cope as well. I work with adults on issues such as anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, depression, among others. I believe I provide a refreshing, caring approach and look forward to our journey together.

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Nadine Roberts

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: MS, LCMHC
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
6 years of experience

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a licensed clinical addiction specialist associate. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years in various capacities, but I’m most compassionate about working with my clients. My goal is to provide effective strategies and tools to assist with enhancing and promoting an optimum and healthy well-being. I use the cognitive behavioral therapy modality, but my focus is on client centered, so I will utilize other treatment modalities as deemed necessary. I will work with the client where they are on a confidential and a non-judgmental platform.

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Adia Robinson

Offering therapy in North Carolina
License: MSW,LCSW
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression
10 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with over 24 years of experience providing counseling and support to individuals and families. I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns to include depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, parenting problems, and substance abuse. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma through physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. My counseling style is genuine, non-judgmental, and interactive. I believe everyone deserves dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive therapy. I am client-centered which implies that you are the expert of your life. My responsibility is to come alongside you to assist in meeting your therapeutic goals. It’s not easy confronting the things that take away your joy and peace. It definitely takes courage to decide to take control of your life and ensure that you have a more fulfilling and positive experience. I applaud you and your willingness to take the first step towards change. I am here to partner with you and empower you. I look forward to meeting you soon!

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Tierra McManus

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties
7 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping individuals with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem and confidence, depression, & other areas of concern. 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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Amber Holmes

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
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, trauma, motivation, self esteem and confidence, & coping with life changes. 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.

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Dr. Jeffrey Avants

Offering therapy in North Carolina
AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
14 years of experience

I am licensed in the states of California, Nevada, and North Carolina with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. 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.

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Tasha Temple

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
13 years of experience

I am licensed in Georgia and North Carolina with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Glendenise McPherson

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
7 years of experience

Hello, I am Glendenise, a Christian therapist, licensed in New York and North Carolina, with 7 years of professional work experience. I am available to work with anyone who is ready to heal and be heard. My areas of expertise include stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that there's hope for a change in your story and you have many strengths that can help with overcoming the challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and the first steps towards change is being honest with yourself. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Dr. Margaret Benjamin

Offering therapy in North Carolina
Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
11 years of experience

I am licensed in North Carolina with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, career difficulties, depression, & coping with life changes. 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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Chanchez Thompson

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

I am licensed in North Carolina with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I take a holistic approach 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.

How can therapists in North Carolina support you?

Therapists in North Carolina 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 North Carolina, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in North Carolina 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 does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of North Carolina working 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 in North Carolina, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in North Carolina support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • 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

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. 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 commonly asked questions can be found 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.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

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 in North Carolina can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover 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 safe?

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.

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