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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Apex, NC

Find the right therapist for you in Apex through Headway's extensive network of 2,750 providers accepting Cigna insurance. Schedule sessions within days with flexible virtual or in-person options, with copay estimates ranging from $0-$30 per session. Let Headway handle your insurance so you can focus on your mental health.

Sharlita Boyd

Sharlita Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe healing is deeply relational and begins within a safe, confidential space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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Allura Pulliam

Allura Pulliam

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I'm Allura, an LCMHC and LPC with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and over 14 years of clinical experience. I offer telehealth therapy to adolescents and adults across North Carolina and South Carolina, specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, family issues, identity, and women's wellness. I draw from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing — blending evidence-based approaches with depth psychology and creative expression to help clients live their most authentic, joyful lives.

Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Russell Davenport

Russell Davenport

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“I tend to take a laid-back, relaxed (but professional) stance when working with clients to make the therapeutic process as welcoming and comfortable as possible!”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Kierra Carter

Dr. Kierra Carter

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

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Laura Clayton

Laura Clayton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and insight-oriented. I help clients look at the deeper roots of their pain...”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Sarah Kirlik

Dr. Sarah Kirlik

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that everyone brings a unique set of skills to the table; none more or less important. So, you bring your skills and I bring mine, and together we run a 3-legged race towards the goals we set as a team.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Participatory, Warm

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Valerie Starr

Valerie Starr

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strongly believe in collaboration and open communication. Working closely with my patients, I strive to build a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust...”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Shirria McCullough

Shirria McCullough

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapy style is supportive, reaffirming, and empowering. It is important that you have a space that you can express yourself freely and feel comfortable saying difficult things aloud.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dolores Lexandra

Dr. Dolores Lexandra

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is most effective when it's collaborative—when clients feel seen, heard, and respected for their unique perspectives.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
David Newson

David Newson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


You look like you have it together on the outside, but internally, things feel increasingly out of control. Drinking, marijuana, or gambling may have started as a way to cope, escape, or unwind, but now they're creating problems you can no longer ignore. You've probably tried to cut back, control it, or manage it on your own. Maybe it worked for a while, but the same patterns keep returning. I work with men who are tired of repeating the same cycle and are ready to make meaningful changes.

I specialize in addiction recovery, substance use disorders, and gambling-related concerns. As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (NC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (SC), and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), I provide a practical, structured approach focused on long-term change. Therapy goes beyond simply talking about the problem. We work to understand what's driving the behavior, build healthier coping strategies, increase accountability, and create a clear path forward.

Many of the men I work with are successful, responsible people who know something needs to change but aren't sure how to get there. If you're ready to stop repeating the same patterns and start building a different future, I offer secure online counseling across North Carolina. The first session is simply a conversation about what's happening and where you want things to go next.

Cigna + 7 others
Men's issues, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Daniel Simpkins

Daniel Simpkins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My philosophy is that our thoughts control our feelings and our feelings control our actions. When we can change our thinking to be more adaptive, we can become the best versions of ourselves.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Kateryna Chorna

Kateryna Chorna

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in helping adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma to manage their negative emotions so they feel safer, calmer, and more in control of themselves and their lives.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Heather Waite

Heather Waite

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe you're the expert on your own life and my job is to walk alongside you, offer tools and perspective, and help you build on the strengths you already have.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Candice Mortensen

Candice Mortensen

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Candice strives to help people gain hope and healing from their past and present challenges, and to reduce distress in their daily living.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Wen Soon

Dr. Wen Soon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My speciality is language and helping you understand how the way you speak to yourself and others influence your mental health.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Melonie Tarlton

Melonie Tarlton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring a grounded, real-world approach to therapy, paired with a sometimes dark but always empathetic sense of humor.”
Cigna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Jeffrey LaForge

Jeffrey LaForge

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Indian Trail, NC


“First session will entail a though assessment of the presenting issues and the development of a comprehensive treatment plan outlining goals of treatment.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Belinda Younger

Belinda Younger

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Are you experiencing periods of sadness or feeling anxious? Or maybe you have a child who is having some difficulties? What about that recent event in your life that has got you down? When life happens, it is often difficult to move forward. However, creating a positive shift and discovering a new way of living after life’s circumstances is possible. My commitment to you as a therapist is to meet you where you are, help you visualize the change you desire, and guide you in taking the steps necessary towards a more positive way of living.


I look forward to working with you!

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Veronica Johnson

Veronica Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in holistic, trauma-focused care that addresses root causes of mental and physical health challenges.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Salehani

Natasha Salehani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My background as a Family Nurse Practitioner, combined with advanced psychiatric training, allows me to approach mental health care from both a medical and holistic perspective.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Jennifer Hambright

Jennifer Hambright

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in trauma. With that said trauma is different for everyone and trauma affects individuals in separate ways.”
Cigna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luis Garcia

Luis Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. My goal is to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore life's challenges, gain insight, and develop practical tools to move toward lasting emotional wellness.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with experience providing psychotherapy to adults across a variety of settings, including outpatient private practice and senior living communities. I work with individuals (adolescents to seniors) experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic pain, relationship concerns, life transitions, and stress-related challenges.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Ambrosia Spaulding

Ambrosia Spaulding

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is rooted in creating a trusting and collaborative space where clients feel supported and understood.”
Cigna + 14 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Senetra Wallace

Senetra Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warmly assertive, intuitively open-minded, and my new self-described term "holistically organic".”
Cigna + 14 others
Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Jenny Betancourt

Jenny Betancourt

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I use evidence-based methods like CBT and solution-focused therapy, but I tailor each session to you, because no two people are the same.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Nimrode Aridou

Nimrode Aridou

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Belmont, NC


Hi there, I’m Nimrode Aridou. After seven intense years as an emergency room psychiatric nurse, I built this practice to provide fast, judgment-free mental healthcare that truly fits your busy life. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, and clear ADHD testing—and starting at the end of November 2026, I am thrilled to expand our services to offer Spravato (esketamine) treatments right here in our office for treatment-resistant depression. You don't need to have everything figured out before we talk; just show up exactly as you are, and let’s work together to get you feeling like yourself again!

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Hazel Wilson

Hazel Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm and conversational, blending cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques to help you feel more grounded.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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Sue Shankle

Sue Shankle

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I hope to bring a warm, compassionate presence to my work, and am truly honored to walk alongside clients as they make the changes that matter most to them.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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Jarem Bagnato

Jarem Bagnato

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“There is no magic wand in therapy to cure a patient of everything that ails them, but with a strong therapeutic alliance I can help those who want to help themselves.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Emma Huber

Emma Huber

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Not the Instagram version of healing, but real change that lets you actually be yourself, build authentic relationships, and finally put down some of that weight you've been carrying.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous

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Kendra Hamman

Kendra Hamman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Im Kendra, I have a bachelors in fine art, and I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022. I draw on four years of working in community mental health with folks recovering from substance abuse and behaviors that no longer helpful or are directly harming relationships and mental health. I have lived experience with recovery and loving people struggling with addiction. I have been described as a warm, curious, compassionate, and empowering counselor. I offer trauma‐informed care that is inclusive to all humans, healing happens when you can show up as your authentic and full self!

Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richzer Vincent Villamor

Richzer Vincent Villamor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach therapy and medication management with respect, curiosity, and a deep belief in the resilience of the human spirit.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. KC Uwakwe

Dr. KC Uwakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clayton, NC


“I am dedicated to holistic care by fostering trust through active listening, open communication, and empathy.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Virginia Oman

Virginia Oman

Therapist

Virtual • Candler, NC


I believe everyone deserves to experience the joy and peace that comes from healing. If you're feeling stuck in darkness, weighed down by past experiences, or caught in negative thought patterns, you're not alone—and you don't have to navigate it by yourself.

For more than 34 years, I've helped individuals, primarily women, heal from trauma, build self-esteem, and create meaningful, lasting change. I have advanced training in EMDR and specialize in helping clients process traumatic experiences so they can move forward with greater confidence and emotional freedom.

My approach is holistic, recognizing the connection between your mind, body, and emotions. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to reach your therapy goals. My hope is to help you move beyond simply surviving so you can fully experience the joy, fulfillment, and life you deserve.

Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynn Bassett

Lynn Bassett

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I view our therapeutic relationship as the foundation of a positive outcome for you. I value establishing trust, genuineness, empathy and a safe place to share and heal.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Richard Houseal

Richard Houseal

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My care approach is solution-oriented and short-term, but the results are aimed to be long-term through processing, reframing, and utilizing helpful and productive interventions.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Demetria Buie

Dr. Demetria Buie

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be a space where all parts of you are seen and honored, whether you're carrying generational wounds, navigating a major life transition, or seeking greater alignment in your personal or professional life.”
Cigna + 7 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Medford

Ashley Medford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about helping people connect to their story. I help create a safe space for you to explore the themes and elements of your individual story and its impact.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Lakeasha Ford

Lakeasha Ford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help individuals understand how their thoughts and feelings influence their behaviors and actions through a combination of different treatment approaches.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Rocio Lozano-Arciniegas

Rocio Lozano-Arciniegas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and culturally sensitive, shaped by years living in Colombia, Egypt, India, and the U.S.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.