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Top therapists in Cary, NC accepting new patients

Find mental healthcare providers in Cary, NC across neighborhoods like Waverly, White Deer Park, and Preston. Headway connects you with 2,983 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions covered by insurance, with many clients saving up to 75% on care.

Counseling by Lyndsey Lyndsey Young

Counseling by Lyndsey Lyndsey Young

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


I am committed to creating a space to facilitate healing, growth, and change. I believe people deserve an intentional space, non-judgmental guidance, and strategic treatment for their unique struggles.


I offer a safe and effective space to process the struggles and experiences that brought you to seeking professional help. My friendly and warm approach will support a relationship in which you feel safe to share and heal.


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Deborah Crocetti

Deborah Crocetti

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Model in addition to ACT and CBT, to help people get their lives back on track and enjoy everyday living once again.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Olivia White

Olivia White

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My therapeutic approach is anchored in trauma informed, creative and mind-body practices, ensuring that the people with whom I work receive high quality care that addresses their concerns at the heart, as this is where we see real, transformational change. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, (CCTP-II) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).

Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Witherspoon

Ashley Witherspoon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“The way that we pour into others is definitely a superpower and we deserve to pour into ourselves as well!”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alisa Gabbi Spilkia

Alisa Gabbi Spilkia

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello, I identify as Gabriela, "Gabbi" and use pronouns she/they. Self identified as a person of BIPOC and on the LGBTQIA2S political spectrum. I am considered a person in long term recovery. have been working in the mental health/substance abuse profession for the past twenty years. In addition to my professional clinical I have also had personal experiences both in my individual and in group wholistic approaches that I enjoy sharing with others.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Carrie Garman

Carrie Garman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


It is actually difficult to say what my "ideal client" would be- an individual who is willing to look at the hard and scary stuff- face it- grow from it- put it beside them and no longer allow it to be what they see the world through. They desire to increase their self-awareness and make changes based on their increased self-awareness- thus finding more comfort in their own skin.



Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Larsen

Linda Larsen

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“During our sessions, we will set goals together knowing we can always redefine goals as your therapy progresses.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ambrose Ukpebor

Ambrose Ukpebor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello, I’m Ambrose Ukpebor, DNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and have worked extensively in crisis and community mental health settings, helping individuals stabilize and move toward recovery. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on personalized treatment plans that may include medication management and supportive strategies. My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered in your mental health journey.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kara Clouse

Kara Clouse

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in making mental health a priority and so, I applaud you in taking the difficult first steps!”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roxanne Hutchinson

Roxanne Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“I believe change is a process that happens one step at a time. My approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to where you are today.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Tremblay

Karen Tremblay

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My style is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping you create meaningful, sustainable change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessie Gogg

Jessie Gogg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Denver, NC


I am a LCSW and certified parent coordinator. I have been working in mental health since 2011.

I like to work with many different populations, but I have a lot of experiences with coercive control dynamics, teenagers, ADHD, Mood and Anxiety disorders and family divorce and blended family dynamics.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Best Bryant

Ashley Best Bryant

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Bern, NC


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelly Lannon

Kelly Lannon

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“For the past 11 years, I have gained professional experience working with Veterans Affairs in Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention...”
ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Creative
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tamara Lipon

Tamara Lipon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a compassionate, collaborative and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean Rafferty

Jean Rafferty

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I'm Jean, an LCSW-R with over 20 years experience helping adults and couples with anxiety, relationship issues and life changes. I provide a supportive dialogue to foster healing and growth, giving you practical tools for lasting confidence and self actualization.

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Carlton

Brandy Carlton

Therapist

Virtual • Atlantic Beach, NC


“I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be yourself, not like you have to walk into the room with the "right" words or have everything figured out.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Crouse

Elizabeth Crouse

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I'm a licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals navigating trauma, neurodivergence, substance use, relationship and marital challenges, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ populations. I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based interventions, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Therapy is always tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathleen Murray

Kathleen Murray

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine tools from Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness to help clients deeply explore themselves and heal.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Miller

Brittany Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Working with me means working with someone who takes the time to understand you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Carolyn Rodd

Carolyn Rodd

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I bring a holistic, strength-based approach that is solution oriented and focuses on your overall well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sofia Romanowski

Sofia Romanowski

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I like to combine evidenced-based practices with holistic approaches to help others enhance the quality of their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Julie Mutua

Dr. Julie Mutua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My journey started when i was a floor nurse in a teenager psychiatric word, after working over there for 5 years i decided to go back to school for my masters and got my PMHNP and after that completed my Doctorate.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Arkatheia Thomas

Arkatheia Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a warm, supportive space where you can speak honestly, feel heard without judgment, and begin making sense of what you're experiencing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Donna Harvey

Donna Harvey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am known to be very warm and empathetic in engaging clients. I have the ability to create a nonjudgmental and trusting environment that most clients feel safe in discussing personal issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eman Moustafa

Eman Moustafa

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Consider EMDR, a modality that uses the brain's natural processing genius to move through upsetting issues blocking your flow and happiness.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Prairie Conlon

Prairie Conlon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented—we'll work together to understand what's keeping you stuck while building practical skills you can use in everyday life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jordan Stoltzfus Parigi

Jordan Stoltzfus Parigi

Therapist

Virtual • Elkin, NC


“I utilize an evidence-based system by implementing techniques that are: client-centered, integrative and strength-based.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael Powell

Michael Powell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lumberton, NC


“Operating from a strengths-based perspective, I utilize a variety of evidenced-based modalities including Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Anxiety Treatment to support my clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Teresia Hood

Teresia Hood

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“My approach to the therapeutic process starts with You! Meeting you where you are while offering a nonjudgmental, supportive and empowering approach.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Holly Mims

Holly Mims

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I will partner with you in order for you to develop the skills necessary to make meaningful emotional, behavioral, and life changes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Connie Mann

Connie Mann

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“My passion is supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum as they face challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and perinatal mood disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sonia Beverly

Sonia Beverly

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship, that will uncover, release and help you find balance from life challenges by utilizing healthy coping skills that focus on your goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Doris Morgan

Doris Morgan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is collaborative, calm, and direct. I prioritize creating a space where clients feel heard and respected...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Cantrell

Michelle Cantrell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“When I conduct therapy, my work includes identifying the root of the problem, establishing a timeline of the problem and the outcomes it has created, and developing a goal that will establish progress, growth, and empowerment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tara Lynn Knight

Tara Lynn Knight

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens within a safe, trusting relationship.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christine Hayes

Christine Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm also a single parent and a person in long-term recovery - which means I've lived a version of what many of my clients are navigating.”
PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jenifer Shadrick

Jenifer Shadrick

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Throughout the counseling process, we will work together building a trusting therapeutic relationship as we identify, explore, and overcome personal barriers and challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monique Barrett

Monique Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Cary, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Cary, NC
There are over 87 therapists in Cary, NC accepting new patients.
87+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 77%Stress management
  • 74%Relationship issues
  • 70%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 57%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Urdu
  • 1%American Sign Language
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 26%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 29%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 Cary

Searching for therapists in Cary starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Cary therapists may support concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and work stress. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, therapy approach, and experience match what you want to focus on. Bios can also help you see whether a therapist uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.

Cary offers access to therapists across local areas like Waverly, Preston, White Deer Park, and nearby communities in the Triangle. Some people prefer in-person sessions close to home or work, while others choose virtual appointments for more scheduling flexibility. As you narrow your search, consider appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you understand how each therapist structures sessions and communicates about care.

Therapy in Cary can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you find licensed therapists who match your needs, and you can enter your insurance details to check coverage, review estimated costs, and compare virtual or in-person session options. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated costs, compare bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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