Find a therapist in Charlotte, NC — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Charlotte, NC accepting new patients
Headway brings mental health support to Charlotte residents across Uptown, South End, NoDa and beyond. With 2,794 providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks, you can find the right fit for your needs with sessions covered by insurance.
With over 27 years of clinical experience, I invite you to a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe place place for healing and growth. Here you will be able to process current emotions, make sense of your past, and understand how your struggles adversely affected you. Together we'll address mood disorders and uncover negative perceptions that have impacted you and your relationships.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with over 18 years of experience. I have helped individuals enhance their lifestyles and feel confident resolving problems, improving relationships, and communication skills. I've also helped individuals who struggled with substance abuse and unhealthy relationships. I offer bilingual (English/ Spanish) as well as in-person and online.
~Life is a balance of holding on and letting go~ Rumi
Are you living a balanced life? What is your story?
Often, our path in life gets off balance when we encounter major life transitions, work stress, relationships struggles, family conflicts, complicated grief and loss and addictions. When we experience existential concerns, identity crisis, cultural distress, it affects us deeply, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and often stuck. Seeking the right help is pivotal in working through, accessing meaning behind the suffering and looking ahead with hope.
Hi, I am licensed to provide both mental health and addiction counseling in NC with 20 years of experience. I am trained in best practice modalities of CBT, DBT, EMDR, CPT, MI, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy which I utilize to assist my clients gain insight into their struggles, learn to modulate emotions, practice healthy coping skills to manage symptoms, problem solve challenges and manifest in sustaining healthy lifestyles. Additionally, my lived experience as a first generation South Asian immigrant, a working parent who has processed her own life transitions and stuck points to seek meaningful growth, is a part of my authentic approach in counseling where I seek to empower and guide my clients in their healing journey. I am trans and LGBTQIA+ informed and committed to providing affirming, inclusive care.
I specialize working with older teens, adults, and couples.
My therapeutic style honors trauma informed, non-judgmental, culturally competent, compassionate, therapeutic guidance to assist you with engaging in a purposeful, vibrant life!
I specialize in working with interpersonal conflict, behavioral issues, anxiety, life cycle transitions, depression, and helping clients recognize and build on strengths to overcome challenges.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Charlotte, NC
- 98%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 82%Trauma
- 70%PTSD
- 95%Aetna
- 83%Cigna
- 75%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%Oxford
- 65%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 8%Spanish
- 3%French
- 2%Bengali
- 2%Hindi
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 75%Woman
- 25%Man
- 50%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 7%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
- 7%Licensed Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 23%Family therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
- 13%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
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 Charlotte, NC
Searching for therapists in Charlotte starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Charlotte has therapists across neighborhoods like Uptown, South End, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, and nearby areas, with experience in concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy approaches, and details about who they typically work with. A therapist’s bio can help you understand their style, what sessions may look like, and whether their experience fits your needs.
In a large metro area like Charlotte, having many options can make the search feel harder to sort through. It helps to narrow by practical fit first: appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, in-person or virtual session format, and location if you prefer an office near work, home, or transit. Some people prefer meeting in a physical office, while others choose virtual sessions for scheduling flexibility. Before booking, review each therapist’s profile for details about communication style, session structure, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Therapy in Charlotte can be expensive without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who take insurance, confirm your benefits, and see an estimated cost before you book. You can filter by preferences, compare therapist profiles, and choose virtual or in-person care, making it easier to find someone who matches your needs, accepts your plan, and is ready to take new patients.
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