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Couples therapists in Charlotte, NC

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Top couples therapists in Charlotte, NC

Strengthen your relationship with evidence-based couples therapy in Charlotte. Headway connects you with experienced providers trained in approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help navigate communication challenges, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy. Access virtual or in-person sessions with 792 licensed providers nationwide, with many offering free consultations and availability within days.

Brian Byerly

Brian Byerly

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“For me, therapy is about developing a safe place of mutual trust, understanding, and unwavering support.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Wanda Schubarth

Wanda Schubarth

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


You may be feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, especially if you’ve experienced trauma, toxic relationships, or emotional pain that keeps resurfacing. It can feel overwhelming trying to move forward while still carrying the weight of the past. You don’t have to do this alone. I provide a supportive space where you can begin to understand your story, break free from old patterns, and move toward a more peaceful, meaningful, and purpose-driven life.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe people do best when they feel understood and my goal is to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and feel more capable, connected, and confident in who they are.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Anahi Munoz

Dr. Anahi Munoz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I’m Anahi Muñoz, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping you feel grounded, focused, and emotionally balanced. I provide holistic, results-driven care for adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, and life transitions.

My approach is compassionate yet practical—I combine the precision of evidence-based psychiatry with the depth of supportive psychotherapy and mindfulness tools to help you not just cope, but truly thrive. Clients often describe our work as calming, clarifying, and life-changing, as we focus on restoring peace of mind, motivation, and self-trust.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shaquora Drayton

Shaquora Drayton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My qualifications and competence in the area of Counseling are founded on my education, work experience, and additional training in areas relating to the field of counseling. I have over five (5) years’ experience providing services to a wide range of populations including adolescents, adults and couples in school, outpatient, nonprofit, and virtual settings. My specialties include providing counseling services to adults, adolescents, and families surrounding depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and emotional regulation.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melvin Gaddy

Melvin Gaddy

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I use collaborative and relational approach to therapy and am an active participant in our sessions not just a listener taking notes.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melinda Abernethy

Melinda Abernethy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual's needs, fostering a safe space for healing and personal growth.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keyonne Spencer

Keyonne Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Culture, family, relationships, identity, work, community, and lived experience all shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yovani Hernandez

Yovani Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is a journey, not a destination. With therapeutic guidance and powerful encouragement, I strive to have clients gain clarity...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Hughes

Heather Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I received my Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and have been practicing as a therapist for 11 years. I believe the foundation of effective therapy lies in a strong therapeutic relationship- one built on trust, openness, and authenticity. I am known for my open-minded, nonjudgmental, and creative approach, helping my clients feel understood and supported as we work together toward growth and healing.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lina Roe

Lina Roe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello, and welcome. My name is Lina Roe and I have over 30 years of experience in the field of social work, helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and respect. I have been a licensed therapist in North Carolina for the past 3 years.

I believe that every person deserves to be heard, valued, and supported. My approach is compassionate, open-minded, and nonjudgmental, creating a safe space where you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I strive to meet you where you are, offering empathy, validation, encouragement, and practical tools to help you move toward your goals.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief, stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey. Together, we'll build on your strengths, explore solutions, and work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.

Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and finding the right therapist is an important part of that process. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered as we work together to improve your well-being and create the life you want.

I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your journey toward healing, growth, and resilience.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maureen Noble

Maureen Noble

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


I hold a masters degree and am a licensed mental health counselor. I also hold a hefty life school certification. I am a nerd. I am an artist. That combination is pretty cool and useful in relating to you as a person and not a collection of problems to be fixed.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Peterken

Jennifer Peterken

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you were never broken—but to help you untangle patterns, reconnect with your voice, and build a life that actually fits you.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mireya Ferreira

Mireya Ferreira

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized to your unique experiences and goals.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Peters

Allison Peters

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on creating a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kara Kihm

Kara Kihm

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Rather than viewing sensitivity as something that needs to be fixed, I help clients learn how to understand, honor, and work with their sensitivity.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eboney Graham

Eboney Graham

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a Black female therapist, and I bring that lens to everything I do — especially for women who've felt like they have to translate themselves to be understood.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dani Frank

Dani Frank

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a therapist in long-term recovery and a family member of loved ones affected by addiction, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to my work.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stacey Hellow

Dr. Stacey Hellow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hayesville, NC


“I have a LCSW with a PhD in Psychology. I have over 29 years experience working with individuals, groups and families from ages 2-100.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Philip Deluca

Philip Deluca

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have over 40+ years of experience and 50,000 sessions to tap into in order to help you where you are stuck.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamelia Shahid-EL

Jamelia Shahid-EL

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I’m Jamelia Shahid-EL a LCMHC and school counselor with 10+ years of experience. I offer affirming, down-to-earth therapy for children navigating anxiety, identity, burnout, and life transitions. My space is inclusive, trauma-informed, and rooted in care.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Harley Strickland

Harley Strickland

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Reaching out can be hard and I am here to help begin the process of healing and being there to help us become a better you. My goal and desire is to help teach you and provide you the essentials to overcome your obstacles. When life gets overwhelming at times, we forget to take care of ourselves. Depression and anxiety does not have to be a part of your everyday life.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Ruggeri

Jennifer Ruggeri

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based techniques, allowing me to create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brittany Kai

Brittany Kai

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I firmly believe parental support is essential during all the stages of the journey, including preparing to start a family, trying to conceive, fertility challenges, pregnancy & child loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and the lifespan of parenting.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joshua Curry

Dr. Joshua Curry

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I have worked in substance abuse treatment for more than twenty years. I have provided clinical treatment in a multitude environments. This includes medication-assisted treatment, medication-assisted detoxification, inpatient and residential, psychiatric hospitals, correctional institutions, and tele-health.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ellis Graham

Ellis Graham

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Think of therapy with me as a collaborative adventure. I believe in meeting you where you are, with no judgment and plenty of warmth.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring a warm, affirming, and strengths-based style, and I welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds.”
Relationship issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amber Ballard

Amber Ballard

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I love to be a cheerleader for my clients, a pillar of their support system. Sometimes, this means I may have to call you on some stuff, but it's always coming from a place of support and values-alignment!

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Shukairo Baker

Dr. Shukairo Baker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“My approach to providing care is holistic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support based on their unique needs.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Miranda Adcock

Miranda Adcock

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have 15 years experience working with trauma. I love working with special populations, having military, adoption/foster care, and LGBTQ+ experience.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. KC Uwakwe

Dr. KC Uwakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I am dedicated to holistic care by fostering trust through active listening, open communication, and empathy.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brit Klepac

Brit Klepac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I bring a creative approach to my therapy practice by blending talk therapy with drawing, painting, collaging, sculpting, and other art processes to help you experience, express, and understand your emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Gooding

Stephanie Gooding

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be honest, understood, and supported—not judged or told what you "should" do.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kristel Byrd

Kristel Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I am neurodivergent therapist who provides Teletherapy. As a former military brat and spouse, working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Mary Fields

Dr. Mary Fields

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I integrate trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, tailoring treatment to meet each client where they are.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Abbe Gorberg

Abbe Gorberg

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My professional background as a Registered Dietitian led me to recognize my strengths as a social scientist, with a deeper passion for listening, understanding, and counseling others. I graduated from Drexel University in my hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I went on to become dually licensed as both a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor after completing a two-year internship.”

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yrma Lopez Miller

Yrma Lopez Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassionate and collaborative. I tailor each session to meet you or your family where you are.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Fquira Johannes

Fquira Johannes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a lot of different evidence-based practices and interventions, including, but not limited to, Transactional Analysis, Emotional regulation, CBT, mindfulness, and more.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jennifer Lutz

Jennifer Lutz

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach blends evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with practical, real-life tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and steady as you move toward meaningful change.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our couples therapists in Charlotte, NC

Number of therapists serving Charlotte, NC
There are over 780 therapists in Charlotte, NC accepting new patients.
780+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 91%Relationship issues
  • 82%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 50%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 76%Couples therapy
  • 55%Family therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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