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Top therapists in Charlotte, NC accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to Charlotte residents across Uptown, South End, NoDa and beyond. With 2,965 providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks, you can find the right fit for your needs with sessions covered by insurance.

Dr. Michelle Einson

Dr. Michelle Einson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Charlotte, NC


“Warmth, guidance, and the feeling that you are no longer alone on your journey to help yourself or your family.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah McArthur

Sarah McArthur

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Charlotte, NC


“As a Black, Millennial therapist my passion is to provide safe spaces, eliminate stigma, and do my part in making therapy more approachable.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Angelina DeFilippi

Angelina DeFilippi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Charlotte, NC


I’m Angie, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work primarily with adult women navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, people-pleasing, perinatal concerns, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you, drawing from EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and body-based awareness. Together, we’ll make sense of what feels heavy, strengthen your connection with yourself, and help you move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Nash

Michelle Nash

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Huntersville, NC


“At heart, I am a helper, encourager, and challenger. What this means is that in sessions, I take a compassionate, direct, creative, and patient approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Hyder

Michael Hyder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Charlotte, NC


Your voice matters. Your feelings matter. You are important and you matter.


After more than a decade of work with clients, I believe we have an innate ability to adapt and heal when given the right space to do so. I enjoy creating an empowering space where clients access their internal strengths and confidently create the change they desire.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Ojok

Ashley Ojok

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Matthews, NC


“I enjoy working with adults, adolescents and couples using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tyeekia Blue

Tyeekia Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Harrisburg, NC


“I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression or anxiety.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Baird

Sarah Baird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Cornelius, NC


“My goal in therapy is to walk alongside you during this journey and provide you with a supportive, safe, and affirming space where you can release those emotions you've been bottling in for so long without judgment and with empathy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Poletta Cunningham

Poletta Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gastonia, NC


“I have been working in Mental Health for more than 17 years. I realized very early in my career that I wanted to be vessel in the healing of others.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Samantha Gingles

Samantha Gingles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gastonia, NC


Therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and encouraged to grow. My role is to meet you where you are while helping you gain clarity, recognize patterns, build on your strengths, and identify practical steps toward the changes you want to make. I value authentic conversations and will offer thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and accountability along the way. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we’ll work together to help you move forward with greater confidence and intention.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlotte Windley

Charlotte Windley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Concord, NC


“I'm passionate about using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and blending different therapies to tailor treatment to my clients' needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Colleen Collins

Colleen Collins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gastonia, NC


“I use a Person-Centered approach to therapy, which means we'll take time to build a trusting relationship...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Travis Bradey

Travis Bradey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Davidson, NC


“I use a verity of evidence based approaches and match my client and their needs with the approach that best meets their goal when seeking services.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Graciela Pulliam

Graciela Pulliam

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Cornelius, NC


“I specialize in supporting children and teens with emotional regulation, anxiety, autism-related challenges, and executive function needs, while empowering parents...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Calvin Walker

Calvin Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Concord, NC


“I would like my clients to walk away feeling empowered and encouraged to do the work as well as optimistic that a positive will occur in their lives as a result.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Daima Morales

Daima Morales

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Mooresville, NC


“I believe that each person's story is unique, and effective care begins with truly listening to and understanding your individual experiences and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Camilla Price

Camilla Price

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Cramerton, NC


“I have been practicing for over 15 years working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family conflict.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Pendergrast

Kathryn Pendergrast

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Waxhaw, NC


“I provide a supportive, compassionate space where children and teens can feel understood, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to thrive.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Covington

Jennifer Covington

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gastonia, NC


“My strengths lie in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where empowerment & healing are prioritized.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laura Lockwood

Laura Lockwood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Concord, NC


“A client can expect to feel heard, validated, and empowered in order to find the peace, confidence, and direction they are seeking.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessie Gogg

Jessie Gogg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • 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
James Wells

James Wells

Therapist

In-person • 22 mi away • Mooresville, NC


Counseling is a place of acceptance where you can learn to see your true value. You hold the keys to your happiness. You just need support to unlock that door. Doing it alone will keep you stuck. You can learn to trust again. I received specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am also a Registered Play Therapist and enhance parent-child communication. I have an office where I see individuals and families. I also have two large rooms where I teach parents how to use Play Therapy Skills.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kara Kindley Lemon

Kara Kindley Lemon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Waxhaw, NC


“I bring a holistic, calming approach: psychological(emotions, emotions management), cognitive(thoughts, understanding)...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenneth Stephenson

Kenneth Stephenson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Gastonia, NC


I believe there is power in learning to balance our lives emotionally and spiritually. I have 20-plus years as a counselor and have been able to help clients find emotional and general life balance. I draw from primary treatment modalities of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic and Existential Theories. Ideally, at the conclusion of counseling, a client will be able to actively deal with their internal states in a way that allows them to feel more at peace with increased self-esteem, and well-being.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Krystin Jacobs

Krystin Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Monroe, NC


“I'll give you real tools and exercises you can use in the very moments that feel most difficult, so therapy becomes something that works for you throughout your days, not just in our sessions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tommy Lopez

Tommy Lopez

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • Monroe, NC


“I am a Christ-centered therapist who believes that treatment must include emotional, physical, psychological, as well as spiritual interventions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Corsello

Heather Corsello

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Mooresville, NC


“I have 20+ years of experience as a social worker in schools, working with children with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression and intellectual disabilities...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elnita Ottey

Elnita Ottey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Monroe, NC


“I specialize in providing treatment to children and adolescents impacted by trauma and am a nationally certified Trauma Focused CBT therapist.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sakina Alston

Sakina Alston

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Mooresville, NC


“I'm focused on helping individuals age 13-85 with exploring how and why their mental health is impacting and preventing true progress in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lauren Turner

Lauren Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Salisbury, NC


“I provide a confidential, safe, and respectful atmosphere where we can collaborate to build and work on your goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Julie Dollar

Julie Dollar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Conover, NC


“My goal is to help you thrive in life and live the life you want. To help you unpack any baggage that is holding you back from living your best life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
David Zealy-Wright

David Zealy-Wright

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hickory, NC


“I believe that deciding what the darkest chapters in our lives mean to our overall stories is only up to the individual.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dillon Smith

Dillon Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Morganton, NC


“I use a trauma-informed approach to support those facing depression, relationship issues, religious concerns, and performance anxiety.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Miller

Chelsea Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe space where you can speak openly, feel understood, recognize your strengths, and develop practical tools for meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Will Krause

Will Krause

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that every client is an expert regarding their life experiences. Therefore, therapy is a collaborative effort...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kisha L. Bowser

Kisha L. Bowser

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With a focus on trauma-informed care, I bring compassion, authenticity, and integrity to each session.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Zayman

Brian Zayman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have experienced that, no matter how serious or deep the problem is, if my client keeps their sessions, talks, and listens there is always hope.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kerry Paksoy

Kerry Paksoy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I consider myself a specialist in adults with ADHD, work-life balance, substance use, anxiety, and depression.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zana Guadalupe

Zana Guadalupe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a warm, supportive space where we can build insight, develop practical coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Raheem Forsythe

Raheem Forsythe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic approach involves recognizing internal strengths and resourcefulness within each individual.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Charlotte, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Charlotte, NC
There are over 57 therapists in Charlotte, NC accepting new patients.
57+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
  • 81%Trauma
  • 72%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 89%Cigna
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Providence Health Plan
  • 65%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 4%French
  • 2%Bengali
  • 2%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 25%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 12%Couples therapy

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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

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.

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