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Top therapists in Cornelius, NC accepting new patients

Seeking therapy in Cornelius, NC? Access 2,985 providers through Headway's flexible platform. Whether you're in the Lake Norman area or nearby neighborhoods, get matched with warm, solution-oriented providers offering virtual and in-person sessions with insurance coverage accepted.

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
Krissy Reams

Krissy Reams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Raleigh, NC


Krissy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of experience working with an array of clients. Krissy works with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, life changes and transitions, family and relationship issues, among other concerns that may impact your daily life who seek balance, understanding and peace.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Justin Johnson-Bradshaw

Justin Johnson-Bradshaw

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a therapy experience where you feel understood, respected, and comfortable being your authentic self.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Toddra Williams

Toddra Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that each person's story is unique, and I strive to provide a safe, compassionate space where healing and growth can happen at the client's own pace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Justina Ankrah

Justina Ankrah

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm not just treating a diagnosis, I'm working with a whole person who has a history, a context, and strengths they may not fully see yet.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rebecca Branistareanu

Rebecca Branistareanu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I believe in being direct and compassionate, using contemplation and directly contacting the experiences present in the mind-body while staying grounded to build resilience and self-trust.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Estes

Leah Estes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in helping clients better understand their patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier connections with themselves and others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elissa Mount

Elissa Mount

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


We all have experiences in life that might leave us feeling broken or disconnected with ourselves, others, in relationships, and the world around us. I believe that healing and wholeness can belong to all of us. If you are looking for someone to support you on your journey toward wellness and restoration, allow me to accompany you on the road that can often feel isolating when taken alone. The therapeutic relationship is paramount to me!

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Jackson

Ashley Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, compassionate, honest, and supportive, with a focus on helping you feel empowered, confident, and capable of lasting growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Haas

Sarah Haas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over 20 years of experience, my work centers on supporting and educating clients facing behavioral, emotional, and psychological challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
LynnDee Horne

LynnDee Horne

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“LynnDee uses her clinical training and Christain principles as the foundation of her counseling approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wayne Alston

Wayne Alston

Therapist

Virtual • Greenville, NC


“My approach is warm and direct. I'll listen closely, challenge you when it helps, and adjust to what you actually need — not what the textbook says you should.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emma Scott

Emma Scott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe good mental health care starts with taking the time to really listen and understand what you're experiencing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Pugh

Amanda Pugh

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize empathy, active listening, warmth and support and treat therapy as the collaborative process it was designed to be.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Wiley Pittman

Wiley Pittman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“My hope is that at the end of the first session, every client I see will have the hope that there is a solution to their issue.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Karen Flynn

Karen Flynn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with adults (18+) navigating Borderline Personality Disorder, blending warmth, humor, and expertly honed skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you build a life that feels genuinely worth living.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Allyn Latorre

Allyn Latorre

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Sometimes life doesn't just change, it collapses: divorce, betrayal, a custody conflict, or a future that looks nothing like what you planned. I'm Allyn Latorre, a licensed clinical social worker who has spent over a decade helping adults rebuild after exactly this kind of disruption. My approach is direct, practical, and trauma-informed. You don't need to have it figured out before reaching out; most people call me in the middle of something overwhelming, and that's exactly the right time to start.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Racine

Michael Racine

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“My style is conversational, holistic and warm. I'll work with you providing guidance and helping to fan the flame of your creativity and innate power for transformation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Abraham

Tina Abraham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“My approach is direct, compassionate, and tailored to you—because therapy should feel like a conversation, not a script.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shurna Rabsatt

Shurna Rabsatt

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about empowering people to find their inner strength and build healthier more fulfilling lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Frederick Stephens

Frederick Stephens

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My first priority is to listen and understand what has brought you in at this time, what feels most stressful or overwhelming, what you have already tried, and what you hope might change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Samantha Blythe

Samantha Blythe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I’m a licensed therapist who specializes in working with anxious overthinkers, people-pleasers, perfectionists, and caregivers who are exhausted from trying to hold everything together. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who look “high-functioning” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or emotionally drained on the inside.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a school counselor, which deeply shaped how I approach mental health, relationships, and family systems. I also bring lived experience as a parent into my work, especially when supporting clients who are navigating stress, burnout, and the emotional demands of raising children.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jasmine Potts

Jasmine Potts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chapel Hill, NC


“I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect and be heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kala Clanton

Kala Clanton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, direct, and structured. I create a space where clients feel safe to be honest, while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping them stuck.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is strength based, person centered. You take control of a session, direct therapy, goals, and interventions to suit you that work for you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cleo Thompson

Cleo Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I meet you exactly where you are. I work with individuals and families to build real, practical strategies rooted in your own strengths.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Adrian Green

Dr. Adrian Green

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move forward in a way that feels meaningful and manageable.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Jackson

Courtney Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that we all have a story and finding that safe space in life can make all the difference in one's healing journey.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stacey Damkohler

Stacey Damkohler

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I blend evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, trauma-informed care, and person-centered techniques.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Leanne Christian

Leanne Christian

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, self-doubt, trauma, or major life changes find steadiness again. My clients are often caring, capable people who feel stuck in survival mode—wanting peace but unsure how to get there. Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and rebuild a sense of ease and confidence. We will also look back at how early life experiences shaped the way you see yourself and others, so we can shift old beliefs and habits that no longer serve you. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative—you’ll never have to face your struggles alone.

I guide people to make sense of what’s going on inside—the racing thoughts, the heaviness, the tension that lives in the body, and the patterns that keep repeating—and turn that insight into real change. We’ll build tools to calm your mind, regulate emotions, and set boundaries that actually stick.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Cornelius, NC
There are over 37 therapists in Cornelius, NC accepting new patients.
37+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
  • 86%Trauma
  • 78%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%Providence Health Plan
  • 62%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 14%Spanish
  • 3%French
How they see their clients
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  • 92%In-person or online
  • 8%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 27%Man
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 27%Family therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 16%Couples 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 Cornelius

Searching for therapists in Cornelius starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want support with. Therapists may focus on anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, life transitions, or work stress. As you compare options, look for specialties and approaches that fit your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or couples counseling. A therapist’s bio can help you understand their style, focus areas, and what a first session may include.

Cornelius is a smaller Lake Norman community, so the number of nearby in-person therapists may be more limited than in larger cities. Expanding your search to virtual therapy can give you more options across North Carolina while still letting you choose a therapist licensed to see you. If location matters, you can also consider nearby areas like Huntersville or Davidson. Beyond specialty, compare appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you narrow your list based on communication style and practical fit.

Therapy in Cornelius can be a significant cost without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your benefits, view estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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