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Family therapy and counseling in Durham, NC

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Top family therapists in Durham, NC

Family relationships require understanding and skilled support, especially in vibrant communities like Durham. Headway's network of 917 providers brings evidence-based family therapy to your home or office, with flexible scheduling and transparent insurance coordination to maximize affordability.

Jennifer Lamberth

Jennifer Lamberth

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My Clients have shared that my welcoming and open approach makes it more comfortable in the counseling session.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Charlotte Fawcett

Dr. Charlotte Fawcett

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“She worked closely with both children and their parents to address emotional and behavioral challenges within the family system as a whole.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelsey Staub

Kelsey Staub

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic style is client-centered to support an empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Darrin Erb

Dr. Darrin Erb

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I have spent over 40 years teaching, training, and developing mental health programs for individuals from 4 to 84 find hope once again. I am a life-long learner and add at least one certificate a year to ensure clients are given multiple approaches to what they encounter. I am very honest and direct, but also understand the need for pause and reflection. You know the level of your pain and suffering. My job is to meet you where you are and lead you to the place you want to go.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Qiana Jones

Qiana Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! My name is Qiana Jones and I am a NC based therapist who has been in practice for over 22 years in various settings. I value using my knowledge and skills to assist my clients with achieving their therapy goals. Working together, building a sense of hope and developing insight and strategies are so important in the healing process. I'm excited to work with people from all walks of life!

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Naara Lopez

Naara Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My practice includes evidence-based models such as EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, MI, mindfulness, and holistic client-center providing a safe and collaborative environment.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Testen

Robert Testen

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use supportive and sometimes challenging feedback along with humor when appropriate, to help gain insights and new perspectives into difficult roles and relationships.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzette Aiken

Suzette Aiken

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With encouragement, I believe individuals have the ability to take control, channel their strengths into progress, grow their resiliency, and reconstruct their life trajectory.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Michelle Beckmann

Michelle Beckmann

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to provide a steady, compassionate space where you can regain clarity, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with your voice.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sherry Mason

Sherry Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Bern, NC


“I work with children, adolescents, adults, and the military with trauma, behavioral and relationship problems.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Jamie Johnson

Dr. Jamie Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I bring over 11 years of behavioral health leadership experience, including senior clinical executive roles overseeing adolescent and family treatment programs, alongside my work as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. I’m dually licensed in California and North Carolina, a BBS-Approved Clinical Supervisor, and an adjunct professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where I help train the next generation of clinicians.

My clinical approach is grounded in Family Consciousness, a framework I developed through my doctoral research to help individuals and families deepen closeness, heal relational wounds, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and identity. I work with individuals and families navigating life transitions, relationship strain, identity development, and the search for greater self-understanding and connection.

I believe therapy works best as a collaborative, honest, and deeply human process. Whether you’re working through a specific challenge or simply want to feel more like yourself again, I’m here to walk alongside you with clinical expertise and genuine care.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Annmarie Worcester

Annmarie Worcester

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My theoretical orientation is very person centered providing encouragement and fostering empowerment while teaching mindfulness through reality based and CBT therapy techniques.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tomha Mcmillan

Tomha Mcmillan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have a passion for working with military families. I love working with those who feel like outsiders and the exception.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sharday Fields

Sharday Fields

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused therapy, and rational-emotive therapy and motivational interviewing.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Remisha Jones

Remisha Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I help individuals create a more balanced life and learn how to live in abundant peace and happiness.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Walston

Mary Walston

Therapist

Virtual • Fayetteville, NC


“I Whole Heartedly Work To Provide customized, sensitive, and transformative yet practical support...”
Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Renee White

Renee White

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am an active listener but also action oriented so individuals who work with me will hopefully feel supported, empowered and strengthened through our work together...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimberly Parker

Kimberly Parker

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in meeting people where they are, helping them build resilience, break cycles, and move toward lasting change with grace and practical strategies.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Hope Williams

Hope Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winston-Salem, NC


“I use a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help you uncover the path that feels right for you.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa Kinney

Melissa Kinney

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine evidence-based practices like CBT and mindfulness with somatic therapy, parts work, and Jungian tools like shadow and inner child exploration.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tierra Burns

Tierra Burns

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Specializing in high-performing individuals, I support elite minds navigating anxiety, depression, racial trauma, burnout, and the overwhelming demands of visibility, constant performing, and identity transitions.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jean Brown

Jean Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over12 years of experience working with teens thru adults.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mignon Hooper

Mignon Hooper

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a Bilingual/ Bi-cultural mature cisgender female with nearly 26 years of clinical experience, I want you to know that your healing, and wellbeing, are my priority...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allison Butler

Allison Butler

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices. I utilize multiple modalities to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, build emotional regulation skills, foster psychological flexibility, and quickly identify and...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zandy Evans

Zandy Evans

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“When working with me, there is no stigmatization or negative labels. This growth is all your own, and there is no judgment in the circumstances that brought you.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy FitzGerald

Amy FitzGerald

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My hope is that clients will learn more flexible thinking and ways to live effectively when challenging emotions are present.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Diane Jauch

Diane Jauch

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a holistic approach when working with someone; I believe the mind and body are inseparable...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Anderson

Angela Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe every person has the capacity for growth and change, and I am passionate about helping clients discover their strengths and build the life they envision for themselves.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
James Goulding

James Goulding

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Let my 30+ years experience with evidence-based and simple approaches guide you to the life and relationships you deserve.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alyssa Haley

Alyssa Haley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.”
Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Dimayquoaye Smith

Dr. Dimayquoaye Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that healing begins with feeling understood.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angel Mayes

Angel Mayes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I want a session to feel like a productive conversation that feels open, engaging, and thought provoking.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Ashley Nelson

Dr. Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe healing begins within relationships. My work is grounded in the understanding that a child's emotional well-being is deeply connected to the well-being of their caregivers.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Evan Swink

Evan Swink

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! I have over 20yrs experience in various human service settings, all aimed at helping people. Since I have been a LCSW (UNC, 2013), 1:1 therapy is where I see folks experience the most significant changes. I also work at a primary care doctor’s office as a therapist, helping folks of all ages find effective approaches to life’s challenges, uncomfortable moods and worry.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Donna Davis

Donna Davis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a person-centered approach and bring extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as well as a variety of interventions from other therapy approaches.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexis Barnes-Scott

Alexis Barnes-Scott

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe growth occurs when we feel supported enough to examine new perspectives and develop healthier patterns of thinking and relating.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tiona Washington

Tiona Washington

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“It takes great strength to ask for help and seek assistance with addressing and overcoming many of life's challenges.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maximilian Shafir

Maximilian Shafir

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My ultimate objective is to always help clients reconnect to the people, things, and activities that matter most to them.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Cross

Joshua Cross

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am engaged, interactive and personable. I try to bring humor, exploration and experimentation to the serious business of therapy.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our family therapists located within 20 miles of Durham, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Durham, NC
There are over 25 therapists in Durham, NC accepting new patients.
25+
Average years in practice
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13 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 88%Relationship issues
  • 76%Stress management
  • 76%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 100%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 96%Cigna
  • 72%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 72%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 8%Hindi
  • 8%Urdu
  • 4%American Sign Language
  • 4%French
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 28%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 16%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 44%Couples therapy
  • 28%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Durham

Searching for family therapists in Durham starts with finding someone who understands the relationships and patterns involved, not just one person’s experience. Family therapy can support concerns like parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, family estrangement, and communication breakdowns across generations. Look for a therapist whose profile lists family counselling and therapy, experience with therapy for family problems, or training that fits your needs. Family therapists often work with the relational system, which means they may help family members understand roles, patterns, and interactions together.

In a mid-sized city like Durham, you may find a range of Durham therapists with different specialties, office locations, and appointment formats. In-person care may be useful when several family members plan to attend from the same area, while virtual appointments can make scheduling easier when family members live in different places or have varied routines. Session attendance can also vary by need, including the full family, specific family members, or individual sessions connected to the larger family work. Before booking, read therapist bios to see how they describe their approach, session structure, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.

Therapy in Durham can be a significant investment without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you compare Durham, NC therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before your first session. You can search by insurance, specialty, appointment format, and availability, then book directly when you find a therapist who matches your family’s needs and accepts your plan.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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