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Top therapists in Durham, NC accepting new patients

Durham residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 2,794 providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management. Whether you're in Old West Durham, Lakewood, or near Duke University, flexible sessions and insurance coverage make support convenient and affordable.

Alicia Montgomery

Alicia Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Building a therapeutic relationship with the client is key to being effective in meeting the client's needs.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Alfano

Heather Alfano

Therapist

Virtual • Hendersonville, NC


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and solution-focused, helping you find practical ways to move toward greater calm and resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammy Hamann

Tammy Hamann

Therapist

Virtual • Rockingham, NC


“I believe in creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My counseling approach will help clients attain self-realization, set and accomplish goals, and elicit self-efficacy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Maryjane Henshaw

Dr. Maryjane Henshaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“Board-Certified PMHNP dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to patients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chelsea Etheridge

Chelsea Etheridge

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, NC


“I use guided meditation and art activities to help prepare our minds to enter the safe space of therapy and regulate in order to end therapy and enter back into daily life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Brown

Amy Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a proud LGBTQ+ ally who believes therapy can be both meaningful and a little bit human (yes, laughing is allowed).”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Lippel

Jennifer Lippel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe building a therapeutic relationship with each client is key to developing the person-centered treatment plan that will be able to grow and produce desired outcomes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Vic Johnson

Dr. Vic Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a licensed doctoral level therapist who specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. My practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for those struggling with emotional and psychological challenges. Together, we will work toward building resilience, restoring balance, and improving your overall well-being.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Rogers

Michelle Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“With over 20 years of experience, I offer a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach for high-achieving adults who have been strong for a long time.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ciara Dennis-Morgan

Ciara Dennis-Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I enjoy working with people who are interested in returning to the truth of who they are. I value people. Intuition is often within my work with people. I am honored to walk with people in their orientation to healing and health in the ways important to them. Harmony in mind, body, and spirit.

A holistic trauma informed approach with a culturally grounded orientation to care is my offering. I love to incorporate breath work and somatic work in with talk therapy all while centering values.

I respect the courage of getting to this point. It’s reasonable that we all would benefit from support so I am happy to walk you home to you, the truth of you that deserves liberation, healing and health because your life has value and I’m so glad you’re here. You deserve it all.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leanne Spann

Leanne Spann

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Children often make sense of the world through play, and in that space they can begin to heal and grow.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kim Gray

Kim Gray

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I also hold a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, with honors of distinction from Capella University. I am a trained mediator who loves the opportunity to allow clients to be exactly who they are, while they figure out who they want to be.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Summerlin

Mary Summerlin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, NC


“I am integrative in my approach to counseling and will use the interventions that will be most effective to address each difficulty that is presented.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Meriah Ward

Dr. Meriah Ward

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create safe, inclusive spaces for healing and self-understanding through evidence-based care that goes beyond symptoms to address the whole person.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audra Vance

Audra Vance

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My passion is working with people and helping them to be the best they can be. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 24+ years of therapeutic experience. My experience started in Mental Health Clinics, but I have been working in private practice for over 15 years. I help people with a variety of concerns to include stress, anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal O'Gorman

Crystal O'Gorman

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I want to help you overcome whatever is causing stress in your life, so that you can feel more self confident and improve connection to what really matters.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jason Robertson

Jason Robertson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that you are the expert of your own story, and my role is to support you in uncovering your strengths, building resilience, and finding meaningful solutions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thabit Al-khateeb

Dr. Thabit Al-khateeb

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Dr. Al-Khateeb enjoys building strong, trust‐based relationships with patients and is passionate about patient-centered care...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tracey Julius

Tracey Julius

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My goal is to help you identify challenges, improve coping and determine the next steps toward meaningful, lasting change.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in various settings. I am dedicated to supporting clients by fostering a collaborative, trusting and empathetic environment.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
John Dyson

John Dyson

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe that people have the power within themselves to create the change they are seeking in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kimbely Davis

Kimbely Davis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassion-focused and intersectional. Your race, culture, family history, and lived experience are so impactful and that context belongs in our work together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
James Hanrahan

James Hanrahan

Therapist

Virtual • Indian Trail, NC


“I work with adults with the goal of aligning values with actions. I also have extensive experience helping veterans, first-responders, and athletes navigate through PTSD, anger management, anxiety, depression, and male victims of sexual assault.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kate Tise

Kate Tise

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is direct and real — I use humor when it helps, I'll tell you what I notice, and I genuinely care about your progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sara Bell

Sara Bell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lincolnton, NC


“I have been working in the therapy field for over 9 years. I have worked with children, teens, young adults, and adults.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Scott Cardin

Dr. Scott Cardin

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a licensed psychologist with over 21 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the quiet struggles...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angenette Burns

Angenette Burns

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I understand the cultural, relational, and generational layers that shape how we see ourselves, and I value creating a space where you feel seen, respected, and understood without having to over-explain.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chaney Landgraf

Chaney Landgraf

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“I am dedicated to getting to know you, your background, and your needs to create a custom plan to help you meet your health goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kimberly Miller

Kimberly Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Marshville, NC


“In the past 20 years I have walked along side clients through trauma, pain and insecurity back to a path of wholeness, compassion and self discovery.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zachary Behm

Zachary Behm

Therapist

Virtual • Bryson City, NC


“I provide CBT, motivational interviewing, and psychoanalytic therapy to help you understand the "why" behind your behaviors, because insight can lead to meaningful change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Imani Mcphatter

Imani Mcphatter

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is a transformative journey, and my goal is to create a supportive space where you feel truly heard, valued, and empowered.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ivette Harlin

Ivette Harlin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am dedicated to fostering a non-judgmental, warm, and positive psychological atmosphere that empowers you to strive towards becoming the best version of yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Candace Melvin

Candace Melvin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have worked with client from ages 4 - 70 from all walks of life. I specialize in trauma informed care, spiritual christian counseling, and taking elements from geek culture to integrate them into your experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ruby Mcarthur

Ruby Mcarthur

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


As a clinician, I enjoy working with everyone in all phases of life helping in building self-esteem, managing addiction, trauma, self-discovery, medication management, anger management, re-establishing one's dreams/purpose, building/strengthening relationships one has with self, partners or family systems.

I have worked with foster children, young adults, primary care staff and patients, those who struggled with substance abuse in a methadone clinic, provided supervision to non-licensed social workers in the hospital.

I welcome the opportunity to meet with you for a consultation to see if working together would be a great match like a grilled cheese or peanut butter sandwich.

Best of luck on your journey to health and wellness.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stuart Montgomery

Stuart Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I pride myself on being warm, encouraging and open-minded. My style is proactive and solution focused emphasizing the collaborative nature of the therapeutic relationship.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Irene Essien-Akpan

Irene Essien-Akpan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My clients, after their first session with me, will know that I heard them and understand their struggles, and that I am willing to walk with them at their own pace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Durham, NC
There are over 67 therapists in Durham, NC accepting new patients.
67+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 78%Relationship issues
  • 76%Stress management
  • 75%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 61%Oxford
  • 61%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 3%Yoruba
  • 1%Arabic
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 70%Woman
  • 28%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 34%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent 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 Durham, NC

Searching for therapists in Durham starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want to work on. Therapists may support people living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. As you compare Durham therapists, look for specialties, therapy styles, and populations served. A therapist’s bio can help you understand whether they offer approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.

Durham has a range of therapy options across neighborhoods near Duke University, downtown Durham, Southpoint, and surrounding areas, with both in-person and virtual appointments available. Some people prefer meeting in an office, while others choose virtual care for more scheduling flexibility. To narrow your search, review whether a therapist is accepting new clients, offers appointment times that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can also show how a therapist describes their communication style, session structure, and areas of focus.

Therapy in Durham can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated cost before you book. Headway helps you find Durham therapists who match your preferences, and you can browse profiles to compare insurance information, availability, and booking options when you’re ready.

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