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Top therapists in Hickory, NC accepting new patients

Mental health support is accessible throughout Hickory in areas like Catawba, Longview, and Central. Headway offers 2,984 providers trained in evidence-based approaches, with flexible scheduling and insurance coordination. Many clients find providers with open slots and begin sessions quickly.

Dr. George Mack

Dr. George Mack

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“After earning my master's in clinical psychology, I realized how deeply sex and sexuality impact a person's mental and emotional well-being.”
Anger management, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Zuriah Harris

Zuriah Harris

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm down-to-earth and collaborative, and I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and better understand yourself and your relationships.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angel Luis Mercado

Angel Luis Mercado

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“The therapeutic space that I offer is distinguished by being one free of judgment and criticism, but focused on the potential that all of us have to generate changes in limiting beliefs and therefore in our emotions, feelings and actions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Angela Capuano-Fant

Dr. Angela Capuano-Fant

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a holistic approach to help you explore your strengths and the things that prevent you from living your best life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michelle Cusick

Michelle Cusick

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I believe trust is the foundation for lasting change, and together we'll work to understand your patterns and move toward meaningful growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stephen Sutton

Stephen Sutton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Raleigh, NC


“I most frequently use Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness/Heartfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which can encourage elements of independence, honesty, acceptance and direction to the therapy process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Winnie Momanyi

Winnie Momanyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, and I am committed to helping my patients achieve their mental health goals.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Emily Peterson

Emily Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach therapy with patience, collaboration, and compassion... tailor each session to meet clients where they are, using evidence-based strategies to fit their individual needs and preferences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nwando Olisa

Nwando Olisa

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you with overcoming challenges.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Justina Okonkwo

Dr. Justina Okonkwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“Focuses on the whole person's well-being, your mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Theodore Gilbert

Theodore Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that the most important factor of successful treatment starts with establishing a genuine therapeutic relationship.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Charla Neville

Charla Neville

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that it is not only important to address the current presenting problems but to also work to gain a better understanding of the root causes to the challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Fungisai Chanakira

Fungisai Chanakira

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My background is in Biology, Health Promotion and Mental Health. As I approached my 30th birthday, I pledged to be free in ALL areas of my life which then spawned the journey of exploring the connection between spirituality and sexuality and I haven't looked back since!

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ieachia Morris

Ieachia Morris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about helping people achieve meaningful, sustainable improvement in their mental well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tameika Cheek

Tameika Cheek

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I understand the unique pulls and pressures many women face while navigating modern life, particularly those common to Millennial and Gen Z women.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Houchens

Taylor Houchens

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Going to therapy doesn't mean you're weak. It means you're strong enough to do the work necessary to become your authentic self.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Funderburk

Emily Funderburk

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My hope in working with clients is to see them experience a broader understanding of themselves as they gain strength in their everyday lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ekatherina Osman

Dr. Ekatherina Osman

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that the foundation of effective medicine is a collaborative partnership built on deep listening and mutual respect.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tammy Weitzman

Tammy Weitzman

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of clinical and supervisory experience. My approach is unique to each person I meet with. I am warm/supportive as well as gently challenging when needed. Together we we will explore who you are, where you want to go and what may have gotten in your way and create pathways to living with greater understanding and joy.

I treat individuals, couples and families seeking therapy for various reasons including difficulty with depression mood/anxiety, relationships, life transitions and trauma. I have extensive experience with grief/loss and worked in cancer medicine for two and half decades. I look forward to meeting you.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jennifer Thakur

Jennifer Thakur

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My hope for all clients is that they leave a session with me feeling heard, validated and empowered.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jodeci Oquendo

Jodeci Oquendo

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize an integrated approach tailored to fit you and your individual needs, as I believe there is no one size fits all.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Olga Slepchenko

Olga Slepchenko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I bring a calm, compassionate, and at times even lighthearted presence into sessions, because healing doesn't have to feel heavy all the time.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alane Atchley

Alane Atchley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My practice is designed to feel like a deeply supportive, down-to-earth space where you can finally exhale and catch your breath.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Devin Young

Devin Young

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise includes trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship issues through a predominantly Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach. As a queer female, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.

I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy to treat youth and Cognitive Processing Therapy for adults. I also have training in and incorporate principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stella Thepaut

Stella Thepaut

Therapist

Virtual • Waynesville, NC


“I believe everyone has the capacity to heal. I also believe in the inevitable good naturedness in every human being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gianna Fiebe

Gianna Fiebe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is structured, evidence-based, and skills-focused. I integrate CBT, DBT, and ACT to help clients identify patterns early...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Dr. Martha Eseh

Dr. Martha Eseh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clemmons, NC


“I am very patient with my clients and will partner with you to create a treatment plan that works best for you and improve outcome.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Erin Boyle

Erin Boyle

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and life's many transitions in a supportive and nonjudgmental way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bertee Thomas

Bertee Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a person-centered, solution-focused clinician who believes that every individual has the innate potential to overcome life's challenges when supported in the right environment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Reed

Elizabeth Reed

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring a warm, direct, and deeply experienced approach to therapy. I am an independently licensed clinical social worker and supervisor with more than 26 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship stress, life...”
ADD/ADHD, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alicia Tyler

Alicia Tyler

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a compassionate, whole-person approach that blends clinical expertise with body-based practices like mindfulness and yoga.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Cresswell

Dr. Heather Cresswell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laurie Ford

Laurie Ford

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“My Approach blends with therapeutic practices and biblical wisdom to help clients with inner child trauma, navigate burnout, identity development, rebuilding identity, and creating healthy boundaries without abandoning your assignment.”
Anxiety, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Latosha Jones

Latosha Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, collaborative, and centered on honoring each person's strengths, lived experiences, and unique aging journey.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yarlene Lopez Delgado

Dr. Yarlene Lopez Delgado

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with women who feel overwhelmed by motherhood, life transitions, and the pressure to "hold it all together."”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Krumroy

Taylor Krumroy

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“I specialize in working with people who have Borderline Personality Disorder. It's primarily the one disorder nearly no therapists touch.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tara Keel

Tara Keel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in helping individuals gain awareness and insight, encourage action, foster healing, cultivate change in their lives, and support them as they work towards desired outcomes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Green

Michelle Green

Therapist

Virtual • Greenville, NC


“With eight years of experience as a therapist, I strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where clients feel safe and free from judgment...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Hickory, NC

Number of therapists serving Hickory, NC
There are over 2,945 therapists in Hickory, NC accepting new patients.
2,945+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 78%Relationship issues
  • 77%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 48%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 5%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 20%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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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 Hickory

Searching for therapists in Hickory starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Therapists and counselors in Hickory, NC may work with concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions. 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 therapy. Provider bios can help you understand each therapist’s style, focus areas, and what sessions may be like.

In a smaller city like Hickory, local appointment options may be more limited than in larger North Carolina markets. Virtual therapy can expand your search while still keeping care with a therapist licensed in North Carolina. You may also want to consider appointment availability, scheduling flexibility, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare practical fit, including communication style, session structure, and experience with concerns that matter to you.

Therapy in Hickory can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make mental health care more affordable. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, estimate your out-of-pocket cost before booking, and schedule directly when you’re ready. You can browse therapists in Hickory, review bios, and choose someone who matches your needs, accepts your plan, and is accepting new patients.

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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