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Top therapists in Kernersville, NC accepting new patients

Mental health support is accessible in Kernersville through Headway's 2,968 licensed providers who specialize in various approaches and conditions. Connect with caring professionals across the community who offer virtual and in-person care, with most insurance plans accepted to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

Lindsey Lykins

Lindsey Lykins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in personality disorders, psychotic disorders, LGBTQIA+ identity (transitions, support, etc.), substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Andrea Darden

Dr. Andrea Darden

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As someone who has thrived, I help women on the breast cancer journey resolve distressing symptoms, process emotional trauma, and build resilience for better health outcomes.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Dr. Mary Fields

Dr. Mary Fields

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I integrate trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, tailoring treatment to meet each client where they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathleen Dowdy

Kathleen Dowdy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My clinical focus is to work with individuals who are seeking a holistic approach to achieving optimal mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Sleep disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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
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
Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 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
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
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
Brittany Kai

Brittany Kai

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I firmly believe parental support is essential during all the stages of the journey, including preparing to start a family, trying to conceive, fertility challenges, pregnancy & child loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and the lifespan of parenting.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jayki Levy

Jayki Levy

Therapist

Virtual • Candler, NC


“My goal is to create a space where you don't have to filter or hold it all together; a space where it is ok not to be ok.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mia Bush

Mia Bush

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is engaged and solutions-oriented, offering thoughtful feedback while helping clients set meaningful goals and feel empowered to work toward lasting change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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 12 insurance carriers
Porsche Collins

Porsche Collins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to help you understand "you" as well as focus on developing your internal and external strengths.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alaina Presley

Alaina Presley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring training from Baylor University and evidence-based tools that actually work, alongside a genuine belief in your capacity to get through this.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maddie Clemens

Maddie Clemens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, NC


“A defining part of my therapy work is that I provide highly-personalized psychotherapy services for each of my clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Miller

Christina Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I’m Christina, a warm, down-to-earth therapist who genuinely enjoys getting to know people and understanding what makes them who they are.

I’ve spent more than 15 years working with people in schools, hospitals, community mental health, crisis intervention, and trauma-focused settings. Along the way, I’ve supported veterans, first responders, trauma and abuse survivors, parents, professionals, adolescents, and neurodivergent individuals.

My path into therapy has given me the opportunity to sit with people during some incredibly difficult moments. It has taught me that there is almost always more to someone than what we see on the surface - and that life rarely fits neatly into categories.

I’m interested in the whole picture: your experiences, relationships, strengths, struggles, sense of humor, values, and the things you may not always understand about yourself.

I also believe therapy can be both meaningful and human. There will be serious conversations, but there can also be laughter, honesty, and those moments when something finally clicks.

You don’t have to have an impressive story or a perfect explanation for why you’re here. We can start with wherever life has you right now.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hema Naraharisetty

Hema Naraharisetty

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use different trauma processing methodologies such as EMDR, IFS, SE to name a few to heal from past wounds.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Dolores Lexandra

Dr. Dolores Lexandra

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is most effective when it's collaborative—when clients feel seen, heard, and respected for their unique perspectives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Raven Patten

Raven Patten

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is warm, supportive, empowering, and solution-focused while creating a safe space where clients feel heard and understood.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristel Byrd

Kristel Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I am neurodivergent therapist who provides Teletherapy. As a former military brat and spouse, working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Allen Brooks

Allen Brooks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Aberdeen, NC


“My work is grounded in trauma‐informed care, empowerment, and the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth when provided safety, voice, and choice.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deana Haynes

Deana Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“My style is warm, empathic, and sometimes humorous—but always direct and focused on helping you meet your goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Allison DeJarnatt

Allison DeJarnatt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of experience in behavioral health care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shalana Keel

Shalana Keel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a board-certified Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of healthcare experience, I provide individualized care that combines evidence-based medication management with a compassionate, whole-person approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kylie Yacuzzo

Kylie Yacuzzo

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role isn't to tell you what to do, but to help you understand what's keeping you stuck...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Morehead City, NC


“My approach is compassionate and integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).”
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Constance McConnell

Constance McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use cognitive processing, narrative and mindfulness therapies to help empower my clients to utilize their natural strengths and supports in order to build confidence in their own identities, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelci Schaeffer

Kelci Schaeffer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and able to build more authentic, fulfilling connections with yourself and others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cynthia Von Der Lehr

Cynthia Von Der Lehr

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to provide a space that is compassionate and non-judgmental, where you can learn about yourself, promote self-growth and reduce suffering.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ieeia Currie

Ieeia Currie

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Christian Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My faith in the Holy Trinity of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit greatly shape my life, and my work. I believe you have everything you need within you to achieve your goals and heal.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Nicholson

Laurie Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over 20 years of experience within the neurodiverse and autism spectrum community, I bring deep expertise and compassion to every session, fostering a space where you can truly thrive.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Pamela Hill

Pamela Hill

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am committed to providing therapeutic interventions that are tailored to your needs, strengths, and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring a warm, affirming, and strengths-based style, and I welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds.”
Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Harley Strickland

Harley Strickland

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Reaching out can be hard and I am here to help begin the process of healing and being there to help us become a better you. My goal and desire is to help teach you and provide you the essentials to overcome your obstacles. When life gets overwhelming at times, we forget to take care of ourselves. Depression and anxiety does not have to be a part of your everyday life.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Kernersville, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Kernersville, NC
There are over 33 therapists in Kernersville, NC accepting new patients.
33+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Depression
  • 94%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
  • 79%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 94%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 61%Oxford
  • 61%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%American Sign Language
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Substance Use Disorder
  • 6%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 24%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 Kernersville

Searching for therapists in Kernersville starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Therapists can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and work stress. If you are comparing therapy in Kernersville, NC, look for a therapist whose listed specialties match what you want to focus on. Bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.

Kernersville has local counseling private practice options, but nearby availability may be more limited than in larger North Carolina cities. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in North Carolina. As you compare therapists, consider appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading each profile can help you understand the therapist’s communication style, experience, and approach before you book.

Therapy in Kernersville can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. Headway helps you find therapists who match your preferences, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and offer virtual or in-person care. You can browse profiles, review availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

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