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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Knightdale, NC

Access mental health support in Knightdale through Headway's extensive network of UnitedHealthcare-in-network providers. Whether you're in downtown Knightdale or surrounding areas, find providers with open availability soon, with copays between $0-$30 and options for virtual or in-person sessions.

Alvely Alcantara

Alvely Alcantara

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I believe that we have the ability to heal from the experiences that were hurtful/harmful to us, but that in order to do so, we have to learn how to be kind to ourselves...”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Breonna Lane

Breonna Lane

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I call myself the "Perfect Starter Therapist". If you've never been to therapy before and are a bit nervous, I am the support you need.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Stephen Barnard

Stephen Barnard

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine warmth, compassion and curiosity with cutting edge knowledge from many different disciplines, including neuroscience and nutrition science.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Dr. Demah Payne

Dr. Demah Payne

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“In our sessions, you can expect a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I find that I especially bond with women and the unique concerns that we have such as motherhood, body- hormonal changes, career concerns - navigating the work force.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Dr. Shalandra Hollins

Dr. Shalandra Hollins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! My name is Dr. Shalandra Hollins. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), and attachment-based theory to help clients heal childhood wounds, relationship injuries, and begin to heal from emotionally painful experiences.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Christina Dixon

Christina Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Clients can expect to better understand themselves and their mental health. Clients will feel heard, safe, and understood.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Hannah Ellis

Hannah Ellis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

41 North Rice Street, Brevard, NC

“My goal is to foster an authentic connection and create a non-judgemental space to process big feelings.”

Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues,

Challenging, Participatory, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

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.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Anne Sylvie

Anne Sylvie

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 18 years of experience supporting individuals facing grief, loss and significant life transitions. I was drawn to grief work after the death of my mother from cancer when I was seventeen, and the desire to more deeply understand and make meaning out of my experiences. My professional career has included work as a nursing home social worker, a hospice social worker, and a hospice bereavement counselor.

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Barnard

Elizabeth Barnard

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


In 2023, I happily celebrated 10 years in private practice! I received my Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Development in 1993, and obtained my LCMHC in North Carolina in 2011. Over the past 12 years, it has been my privilege to learn and grow alongside my clients. I possess particular interests in working with ages 8-adult, on such issues as: life transitions, autism spectrum and other neurodivergent people, gifted population, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and women's issues.

Please note: I do not perform formal evaluations or testing.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Jennifer Griffin

Jennifer Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Leland, NC


“I specialize in working with women 18 years and older who are experiencing anxiety, attachment issues in relationships, people pleasing, divorce and life stressors.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Lisa Franklin-Pettiford

Lisa Franklin-Pettiford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have over 10 years of counseling experience. I have worked as a substance abuse counselor using both no medication and medication assistance treatment.”

Grief or loss, Substance use / addiction

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Lassandra Purnell

Lassandra Purnell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use evidence-based interventions, i.e., EMDR, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Trauma Therapy, to assist you in the process of transformation.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Direct, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janie Ugwuegbu

Janie Ugwuegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine scientifically grounded psychopharmacology with a commitment to understanding each person's unique story.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Bretta Lloyd

Bretta Lloyd

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is to make it feel fun and normal. Utilizing holistic approaches allows the client to focus on the strengths, knowledge, and resources they have...”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Linda Larsen

Linda Larsen

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“During our sessions, we will set goals together knowing we can always redefine goals as your therapy progresses.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Alesia Gilmore

Alesia Gilmore

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives through patient-centered care and healthy goal development.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Carter

Kelly Carter

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am certified in EMDR and utilize that modality, along with other trauma informed interventions to help clients process through trauma and improve their relationships with themselves and others.”

Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sarah Kirlik

Dr. Sarah Kirlik

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that everyone brings a unique set of skills to the table; none more or less important. So, you bring your skills and I bring mine, and together we run a 3-legged race towards the goals we set as a team.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Challenging, Participatory, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyeekia Blue

Tyeekia Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4350 Main Street, Harrisburg, NC

“I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression or anxiety.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Kevin Moore

Kevin Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“No psychobabble, goal-oriented, explore, talk, plan, focus on ones thinking, and develop an understanding of how one got to where they are.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaToyia Miller

LaToyia Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am enthusiastic, ambitious, driven, self-motivated, fun, reliable, responsible, and passionate about helping others.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tia Turner

Tia Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My mission as a therapist is to assist families and individuals how to strengthen their personal relationship...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Mark Mann

Mark Mann

Therapist

Virtual • Kannapolis, NC


“I've experienced multiple twists in the road with the accompanying broken dreams and emotional wounds. I understands the counseling process from both sides.”

Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues,

Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Kayla McEvoy

Kayla McEvoy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have a background in trauma focused treatment using evidence based modalities to help clients unlock their potential and reach their goals.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wanda Ceres

Wanda Ceres

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“Our sessions will help you identify strengths and skills you already possess and build upon them to help you navigate overcome the challenges you are currently facing.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues

Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Patrick Hefferan

Patrick Hefferan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have over 14 years of clinical experience in treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families using individual and family therapy.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Lori Harrison

Lori Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Yazlyn Jacobs

Yazlyn Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With a calm, grounded presence and a results-driven approach, Yazlyn helps high-functioning adults navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues,

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Michael Yow

Michael Yow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

2311 West Cone Boulevard, Greensboro, NC

“My goal is that clients can find a new connection with themselves, restore a sense of wonder in their lives...”

End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Stress management,

Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Zaynah Hunt

Zaynah Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can holistically explore their issues and increase their well-being and quality of life.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues,

Holistic, Participatory, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Diane Warshofsky

Diane Warshofsky

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I view clients as the expert of their lives while I bring the tools to guide them in their healing journey.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Dr. Madhav Muppa

Dr. Madhav Muppa

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Dr. Muppa is an experienced Psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience. He is double board certified in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris Whitlock

Iris Whitlock

Therapist

Virtual • Huntersville, NC


Are you tired of being a prisoner to your own negative thoughts, trying everything to ease your sadness and frustration, but feel like you are going in circles? Maybe you've tried self-help books, talking to friends, staying busy, but to no avail. Have you gone through something recently or in the past, which was traumatic and painful, where you feel like keeping to yourself is safest, and doing whatever you can to not get hurt again? Maybe you feel unsure about the world, anxious, unmotivated, and don't know why.


Imagine what it would be like to wake up and not feel so anxious, and able to combat nagging, negative beliefs. Whether you have depression or anxiety, stemming from traumatic experiences or chronic illness, imagine being able to gain strength to gently put these experiences into perspective, and move on about your day.


Let me provide you with healing techniques and tools which I have utilized with many clients. Free yourself from the past and finally find "you" again. OR, let me help you find the new YOU. I offer free phone consultations, as having conversation over the phone with your clinician first, could put you at ease. Don't delay your peace, reach out now.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Perry Lavin

Perry Lavin

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of any good therapy. For that reason, I foster a relationship that is based in both compassion and challenge.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Latonya Moore

Latonya Moore

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“During our sessions there may be times that we have some difficult conversations however, I will be nonjudgmental, empathetic, and genuine.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Miranda Slater

Miranda Slater

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I believe the foundation of healing and recovery begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where a safe environment can be a gateway to transformation and reaching one's full potential.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,

Roger Crowe

Roger Crowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3107 Evans Street, Greenville, NC

Hello, my name is Roger Lee Crowe III, I am a licensed clinical social worker. I Graduated from East Carolina University in 2018 with at Masters in Social Work. Life can be a struggle and feel like one hit after another. This can lead to negative beliefs about yourself and others that keep you from moving toward who you want to be. I want to help you gain new perspectives that allow you to rediscover your authentic self. Growth is facing adversity, learning the lessons, and overcoming it.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Direct, Empowering

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your United Healthcare plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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