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Top family therapists in Raleigh, NC

Strengthen family bonds in Raleigh with evidence-based therapy from 917 licensed providers. Our warm, solution-oriented therapists offer flexible in-person and virtual sessions to help families navigate challenges, improve communication, and build healthier relationships together.

Stephanie Gooding

Stephanie Gooding

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be honest, understood, and supported—not judged or told what you "should" do.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Samuel R. Heath

Dr. Samuel R. Heath

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe wisdom can come from research and theory, but also from family, culture, faith, community, a grandmother who never went to college, or simply living long enough to learn some things the hard way.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andreana Lucas

Andreana Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I have been practicing as a therapist for 8 years and believe that therapy should be both meaningful and practical providing a space to better understand yourself while developing tools that can make a difference in your everyday life. My experience includes working with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and the challenges that often come with demanding roles and responsibilities. I have also worked closely with first responders and provide clinical supervision and support to other therapists.

My approach is integrative and tailored to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. Depending on your needs, I may incorporate EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-informed care.

Stress management is a particular area of interest in my practice. I enjoy creating guided meditation and mindfulness experiences tailored to what a client is experiencing. I also welcome opportunities to incorporate your interests, strengths, and the things that genuinely matter to you into our work together.

Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacey Hellow

Dr. Stacey Hellow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hayesville, NC


“I have a LCSW with a PhD in Psychology. I have over 29 years experience working with individuals, groups and families from ages 2-100.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hazel Wilson

Hazel Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm and conversational, blending cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques to help you feel more grounded.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Larry Daye

Dr. Larry Daye

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have had the opportunity to work with the most chronically persistent disorders as well as the simplest of mental health disorders throughout the years of counseling.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ivan Glagola

Ivan Glagola

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have worked within VA system, private practice and other agencies working with varying populations that struggle with homelessness, addiction, mental health disorders and have found my specialty within counseling adults who struggle with...”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Robinson

Michelle Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“EMDR and Brainspotting allow your brain to access its natural healing process to relieve distress and reduce/eliminate physiological arousal to triggers, resulting in controlled emotions, improved sleep, and overall improved focus and concentration.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amey Parkins

Amey Parkins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I honor the courage it takes to make that first step in meeting with a therapist. It's not easy and I will strive to make the process feel warm, productive, and healing.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Donald Holland

Donald Holland

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I have a passion to treat family systems that includes building communication skills with couples and other family members to strengthen each person with their talents, love languages, affirmations, to build one another up, and each person to feel...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Heather Lindo

Heather Lindo

Therapist

Virtual • Apex, NC


“I believe the one of the biggest change catalysts is connection. To be heard, understood and validated is life changing.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
LeeShawn Brown

LeeShawn Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Arthur Frankel

Arthur Frankel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I want my clients to feel that they learned something about themselves and about their relationships after each session.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shawnta Wright

Shawnta Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe that change is a process so I help clients increase their motivation and overcome barriers to making desired changes.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tamieka Pennycooke

Tamieka Pennycooke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered—I meet people where they are and honor their lived experiences.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Medford

Ashley Medford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about helping people connect to their story. I help create a safe space for you to explore the themes and elements of your individual story and its impact.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Marielle McDermott

Marielle McDermott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“I believe mental health treatment is most effective when we look at the whole person—not just symptoms.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fatmata Fofanah

Fatmata Fofanah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in a holistic, patient-centered approach that considers not just symptoms, but the whole person—including physical health, environment, culture, and personal goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jordyn Patton

Jordyn Patton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring a warm, down-to-earth style to our work, and I use a strengths-focused approach, meaning I look for the resilience and capability you already have, not just what feels broken.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tara Lynn Knight

Tara Lynn Knight

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens within a safe, trusting relationship.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brandy Carlton

Brandy Carlton

Therapist

Virtual • Atlantic Beach, NC


“I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be yourself, not like you have to walk into the room with the "right" words or have everything figured out.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
LaTonya Thorpe

LaTonya Thorpe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My work is rooted in the belief that every person has the capacity to grow, heal, and make sustaining life decisions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natasha Salehani

Natasha Salehani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My background as a Family Nurse Practitioner, combined with advanced psychiatric training, allows me to approach mental health care from both a medical and holistic perspective.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leslie Urdaneta

Leslie Urdaneta

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My practice is built around the experiences that tend to get the least support and require the most: grief, the dying process, the hidden struggles of new motherhood, and the mental health weight of chronic illness or a significant diagnosis.”
End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Physical health issues, Stress management
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susan Chung

Susan Chung

Therapist

Virtual • Chapel Hill, NC


Since 2010, Susan Chung has been working in the field of mental health and have provided counseling services for seniors, children, adolescents and adults and seen several hundred cases. Ms. Chung’s expertise is working with individual children, adolescents, adults, and families. Ms. Chung has received her Master of Social Work degree in 2014 at New York University. Besides holding a MSW degree, MS. Chung has received her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from University of Southern California in 2009.



Currently, Ms. Chung holds a Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina states, have several years of supervision experience, and am fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and English.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 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.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelyn Stewart

Evelyn Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“YOU are the expert of your life. I believe healing happens when we honor your lived experience and reconnect with your inner wisdom.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dustin Spencer

Dustin Spencer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with adolescents and adults. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and sleep problems. My goal is to make mental health care feel comfortable, straightforward, and personalized. I want you to feel heard and involved in every decision about your care.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nanette Strang

Nanette Strang

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have 8 years of working with diverse individuals with Mental Health and Substance Abuse diagnosis in individual, couple, family, and group therapeutic settings.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Regina Patterson

Regina Patterson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is eclectic and individualized to each person. I specialize in meeting people where they are and treating the whole individual.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lucy Maina

Lucy Maina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


I'm Lucy Maina, a Board Certified, Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Therapeutic Alliance Behavioral Health. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care and psychotherapy for people of all ages — children, adolescents, and adults — in a safe, nonjudgmental space where your experience is always validated.

I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic fatigue, irritability, and emotional numbness, including the unique stress that comes with caregiving. I also have experience supporting neurodiverse individuals and those living with autism spectrum disorder or schizophrenia, offering sensory-considerate evaluations, communication accommodations, and relapse prevention planning tailored to your needs.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Debbie Howard

Debbie Howard

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I take time to truly listen to your story, help you discover solutions that align with your values and teach practical coping strategies you can start using right away.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patricia Fearing

Patricia Fearing

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My hope is that you will connect with yourself in new ways, with new approaches to feeling better, and realize that all the wisdom you need is already within yourself.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Stacia Crick-Brommel

Stacia Crick-Brommel

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“Because my therapy is process driven, I help patients learn to let go of control, be in the moment and increase their ability to accurately identify and express feelings as a way to let go and move forward in emotionally healthier ways.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Carolyn Rodd

Carolyn Rodd

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I bring a holistic, strength-based approach that is solution oriented and focuses on your overall well-being.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toddra Williams

Toddra Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that each person's story is unique, and I strive to provide a safe, compassionate space where healing and growth can happen at the client's own pace.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Julie Dollar

Julie Dollar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Conover, NC


“My goal is to help you thrive in life and live the life you want. To help you unpack any baggage that is holding you back from living your best life.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC
There are over 23 therapists in Raleigh, NC accepting new patients.
23+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 83%Stress management
  • 83%Relationship issues
  • 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 100%Cigna
  • 96%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 57%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 9%Hindi
  • 9%Urdu
  • 4%French
  • 4%Malayalam
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 78%Woman
  • 22%Man
License types
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  • 35%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 22%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 13%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 35%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 35%Couples 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 Raleigh

Finding family therapists in Raleigh starts with understanding what your family wants support with and what kind of therapist is trained to help. Family therapy can support parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, communication patterns across generations, and changes in the household. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, which means they look at how family members interact rather than focusing only on one person. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, family therapy experience, and approaches that match your needs, such as family systems therapy, structural family therapy, or parent-focused support.

Raleigh offers a strong mix of local mental health care options, with in-person offices across the city and virtual appointments that can make scheduling easier for families with school, work, or caregiving demands. Family therapy sessions may include the full family, a parent and child, siblings, partners, or individual members at different points in care. It helps to ask about session structure before booking so you know who should attend and what to expect. Reading therapist bios can also show how a therapist works with families, how they describe their communication style, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before the first session.

Therapy in Raleigh 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 family therapy Raleigh options by showing therapists who are accepting new patients and offer in-person or virtual sessions, with insurance details available to review on Headway. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, then review therapist profiles and schedule directly when you’re ready.

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.

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