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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Sanford, NC
Access affordable mental healthcare through UnitedHealthcare in Sanford with Headway's network of 1,103 providers. Sessions start at $0-$30, and most clients save 75% on therapy costs while receiving flexible virtual or in-person support.
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely supported. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment where clients can show up as their authentic selves. My approach is compassionate, direct when needed, and focused on helping clients build practical tools for everyday life while also exploring deeper emotional patterns and experiences.
I enjoy working with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, stress, identity exploration, and emotional overwhelm. I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients and creating an affirming therapeutic space where clients feel respected and understood.
I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward healing, clarity, and meaningful growth.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
I am LinTiya McCleary, your mental health counselor. I am a whole health advocate and I believe in order to achieve whole health, you must have a healthy mind. I value helping people to become the best version of themselves.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment, where you can openly express yourself. I am a "people first" counselor where I offer a space for you to be you no matter your beliefs. I am compassionate about helping people and promoting mental well-being.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid NC, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
NOW ACCEPTING AND SERVING CHILDREN!! Have you ever felt lost or lonely while in a familiar or crowed place? Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations. I first developed a passion for therapy when I hit a roadblock in my own life and was struggling to move past it. I specialize in helping people identify and achieve their personal goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, and discomfort.
Unfortunately, life doesn't always allow us to be the best version of ourselves. With my help, you'll learn about acceptance and how to exert your power of choice over whatever life may throw at you. I take great pride in the progress and success of my clients.
My job is to give you the tools and techniques to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. After several sessions, you will become well-versed at handling issues whenever and wherever they arise. Let's work together to put your life back in focus. I look forward to working with you.
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
Anger management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
I, Ifeoma Okani, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in working with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, insomnia, adjustment disorders, OCD, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addiction. Many of my clients are juggling multiple roles and seek a safe, culturally sensitive space where they feel truly heard and understood. Their goal isn’t just to feel better but to reconnect with themselves, heal from past pain, and thrive emotionally. They want personalized, compassionate care that supports meaningful growth, not just symptom relief. I help by providing a safe, culturally sensitive space where you’ll feel heard and supported. Using compassionate, evidence-based care, I offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy tailored to your needs. In our early sessions, we’ll build trust, explore your concerns, and create a personalized plan to support your healing. My practice is unique because I focus not only on symptom relief but on helping clients reconnect with themselves, heal deeply, and thrive long-term. I’m passionate about supporting others so they never feel alone in their struggles. I am committed to providing the support, insight, and clinical expertise you need to restore your peace and well-being.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
I look forward to working with you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Addictions Specialist with 20 plus years of experience in providing mental health treatment.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Payal Patel
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person
8307 University Executive Park Drive, Charlotte, NCADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid NC, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Growing up and transitioning into adulthood, I always felt that I needed a "person". Someone who could be there to support me through the hardships and uncertainties of life. Someone who was unbiased and was there to just listen or to be that shoulder to cry on when I felt like no one in the world would be able to understand me. Being that person that I once needed, is what fueled the desire within to become a therapist.
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
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
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