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Top therapists in Sanford, NC accepting new patients

Access mental health care in Sanford, NC with providers experienced in anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. Our network spans neighborhoods like Downtown, Weston, and Chalybeate Springs with 2,795 licensed providers. Sessions available in-person or virtually, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Destini Bishop-James

Destini Bishop-James

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker who helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationships, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where healing and growth can take place. I believe that emotional and financial health are deeply connected, and I help clients build healthier relationships with both themselves and their money. My approach is compassionate, practical, and rooted in empowerment and self-awareness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Joshua Curry

Dr. Joshua Curry

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I have worked in substance abuse treatment for more than twenty years. I have provided clinical treatment in a multitude environments. This includes medication-assisted treatment, medication-assisted detoxification, inpatient and residential, psychiatric hospitals, correctional institutions, and tele-health.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tamara Lipon

Tamara Lipon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello,

My name is Tamara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of North Carolina. I am also a Licensed Master's Social Worker in the state of Michigan. I received my MSW from Spring Arbor University in Michigan. I have clinical experience working with Marines, Sailors and spouses. I am a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC II) and certified in DBT. I know that life can be stressful, unpredictable and doesn't always go as planned. I look forward to working together.

I offer individual counseling to adults.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audrey Ahlvers

Audrey Ahlvers

Therapist

Virtual • Cary, NC


“I specialize in helping high achievers, professional athletes, and neurodivergent leaders move beyond "just getting by" to achieve true excellence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angie Douma

Angie Douma

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“You're the author and expert in your life story. The backstory: your family, culture, sexuality, chosen tribe, and politics significantly impact how your story will unfold.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Britton

Lauren Britton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I am passionate about empowering individuals with the skills to manage challenges and move towards an enhanced sense of fulfillment in life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
David Newson

David Newson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in addiction recovery, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions, including gambling and pornography.”
Men's issues, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 6 insurance carriers
Dr. R. Dietrich Stewart

Dr. R. Dietrich Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“What I believe truly defines my work is the way I integrate my broad clinical background with various techniques from different therapies such as cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, reality-based therapies, professional...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenny Betancourt

Jenny Betancourt

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I use evidence-based methods like CBT and solution-focused therapy, but I tailor each session to you, because no two people are the same.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michael Chapman

Michael Chapman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Franklin, NC


“Psychoanalytic therapy is an evidence-based approach that seeks to create lasting, meaningful change rather than simply reducing symptoms.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Pritz

Robert Pritz

Therapist

Virtual • Boone, NC


“You will experience the growth you desire. As your therapist, I will commit myself to align with you and your desired outcomes.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Scott Spiers

Scott Spiers

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help adults who feel trapped in the cycle of drinking, relapse, and self-blame—especially those who resist traditional treatment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Coleman

Ashley Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Greetings! I commend you on taking first step! My name is Ashley Coleman. I earned my Bachelor's of Social Work at Benedict College and my Master's of Social Work at University of South Carolina.

I bring authenticity, compassion, and a down-to-earth approach to each session!

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianna Wilson

Adrianna Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a genuine, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapist who truly values the strength it takes to seek support.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colin Bergeson

Colin Bergeson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“I believe we are all unique in our own circumstances. I do not believe a one size fits all approach works and I use a variety of treatment approaches to find the right fit for you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Holly Wickham

Holly Wickham

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My personal experience, as someone in recovery and who has been through my own therapy journey, combined with my breadth of professional experience helps me understand how mental health plays a role in all aspects of our lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alicia Montgomery

Alicia Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Building a therapeutic relationship with the client is key to being effective in meeting the client's needs.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammy Hamann

Tammy Hamann

Therapist

Virtual • Rockingham, NC


“I believe in creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My counseling approach will help clients attain self-realization, set and accomplish goals, and elicit self-efficacy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Maryjane Henshaw

Dr. Maryjane Henshaw

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“Board-Certified PMHNP dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to patients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chelsea Etheridge

Chelsea Etheridge

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, NC


“I use guided meditation and art activities to help prepare our minds to enter the safe space of therapy and regulate in order to end therapy and enter back into daily life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Brown

Amy Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a proud LGBTQ+ ally who believes therapy can be both meaningful and a little bit human (yes, laughing is allowed).”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Lippel

Jennifer Lippel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe building a therapeutic relationship with each client is key to developing the person-centered treatment plan that will be able to grow and produce desired outcomes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Vic Johnson

Dr. Vic Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a licensed doctoral level therapist who specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. My practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for those struggling with emotional and psychological challenges. Together, we will work toward building resilience, restoring balance, and improving your overall well-being.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Rogers

Michelle Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“With over 20 years of experience, I offer a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach for high-achieving adults who have been strong for a long time.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ciara Dennis-Morgan

Ciara Dennis-Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I enjoy working with people who are interested in returning to the truth of who they are. I value people. Intuition is often within my work with people. I am honored to walk with people in their orientation to healing and health in the ways important to them. Harmony in mind, body, and spirit.

A holistic trauma informed approach with a culturally grounded orientation to care is my offering. I love to incorporate breath work and somatic work in with talk therapy all while centering values.

I respect the courage of getting to this point. It’s reasonable that we all would benefit from support so I am happy to walk you home to you, the truth of you that deserves liberation, healing and health because your life has value and I’m so glad you’re here. You deserve it all.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leanne Spann

Leanne Spann

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Children often make sense of the world through play, and in that space they can begin to heal and grow.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Peterken

Jennifer Peterken

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you were never broken—but to help you untangle patterns, reconnect with your voice, and build a life that actually fits you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kim Gray

Kim Gray

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I also hold a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, with honors of distinction from Capella University. I am a trained mediator who loves the opportunity to allow clients to be exactly who they are, while they figure out who they want to be.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Summerlin

Mary Summerlin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, NC


“I am integrative in my approach to counseling and will use the interventions that will be most effective to address each difficulty that is presented.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Meriah Ward

Dr. Meriah Ward

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create safe, inclusive spaces for healing and self-understanding through evidence-based care that goes beyond symptoms to address the whole person.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audra Vance

Audra Vance

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My passion is working with people and helping them to be the best they can be. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 24+ years of therapeutic experience. My experience started in Mental Health Clinics, but I have been working in private practice for over 15 years. I help people with a variety of concerns to include stress, anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal O'Gorman

Crystal O'Gorman

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I want to help you overcome whatever is causing stress in your life, so that you can feel more self confident and improve connection to what really matters.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jason Robertson

Jason Robertson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that you are the expert of your own story, and my role is to support you in uncovering your strengths, building resilience, and finding meaningful solutions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heather Hughes

Heather Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I received my Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and have been practicing as a therapist for 11 years. I believe the foundation of effective therapy lies in a strong therapeutic relationship- one built on trust, openness, and authenticity. I am known for my open-minded, nonjudgmental, and creative approach, helping my clients feel understood and supported as we work together toward growth and healing.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thabit Al-khateeb

Dr. Thabit Al-khateeb

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Dr. Al-Khateeb enjoys building strong, trust‐based relationships with patients and is passionate about patient-centered care...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John Dyson

John Dyson

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe that people have the power within themselves to create the change they are seeking in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kimbely Davis

Kimbely Davis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassion-focused and intersectional. Your race, culture, family history, and lived experience are so impactful and that context belongs in our work together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Sanford, NC

Number of therapists serving Sanford, NC
There are over 2,769 therapists in Sanford, NC accepting new patients.
2,769+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 77%Relationship issues
  • 77%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%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
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 5%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 19%Couples therapy
  • 11%Child or adolescent therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Sanford, NC

Searching for therapists in Sanford starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Therapists may focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare Sanford therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy styles, and experience that match what you want to discuss. A therapist’s bio can also show how they describe their approach, what a first session may include, and whether their style seems like a good fit.

In a smaller city like Sanford, the number of local office options may be more limited than in larger North Carolina markets. Virtual therapy can expand your choices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in North Carolina. When narrowing your search, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, in-person or virtual availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reviewing profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and session structure in one place.

Therapy in Sanford can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your coverage, and see estimated costs before you book. You can browse therapists in Sanford, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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