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Top therapists in Wake Forest, NC accepting new patients

Wake Forest residents can access compassionate mental healthcare through Headway's network of 2,794 providers serving White Deer Park, Historic Downtown, and beyond. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit and next-day availability.

Ronnie Rizek

Ronnie Rizek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Garner, NC


“I will work with you on exploring your fears, and helping you lower guard so that you can fully embrace life and relationships.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris Drakeford

Iris Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Durham, NC


“I enjoy using my creative, and warm approach to assist my clients with learning coping skills and providing the tools for clients to reach their personal goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shari Scott

Shari Scott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Raleigh, NC


I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience. I attended graduate school at Duke University School of Nursing. I have special interests in Spravato, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Addiction but enjoy working with all kinds of people. I am direct but caring and want you to be your true self during sessions. My goal is to help you make decisions about your care that resonate with you and fit into your life without becoming a burden.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Stress management
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chad Reed

Chad Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I'm also inclined to incorporate music, art, and creativity into session whenever helpful in addition to talking when desired.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Felipe Blue

Felipe Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am empathic, genuine, open, and flexible. I respect clients as persons and as developing professionals...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Arthur Payne

Arthur Payne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am down to earth and focused on assisting others to determine potential changes that they want to make.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gina DAmore

Gina DAmore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Cary, NC


“I believe healing is built through a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and compassion.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Erika Bloodworth

Erika Bloodworth

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Durham, NC


“I take an individualized approach to each client, and we will work as curiosity partners in the therapeutic journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Tim Brooks

Tim Brooks

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • Durham, NC


“I believe that we all have inherent strengths and challenges that we need to understand and accommodate in our lives.”
Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Crystal Sterling

Crystal Sterling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Durham, NC


I have 19 years of experience as a fully licensed therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and 25 years of social work experience


I have a passion working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and am skilled in the application of therapeutic interventions across a number of settings (i.e. schools, community mental health, social services, medical/hospital/PDC [Private Diagnostic Clinic], and private practice).


Trained in treating ODD, CD, ADHD, PTSD, Anger, Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Bereavement, Complex Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Stress, and Personality Disorders (particularly Antisocial and Borderline)


I use intervention techniques such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma Focused included), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention


I am an alumna of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jasmine Potts

Jasmine Potts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect and be heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tierra Allen

Tierra Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Durham, NC


Hello, and welcome! My name is Tierra Allen and I’m a licensed therapist with over nine years of experience in the field of Social Work, having transitioned into therapy in 2020. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, teens, and adults, helping them navigate life’s challenges and develop healthier ways to cope. I specialize in working with men, women and teen girls, helping them regulate emotions, build resilience, and respond to stress in ways that promote growth and emotional well-being. My practice currently serves teens and adults. If you or your teen is struggling with overwhelming feelings or challenges in life, I’m here to support you in creating lasting change and finding peace amidst the chaos with a healthy RESET.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hannah Jeter

Hannah Jeter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Durham, NC


“My goal is to honor that bravery, hold space for anything you bring to the table, and help you move forward in a safe and comfortable environment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Pettaway

Katherine Pettaway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Durham, NC


“I pride myself on treating people the way I want to be treated as well as listening with empathy, compassion and an open-mind.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Hope Hills

Dr. Hope Hills

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Cary, NC


“I love helping people deal with transitions, recognizing that no matter how great or how awful, transitions offer us a chance to develop deeper self-awareness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Lehrer

William Lehrer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Durham, NC


“I specialize in a variety of issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Florence (Lore) Owen

Florence (Lore) Owen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Garner, NC


“I have a passion for helping children and adolescents develop positive strategies toward becoming healthy adults.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Jones

Cynthia Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Durham, NC


“Clients can expect to come away from the first session with a sense of hope and skills to start on the first steps of their own wellness path.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Peggy Wallace

Peggy Wallace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Apex, NC


“I have an holistic style of therapy that is tailored to my client's needs including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Rodriguez-Fischer

Maria Rodriguez-Fischer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Durham, NC


“I offer a highly personalized approach to working on the clients' goals when it comes to well-being and personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Leslie Cloninger

Leslie Cloninger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I am a DBT therapist and find it expansive enough to deal with all the different areas of life and behaviors/emotions that create problems in living.”
LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Pruitt

Heather Pruitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burlington, NC


“I integrate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlyne Boyette

Charlyne Boyette

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“I come to this work as someone in long-term, sustained recovery. My personal journey has been shaped by heart-centered practices...”
End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheena Barrett Burden

Sheena Barrett Burden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“I believe there's something powerful about creating a space where individuals feel safe enough to be fully themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tonia Locklear

Tonia Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I utilize an integrative approach blending different but complimentary theories in order to work with my client in the most effective way.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Debra Johnson

Debra Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and grounded in real life. We focus on understanding what's getting in the way, building skills that actually work, and helping you move toward greater clarity, stability, and connection at a pace that feels...”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
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 10 insurance carriers
Yilanee Rivera Irizarry

Yilanee Rivera Irizarry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I'm a bilingual Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who works with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Jones

Brittany Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My desire is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment to aid in facilitating change and growth. Whether you're going through a life transition or relational strain, anxiety or depression, my goal is to empower you to find the tools within yourself to initiate a positive transformation within your life and relationships. Let's focus on navigating and guiding you through the change process to cultivate a deeper self awareness to discover a more peaceful state of mind.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Hartzog

Matthew Hartzog

Therapist

Virtual • Boone, NC


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and holistic. I work to understand the full context of a client's life, including thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and personal values.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diane Burke

Diane Burke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach that blends CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to help clients build emotional strength, improve coping skills, and reinvent their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lizette Butts

Lizette Butts

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Get what you need! That is my philosophy! I am pleased to hold space for individuals that is warm, relaxing, neutral, and intentional. My goal is for clients to explore who they are, process as they need to, and become empowered to change as they see fit. With over 20 years of Social Work practice and experience, a few of my specific treatment areas include individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease, Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and Stress.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanneh Woyee

Tanneh Woyee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe mental health treatment should be collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephen Barine

Stephen Barine

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be practical and empowering — offering strategies that can be applied immediately to real-life situations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elaina Hernandez

Elaina Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in cultural humility. I integrate Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Potts

Amber Potts

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate the new landscape of motherhood or your changing family, as you grow and eventually come back to yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mindi Koczot

Mindi Koczot

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I'm Mindi and I have a passion for helping people find their best selves. I have my LCMHC Licensure based in my home state of North Carolina. Here I'm blessed with beaches and environmental beauty, it truly inspires me to live each day to the fullest. I'm interested in helping you do the same! I'm here to listen and get you on a healing journey to a better, stronger, and happier self.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candace Coston

Candace Coston

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have worked with children, teens, adults as well as people with dual diagnoses of mental health and developmental disability.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leah Estes

Leah Estes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in helping clients better understand their patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier connections with themselves and others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Wake Forest, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Wake Forest, NC
There are over 47 therapists in Wake Forest, NC accepting new patients.
47+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 74%Stress management
  • 74%Relationship issues
  • 72%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 55%Oxford
  • 55%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Urdu
  • 2%Yoruba
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 21%Nurse Practitioner
  • 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 21%Couples 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 an Anxiety Therapist in Wake Forest, NC

Searching for therapists in Wake Forest starts with finding the right fit for what you want to address in care. You may be looking for support with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare Wake Forest therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match your needs. Provider bios can help you see whether a therapist uses methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.

Wake Forest has local therapy options, and the broader Wake County area can add more choices. Since local appointment openings may vary, virtual therapy can make it easier to find a therapist whose schedule and focus fit what you need. When narrowing your search, consider whether the therapist is accepting new patients, offers in-person or virtual appointments, has appointment times that work for your calendar, and offers a free phone consultation. Reading each profile before booking can help you understand their communication style, session structure, and experience with concerns like yours.

Therapy in Wake Forest can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find therapists who match your preferences, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and show estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse profiles, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

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