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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.

Felicia N. Holman-Reid

Felicia N. Holman-Reid

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I consider myself as a guide in a client's journey of learning about themself more, having improved interactions with others, and having a better grasp on life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Leggett

Amanda Leggett

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Every journey begins with connection. My approach is grounded in creating a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can flourish.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
La'Nae Bellamy

La'Nae Bellamy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Christian Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience walking alongside youth, adults, and families through the many chapters of life. My passion is to see every person connected to my work step into the fullest version of who God created them to be. I firmly believe in the power of His Word to remind us of our purpose, His plans, and the truth of how deeply we are loved.

It is my heart’s desire that each individual I serve experiences healing from the inside out. Restoring of peace, renewing of hope, and empowering them to shine their light everywhere they go.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Wruble

Veronica Wruble

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


Life can pull us in a hundred different directions, and sometimes it takes slowing down, getting real, and having honest conversations to find our way forward. My approach is straightforward and commpassionate - no judgment, no fluff. I meet you where you are, walk beside you through the challenges, and help you rediscover your strength, clarity, and purpose.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Linda Burbank

Linda Burbank

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, down‐to‐earth, and non‐judgmental. I want you to feel safe, respected, and heard, and I'll always move at a pace that feels manageable for you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Linda Milewski

Linda Milewski

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to help you feel safe, understood, and empowered as we work toward lasting change together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patrick Hull

Patrick Hull

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in helping people resolve traumatic experiences but past work experience include a hospital setting, out-patient substance Abuse Counseling, in-home therapy with families and children, among others.”
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Stress management
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Houchens

Taylor Houchens

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Going to therapy doesn't mean you're weak. It means you're strong enough to do the work necessary to become your authentic self.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. KC Uwakwe

Dr. KC Uwakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wake Forest, NC


“I am dedicated to holistic care by fostering trust through active listening, open communication, and empathy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lynn Bassett

Lynn Bassett

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I view our therapeutic relationship as the foundation of a positive outcome for you. I value establishing trust, genuineness, empathy and a safe place to share and heal.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Richard Houseal

Richard Houseal

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My care approach is solution-oriented and short-term, but the results are aimed to be long-term through processing, reframing, and utilizing helpful and productive interventions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. James Montgomery

Dr. James Montgomery

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative and practical. I know I'm not just treating a diagnosis, I'm treating an individual person.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Britanie Walker

Britanie Walker

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My passion lies in walking alongside people who are battling mental health and substance use concerns, helping them discover their strengths, build resilience, and move toward healing at their own pace.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittni Adekoya

Brittni Adekoya

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! I believe healing is an ongoing journey that looks different for each individual. I invoke a holistic approach and utilize approaches based in psychodynamic theory, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. As part of the therapeutic process, I want to build a brave space with you, and empower you through your healing journey.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cassetta Scott

Cassetta Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“As a mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience, I have helped both children and adults reframe their perspectives...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Keyonne Spencer

Keyonne Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Like an artist with a palette of therapeutic techniques, We tailor our sessions to fit your unique needs, fostering a space where vulnerability becomes strength and pain transforms into resilience.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Barbara Orticelli

Dr. Barbara Orticelli

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe the person-centered approach can add value, empathy, and compassion to every client in need.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Devan Elingburg

Devan Elingburg

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello, I'm Devan! I have been working in the mental health field for over ten years now. I started my journey by working in direct care for at risk youth and adults with autism. Since getting my degree and license I have been working on developing my skills as an ACT therapist.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Olga Slepchenko

Olga Slepchenko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I bring a calm, compassionate, and at times even lighthearted presence into sessions, because healing doesn't have to feel heavy all the time.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Bell

Michelle Bell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


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
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee EB-Walton

Renee EB-Walton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My training enables me to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals access their inner resources to overcome challenges and reduce suffering.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melecia Smikle

Melecia Smikle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I focus on creating a safe space where you feel heard and supported, and I use evidence-based treatment strategies...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Valerie Harris

Valerie Harris

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in treating eating disorders and religious trauma, using a holistic, person-centered approach that honors the mind-body connection...”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mutema Molongwe

Mutema Molongwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I value building genuine therapeutic relationships and believe that care is most effective when clients feel respected, informed, and actively involved in decisions about their treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Smith

Megan Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


**** I take BCBS, Aetna, & Cigna****

Hi, I’m Megan. I’m really glad you’re here. I’m a licensed therapist who cares deeply about helping people feel more grounded, understood, and connected to themselves again. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, or just trying to make sense of things, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I show up with compassion, curiosity, and a pace that meets you where you are.

I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and the quiet heaviness that builds over time. My goal is to create a space where you can be fully yourself, even when life feels messy, uncertain, or heavier than you expected.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dani Frank

Dani Frank

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a therapist in long-term recovery and a family member of loved ones affected by addiction, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to my work.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Brooks

Lauren Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in the power of relationships and have a passion for cultivating a therapeutic alliance that creates safety and connectedness.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nellie Bellows

Nellie Bellows

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nelson Louis

Nelson Louis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


As a therapist, I have worked with clients in schools, communities, and office settings for over a decade. I enjoys working with children with ADHD and ODD and with children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse. He also works with adults who are dealing with substance misuse, mood disorders such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, personality problems, and adults with dual diagnoses and behavioral problems.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alina Lis

Alina Lis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm passionate about helping people gain clarity, emotional balance, and long-term stability through thoughtful, evidence-based care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Shukairo Baker

Dr. Shukairo Baker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My approach to providing care is holistic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support based on their unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angel Morgan

Angel Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I actively listen to assist clients to feel good inside and out by gaining insight into feelings of anxiety or depression.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Monejah King

Monejah King

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported, regardless of their background, life experiences, or current challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher MacLean-Everhart

Christopher MacLean-Everhart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Chris has worked with clients of all ages and specializes in Behavioral Therapy, CBT, SFBT, ABA, and Family Systems.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joshua Lenox

Joshua Lenox

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am very person centered with my clients. I believe in meeting my clients where they need me to be, which keeps me from treated everyone the same.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susanne Loar

Susanne Loar

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I am a holistic practitioner of psychodynamic and somatic psychology who strives to help people gain confidence, fulfillment and joy in their daily lives.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janice Truszkowski

Janice Truszkowski

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is very conversational. I'll really listen to you so I can help guide you to your own healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Savage

April Savage

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I, the therapist don't provide answers, but guidance on your journey to reach your destination that could be constantly changing and shifting as you evolve in to the you that you always wanted to be.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Meagan Barksdale

Meagan Barksdale

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is open-minded, unbiased, and nonjudgmental. I bring warmth, humor, practical skills, and solution-focused tools into therapy while avoiding toxic positivity or generic, one-size-fits-all counseling.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makeba Matthews

Makeba Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“With a background as a legal analyst, NYC teacher, and nurse in med-surg and mental health, I bring unique skills to support clients in high-stress roles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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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.