Find a therapist in North Carolina — covered by insurance


Top therapists in North Carolina accepting new patients
Seeking mental health support in North Carolina? Headway offers 2,801 licensed providers accepting 70+ insurance plans, with sessions available virtually or in-person. Many clients pay as little as $0 per session through insurance coverage.
Healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. As a compassionate, client-centered counselor, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore life's challenges, identify your strengths, and develop meaningful strategies for lasting growth. My approach is collaborative. I meet you where you are and partner with you to help you navigate obstacles, restore balance, and create a path toward greater emotional well-being. Together, we will connect the bridges of your life to new opportunities, healthier choices, and a brighter future.
My professional training is grounded in evidence-based practice and enriched through advanced education and professional development at North Carolina A&T State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard University. I integrate current research with practical, individualized therapeutic interventions to provide care that is compassionate, culturally responsive, and tailored to each client's unique needs.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I help adults work through anxiety, ADHD, depression, and the stress of big life transitions so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over a decade of clinical experience, and I bring a calm, grounded presence to the work.
My background spans trauma-informed care, support for college students building self-advocacy and success strategies (especially those with learning differences), and extensive work with the military community — including wounded warriors and their families.
Whether you're navigating a career or life change, managing attention or focus challenges, working through anxiety or depression, or facing relationship stress, I offer a safe, collaborative space where real growth is possible.
Clients often describe me as warm, real, non-judgmental, and direct in a supportive way. I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcome people from all backgrounds with a spirit of inclusion and care.
I’m a licensed therapist with more than 12 years of experience working with adults in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and outpatient therapy. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people during some of the most difficult seasons of their lives, whether they’re experiencing anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of trying to hold everything together.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can be honest without worrying about being judged. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable being yourself while we work together to better understand what’s getting in the way and identify meaningful steps forward. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, burnout, and the emotional weight that can come from being the dependable one for everyone else or holding yourself to incredibly high standards.
I see my role as one of therapist, guide, educator, and cheerleader on your road to healing. With your cooperation, and when necessary, that of other treatment specialists, it is my promise that we will do everything possible to help you feel better. My passion is counseling adults, especially women, who are coping with DEPRESSION, with GRIEF, with CHALLENGES and TRANSITIONS, and supporting them in the EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES that may follow.
Hello! My name is Jenna Aiken. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I work with clients in North Carolina via telehealth. I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Addiction Counseling. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology. My professional work experience includes private counseling practice, emergency department crisis assessment, community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and domestic violence prevention.
I focus my work on supporting mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. I am currently in a certification program to increase my education around postpartum mental wellness. Since becoming a mother myself, I have come to believe that supporting mothers is vital to helping build healthy families, thriving communities, and a better world.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina. I graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelors in Child and Family Studies, obtained a Masters in General Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others and are seeking clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
About our therapists serving North Carolina



- 97%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 77%Relationship issues
- 77%Trauma

- 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

- 99%English
- 3%Spanish

- 86%Online only
- 13%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only

- 84%Woman
- 15%Man

- 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 40%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 5%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Substance Use Disorder

- 99%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 19%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right therapist for you
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 a Therapist in North Carolina
Searching for therapists in North Carolina means choosing from a wide range of licensed therapists across urban, suburban, and rural areas. The right fit may depend on what you want support with, such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, or life transitions. As you compare North Carolina therapists, look for training and specialties that match your needs. A therapist’s profile can show whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or family therapy.
Your options for therapy in North Carolina may look different in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, or smaller communities across the state. Some people prefer meeting with a therapist in person, while others choose virtual sessions for schedule flexibility or access to more therapists licensed in North Carolina. Beyond specialty, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios can help you understand each therapist’s communication style, session structure, and areas of focus before you book.
The cost of mental health care in North Carolina varies, and therapy can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists and counselors in North Carolina who match your preferences, take your insurance, and are accepting new patients. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to see your estimated cost before booking.
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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