Therapists in 28226

I believe that healing and hope are within reach, and reaching out is often the first step.
I am equipped to counsel children, teens, and adults with a variety of issues including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, transitions, relational conflict, spiritual issues, and stress. I also come alongside people who feel stuck or unsure, and those who desire to connect to a deeper sense of purpose and community. Whether you know what you need or you just need a safe place to process and explore, I'd love to help.
I believe that healing and hope are within reach, and reaching out is often the first step.
I am equipped to counsel children, teens, and adults with a variety of issues including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, transitions, relational conflict, spiritual issues, and stress. I also come alongside people who feel stuck or unsure, and those who desire to connect to a deeper sense of purpose and community. Whether you know what you need or you just need a safe place to process and explore, I'd love to help.

Paul Louis, LCMHC Paul Louis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. He has a BS in Psychology from Greensboro College, an SA Counseling Certificate from East Carolina University, and an MA in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Paul believes in the resilience of people. We are all strong and capable of overcoming obstacles, however it is important that we give ourselves grace during difficult times as we endure.
Paul Louis, LCMHC Paul Louis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. He has a BS in Psychology from Greensboro College, an SA Counseling Certificate from East Carolina University, and an MA in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Paul believes in the resilience of people. We are all strong and capable of overcoming obstacles, however it is important that we give ourselves grace during difficult times as we endure.

Misty Brown Pearson, LCMHC, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity, offering evidence-based support to those experiencing emotional distress or navigating difficult transitions. Serving communities across North Carolina, she works with adults and teens ages 15 and up, providing individualized therapy to support emotional wellness and personal growth. Misty specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and midlife transitions—guiding clients through these often-overwhelming experiences with warmth and clinical expertise.
Misty Brown Pearson, LCMHC, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity, offering evidence-based support to those experiencing emotional distress or navigating difficult transitions. Serving communities across North Carolina, she works with adults and teens ages 15 and up, providing individualized therapy to support emotional wellness and personal growth. Misty specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and midlife transitions—guiding clients through these often-overwhelming experiences with warmth and clinical expertise.

Rayana Swanson
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A, NCC
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
Hello! I’m Rayana Swanson, LCMHC-A, NCC. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University. My experience includes roles as a College Advisor and a Direct Support Professional for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I gained most of my clinical experience at a children’s center, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide top-notch care. I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relational challenges.
Hello! I’m Rayana Swanson, LCMHC-A, NCC. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University. My experience includes roles as a College Advisor and a Direct Support Professional for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I gained most of my clinical experience at a children’s center, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide top-notch care. I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relational challenges.

Tina Berg, LCMHC, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and develop practical tools for lasting change. Serving communities across North Carolina through LifeStance Health, Tina supports adolescents, teens, and adults in managing emotional health and strengthening their sense of self and relationships. Tina has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
Tina Berg, LCMHC, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and develop practical tools for lasting change. Serving communities across North Carolina through LifeStance Health, Tina supports adolescents, teens, and adults in managing emotional health and strengthening their sense of self and relationships. Tina has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns.

Clarissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NC practicing since 2019. She earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Winthrop University, where she also obtained her Bachelor's degree. Clarissa has experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults in various settings (i. e. Universities, summer camps, counseling center, etc. ). Clarissa is experienced in the areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, peer relationships, college life and other issues pertaining to wellness and overall mental health.
Clarissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NC practicing since 2019. She earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Winthrop University, where she also obtained her Bachelor's degree. Clarissa has experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults in various settings (i. e. Universities, summer camps, counseling center, etc. ). Clarissa is experienced in the areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, peer relationships, college life and other issues pertaining to wellness and overall mental health.

Struggling with fatherhood? Feeling disconnected from your wife? Burned out by work? Holding it all in is getting harder. As men, we are taught to lead, stay strong, and push emotions down. But the stress, doubt, and pressure wear you down. Trusting others, even in therapy, can feel risky or even weak. I get it. You deserve a space to be real. No fluff. No BS. My goal is to help you take care of yourself so you can show up as the man, father, or husband you're proud to be. Stop waiting for change. Start building the life you want. Let's talk.
Struggling with fatherhood? Feeling disconnected from your wife? Burned out by work? Holding it all in is getting harder. As men, we are taught to lead, stay strong, and push emotions down. But the stress, doubt, and pressure wear you down. Trusting others, even in therapy, can feel risky or even weak. I get it. You deserve a space to be real. No fluff. No BS. My goal is to help you take care of yourself so you can show up as the man, father, or husband you're proud to be. Stop waiting for change. Start building the life you want. Let's talk.

I have built strong therapeutic relationships with clients of varied ages and backgrounds. Those who present with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and loss, have led to productive work and progress.
I have built strong therapeutic relationships with clients of varied ages and backgrounds. Those who present with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and loss, have led to productive work and progress.

I believe psychotherapy can be transformational. In my 20 years as a psychologist, I've noticed a few key components to my work: I approach every new client with unconditional positive regard. I am empathic and supportive, yet direct and focused. I use humor often and laugh a lot. I am an active, conversational therapist. I use a team-oriented approach and keep communication flowing between parents, teachers and counselors. I specialize in working with men ages 16+ for Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and Relationships. I am goal oriented, meet my clients where they are and love my job. I approach every client with kindness an compassion.
I believe psychotherapy can be transformational. In my 20 years as a psychologist, I've noticed a few key components to my work: I approach every new client with unconditional positive regard. I am empathic and supportive, yet direct and focused. I use humor often and laugh a lot. I am an active, conversational therapist. I use a team-oriented approach and keep communication flowing between parents, teachers and counselors. I specialize in working with men ages 16+ for Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and Relationships. I am goal oriented, meet my clients where they are and love my job. I approach every client with kindness an compassion.

DayBreak Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MACC, LCMHC
Charlotte, NC 28226
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with expertise in working with individual adults and adolescent girls, couples, and families with a diverse range of needs. It is my life's work to collaborate with and support you as you work to achieve your desired goals. I am proficient in trauma and marital therapy as a result of extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). My strengths are in the areas of patience, compassion, warmth, depth and authenticity awakening hope for my clients as well as lasting and positive transformation.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with expertise in working with individual adults and adolescent girls, couples, and families with a diverse range of needs. It is my life's work to collaborate with and support you as you work to achieve your desired goals. I am proficient in trauma and marital therapy as a result of extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). My strengths are in the areas of patience, compassion, warmth, depth and authenticity awakening hope for my clients as well as lasting and positive transformation.

Shannon Dervay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCMHC, NBCC, LCAS
Charlotte, NC 28226
Waitlist for new clients
No Day But Today! My mantra for living a genuine, purposeful & passionate life & one in which guides my clinical practice with clients. No doubt life can be hard. It can strip away our self-worth, feelings of hope & our ability to find happiness in life. At times, we can resolve issues on our own however at other times the help from a compassionate & professionally trained therapist can make a significant difference. So long as you have "hope" & are willing to do some "work" & trust the "process" I feel confident in my ability to help you begin to feel better.
No Day But Today! My mantra for living a genuine, purposeful & passionate life & one in which guides my clinical practice with clients. No doubt life can be hard. It can strip away our self-worth, feelings of hope & our ability to find happiness in life. At times, we can resolve issues on our own however at other times the help from a compassionate & professionally trained therapist can make a significant difference. So long as you have "hope" & are willing to do some "work" & trust the "process" I feel confident in my ability to help you begin to feel better.

Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of North Carolina. In 2014, I graduated from Kean University in New Jersey with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have over 5+ years of counseling experience from working in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment programs, therapeutic foster care and outpatient counseling settings. I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults, depression, anxiety, anger management and addictions. I use a client-centered approach, integrating cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, motivational interviewing therapy techniques.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of North Carolina. In 2014, I graduated from Kean University in New Jersey with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have over 5+ years of counseling experience from working in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment programs, therapeutic foster care and outpatient counseling settings. I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults, depression, anxiety, anger management and addictions. I use a client-centered approach, integrating cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, motivational interviewing therapy techniques.

Life is difficult. If you know The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, you might recognize this as the book s first sentence. Peck was right: life is complicated, confusing, and ever-changing and it s hard. Often, what causes us anxiety comes from out of nowhere. We re thrown a curveball. We face a problem we didn t know existed, or one we thought only other people battled. Larry Dagenhart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy LMFT and came to the counseling field from a 20-year career in communications and public relations, serving in higher education, and in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.
Life is difficult. If you know The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, you might recognize this as the book s first sentence. Peck was right: life is complicated, confusing, and ever-changing and it s hard. Often, what causes us anxiety comes from out of nowhere. We re thrown a curveball. We face a problem we didn t know existed, or one we thought only other people battled. Larry Dagenhart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy LMFT and came to the counseling field from a 20-year career in communications and public relations, serving in higher education, and in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

My ideal client is a young, middle, or wise adult navigating challenging issues like trauma, substance use, anxiety, or self-esteem struggles. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. They want to feel heard, valued, and supported. Their goal is to heal, regain control, and build a sense of hope and stability in their life. They seek therapy to find relief from their emotional struggles and to develop healthier coping mechanisms, ultimately wanting to thrive and live a life where they feel empowered and at peace with themselves.
My ideal client is a young, middle, or wise adult navigating challenging issues like trauma, substance use, anxiety, or self-esteem struggles. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. They want to feel heard, valued, and supported. Their goal is to heal, regain control, and build a sense of hope and stability in their life. They seek therapy to find relief from their emotional struggles and to develop healthier coping mechanisms, ultimately wanting to thrive and live a life where they feel empowered and at peace with themselves.

My ideal client is someone who is experiencing a combination of emotional distress and life challenges, such as anxiety, depression, or feelings of being overwhelmed. They might be struggling with negative thought patterns, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing stress, which affects their daily life, relationships, and work.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing a combination of emotional distress and life challenges, such as anxiety, depression, or feelings of being overwhelmed. They might be struggling with negative thought patterns, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing stress, which affects their daily life, relationships, and work.

Offering Virtual services to TEXAS & Virtual and In-Person in NORTH CAROLINA: From my own journey, I know life can be hard, disappointing and crushing at times. I also know what getting to the light at the end of the tunnel feels and looks like. I understand that you need an open, collaborative, honest and caring space for you to be able to voice your concerns, struggles and needs. After our sessions, you will walk away feeling understood, connected and hopeful. For more details, please check out my website: http://www.insideoutcollaborative.com
Offering Virtual services to TEXAS & Virtual and In-Person in NORTH CAROLINA: From my own journey, I know life can be hard, disappointing and crushing at times. I also know what getting to the light at the end of the tunnel feels and looks like. I understand that you need an open, collaborative, honest and caring space for you to be able to voice your concerns, struggles and needs. After our sessions, you will walk away feeling understood, connected and hopeful. For more details, please check out my website: http://www.insideoutcollaborative.com

Sometimes in life we find ourselves feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. When I work with clients, I strive to help them create the supportive, therapeutic ground from which they can find the stability and balance to move forward, heal, and grow. I applaud you for taking the first step in this process – reaching out for help.
Sometimes in life we find ourselves feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. When I work with clients, I strive to help them create the supportive, therapeutic ground from which they can find the stability and balance to move forward, heal, and grow. I applaud you for taking the first step in this process – reaching out for help.

Do you want to manage overwhelming feelings, make healthier decisions, and find a healthier, less anxious way of living? If so, you are ready to make the important steps on the path to healing. I can help you overcome destructive habits, heal hurt and pain, and develop rewarding relationships. My mission is to empower you to break free from unproductive narratives that keep you stuck, enabling you to fully embrace the present and progress in your life. Together, we will explore practical coping strategies and impactful techniques designed to enhance your relationships, alleviate anxiety, and foster a clear, kind self-understanding.
Do you want to manage overwhelming feelings, make healthier decisions, and find a healthier, less anxious way of living? If so, you are ready to make the important steps on the path to healing. I can help you overcome destructive habits, heal hurt and pain, and develop rewarding relationships. My mission is to empower you to break free from unproductive narratives that keep you stuck, enabling you to fully embrace the present and progress in your life. Together, we will explore practical coping strategies and impactful techniques designed to enhance your relationships, alleviate anxiety, and foster a clear, kind self-understanding.

I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, a wide range of relationship issues (including marital, pre-marital, divorce and singleness), chronic illness, grief and also offer career assessment and counseling. I combine a practical, problem solving approach with a focus on the client's emotional and family history to facilitate greater insight for the client as we collaborate to bring balance and wholeness to that client's life. In my many years of practice, I have been on staff at a university counseling center, a large private practice and currently am with a ministry-based counseling center.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, a wide range of relationship issues (including marital, pre-marital, divorce and singleness), chronic illness, grief and also offer career assessment and counseling. I combine a practical, problem solving approach with a focus on the client's emotional and family history to facilitate greater insight for the client as we collaborate to bring balance and wholeness to that client's life. In my many years of practice, I have been on staff at a university counseling center, a large private practice and currently am with a ministry-based counseling center.

I enjoy working with clients struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, and perfectionism. I recognize the challenging cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, obsessive doubt, avoidance, and compulsions, and can help provide some guidance around becoming “unstuck” from difficult patterns that are no longer serving you. If you struggle with using substances or other behavioral addictions to cope, and are wanting to set some goals surrounding your use, I am dually licensed to treat co-occuring substance use as well.
I enjoy working with clients struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, and perfectionism. I recognize the challenging cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, obsessive doubt, avoidance, and compulsions, and can help provide some guidance around becoming “unstuck” from difficult patterns that are no longer serving you. If you struggle with using substances or other behavioral addictions to cope, and are wanting to set some goals surrounding your use, I am dually licensed to treat co-occuring substance use as well.
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Number of Therapists in 28226
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 28226 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
83% | Depression |
74% | Self Esteem |
73% | Relationship Issues |
68% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
87% | Aetna |
54% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 28226 see their clients
85% | In Person and Online | |
15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
16% | Male |