Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Life is filled with transitions that can leave you feeling disoriented. I understand what it’s like when the picture you imagined for your life is not your current reality. Whether it be related to your career, your marital status, your health, relationships, or family losses, you can find a safe place in our sessions to sort your thoughts, explore your emotions, and discover a new way of thinking and being.
Life is filled with transitions that can leave you feeling disoriented. I understand what it’s like when the picture you imagined for your life is not your current reality. Whether it be related to your career, your marital status, your health, relationships, or family losses, you can find a safe place in our sessions to sort your thoughts, explore your emotions, and discover a new way of thinking and being.
Ginny Bivens
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27606 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients with Open Availability. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. It can be painful when our relationships are struggling, building resentment, and unhappy. We may feel unappreciated and stuck.
Accepting New Clients with Open Availability. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. It can be painful when our relationships are struggling, building resentment, and unhappy. We may feel unappreciated and stuck.
Neal Gagnon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
My approach as a therapist is to provide you a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. I enjoy working with individuals struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, and stress, as well as couples who are in need of a 'relationship tune-up'. We"ll explore your issues, build on your strengths, and then develop new skills and strategies to help you enjoy your life with less stress and worry. This can mean short-term solution focused therapy sessions for immediate and pressing problems, or longer sessions - depending on what you want to accomplish.
My approach as a therapist is to provide you a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. I enjoy working with individuals struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, and stress, as well as couples who are in need of a 'relationship tune-up'. We"ll explore your issues, build on your strengths, and then develop new skills and strategies to help you enjoy your life with less stress and worry. This can mean short-term solution focused therapy sessions for immediate and pressing problems, or longer sessions - depending on what you want to accomplish.
Nichole Arnold-Minkley
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, LCASA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27602 (Online Only)
The ideal client is someone who's dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse, or military-related trauma. They show up on time for therapy, are reliable, and actively participate. They're open to different types of treatment and work together with the therapist to set goals. They need a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about their problems. Their goals include feeling better emotionally, overcoming substance issues, and dealing with trauma. They want to grow personally and have a better life. Overall, they're looking for positive changes through therapy.
The ideal client is someone who's dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse, or military-related trauma. They show up on time for therapy, are reliable, and actively participate. They're open to different types of treatment and work together with the therapist to set goals. They need a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about their problems. Their goals include feeling better emotionally, overcoming substance issues, and dealing with trauma. They want to grow personally and have a better life. Overall, they're looking for positive changes through therapy.
Ashley Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I’m Ashley Davis, a licensed marriage and family therapist (or LMFT) in the state of North Carolina. I’m originally from the Triangle, and I love being able to make a positive impact in the community I grew up in through my work with the clients I serve. Being an LMFT, I have a unique approach to therapy, in that I approach therapy first and foremost from a systemic perspective. This essentially means that I place a large amount of emphasis on how people’s relationships, environments, and backgrounds affect their overall mental wellness and explore these areas in depth with my clients.
Hi there! I’m Ashley Davis, a licensed marriage and family therapist (or LMFT) in the state of North Carolina. I’m originally from the Triangle, and I love being able to make a positive impact in the community I grew up in through my work with the clients I serve. Being an LMFT, I have a unique approach to therapy, in that I approach therapy first and foremost from a systemic perspective. This essentially means that I place a large amount of emphasis on how people’s relationships, environments, and backgrounds affect their overall mental wellness and explore these areas in depth with my clients.
Crystal Eve Outlaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27617 (Online Only)
The Scene: Day after day, year after year, you hope that things will change. Unfortunately, the motivation never really sticks, and eventually, you give up only to restart the never-ending cycle of disappointment . You've convinced yourself that you are not strong enough or smart enough. You don't understand why you can't be happy like everyone else. The questions continues to linger: How do I hold space for these thoughts? What do I do?
The Scene: Day after day, year after year, you hope that things will change. Unfortunately, the motivation never really sticks, and eventually, you give up only to restart the never-ending cycle of disappointment . You've convinced yourself that you are not strong enough or smart enough. You don't understand why you can't be happy like everyone else. The questions continues to linger: How do I hold space for these thoughts? What do I do?
Jennifer Moynihan Wynn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in relationship counseling and I want to help you feel more connected to the important people in your life. You do not need to be married to benefit from relationship counseling, and I am happy to work with you where you are in your relationship. I tend to work from an emotionally focused and experiential perspective, which means that I want to help you and your partner create an experience in which you can both feel seen, heard, and more connected.
I specialize in relationship counseling and I want to help you feel more connected to the important people in your life. You do not need to be married to benefit from relationship counseling, and I am happy to work with you where you are in your relationship. I tend to work from an emotionally focused and experiential perspective, which means that I want to help you and your partner create an experience in which you can both feel seen, heard, and more connected.
Hi! I’m Kathleen, and I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern (CMHC-I). My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults addressing a range of issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, body image concerns, and self-confidence.
Hi! I’m Kathleen, and I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern (CMHC-I). My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults addressing a range of issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, body image concerns, and self-confidence.
Yelverton's Enrichment Services, Inc. provides Bilingual Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Intensive In-Home Services, Child & Adolescent Day Treatment, Child & Adolescent Level III-Residential Treatment Facilities, Community Support Team Services for Adults, CAP I/DD Services and Private Duty Nursing.
Yelverton's Enrichment Services, Inc. provides Bilingual Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Intensive In-Home Services, Child & Adolescent Day Treatment, Child & Adolescent Level III-Residential Treatment Facilities, Community Support Team Services for Adults, CAP I/DD Services and Private Duty Nursing.
I'm so glad you found my page. I welcome clients who are struggling with many of life’s most common challenges, including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief and substance use. No issue is too big or too small for therapy! If you have always been curious about therapy and wanted to give it a try, I encouraged you to reach out. Together we can cultivate a space for you to focus on what helps you live a life of integrity and wellness.
I'm so glad you found my page. I welcome clients who are struggling with many of life’s most common challenges, including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief and substance use. No issue is too big or too small for therapy! If you have always been curious about therapy and wanted to give it a try, I encouraged you to reach out. Together we can cultivate a space for you to focus on what helps you live a life of integrity and wellness.
The unpredictability of our world requires the ability to pivot. A pivot can be defined as a fundamental change in your direction. It requires attention, persistence, and the ability to re-evaluate a new approach when factors change and shift. Although life’s pivotal moments can be painful, they also create an opportunity to do just that. Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or other concerns, it is possible to pivot to a path that leads to happier times. This concept is what I believe plants the seeds for post traumatic growth. Imagine you could effectively manage your stress, anxiety, and depression.
The unpredictability of our world requires the ability to pivot. A pivot can be defined as a fundamental change in your direction. It requires attention, persistence, and the ability to re-evaluate a new approach when factors change and shift. Although life’s pivotal moments can be painful, they also create an opportunity to do just that. Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or other concerns, it is possible to pivot to a path that leads to happier times. This concept is what I believe plants the seeds for post traumatic growth. Imagine you could effectively manage your stress, anxiety, and depression.
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I have a desire to along side others in the capacity of a professional counselor in order to provide others the life transformations experienced in my life as a result of the counseling I received. Don is a “life veteran” who recovered from a divorce, raising two sons on his own, familial addictions, as well as other life struggles where the counseling strategies brought about effectual positive movement(s) and change away from those difficult circumstances. Don received a counseling degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he had the opportunity to incorporate Christian spirituality into his mental health practices.
I have a desire to along side others in the capacity of a professional counselor in order to provide others the life transformations experienced in my life as a result of the counseling I received. Don is a “life veteran” who recovered from a divorce, raising two sons on his own, familial addictions, as well as other life struggles where the counseling strategies brought about effectual positive movement(s) and change away from those difficult circumstances. Don received a counseling degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he had the opportunity to incorporate Christian spirituality into his mental health practices.
Dr. Tauchiana Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27676 (Online Only)
Some seasons in life can be very difficult and everyone can use some support coping at some point. It’s time for you to thrive and cultivate the life you desire by working through the depression, anxiety, and other relationship issues. With over 18 years of experience, I would like to help you live a happier and fulfilled life.
Some seasons in life can be very difficult and everyone can use some support coping at some point. It’s time for you to thrive and cultivate the life you desire by working through the depression, anxiety, and other relationship issues. With over 18 years of experience, I would like to help you live a happier and fulfilled life.
Dorothy McGilvary
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS, MA, PMP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You deserve compassionate care to navigate difficult challenges. Whether experiencing relationship issues, mental health or substance use issues affecting your family, marriage, work, school or social life, help is available. As a systemically trained therapist, I use therapeutic tools to help adults & children learn and use healthy coping skills. I partner with clients to shift uncomfortable thoughts, emotions and behavioral patterns to functioning that promotes client’s strengths and connection with others.
You deserve compassionate care to navigate difficult challenges. Whether experiencing relationship issues, mental health or substance use issues affecting your family, marriage, work, school or social life, help is available. As a systemically trained therapist, I use therapeutic tools to help adults & children learn and use healthy coping skills. I partner with clients to shift uncomfortable thoughts, emotions and behavioral patterns to functioning that promotes client’s strengths and connection with others.
Do you want a highly experienced therapist that uses an integrated and personalized approach to help you live the life you want? Together we can untangle the emotions, shore up your skills and develop a sustainable strategy to move you towards your personal goals. Specialize in women's issues, weekly women's groups and women's overnight wellness retreats.
Do you want a highly experienced therapist that uses an integrated and personalized approach to help you live the life you want? Together we can untangle the emotions, shore up your skills and develop a sustainable strategy to move you towards your personal goals. Specialize in women's issues, weekly women's groups and women's overnight wellness retreats.
Elyssa Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27601 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with adult women ages 18 and up on a variety of issues including anxiety, self esteem/self-worth, trauma, faith, depression, relational issues, and life transitions. I am passionate about client-centered care and meeting clients where they are. I believe that it is from our experience of overcoming struggle that we are best able to help others. I utilize a strength-based perspective to empower each client to realize and optimize their personal strengths in order to overcome challenges, move toward positive change, and live life to their fullest potential.
I am passionate about working with adult women ages 18 and up on a variety of issues including anxiety, self esteem/self-worth, trauma, faith, depression, relational issues, and life transitions. I am passionate about client-centered care and meeting clients where they are. I believe that it is from our experience of overcoming struggle that we are best able to help others. I utilize a strength-based perspective to empower each client to realize and optimize their personal strengths in order to overcome challenges, move toward positive change, and live life to their fullest potential.
Christine Gerhard Dicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
Asking for help can be hard. Sometimes an objective, outside person can provide the space we need to find our own answers. My goal as a therapist is to help you reduce stress, increase healthy resources, and ultimately increase your capacity for joy and connection.
My experience includes work with children, adolescents, adults and families on issues related to trauma, mental health, parenting, self-esteem, grief and loss, career and life transition issues, and separation and divorce. I work to provide a safe and supportive environment free of judgment and criticism.
Asking for help can be hard. Sometimes an objective, outside person can provide the space we need to find our own answers. My goal as a therapist is to help you reduce stress, increase healthy resources, and ultimately increase your capacity for joy and connection.
My experience includes work with children, adolescents, adults and families on issues related to trauma, mental health, parenting, self-esteem, grief and loss, career and life transition issues, and separation and divorce. I work to provide a safe and supportive environment free of judgment and criticism.
Be Empowered Therapeutic Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
I believe that every individual has the right to feel safe, to feel loved and to seek emotional peace and personal success. I help individuals and families find the balance necessary to heal through a variety of therapeutic services. I work with children, adults and families, however I specialize in issues involving traumatic experiences. My goal is individual and/or family empowerment through emotional regulation, trauma integration, relationship building and psycho-social education (skill building).
I believe that every individual has the right to feel safe, to feel loved and to seek emotional peace and personal success. I help individuals and families find the balance necessary to heal through a variety of therapeutic services. I work with children, adults and families, however I specialize in issues involving traumatic experiences. My goal is individual and/or family empowerment through emotional regulation, trauma integration, relationship building and psycho-social education (skill building).
I delight in working with couples to repair troubled relationships & find a deeper, more secure connection with one another by helping partners bring their needs into awareness, share those unmasked parts, and transform old patterns of communication & interaction. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space, whatever your orientation, identity, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I meet my clients where they are & am open, compassionate, and curious, whether we are discussing interpersonal conflicts, relationship issues, or other stressors. I am honored by the individuals & couples who have let me join them in those places.
I delight in working with couples to repair troubled relationships & find a deeper, more secure connection with one another by helping partners bring their needs into awareness, share those unmasked parts, and transform old patterns of communication & interaction. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space, whatever your orientation, identity, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I meet my clients where they are & am open, compassionate, and curious, whether we are discussing interpersonal conflicts, relationship issues, or other stressors. I am honored by the individuals & couples who have let me join them in those places.
Kyra Roberts
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get on the same page in your relationships and communication breaks down. That Spark has dwindled or an erosion of trust has occurred due to past hurts. Perhaps a pattern of unhealthy relationships has left you feeling confused and defeated. Whatever the cause, you feel a sense of disconnection either from yourself or your relationship. Together, we will untangle the knots of miscommunication, confront these relationship patterns, and work towards the fulfilling relationship and life you want and deserve, whatever that may look like for you.
No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get on the same page in your relationships and communication breaks down. That Spark has dwindled or an erosion of trust has occurred due to past hurts. Perhaps a pattern of unhealthy relationships has left you feeling confused and defeated. Whatever the cause, you feel a sense of disconnection either from yourself or your relationship. Together, we will untangle the knots of miscommunication, confront these relationship patterns, and work towards the fulfilling relationship and life you want and deserve, whatever that may look like for you.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Raleigh, NC
3,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Raleigh, NC who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
74% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Coping Skills |
72% | Stress |
66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
81% | Aetna |
58% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Raleigh, NC see their clients
58% | In Person and Online | |
42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Raleigh?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.