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Audra Vance

Audra Vance

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My passion is working with people and helping them to be the best they can be. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 24+ years of therapeutic experience. My experience started in Mental Health Clinics, but I have been working in private practice for over 15 years. I help people with a variety of concerns to include stress, anxiety, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Celeste Ige

Celeste Ige

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an almost ubiquitous experience, affecting individuals across various walks of life. My ideal client embodies this struggle—someone grappling with the relentless pressures and demands of daily living. Such clients often find themselves feeling on edge, unable to quiet their minds, and burdened with a sense of lethargy that paralyzes their motivation. Understanding the intricacies of their experience is crucial to providing the support they need on their journey toward well-being.

Stress manifests in myriad ways, and for my ideal client, it often creates an incessant whirlwind of thoughts that disrupts their peace of mind. These spiraling thoughts can be overwhelming, leading to a cycle of worry and anxiety that is difficult to escape. It is not uncommon for individuals in this state to feel trapped in a never-ending loop of “what ifs,” replaying past events or catastrophizing future scenarios. This overwhelming mental activity can leave one feeling drained and exhausted, reducing their ability to engage meaningfully with life.

Low motivation is another significant aspect of my ideal client's experience. Simple tasks that once felt manageable now seem monumental. The energy that once fueled productivity and happiness is replaced with a fog of fatigue and apathy. This disengagement often exacerbates feelings of guilt and inadequacy, creating a vicious cycle where clients feel even more stressed and demotivated because they perceive themselves as failing to meet their own expectations. The internal dialogue frequently becomes excessively critical, with clients telling themselves they should be doing better or that others are more successful.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Sheena Rymer

Sheena Rymer

Therapist

Virtual • Copperhill, NC


Sheena Rymer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), received a Master's Degree in Social Work from Valdosta State University in May 2014 and a clinical license in Social Work in September 2019. During that time, she interned and worked at Miller Counseling Services, Pruitt Nursing Home, Mountain Education Charter School, and Fannin County School System. She facilitated groups; provided care consultations and coordinated services for clients both admitted and discharged from the nursing home; and provided individual counseling services. Moreover, Sheena has over five years experience in crisis intervention. Sheena is an active member of School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), Fannin Children's Fund (FCF), and Social Workers Action Group (SWAG).

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Tesia Paz

Tesia Paz

Therapist

Virtual • Boca Raton, NC


“My style is warm, friendly, and genuine—I create a safe space where you can feel truly heard and be exactly yourself.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Laurie Nicholson

Laurie Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over 20 years of experience within the neurodiverse and autism spectrum community, I bring deep expertise and compassion to every session, fostering a space where you can truly thrive.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Tylette Newkirk

Tylette Newkirk

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“After a session with me, clients can expect to feel heard, supported, and understood. They leave with greater clarity about their thoughts and emotions, practical coping tools, and actionable steps to address challenges.”

Anxiety, Depression, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Michael Trenk

Michael Trenk

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a practical approach using evidence based models like CBT and EMDR training for trauma based patients.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Price

Kathryn Price

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi! My name is Kathryn Price, and I specialize in working with clients that have experienced trauma, and disordered eating habits and/or negative body image. I also have experience in working with a variety of mental health disorders and substance use. I graduated with my Masters degree in Clinical Counseling, with an emphasis in Addictions in 2018 from East Carolina University, and have over 8 years of education and counseling experience in a variety of professional settings.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaymar Browne

Jaymar Browne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“Each session is designed to provide practical strategies, emotional support, and evidence-based guidance...”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Bertee Thomas

Bertee Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Lumberton Township, NC


“I am a person-centered, solution-focused clinician who believes that every individual has the innate potential to overcome life's challenges when supported in the right environment.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Elba Acosta

Elba Acosta

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm here to help you become the best version of yourself by providing support every step of the way.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kellie Grady

Kellie Grady

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My empathetic, curious, and at times, humorous approach, combined with my training, specialization, and experience, enables my work to be completely individualized.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD,

Creative, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bethany Otten

Bethany Otten

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I believe it important for people to share their story to break stigma. With that said, I share mine.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQIA+,

Creative, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taij Johnson

Taij Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is very client centered. I make every effort to meet the individuals that I counsel where they are...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Bani'ci' Townsend-Harrison

Bani'ci' Townsend-Harrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“Mental wellness begins with unfolding that story and creatively fashioning those tools into resources for the future.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Dr. Ashley Nash

Dr. Ashley Nash

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a survivor turned mental health provider, I align with the mantra to "be the person that I needed when I was younger."”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zandy Evans

Zandy Evans

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“When working with me, there is no stigmatization or negative labels. This growth is all your own, and there is no judgment in the circumstances that brought you.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yovani Hernandez

Yovani Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is a journey, not a destination. With therapeutic guidance and powerful encouragement, I strive to have clients gain clarity...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Challenging, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Mary Ann Severson

Mary Ann Severson

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, NC


I'm a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults. I earned my Master's in Counseling from Liberty University. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed or put a lot of pressure on themselves to hold everything together. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, and I see therapy as a partnership focused on creating meaningful, practical change.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Nettie Clarke

Nettie Clarke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have been working as a therapist for over 12 years. Currently I work with populations across different life spans from ages 6 - 80 years.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Dr. Candace Cardin

Dr. Candace Cardin

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am an authentic and warm clinician, with the ability to firmly drive you toward your psychological goals.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Direct, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Mary Nashed

Mary Nashed

Therapist

Virtual • Chapel Hill, NC


“I help the client by making them the best version of themselves. What clients can expect to take away from me is complete empathy while telling them what they need to hear.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Courtney Allen

Courtney Allen

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Over the years, I have developed a strong ability to truly connecting with each of my clients and provide them with what it takes to feel comfortable, valued, and heard.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Marilea Moore

Marilea Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4302 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC

“My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative, integrating EMDR and Sandtray Therapy to help clients process experiences that can be difficult to put into words.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittani Burton

Brittani Burton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Walden University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Norfolk State University. My clinical experience spans emergency departments, hospitals, and community-based behavioral health settings, where I have supported adults navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, substance use concerns, and complex medical or psychiatric challenges.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joan Peter

Joan Peter

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My role as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly about what you're carrying, without fear of judgment.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Floyd

Rebecca Floyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away

300 West Earp Street, Holly Springs, NC

“My goal with clients is that they feel heard and validated, a sense of safety and lack of judgement that aids in their willingness to be authentic with themselves.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Dr. Steven Stritt

Dr. Steven Stritt

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach my work with a deep sense of compassion, a commitment to your goals, and a practical, solution-focused framework.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Veronica Watford

Veronica Watford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I help people build better relationships with God, self and others. I have a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling. I have over 30 years experience in the field. I have been licensed for 12 years. I have worked with ages 4 - 104. My specialty areas are Christian Counseling, relationship counseling, self-esteem, anxiety, mild depression, adjustment to life challenges, grief/loss, marital, pre-marital, communication and parenting. I have been married with children for 37 plus years.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Costa

Carrie Costa

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Do you often notice that you have self-critical thoughts and beliefs? Do you have past experiences or traumas that may be hindering your ability to practice self-compassion? Feelings are sometimes hard to explain and even harder to deal with. Understanding why you feel a certain way can help you regain control over yourself and how you respond. My passion is helping those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

I am licensed in SC, NC, NJ, FL

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Challenging, Creative, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Kandace Koontz Perryman

Kandace Koontz Perryman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1312 Hamilton Place, High Point, NC

“I believe that the answers are all right there inside of us but we often have so much piled on top it is hard to find them.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Creative, Empowering, Energetic

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Mamie Addison

Mamie Addison

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Restoring hope with compassion, patience and providing a listening ear for adults is of utmost importance to me.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamika Wright

Tamika Wright

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hey — I'm genuinely glad you're here. I'm Tamika, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in North Carolina. I work with adults, children, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family conflict, addiction, and the kind of stress that builds quietly over time until it's hard to ignore. I specialize in working with Black and BIPOC clients, women, and families who want a therapist who truly gets the cultural and personal context of their lives — not just a clinical checklist. My practice is fully telehealth, so you can access support from anywhere in North Carolina without the commute or the waiting room. I accept Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and other major insurance plans, because access to quality mental health care shouldn't be a financial obstacle.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Laura Scrofani-Jones

Laura Scrofani-Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My mission is to help individuals unlock their fullest potential by creating lasting change in their lives.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Luz Velez

Luz Velez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Welcome,

Looking for someone that is warm, direct and knowledgeable. You found it!! I look forward to assisting you reconnect your mind, body and spirit using EMDR, Brainspotting or talk therapy. Have a great day.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Direct, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Laura Ingalls

Laura Ingalls

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3880 Vest Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC

“My approach is honest and open-minded, focusing on providing insight into the problems in your life, finding practical solutions, and implementing long-term change for healing and better relationships.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jennifer Occil

Dr. Jennifer Occil

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that every client has the answers to their concerns within them. I take the position of support to draw out the answers.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcia Schwartz, Ph.D.

Marcia Schwartz, Ph.D.

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“This is an active approach that helps you learn skills to feel better and develop a better understanding of how and what things are upsetting.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eryn Greenstein

Eryn Greenstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

612 North Greene Street, Greensboro, NC

“I believe that everyone is on their own journey through life. I believe everyone has the abilities to meet challenges...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Crystal Okafor

Crystal Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is for patients to leave feeling relief and assurance they have a partner to walk through this journey with.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

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