Online therapy in North Carolina

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in North Carolina. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
About finding online care in this state

If you are looking for a therapist licensed in North Carolina who offers online care, this page can help you narrow down your options. Telehealth makes it easier to compare providers across the state, whether you are in Charlotte, the Triangle, the Triad, a mountain town, or a coastal community, so you can focus on fit instead of proximity alone. You can use filters to sort by specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want a therapist, medication management, or both. The goal is to make your search feel more manageable and help you find support that fits your needs and schedule.

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Michelle F. Moseley, LCMHC

Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC

LCMHC

Licensed In:
North Carolina
“I work with adults (18+) in NC who have been told they are "too much", yet also struggle with feeling like they are never enough. I commonly support folks who are reevaluating their beliefs and values, learning how to be fully present in their body, and/or navigating late-identified neurodivergence.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Autism · Body Dysmorphia · Burnout · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Donna Wittrig

Serenity's Journey

LPC

Licensed In:
Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia
“Individual adults ages 20 and above”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Megan Schmeiler

Slate Psychology

LCSW

Licensed In:
Connecticut, North Carolina, Texas
“I specialize in working with teens and young adults. Whether they are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, school struggles, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, or family conflict, we explore unhelpful patterns and build practical skills for balance, focus, healthier relationships, and self-compassion—tools that fit real life and make a meaningful difference. I use a mix of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and strength-based approaches. I above all want patients to understand that progress isn’t a straight line, that their struggles aren’t their fault, and that it is possible to feel happier, stronger, and more capable even after setbacks.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation
Amy Castongia

Calm Blue Waters Counseling

LCMHC, LPC

Licensed In:
North Carolina, South Carolina
“I work with adolescents and adults who feel stuck in anxious overthinking, constant worry, and emotional overwhelm. Many clients struggle with depression, low motivation, irritability, sleep issues, perfectionism, people pleasing, or burnout. I also help clients navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image distress, including fear of weight changes, food guilt, comparing, checking, and feeling at war with your body. Some clients are returning to outpatient therapy after PHP or IOP and want steady support to stay on track. Others want help with life transitions, relationship stress, or rebuilding confidence and self trust. If you look fine on the outside but feel exhausted inside, you are in the right place.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Eating Disorders
Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with high achieving teens and adults who want to uncouple their feelings of worthiness from how much they accomplish. I specialize in working with medical professionals and students at college preparatory boarding schools.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Dr. Jessica Hasson

Pay It Forward Assessments

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with children as young as 4, adolescents, and adults. I conduct a variety of different types of evaluations using a therapeutic, strengths based-approach. These include comprehensive psychological evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, personality assessment, assessment with 2E Individuals, & Child/Adolescent/Adult Autism Evaluations.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Autism · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Psychosis · Trauma & PTSD
Tiffany Corey

ThrivePath Wellness and Consulting PLLC

LCMHCA

Licensed In:
North Carolina
“I work with adults navigating life transitions, identity exploration, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of chronic stress or trauma. Many of my clients are high-achieving, deeply reflective, and feel disconnected from themselves despite outward success. I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relational challenges, and nervous system dysregulation. I have a particular passion for working individuals, creatives, caregivers, and those unpacking cultural, generational, or systemic stress. My clients often seek a space where they can slow down, reconnect with their bodies, explore meaning, and build a life that feels aligned rather than performative.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Life Transitions · Spirituality · Women’s Mental Health
Sonya S. Carter

Carter Counseling & Coaching, PLLC

LCSW, LICSW, BCTP-II, CCM

Licensed In:
Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC
“I provide individual and family psychotherapy for adults (18 years old+). As a perinatal mental health therapist, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for mothers and their partners during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood. I also support mothers experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and the many emotional adjustments that come with growing a family. As a trauma therapist, My role is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can move at your own pace. Together, we work to understand the impact of trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your strengths.”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
North Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming
“I work with individuals, couples and groups to provide evidence-based treatment for their needs. Sessions are client centered within evidence-based modalities. I have worked with those dealing with domestic violence, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, borderline personalities, boundary issues, childhood trauma issues and legal involvement.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Dr. Alan Jacobson

Foresight Psychology, PLLC

Psy.D.

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Many of my clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD or executive-functioning difficulties, life transitions, relationship concerns, or questions involving identity, purpose, and personal growth. I also work with college students, young adults, athletes, executives, and other professionals seeking improved resilience, focus, confidence, and performance under pressure. My clients are often thoughtful, motivated, and looking to better understand themselves and find greater purpose as they make meaningful changes in their lives. Many of the individuals I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but privately struggling with stress, self-doubt, or feeling stuck. I frequently work with those who are driven and capable, yet find themselves dealing with burnout, perfectionism, or difficulty sustaining focus and momentum. These individuals often want not just symptom relief, but a deeper understanding of how to perform—and live—at their best.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Executive Coaching · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Relationship Issues
Kirsten Hardy

Kirsten Hardy, LCSW, PLLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
North Carolina, Texas, Utah
“Veterans, active duty, first responders, and their family members. This includes perfectionists and people who feel burned out, irritable, stressed, and emotionally detached from people they care about most.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Codependency · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD
Joanne Whalen

Joanne Whalen, Psy.D., LLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with clients struggling with a range of challenges associated with fertility and pregnancy including infertility and IVF treatment, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, postpartum depression and anxiety as well as the adjustment to parenthood. I also work with individuals and caregivers coping with medical issues including such things as cancer and chronic illness. I treat individuals dealing with a variety of anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and OCD. Lastly, I have a passion for working with medical providers often around stress and worklife balance and have a unique understanding having worked in medical settings and alongside medical providers most of my career in addition to growing up in family of medical providers.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Cancer · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health

Finding online care in North Carolina

Online therapy can be a practical option in North Carolina because access to care can vary a lot depending on where you live. In Charlotte and the Triangle, traffic and spread-out metro areas can turn even a short appointment into a bigger time commitment. In western North Carolina, mountain travel and winter weather can make regular in-person care harder to keep. Along the coast, storm season and evacuation planning can disrupt routines. For people in smaller towns or rural communities, telehealth can also open up options beyond the nearest office. Telehealth is a way to reduce long commutes for rural residents, and the state’s transportation and emergency resources reflect how much travel conditions can shape daily life across the state. Online care can help you stay consistent around work, school, caregiving, and changing schedules while giving you access to a wider pool of North Carolina-licensed providers. As you browse, think about fit, availability, session format, and payment options, and use the resources below if you want to verify a license or find public support.

Online therapy in North Carolina: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in North Carolina?

Start with the filters that matter most to you, such as specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you are looking for therapy or medication management. Then read a few profiles closely and compare things like approach, availability, and whether the provider feels like a good match for what you want help with. It can help to reach out to two or three people so you can compare fit before booking.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

A good place to start is asking whether the therapist is licensed to see clients in North Carolina, whether they work with the concern you want help with, and what their style is like. You can also ask what the first few sessions usually involve, how scheduling works, and what to expect for cost, insurance, or self pay. Beyond logistics, it is okay to pay attention to how you feel in the conversation. Therapy is personal, and feeling comfortable with the therapist matters.

Does my online therapist have to live in North Carolina, and what happens if I travel out of state?

No. Your online therapist does not have to live in North Carolina. What matters most is whether they are authorized to work with clients who are physically in North Carolina during the session. If you travel out of state or regularly split time between North Carolina and another state, bring that up early. Your provider may need to be licensed in both states to see you. If travel, school, work trips, or seasonal living are part of your routine, our find a therapist licensed in multiple states page can help you narrow your search.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in North Carolina?

Depending on the provider, you may find individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations. The right fit depends on what kind of support you are looking for and what each provider offers through telehealth.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. You can use the filters to look for medication management providers here. Medication management is different from online therapy. Online therapy usually focuses on talking through what you are going through, building insight, learning coping tools, and working toward change over time. Medication management focuses on whether medication may help, what to try, how it is working, and whether anything needs to be adjusted. Some practices offer therapy, some offer medication management, and some offer both. If you are needing controlled substances prescribed, it is important to first check with the provider about any additional restrictions that may apply to prescribing via telehealth.

Where can I start if I need lower cost or public mental health support in North Carolina?

A good place to start is North Carolina’s public mental health and crisis support system. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has a statewide help page that can connect you to treatment and support, including local contacts for public mental health services, people with Tailored Plans, people without insurance, and people whose insurance does not cover everything they need. You can also use North Carolina Crisis Services for 988, mobile crisis teams, community crisis centers, and walk in options. 211 North Carolina can help with free, confidential referrals to local health and human services, and the North Carolina chapter of NAMI offers support groups, education, and other resources. The official links are included in the resources below.

How do I verify a therapist or prescriber’s North Carolina license?

Use the official North Carolina board lookup tools. The North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board covers clinical social workers, the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors covers counselors, and the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board covers marriage and family therapists. For psychologists, use the North Carolina Psychology Board. For psychiatrists and physician assistants, use the North Carolina Medical Board lookup. For nurse practitioners, use the North Carolina Board of Nursing verification page. You can find links for verifying licenses in the resources below.

Does insurance cover online therapy in North Carolina, and how does payment usually work?

Often, yes, but coverage depends on your plan. Before your first appointment, it helps to ask whether the provider is in network, what your copay or deductible is, and whether telehealth visits are handled the same way as office visits. If you are using insurance, your cost will usually depend on your plan and network status. If you are paying out of pocket, many therapists charge per session, either when you book or after the appointment. Some may also provide a superbill if you submit an out of network reimbursement later. It is a good idea to ask about session fees, payment timing, cancellation policies, and any insurance questions before you get started.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though it may also be possible to meet from a phone or tablet depending on the provider and platform they use. Most sessions take place by video. In some cases, phone calls or secure messaging may also be part of telehealth, and some providers may use text or email for parts of communication or follow up. Many providers also have their own policies about where sessions can be conducted and how they use phone, text, or email, so it is best to check with the provider ahead of time.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, need a higher level of care, or do not have a private place for sessions. In those situations, in person care or local crisis services may be a better fit. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away. North Carolina’s 988 page says the service is free, private, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

North Carolina mental health resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | NCDHHS

Free, private 24/7 crisis support by call, text, or chat.

North Carolina Crisis Services | NCDHHS

State crisis hub for crisis centers, walk-in help, and mobile crisis.

NAMI North Carolina

State NAMI chapter with helpline, support groups, education, affiliates, and advocacy.

NC Peer Warmline

Talk with a peer support specialist day or night; you do not need to be in crisis.

North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board — License Lookup

Verify North Carolina social work credentials, including LCSW and LCSWA.

North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors — License Verification

Verify counselor licenses and review status information in North Carolina.

North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board — Verify a Licensee

Check whether an LMFT is currently licensed in North Carolina.

North Carolina Psychology Board — License Verification

Verify psychologists and licensed psychological associates.

NC Medical Board — Licensee Search

Verify physicians, including psychiatrists, and physician assistants.

North Carolina Board of Nursing — Verify a NC License

Verify nursing licenses, including nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses.

Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organizations Directory

Find your county’s public behavioral health organization and Tailored Plan contact.

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Browse another state or explore options for care in more than one state.

Need urgent support? Therapy Expanded is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you need urgent mental health, suicide, domestic violence, substance use, or LGBTQIA+ support, visit our crisis and mental health resources page.