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Therapy in Durham by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 26 in Durham · Updated July 2026
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A practical way to find a therapist or counselor near you in Durham, NC
In a city of world-class universities and a major medical center, a short checklist helps: what you want to work on, when you can attend, and whether you'd rather meet in person or by video. FindSupport lists 26 licensed therapists in Durham.
Therapy in Durham typically costs $90–$200 per session. Before the first session, ask whether the therapist is in your plan's network or offers a sliding scale.
Profiles list each therapist's focus areas, so you can look for experience with academic pressure, healthcare worker burnout, and navigating a rapidly growing city.
Online vs. in-person therapy in Durham, NC
Some therapists offer both formats — profiles show who offers online sessions. Video sessions follow the same approaches as office visits, and many people mix the two.
Not sure which you'd prefer? Say so in your first message — therapists hear the question often and can tell you how they usually work.
Distance is only one filter. Describe what you want help with and FindSupport suggests therapists who fit it, both local in Durham and online across North Carolina.
What the Durham listings show about focus areas
Durham's 26 listed therapists most often name anxiety (4%), depression (4%), and ADHD (4%) as focus areas. All three are tied. A therapist can treat more than one of these, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Who they see: children (4%), couples (4%), and families (4%) of the therapists listed in Durham.
Durham is a key city in the Research Triangle and home to Duke University. The numbers above cover only the therapists listed on FindSupport, not every practice in town.
Widening your search beyond Durham
None of the 26 therapists listed in Durham mention online sessions on their profile yet, so for video you'd look to therapists licensed in North Carolina who work online.
Insurance isn't something our Durham listings can sum up reliably, since networks differ by plan. Check your plan's behavioral-health directory, then confirm with the therapist.
Elsewhere in North Carolina, FindSupport lists Charlotte (27 therapists) and Raleigh (22 therapists). Therapists licensed in North Carolina can see you by video wherever they're based.
Durham in context: listings, fees and video
No Durham profile mentions video yet, while 6% of profiles nationwide do. Ask anyway, since some therapists offer it without saying so.
With 26 listings, Durham comes second among the 3 North Carolina cities on FindSupport, behind Charlotte (27). By national standards it's a large pool: 20 of the 120 cities with local profiles have more, and 99 have fewer.
At $90–$200 a session, Durham is close to the middle of our city guides nationally ($90–$200).
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Find a therapist near me →Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to find a local therapist or counselor in Durham, NC?
You can choose among the 26 licensed therapists listed in Durham. Describe what you're going through and we'll show the ones whose focus fits — each profile lists languages, session format and fees. Across North Carolina, FindSupport lists 75 therapists in 3 cities.
Is it better to see a therapist in person or online in Durham?
The 26 Durham listings don't mention video yet, so in person is the local default. For video, you'd need a therapist licensed in North Carolina.
How much does a local therapist cost in Durham?
Therapy in Durham typically costs $90–$200 per session, about the same as in Charlotte ($90–$190). Many therapists accept insurance and some offer sliding-scale fees — ask before the first session.
What issues do therapists in Durham most often treat?
The Durham listings lean toward anxiety (4%), depression (4%), and ADHD (4%), out of 26 profiles. Search by what you're facing and we'll show who lists it.
Can I find a therapist in Durham who sees children, couples or families?
Yes: of the 26 therapists listed in Durham, 4% say they work with children, 4% say they work with couples, and 4% say they work with families. Mention who the sessions are for when you describe your situation.
What if there's no opening near me in Durham?
Look wider within North Carolina. FindSupport lists therapists in Charlotte (27) and Raleigh (22), and any of them licensed in North Carolina can see you by video without the drive.
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