Find a therapist in North Carolina

North Carolina at a glance

North Carolina has 75+ licensed mental health professionals across 3 cities, including Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh.

By listings, North Carolina ranks 4th of 48 states in the directory. Few of the therapists listed in North Carolina mention online sessions yet, while 6% do nationwide. A therapist licensed in North Carolina can generally see you by video anywhere in the state, so ask.

Budget $90–$200 a session in North Carolina, going by its city guides, which is close to the national middle of $90–$200. Profiles list each therapist's specialties, license type, and whether they offer online sessions, so you can narrow the search in North Carolina before you reach out.

Session costs across North Carolina

The city guides for North Carolina list typical session costs from $90 in Charlotte to $200 in Durham.

Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina; its city guide covers local therapists and costs in more detail.

How therapist licensing works in North Carolina

A North Carolina license is what lets a therapist see you by video here. Where they live or keep an office matters less than where you are during the session, so online therapy opens up therapists from all over the state.

If a profile doesn't name the license, ask for it before the first session. A licensed therapist will tell you the type and number, and you can confirm it with the North Carolina licensing board.

If you also spend time in Georgia, South Carolina, or Tennessee, ask whether your therapist is licensed there too: a session taken from across the border falls under that state's rules.

Cities with therapists in North Carolina

City guides for North Carolina: Charlotte (27+ therapists), Durham (26+ therapists), Raleigh (22+ therapists). Open a city's guide for its listings, the specialties profiles name there, and local fees.

Living outside these cities? A therapist licensed in North Carolina can still see you online.

Where North Carolina's listed therapists are

By city, North Carolina's 75 listed therapists break down as 27 in Charlotte, 26 in Durham, and 22 in Raleigh.

None of the profiles in Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh mention online sessions yet. Some therapists offer video on request, so ask when you reach out.

Durham has the most profiles that mention working with children (1), and it also leads for couples (1). Looking at specialties, the top one by city is anxiety (Durham).

Looking across the North Carolina state line

North Carolina has 75 listed therapists in 3 cities on FindSupport. Among its neighbors, Georgia has none yet; South Carolina has 11 in 3 cities (most in Charleston); Tennessee has 7 in 2 cities (most in Knoxville); Virginia has 6 in 2 cities (most in Arlington).

Virginia has the highest online share among them (17% of its listings). Typical fees in their city guides range from $70 (Georgia) to $220 (Virginia), next to $90–$200 in North Carolina.

Worth a look if Charleston, South Carolina is closer than the nearest city in North Carolina. For in-person visits that's fine; check whether your plan covers out-of-state providers.

What people in North Carolina seek therapy for

North Carolina's listings lean toward anxiety, depression, and ADHD (1%, 1%, 1% of profiles). The national order starts with anxiety, relationship issues, and depression. Each city guide notes its own pressures: Charlotte, banking industry stress, relocation adjustment, and postpartum support; Durham, academic pressure, healthcare worker burnout, and navigating a rapidly growing city; Raleigh, tech industry pressure, academic stress, and navigating a rapidly growing city.

Looking for marriage or couples counseling? 1% of the profiles listed in North Carolina say they work with couples. Of all North Carolina profiles, 1% work with children and 1% with families.