Mental Health Counselors in Southern Pines, NC
Licensed counselors for talk therapy, life transitions, and ongoing mental health support.
36 verified providers in Southern Pines
Finding a mental health counselor in Southern Pines, NC
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
What does a mental health counselor do?
Licensed mental health counselors (LPC, LCMHC, LMHC depending on the state) provide talk therapy for a wide range of concerns: anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship issues, life transitions, work burnout, and adjustment difficulties. Most have a master's degree and several years of supervised clinical practice before licensure.
Counselors do not prescribe medication. When medication is part of someone's care, the counselor coordinates with a primary-care provider or a psychiatrist who handles the prescribing side. Many counselors specialise in specific approaches (cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy) or specific populations (adolescents, couples, older adults).
How to choose a mental health counselor
Three things matter most: (1) their training and experience fit what you're working on, (2) they take your insurance (or you can afford the out-of-network rate), and (3) you feel reasonably comfortable with them after the first few sessions. The therapist-client fit is one of the strongest predictors of whether counselling works for a given person; if it isn't clicking after three or four sessions, it's reasonable to try someone else.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, do not search a directory. Call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for free 24/7 support in the U.S., or go to the nearest emergency department.
Mental Health Counselors in Southern Pines, NC
YALIN LIU
Yalin Liu provides mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. With a focus on supporting individuals through a range of mental health concerns, Liu works to create a collaborative therapeutic environment for clients.
SUSAN SCULL GRINE, LPCA
Susan Scull Grine is a licensed professional counselor specializing in mental health counseling in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients seeking support and guidance for their mental health needs.
SHELWILBED O. WRAY, NCC CAS LCMHC-S
Shelwilbed O. Wray is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials in national counselor certification and clinical addiction specialization, Wray provides mental health counseling services to clients in the area.
ROSE ANN YARBOROUGH, MA
Rose Ann Yarborough, MA, is a mental health counselor based in Southern Pines, NC. She provides counseling services to support clients' emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
RANDAL ARTHUR FOSTER, PhD LPC NCC
Randal Arthur Foster is a licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor in Southern Pines, NC, specializing in mental health counseling. With credentials including a PhD and NCC certification, Foster provides counseling services to support clients' mental health and wellness goals.
RACHEL LYNN WILLMS, LCMHC-A
Rachel Lynn Willms is a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate practicing in Southern Pines, NC. She provides mental health counseling services to help clients address their concerns and improve their wellbeing.
RACHEL GARFIELD
Rachel Garfield is a mental health counselor based in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients seeking support through counseling services.
PORTIA LATYRA PURCELL, MA LCMHC LCAS
Portia Latyra Purcell is a mental health counselor in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials as a licensed clinical mental health counselor and licensed clinical addictions specialist, she provides counseling services to support her clients' wellbeing.
PETER BOGHDADI, MS
Peter Boghdadi, MS, is a mental health counselor serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He works with individuals seeking support for a range of mental health concerns.
METAPHORS FUR GROWTH THERAPY PLLC
Metaphors For Growth Therapy PLLC provides mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers support for a range of mental health concerns through professional counseling.
MELISSA KAITLIN BRONSON, LCMHC Associate
Melissa Kaitlin Bronson is an LCMHC Associate specializing in mental health counseling in Southern Pines, NC. She provides counseling services to support clients in addressing their mental health needs.
MELANI GREEN, LPC
Melani Green is a licensed professional counselor specializing in mental health counseling in Southern Pines, NC. Green provides counseling services to support clients' mental health and wellness goals.
MARISSA ROMANO, LCMHCA
Marissa Romano is a licensed clinical mental health counselor based in Southern Pines, NC. She provides mental health counseling services to help clients address a range of concerns and improve their overall well-being.
LISA GAY BOADO
Lisa Gay Boado provides mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients seeking support and therapeutic guidance for their emotional wellbeing.
LIFE WELLNESS COUNSELING PLLC
Life Wellness Counseling PLLC is a mental health counseling practice located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice provides counseling services to support mental health and wellness needs.
LAURA DAVIES, LCSWA
Laura Davies is a licensed clinical social worker providing mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients seeking support and therapeutic guidance for a range of mental health concerns.
LAURA CAROLINE COLAS, LCMHC
Laura Caroline Colas is a licensed clinical mental health counselor serving Southern Pines, NC. LCMHC Colas provides mental health counseling services to support clients in their wellness journey.
KIMBERLY GILIBERTI
Kimberly Giliberti provides mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients seeking support and guidance in addressing their mental health needs.
JOY MARIE LEMIEUX, MA LPC
Joy Marie Lemieux is a licensed professional counselor in Southern Pines, NC, providing mental health counseling services. With credentials including a master's degree, she offers support for a range of mental health concerns.
JOHN JOSEPH FRUTCHEY
John Joseph Frutchey is a mental health counselor serving the Southern Pines, NC area. He provides counseling services to support clients in their mental health and wellness goals.
JESSICA LYKES, LCMHCA
Jessica Lykes is a licensed clinical mental health counselor serving Southern Pines, NC. She provides mental health counseling to support clients in addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
INVICTUS COUNSELING
Invictus Counseling provides mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on supporting clients through their mental health journey with compassionate, professional care.
HAYMOUNT INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES P
Haymount Institute for Psychological Services P provides mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on supporting individuals through a range of psychological concerns and life challenges.
HARLEY GRACE LLC
HARLEY GRACE LLC provides mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on supporting clients through various mental health concerns and challenges.
FRANCES PURCELL-ABBOTT, LPC NCC
Frances Purcell-Abbott is a licensed professional counselor specializing in mental health counseling in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials as an LPC NCC, Frances Purcell-Abbott provides counseling services to help clients work through their mental health concerns.
EMMA HARTSEL
Emma Hartsel is a mental health counselor in Southern Pines, NC. She provides counseling services to help individuals work through personal challenges and improve their wellbeing.
EMILY TODD SMITH, LCMHC-S
Emily Todd Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor providing mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. With her clinical expertise, she works with clients to support their mental health and wellness goals.
CURTIS DARRELL MOSELEY, LPC
Curtis Darrell Moseley is a licensed professional counselor providing mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. He works with patients to address their mental health needs in a supportive environment.
CHRISTINA OSTOVICH, LCMHCA NCC
Christina Ostovich is a mental health counselor with credentials as a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate and nationally certified counselor. Based in Southern Pines, NC, she provides counseling services to support her clients' mental health and wellness goals.
CHELSEA ARMFIELD CARROLL, LPC
Chelsea Armfield Carroll, LPC, is a mental health counselor serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides counseling services to support clients in addressing their mental health needs.
CATHERINE TUCKER, LCMHC Associate
Catherine Tucker is an associate licensed clinical mental health counselor in Southern Pines, NC. She provides mental health counseling services to support clients in managing life's challenges and improving overall wellbeing.
CASSANDRA ANDREA, CMHC-A
Cassandra Andrea is a mental health counselor in Southern Pines, NC. With her CMHC-A credential, she provides counseling services to support her clients' mental health and wellbeing. Andrea works to create a supportive environment for those seeking mental health care.
BRADFORD ASSOCIATES
Bradford Associates provides mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on supporting clients through a range of mental health needs with a personalized approach to care.
BARBARA FAULK WILSON, LPCA
Barbara Faulk Wilson is a licensed professional counselor associate providing mental health counseling services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to address a range of mental health concerns in a supportive therapeutic environment.
ASHLEY NICOLE HARRIS, LCMHCA
Ashley Nicole Harris is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Southern Pines, NC. She provides mental health counseling services to support clients in managing their emotional wellbeing.
ALYSSA KRYSIAK, LPCA ATR
Alyssa Krysiak, LPCA ATR, is a mental health counselor serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She brings a creative approach to her practice, integrating art therapy into her counseling work.
Frequently asked
How many mental health counselors are listed in Southern Pines, NC?
Our directory currently lists 36 NPI-verified mental health counselors in Southern Pines, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these mental health counselors accept TRICARE or military insurance?
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.
What's the difference between a mental health counselor and a psychologist?
Mental health counselors hold a master's-level license (LPC, LCMHC, LMHC) and provide talk therapy. Clinical psychologists hold a doctoral-level license (PhD or PsyD) and can also perform formal psychological assessments. For most ongoing therapy, either is a good fit; for testing or complex diagnostic questions, a psychologist is the typical referral.
Can a mental health counselor prescribe medication?
No. Counselors are not prescribers. When medication is part of a care plan, the counselor will coordinate with your primary-care provider, a psychiatrist, or a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Many people work with both a counselor (for talk therapy) and a prescriber (for medication) at the same time.
Is counselling covered by insurance?
Most commercial plans, Medicare, and many Medicaid plans cover counselling sessions when the counselor is in-network. Confirm coverage and any session caps with your insurer. Some counselors are private-pay only and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
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