Find a Therapist near Raleigh, NC

Find a Therapist in Raleigh with GoodTherapy

It’s normal to experience mental health issues and relationship problems. Talking to a licensed therapist can help. Therapy can teach you more about yourself and your mental health concerns in a healing way. Many therapies are evidence-based and have been proven effective.

Since 2007, GoodTherapy has helped people like you connect with ethical, compassionate counselors and therapists. The therapists listed above, who practice therapy in Raleigh, are trained to protect client confidentiality and privacy. In keeping with our high membership standards, these mental health professionals are also committed to eliminating the stigma that keeps many people from seeking help.

If you are looking for a specific type of therapist, you can search for marriage or couples counseling in Raleigh or find a child psychologist or family therapist in Raleigh. You can also connect with Raleigh therapists who specialize in treating anxiety or depression. In addition, some therapists provide group therapy, which is typically a therapist-led session with multiple peopl

Beliefs about how much therapy costs may deter some people from finding a therapist. It’s a good idea to contact therapists you’re interested in and ask about insurance, sliding-scale fees, payment plans, and other options to stay within your budget.

Rest assured there are qualified therapists in Raleigh who can treat a variety of concerns, including family conflict, relationship issues, anxiety, or depression. With our directory, the right therapist is easy to find.

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About Raleigh

Raleigh is the seat of Wake County and the capital city of North Carolina. It was named after Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer. The city has a land area of 143 square miles. Raleigh served as a Confederate Army headquarters during the American Civil War.

About 459,000 people live in Raleigh. The population increased by at least 13% from 2010 to 2016. The racial composition of the population is 53% white, 29% black, 12% Hispanic, and 4% Asian.

Ninety-one percent of Raleigh residents who are 25 years or older have graduated from high school. Over 49% of residents in this age group have a bachelor’s degree or higher. People in Raleigh earn an average annual wage of $33,700. The median household income is $58,600. Roughly 15% of residents live below the poverty line.

Mental Health in Raleigh

Access to appropriate mental health care is a concern for people in Raleigh. Roughly 14% of residents who are age 65 or younger do not have health insurance. Some mental health advocates believe the closing of the Dorothea Dix psychiatric hospital in 2010 has contributed to inadequate resources for county residents with mental health issues.

People with adverse mental health conditions have higher rates of homelessness, emergency room visits, and arrests. Beds in the emergency department of the WakeMed hospital in Raleigh are often filled with people who have mental health issues. In 2017, Wake County hosted a Behavioral Health Summit to help agencies work together and make the best use of their resources.

References:

1. Mental health agency says it can’t open crisis center in Raleigh due to funding cut. (2017, July 5). The News & Observer. Retrieved from http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article159740464.html
2. NC mental health system needs rebuilding. (2017, March 20). The News & Observer. Retrieved from http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article139744578.html
3. QuickFacts: Raleigh city, North Carolina. (n.d.). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/raleighcitynorthcarolina/PST045216
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6. Wake County asks: How can we coordinate better mental health care? (2017, October 18). The News & Observer. Retrieved from http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article179556876.html