Anxiety Therapists in North Carolina

I work with individuals who may have felt discouraged or unsuccessful in therapy before and are looking for a different kind of therapeutic experience. My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative, while also offering gentle challenge when old patterns are no longer serving you. I support clients navigating complex trauma, single-event trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication challenges, and struggles with self-worth. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful healing, and I strive to create a space where clients feel deeply understood, respected, and supported as they explore difficult experiences and build new ways of relating to themselves and others. My work is trauma-informed and integrates somatic approaches, parts work, and Brainspotting to help clients process experiences not only cognitively, but also through the body and nervous system. I also have years of experience and training in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, which can offer a powerful, experiential path for clients seeking deeper emotional awareness, connection, and healing.Psychotherapy.

Hi - I'm Maria Dimova (She/Her), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. I take a no-nonsense approach, with a touch of humor, to life’s challenges and mental health. You may look like you have it all together on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted from trying to do it all. Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from your partner, preparing for marriage, or navigating postpartum changes, the demands of motherhood, or a major life transition. Perfectionism may keep you striving without ever feeling “enough,” and the stress can strain your closest relationships. Life can feel like hiking a steep ridge — exhausting, uncertain, and lonely. What you want most is to feel calmer, more balanced, and more connected — both to yourself and with the people who matter most.

I bring over 15 years of dedicated experience in the mental health field to my role at Restorative Mindset & Behavior Institute PLLC. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I offer specialized psychiatric mental health evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning to support my clients’ mental health journeys. My passion lies in empowering individuals to improve their mindset, behavior, and overall well-being through personalized care. I am currently serving clients in North Carolina and will soon be accepting major insurance providers to make these services more accessible and affordable. With my commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, I focus on inspiring growth and resilience in my clients as they navigate their mental and emotional health challenges.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. With over five years of experience and more than 7,000 clinical hours, I specialize in helping individuals—particularly women—heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, overthinking, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, practical, and trauma-informed, utilizing EMDR and other evidence-based techniques to uncover and address the root causes of emotional distress. I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build healthier patterns, strengthen confidence, and create lasting change.

Francesca Esdaile is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth care to clients in New York, Florida, and North Carolina. She offers compassionate, individualized care through a combination of psychotherapy and medication management, supporting busy professionals navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, PTSD, and ADHD. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly. Through meaningful connection and collaborative care, Francesca helps clients improve their focus, mood, and overall well-being so they can feel more grounded, present, and fulfilled in both their personal and professional lives.

My areas of focus include relationship and communication concerns, emotional disconnection, betrayal and affair recovery, anxiety, self-worth, breakups, complicated family relationships, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and the challenges that come with becoming a parent. I take a relational approach to therapy, which means we look at the patterns, experiences, and relationships that shape how you respond to the people and situations in your life. Therapy isn’t about blaming yourself or someone else. It’s about understanding the cycle, making sense of your experience, and figuring out what needs to change. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start therapy. You just need a place where you can be honest about where you are and begin figuring out where you want to go.

Sandy Boone is a Licensed Professional Counselor, coach, consultant, and educator who helps people move beyond simply managing symptoms to understanding what their minds and bodies are trying to communicate. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and the challenges that arise during major life transitions. Sandy integrates evidence-informed approaches including somatic therapy, Brainspotting, neurofeedback, and functional medicine principles to create individualized care that addresses both emotional and physical well-being. Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative, helping clients develop practical tools while fostering lasting change. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, Sandy provides a compassionate space to heal, build resilience, and reconnect with the life they want to live. Her goal is to help clients understand themselves more deeply so they can thrive—not just survive.

Raheem Forsythe is a licensed clinical social worker and UNCC MSW alumni who specializes in helping men, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black communities, and neurodivergent adults navigate anxiety, childhood trauma, and the pressures of performing. With lived experience and professional training, Raheem creates a grounded, culturally responsive space where clients can finally feel seen, understood, and free to heal. He believes therapy should be a place where emotions are not a weakness, where curiosity meets compassion, and where clients can explore their feelings without judgment or expectation. By blending professional guidance with warmth, humor, and authenticity, Raheem helps clients build emotional awareness, strengthen boundaries, and grow into their most empowered selves. Experience & Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Master of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) Trained in trauma-informed counseling, anxiety management, and multicultural approaches Skilled in mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and spiritual integration Experienced in supporting creative, progressive, and diverse clients Personal Approach: Raheem’s approach emphasizes safety, grounding, and support. He meets clients where they are whether struggling with overthinking, navigating relationships, or processing past trauma—and provides practical tools, emotional insight, and a compassionate space to practice being fully themselves.

I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and the founder of Ash & Bloom Wellness, an integrative psychiatry practice serving adults across North Carolina by telehealth and in person in Raleigh. My work blends careful diagnostic assessment, evidence-based medication management, and practical lifestyle, sleep, and stress interventions so treatment fits the whole person rather than a single symptom list. Clinically, I focus on depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum disorders, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. I provide buprenorphine (Suboxone) treatment for opioid use disorder and harm-reduction informed care for alcohol and other substance use, and I work comfortably alongside therapists and primary care clinicians as the medication management partner in a client's care team. I am doctorally prepared, hold national certification in psychiatric mental health care, and teach in graduate psychiatric nursing education, which keeps my practice current and grounded in the evidence. Visits are unhurried, collaborative, and free of judgment. You can expect clear explanations of your options, honest discussion of risks and benefits, and a plan you help build. New clients can start with a brief consultation to see whether we are a good fit. Private pay and insurance options are both available, and prescriptions are managed responsibly with attention to long-term function, not just short-term relief.