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Licensed to practice in North Carolina and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Career Counseling, Depression and 7 more.

John Dyson

LCMHC, 9 years of experience
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Welcome — I’m John Dyson, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), based in the foothills of North Carolina. I want you to take a moment to acknowledge that you’ve already taken the first step toward bettering your mental health. Let’s be honest — starting therapy can feel empowering, confusing, or even scary — sometimes all at once. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore concerns related to anxiety, depression, and self-care. I focus on helping clients build assertive communication skills and healthy boundaries, both with themselves and with others, in ways that support a more balanced, fulfilling life. Therapy is an opportunity for personal growth in whatever way you're seeking — whether that means navigating specific challenges or building the life you deeply deserve. If that’s what you’re looking for, I’m here when you’re ready. Together, we’ll clarify the challenges you’re facing and identify where you want to be — a month, six months, or a year from now. Then, we’ll explore actionable strategies to help you move forward. You'll leave each session with a clearer understanding of your situation and a set of “next steps” you can begin right away. There will always be space for feedback and collaboration in our work — including holding each other accountable as we walk this path together.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and older adults and helping them gain insights to improve their life no matter what stage of life they are in at the time. My clients are motivated and ready for change, but need some tools and strategies to make the change they seek a reality.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have life experience that I bring to our sessions and am able to help my clients see their situation from a different prospective. During my counseling career, I have developed proven strategies to address triggers and/or causes so as to get to the root of the issues.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and older adults and helping them gain insights to improve their life no matter what stage of life they are in at the time. My clients are motivated and ready for change, but need some tools and strategies to make the change they seek a reality.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Career Counseling

Depression

Other specialties

First Responders/Healthcare Workers

Grief

Men's Issues

Military/Veterans

Older Adults

School Issues

Spirituality

I identify as

Christian

Man

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

North Carolina

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Arlo

AvMed

Cash - $120 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

NC State Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Surest (formerly Bind)

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Christian Counseling

I combine evidence based counseling skills and interventions with biblical teachings. During the storms of life, integrating and strengthening ones faith may help you navigate and move through and reach a fulfilled life.

Faith based therapy

I use my client’s faith to help them find their inner strength to help overcome, navigate, repurpose and reframe their trauma to bring healing in their life.

Eclectic

I use other evidence based counseling practices to fit what the client may need and adjust their treatment plan accordingly.

Psychoeducation

I teach my clients, and/or their family, about the nature of their mental health, the etiology, progression, treatments and alternatives so as to produce a better mental health outcome.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I use positive psychology principals and practices to help my clients change by constructing goals and solutions rather than focusing on the problems. I want to give my clients the skills for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change.

, 54 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

May 28, 2026

John is a blessing. He's very empowering and kind. I would recommend him to anyone who has been through a lot in life. He helps you see and work through so much in a kind and caring way. He shows up on time, answers messages, and is very engaging.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 2 with John

March 12, 2026

First chat. I was late. I need to be rated. He still met me in the zoom.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with John

February 22, 2026

I didn't know what kind of experience this would be. I felt like I just might be able to beat my problem after talking with Mr. Dyson. I look forward to talking with him tomorrow.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with John