Sanford Medical Group

Counseling

Sanford, NC

Pinehurst Medical Clinic provides primary and specialty care across 15 Sandhills locations, with same-day walk-in care for established patients.

  • primary care in the Sandhills region
  • specialty care requiring coordinated access to multiple departments
  • same-day treatment for established patients with non-life-threatening concerns

same-day access for many non-emergency needs

Hopeful Horizons Counseling Services

Counseling

Sanford, NC

Hopeful Horizons Counseling Services provides Sanford counseling through Laureen Thomas, an LCSW with military-family experience and specialties including anxiety, depression, couples, and EAP counseling.

  • Military members and military families
  • Anxiety or depression counseling
  • Marital or premarital counseling

Personally answers all calls and responds quickly to questions

The Place to Heal LLC

Counseling

Sanford, NC

The Place to Heal provides outpatient mental health and substance-use treatment in Sanford and holds Joint Commission behavioral-health accreditation.

  • individual or group outpatient mental health treatment
  • substance use counseling and intensive outpatient treatment
  • trauma-focused therapy and recovery

Counseling in nearby counties

FAQ

Can children and teens receive counseling in Lee County?

The Place to Heal serves clients age 6 and older and offers emotion-regulation support for children and teens. Hopeful Horizons lists services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.

Which counseling providers offer virtual therapy?

The Place to Heal specifically lists virtual therapy sessions as an available service.

Does counseling insurance coverage vary by provider?

The Place to Heal lists Medicare, NC Medicaid, VA, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/EAP, and other commercial plans. Coverage and authorization should be confirmed before scheduling.

Where can I get DWI or court-ordered counseling in Sanford?

The Place to Heal lists DWI assessment and treatment, plus court-ordered anger-management assessment and treatment.

When is outpatient counseling not enough?

The Place to Heal describes outpatient services and advises against choosing it when inpatient psychiatric care, residential substance-use treatment, detoxification, or transitional housing is immediately needed.