Care without the wait
Call the office or send the new client form, and speak to a person. No portal, no queue.
Offered in person & online
Whole-person counseling and addiction therapy in Raleigh, NC
Care for the mind, the body and the spirit — and every kind of addiction, not just the ones people talk about.
Telehealth across NC English & Spanish Everyone is welcome
Doctoral-led addiction care
Led by Dr. Lamont Barnett, PhD, whose clinical specialty is addiction — not a general practice that treats it on the side.
The whole person
Mind, body and spirit treated together, the way Dr. Barnett has practised since founding LHB.
What we treat
Whatever brought you here, you don't have to sort it out alone
Addiction isn't only about substances
Some things you can't put down aren't sold in a bottle. If it's costing you time, money, sleep, or people — it counts here, and you won't have to justify calling it a problem.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Relationships
Personal growth
Life transitions
Grief & loss
Self-esteem
Insurance & fees
We're in network with these plans
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Healthy Blue
Wellcare
Coverage varies by plan, so we can't guarantee your specific plan is in network — it's worth a quick call to your insurer first. Self-pay is also available, and some clients prefer it: the number of sessions you need is decided between you and your clinician, not by an insurance company. Out of network, you can request a monthly superbill. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed, are charged a $105 fee.
Founder & clinical lead
Meet Dr. Lamont Barnett
Dr. Lamont Barnett, PhD
Founder & clinician · PhD, LCASA, MAC, CPLC, CNHP
Therapy is a learning experience for both the client and the clinician; hence we take a collaborative attitude to treatment.
Dr. Barnett built his career in the settings where the hardest work happens — outpatient therapy, intensive in-home care, community support teams, and substance-abuse treatment programs. He works from solution-focused, person-centered, mindfulness-based, dialectical behavioral, and cognitive behavioral approaches, chosen to fit the person in front of him.
Addiction & substance use
Trauma & PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
CBT
DBT
Motivational interviewing
- Education
- PhD; MS in Psychology, 2015. Former adjunct psychology professor.
- Sees
- Adolescents and adults, in person in Raleigh and by telehealth across North Carolina
- Languages
- English. Spanish-speaking sessions available with Perla Haros.
The team
Three clinicians, and you choose
Read who they are, and say who you would like to see when you get in touch.
Dr. Lamont Barnett
PhD, LCASA, MAC, CPLC, CNHP · Founder
Addiction in every form, trauma, and the work that comes after. Built his career in outpatient, in-home and substance-abuse treatment settings.
AddictionTrauma & PTSDAnxiety
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Perla Haros
MS · Pre-Licensed Counselor
Sees clients in English and Spanish. Focus on younger clients and emotional regulation, after more than a decade working with children and adolescents.
EspañolChildren & teensEmotional regulation
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De’Shona Cherry
MSW, LCSWA, CPLC
Children, adolescents, adults and families. Fifteen years across education, behavioral support and social work.
Children & familiesBehavioral supportTrauma-informed
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9 five-star Google reviews
PhDDoctoral clinician
10+Years in practice
100NC counties by telehealth
Bridging the gap between clinical and holistic therapy — to address the whole person, and not the symptoms alone.
Dr. Lamont Barnett, PhDFounder, LHB Counseling
Services
Three ways to work together
01
Counseling
Individual therapy for adults — anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and addiction in every form.
Learn more 02Coaching
Future-focused work on goals, direction, and accountability. Not clinical care — and we'll tell you if you need that instead.
Learn more 03Consulting
For organizations, programs, and professionals in behavioral health.
Learn moreGetting started
Three steps, and the first one is small
STEP 01
Call or send the form
Call the office or send the new client form. You don't need to explain everything up front.
STEP 02
We talk first
A short conversation about what you're looking for and whether this is the right fit.
STEP 03
We begin
Weekly for the first four to six weeks, then we adjust to what's working.
Start with a call
New client?
New client intake formPlease don't include health or clinical details in an online form. It isn't a secure channel. Anything clinical is handled inside our HIPAA-compliant scheduling system once we're in touch.
Questions
Before you reach out
How often will we meet?
Weekly sessions are strongly recommended for the first four to six weeks. As progress allows, many clients move to every other week or monthly.
Do you accept insurance?
We're contracted with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Healthy Blue, and Wellcare. Coverage varies by plan, so we can't guarantee your specific plan is in network. Contact your insurer directly to confirm before your first session.
Why do some clients choose self-pay?
The number of sessions you need is determined between you and your clinician rather than by an insurance company, and insurers sometimes limit both the length and number of sessions they will cover.
What if I'm out of network?
You can request a monthly superbill to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement isn't guaranteed and depends on your plan.
What's the cancellation policy?
We ask for 24 hours' notice. Appointments cancelled with less notice, or missed, are charged a $105 fee. This fee can't be billed to insurance.
What happens in the first session?
Mostly listening. We talk about what brought you in, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping changes. You don't need to have it organized or explain everything at once.
Do you see clients outside Raleigh?
Yes. Telehealth is available anywhere in North Carolina. Coaching, which isn't clinical care, is available more broadly.
Reaching out is usually the hardest part
Everything after it is easier. You don't need the right words to start.