Therapists in Asheville, NC
T. Brant Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people who are experiencing life transitions, stress, anxiety, mild to moderate depression, relational difficulties, and adolescents that may be having issues in school who are on the middle to upper spectrum of autism, or struggle with anxiety, adjustment difficulties or learning disabilities, mens issues, veterans, single mothers. People who want to succeed and move forward in their life in whatever area of struggle they may have. I offer 10 minute consultation so we can both determine if moving forward would be beneficial.
I enjoy working with people who are experiencing life transitions, stress, anxiety, mild to moderate depression, relational difficulties, and adolescents that may be having issues in school who are on the middle to upper spectrum of autism, or struggle with anxiety, adjustment difficulties or learning disabilities, mens issues, veterans, single mothers. People who want to succeed and move forward in their life in whatever area of struggle they may have. I offer 10 minute consultation so we can both determine if moving forward would be beneficial.
Joanna Cross
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Hi! If you're exhausted, frustrated, angry, disillusioned, or simply in need of guidance in a life transition or situation, you're in the right place. I offer a safe space to dive into the challenges on your plate. Anxiety and depression are my specialities, but please know that I work with clients on a wide array of topics. I often utilize traditional talk therapy, and I regularly pull in CBT techniques that I think might be helpful to you, but should you or I decide a different modality would be useful, we can discuss that as well. I want our sessions to be collaborative and for you to feel heard and supported.
Hi! If you're exhausted, frustrated, angry, disillusioned, or simply in need of guidance in a life transition or situation, you're in the right place. I offer a safe space to dive into the challenges on your plate. Anxiety and depression are my specialities, but please know that I work with clients on a wide array of topics. I often utilize traditional talk therapy, and I regularly pull in CBT techniques that I think might be helpful to you, but should you or I decide a different modality would be useful, we can discuss that as well. I want our sessions to be collaborative and for you to feel heard and supported.
Kristen Kaverman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Do you want to reconnect and fall in love with your partner again? Or maybe your relationship has felt distant and you really want to feel close again. Do you feel lonely within your relationship and question if it’s even possible to get back on track? You want to build deeper intimacy and trust between you and your partner, but each time an issue arises you both get defensive and it spirals downwards, leaving you feeling more alone. You deserve to have a relationship that feels supportive and nourishing and it is possible to rebuild a deeper connection of trust and intimacy.
Do you want to reconnect and fall in love with your partner again? Or maybe your relationship has felt distant and you really want to feel close again. Do you feel lonely within your relationship and question if it’s even possible to get back on track? You want to build deeper intimacy and trust between you and your partner, but each time an issue arises you both get defensive and it spirals downwards, leaving you feeling more alone. You deserve to have a relationship that feels supportive and nourishing and it is possible to rebuild a deeper connection of trust and intimacy.
Robin Rea
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
Have you been longing for a different way to be with others and yourself? Maybe noticing things you want to change, but don't know how? Like muting your voice to get along with others, then feeling resentful when you're not heard? Lonely and yearning for a deeper connection in your relationships, but fearful of being known? Generous and compassionate with others, but often impatient and angry with yourself? Quick to offer support and care to loved ones, but filled with dread and hopelessness over asking for help for yourself?
Have you been longing for a different way to be with others and yourself? Maybe noticing things you want to change, but don't know how? Like muting your voice to get along with others, then feeling resentful when you're not heard? Lonely and yearning for a deeper connection in your relationships, but fearful of being known? Generous and compassionate with others, but often impatient and angry with yourself? Quick to offer support and care to loved ones, but filled with dread and hopelessness over asking for help for yourself?
John Wesley Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
I am part of Thrive Mental Health Center located in Asheville, NC. We are comprised of a diverse group of clinicians specializing in treatment of clients dealing with psychological and behavioral challenges. We offer individual, couple and family therapy. Our core values are quality of care, individualized approach, person centered & cultural competence. My therapeutic philosophy integrates the core tenets of solution-focused therapy and the intricate understanding of the internal dynamics presented by the Internal Family Systems model.
I am part of Thrive Mental Health Center located in Asheville, NC. We are comprised of a diverse group of clinicians specializing in treatment of clients dealing with psychological and behavioral challenges. We offer individual, couple and family therapy. Our core values are quality of care, individualized approach, person centered & cultural competence. My therapeutic philosophy integrates the core tenets of solution-focused therapy and the intricate understanding of the internal dynamics presented by the Internal Family Systems model.
Diana Parra
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
I love working with both adults and adolescents 13 years and up, especially folks who identify as BIPOC, queer, and trans, and individuals in non-traditional, non-monogamous relationship structures. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, gender celebratory, poly affirming, kink and BDSM affirming, and sex-work positive. My specialities are trauma work, depression, anxiety, and supporting folks who are moving through difficult transition, who are exploring their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, or who would like to get clarity on their life path.
I love working with both adults and adolescents 13 years and up, especially folks who identify as BIPOC, queer, and trans, and individuals in non-traditional, non-monogamous relationship structures. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, gender celebratory, poly affirming, kink and BDSM affirming, and sex-work positive. My specialities are trauma work, depression, anxiety, and supporting folks who are moving through difficult transition, who are exploring their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, or who would like to get clarity on their life path.
Adrianne Melton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
I help people who’ve discovered that they have outgrown their lives find the most authentic versions of themselves. You may have become aware that something important in your life feels inauthentic, small or suffocating. This can manifest as symptoms of depression and anxiety, making you feel both overwhelmed and underwhelmed simultaneously. These life transitions can make you feel as if everything around you is falling away. This is fertile ground for growth and an ideal time to seek counseling. These experiences will break you, but can also be used as a catalyst to elevate you to create something more whole from the broken pieces.
I help people who’ve discovered that they have outgrown their lives find the most authentic versions of themselves. You may have become aware that something important in your life feels inauthentic, small or suffocating. This can manifest as symptoms of depression and anxiety, making you feel both overwhelmed and underwhelmed simultaneously. These life transitions can make you feel as if everything around you is falling away. This is fertile ground for growth and an ideal time to seek counseling. These experiences will break you, but can also be used as a catalyst to elevate you to create something more whole from the broken pieces.
Angi Everett/Mindful Heart Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
I can help you find more balance, manage stress, and find more satisfaction in your life. I will help you articulate your aspirations, create action plans to achieve your life goals, and hold you accountable. I want to help you to create a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and joyful. My style is enthusiastic, direct, and fun! I will push you out of your comfort zone, support you when you stumble, and celebrate your successes along the way as you start living the life you want and deserve. I often incorporate wholistic wellness practices into my sessions as well as mindfulness techniques.
I can help you find more balance, manage stress, and find more satisfaction in your life. I will help you articulate your aspirations, create action plans to achieve your life goals, and hold you accountable. I want to help you to create a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and joyful. My style is enthusiastic, direct, and fun! I will push you out of your comfort zone, support you when you stumble, and celebrate your successes along the way as you start living the life you want and deserve. I often incorporate wholistic wellness practices into my sessions as well as mindfulness techniques.
Jennifer Brady
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
The pain of trying to connect with your loved one and feeling shut out or powerless to affect change can leave a person feeling defeated, sorrowful, anxious and/or plum exhausted. This makes sense because I believe that we are created for connection, so much so that we come to anticipate others being responsive and engaged. Therefore, when there is dissonance, we feel it in our bones. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for you and your loved one to explore areas of struggle, to heal moments of rupture, and to develop fulfilling relationships.
The pain of trying to connect with your loved one and feeling shut out or powerless to affect change can leave a person feeling defeated, sorrowful, anxious and/or plum exhausted. This makes sense because I believe that we are created for connection, so much so that we come to anticipate others being responsive and engaged. Therefore, when there is dissonance, we feel it in our bones. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for you and your loved one to explore areas of struggle, to heal moments of rupture, and to develop fulfilling relationships.
Joy S Whitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
I have been working with clients since 1991. Over the course of my training and experience, my style of therapy has evolved to an integrative approach combining humanistic, feminist, and psychodynamic theories of personality development with an approach that emphasizes the adaptive development of identity across the lifespan within broad interpersonal, social, and cultural contexts. I seek to find what is working well for you, help you understand the experiences that brought you to this place in your life, and use your strengths to help you grow and develop insight as well as create behavioral change.
I have been working with clients since 1991. Over the course of my training and experience, my style of therapy has evolved to an integrative approach combining humanistic, feminist, and psychodynamic theories of personality development with an approach that emphasizes the adaptive development of identity across the lifespan within broad interpersonal, social, and cultural contexts. I seek to find what is working well for you, help you understand the experiences that brought you to this place in your life, and use your strengths to help you grow and develop insight as well as create behavioral change.
Kat Morua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28805 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I'm a licensed therapist and clinical trauma professional. I am diligent about keeping diversity, cultural context and neurodivergence in mind throughout my work, and recognize the need for an individualized and holistic approach! I believe that with the right skills and support every person can live meaningful lives and achieve peace, even in the presence of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, grief and relationship issues. In our sessions, I hope to foster a sense of trust, confidence, and belonging so you feel supported and equipped enough to build the life you envision for yourself.
I'm a licensed therapist and clinical trauma professional. I am diligent about keeping diversity, cultural context and neurodivergence in mind throughout my work, and recognize the need for an individualized and holistic approach! I believe that with the right skills and support every person can live meaningful lives and achieve peace, even in the presence of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, grief and relationship issues. In our sessions, I hope to foster a sense of trust, confidence, and belonging so you feel supported and equipped enough to build the life you envision for yourself.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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All relationships hold the capacity for both sacred joy and deep pain. We tend to get stuck in cycles that threaten to derail our connection with the ones who matter most. We lose sight of one another in the daily grind and can’t seem to find our way back to a partner or maybe even to ourselves. That feeling of safety and respect slips away, and you get stuck in negative emotions that steal the love you once held for your partner. You reach out and feel rejected. You take space but feel lonely. You are not the only one. Like you, I’ve experienced negative relationship cycles in my 15-year marriage.
All relationships hold the capacity for both sacred joy and deep pain. We tend to get stuck in cycles that threaten to derail our connection with the ones who matter most. We lose sight of one another in the daily grind and can’t seem to find our way back to a partner or maybe even to ourselves. That feeling of safety and respect slips away, and you get stuck in negative emotions that steal the love you once held for your partner. You reach out and feel rejected. You take space but feel lonely. You are not the only one. Like you, I’ve experienced negative relationship cycles in my 15-year marriage.
Ashley Butawan
Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
My approach to therapy starts with learning about how the individual has come to experience the world, knowing that this is shaped by traumatic events, societal expectations, attachments to primary caregivers, systemic racism, wiring passed down by ancestors, conditioned responses of the nervous system, so forth and so on. In doing so, we might also uncover blind spots that contribute to the ways we show up in our lives that no longer serve us. My style is direct and open, using a here-and-now perspective rooted in mindfulness-based and existential-humanistic theories.
My approach to therapy starts with learning about how the individual has come to experience the world, knowing that this is shaped by traumatic events, societal expectations, attachments to primary caregivers, systemic racism, wiring passed down by ancestors, conditioned responses of the nervous system, so forth and so on. In doing so, we might also uncover blind spots that contribute to the ways we show up in our lives that no longer serve us. My style is direct and open, using a here-and-now perspective rooted in mindfulness-based and existential-humanistic theories.
Marietta Christie
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, PLLC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Have you lost your “you”? Have you been sad, or grieving? Or, find yourself angry, anxious and out of sorts, in a way that is not usual? Are you isolating, or feel that your relationships have become flat, or distant? Do you have trouble forming and maintaining them? These are but a few areas that can cause emotional pain, darkening our outlook with negativity and gloom, as though our lives have gone from color to black and white. You’ve heard the phrase “better the devil you know, than the devil you don’t.” I can say, unequivocally, that in regard to your state of mind and feelings, it is not true. You deserve better!
Have you lost your “you”? Have you been sad, or grieving? Or, find yourself angry, anxious and out of sorts, in a way that is not usual? Are you isolating, or feel that your relationships have become flat, or distant? Do you have trouble forming and maintaining them? These are but a few areas that can cause emotional pain, darkening our outlook with negativity and gloom, as though our lives have gone from color to black and white. You’ve heard the phrase “better the devil you know, than the devil you don’t.” I can say, unequivocally, that in regard to your state of mind and feelings, it is not true. You deserve better!
Lange Eve
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
I'm passionate about helping people become more authentic, self-aware, and empowered. A lot of times we begin this by understanding and healing wounds from childhood, past relationships, and other experiences that have left us feeling stuck, anxious, avoidant, and unseen. We now know that trauma, stress, depression, and all psychological experiences are held in the body, making it difficult to move through these with talk therapy alone. I offer EMDR and somatic therapies that support healing in the nervous system for deep, real growth.
I'm passionate about helping people become more authentic, self-aware, and empowered. A lot of times we begin this by understanding and healing wounds from childhood, past relationships, and other experiences that have left us feeling stuck, anxious, avoidant, and unseen. We now know that trauma, stress, depression, and all psychological experiences are held in the body, making it difficult to move through these with talk therapy alone. I offer EMDR and somatic therapies that support healing in the nervous system for deep, real growth.
Lauri Burmeister
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
My goal as a practitioner, and the cornerstone of good therapy, is to foster a trusting, respectful, and collaborative relationship where clients can feel safe to sort through sensitive issues and make changes. For those reading, I honor your sense of purpose and your courage to take the first step. Together, we can team up to build skills, resolve concerns, and achieve mutually developed goals. You can achieve a high level of well-being and enjoyment in life, no matter where you start from and no matter your challenges. Your goals are within reach; success is possible!
My goal as a practitioner, and the cornerstone of good therapy, is to foster a trusting, respectful, and collaborative relationship where clients can feel safe to sort through sensitive issues and make changes. For those reading, I honor your sense of purpose and your courage to take the first step. Together, we can team up to build skills, resolve concerns, and achieve mutually developed goals. You can achieve a high level of well-being and enjoyment in life, no matter where you start from and no matter your challenges. Your goals are within reach; success is possible!
Crystal L Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will uncover behavior and thinking patterns that are probably holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will uncover behavior and thinking patterns that are probably holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Emily Pegram
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It is Fucking exhausting, when you're constantly trying to shrink yourself to fit other people's expectations Perhaps you find yourself screaming into the void, feeling lost and overwhelmed by the pressures of existing in this late-stage capitalist hellscape. Maybe you are transitioning into adulthood, searching for acceptance & understanding. You might be starting a new relationship or exploring your sense of self & identity. For years you've felt frustrated & confused by a world that expects you to be someone you are not. But now, you are ready to take up space.
It is Fucking exhausting, when you're constantly trying to shrink yourself to fit other people's expectations Perhaps you find yourself screaming into the void, feeling lost and overwhelmed by the pressures of existing in this late-stage capitalist hellscape. Maybe you are transitioning into adulthood, searching for acceptance & understanding. You might be starting a new relationship or exploring your sense of self & identity. For years you've felt frustrated & confused by a world that expects you to be someone you are not. But now, you are ready to take up space.
Shane Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with a variety of mental health, substance use, and existential problems. The people I work with, regardless of life stage, are often looking to reduce their suffering and increase their sense of meaning and purpose. My first priority is to establish trust and help create a relationship that is both safe and honest.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with a variety of mental health, substance use, and existential problems. The people I work with, regardless of life stage, are often looking to reduce their suffering and increase their sense of meaning and purpose. My first priority is to establish trust and help create a relationship that is both safe and honest.
Wendy Romero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28804
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, sad, stressed or frustrated and don’t know what to do, therapy can help. Taking this first step takes courage but reaching out to an experienced counselor will put you on the path towards creating a more meaningful and intentional life. The struggles of day to day living can have a profound impact on fulfillment and leave you sometimes feeling incompetent and depleted. Juggling the demands of work, home, relationships and family can be exhausting. Learning to simplify, set boundaries and prioritize what is important is life-changing and sets the stage to shift from chaos to calm.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, sad, stressed or frustrated and don’t know what to do, therapy can help. Taking this first step takes courage but reaching out to an experienced counselor will put you on the path towards creating a more meaningful and intentional life. The struggles of day to day living can have a profound impact on fulfillment and leave you sometimes feeling incompetent and depleted. Juggling the demands of work, home, relationships and family can be exhausting. Learning to simplify, set boundaries and prioritize what is important is life-changing and sets the stage to shift from chaos to calm.
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Number of Therapists in Asheville, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Asheville, NC who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
71% | Aetna |
50% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Asheville, NC see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Asheville?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.