Therapists in 28715

Hello and welcome! I’m a queer therapist with over 13 years experience treating and teaching about trauma. I am direct (no more “nod and smile” therapist stereotype!). I am loving. And I believe active listening involves more than asking "...and how does that make you feel?" I use transparency in my approach, because I believe this allows for the most effective exploration of oneself in relationship to others. I offer individual therapy rooted in internal family systems, attachment and polyvagal theories to curious, compassionate adults who are motivated to heal.
Hello and welcome! I’m a queer therapist with over 13 years experience treating and teaching about trauma. I am direct (no more “nod and smile” therapist stereotype!). I am loving. And I believe active listening involves more than asking "...and how does that make you feel?" I use transparency in my approach, because I believe this allows for the most effective exploration of oneself in relationship to others. I offer individual therapy rooted in internal family systems, attachment and polyvagal theories to curious, compassionate adults who are motivated to heal.

Getting to a better state of BEING; feeling good about yourself and your life. If you are serious about finding clarity about yourself and your life, stopping negative patterns/emotions, replacing that with joy and wisdom about who you are, we would be a good " fit". Whether you are wanting to get OUT of an emotional place of darkness & feeling without hope, or if you are wanting to take your life to an exciting level of fulfillment and meaning....I provide the compass that can bring you the way there. NOTE: I do provide phone or internet sessions if you'd rather stay at home.
Getting to a better state of BEING; feeling good about yourself and your life. If you are serious about finding clarity about yourself and your life, stopping negative patterns/emotions, replacing that with joy and wisdom about who you are, we would be a good " fit". Whether you are wanting to get OUT of an emotional place of darkness & feeling without hope, or if you are wanting to take your life to an exciting level of fulfillment and meaning....I provide the compass that can bring you the way there. NOTE: I do provide phone or internet sessions if you'd rather stay at home.

Chelsea King
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCAS, LCMHCA
2 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients. Sometimes when life hands you lemons, it can be hard to transform it into lemonade. It's a process and maybe you don't have the utensils or a recipe to reference. When you are ready to make lemonade out of life, that's where I step in to help. My goal is to be present for you when you are contemplating making a change. Whether it is incorporating more self-care, balancing a busy lifestyle, making a career change, addressing mental health concerns, or processing past trauma, counseling can be a utensil in your kitchen to improve your life. I've been working with clients to address a variety of concerns.
Not accepting new clients. Sometimes when life hands you lemons, it can be hard to transform it into lemonade. It's a process and maybe you don't have the utensils or a recipe to reference. When you are ready to make lemonade out of life, that's where I step in to help. My goal is to be present for you when you are contemplating making a change. Whether it is incorporating more self-care, balancing a busy lifestyle, making a career change, addressing mental health concerns, or processing past trauma, counseling can be a utensil in your kitchen to improve your life. I've been working with clients to address a variety of concerns.

Suffering from intrusive thoughts, images, sensations? Spending time ruminating mentally or physically checking? Engaging in avoidance of anxiety provoking situations? Do you struggle with obsessive thoughts? I specialize in OCD, and I utilize Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address negative beliefs, and the story behind the doubts. We uncover the sequence of thoughts associated with the obsessions and compulsions. We learn that you were certain of your senses before the doubts arrived. We slow down and look at each part of the story and learn how to rewrite the narrative to relieve your symptoms in 12 sessions.
Suffering from intrusive thoughts, images, sensations? Spending time ruminating mentally or physically checking? Engaging in avoidance of anxiety provoking situations? Do you struggle with obsessive thoughts? I specialize in OCD, and I utilize Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address negative beliefs, and the story behind the doubts. We uncover the sequence of thoughts associated with the obsessions and compulsions. We learn that you were certain of your senses before the doubts arrived. We slow down and look at each part of the story and learn how to rewrite the narrative to relieve your symptoms in 12 sessions.

Dr. Christine Abassary
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
You deserve to feel happiness along with a range of emotions. Did you know recent events can trigger our past traumas? Addressing our emotions through healthy coping can free our potential, improve relationships and help us to simply enjoy our life more thoroughly. I will work within an authentic, present-focused, self-paced therapeutic relationship to foster change. We will address past traumas at your pace and current obstacles to heal. I utilize tools that are evidence-based and meet your specific needs. I have over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults from various backgrounds.
You deserve to feel happiness along with a range of emotions. Did you know recent events can trigger our past traumas? Addressing our emotions through healthy coping can free our potential, improve relationships and help us to simply enjoy our life more thoroughly. I will work within an authentic, present-focused, self-paced therapeutic relationship to foster change. We will address past traumas at your pace and current obstacles to heal. I utilize tools that are evidence-based and meet your specific needs. I have over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults from various backgrounds.

Grief can be the result of death, loss of health, relationships, jobs, natural disasters and so much more. Grief can shift our worldview, causing us to question our most fundamental beliefs. Intergenerational grief is real and what we learned about how to grieve matters. Grief work focuses on sorting through new and old grief, managing how it changes the perception of ourselves, others, and the world. Grief work is about learning new ways to settle our stress response system.
Grief can be the result of death, loss of health, relationships, jobs, natural disasters and so much more. Grief can shift our worldview, causing us to question our most fundamental beliefs. Intergenerational grief is real and what we learned about how to grieve matters. Grief work focuses on sorting through new and old grief, managing how it changes the perception of ourselves, others, and the world. Grief work is about learning new ways to settle our stress response system.

Tanya Harding
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Are you overwhelmed with anxiety and you can't seem to stop overthinking things? Do you have anxiety in some areas, and then function just fine in others? Does it consume a significant part of your day and disrupt your work, or social functioning? Working with me, we will collaborate and explore not only the thoughts keeping you stuck but uncover the story that makes it so pervasive, and create a new narrative so that your anxiety will lessen and enjoyment of life will increase because the energy it takes to deal with the anxiety will decrease freeing up space for more meaningful aspects of life.
Are you overwhelmed with anxiety and you can't seem to stop overthinking things? Do you have anxiety in some areas, and then function just fine in others? Does it consume a significant part of your day and disrupt your work, or social functioning? Working with me, we will collaborate and explore not only the thoughts keeping you stuck but uncover the story that makes it so pervasive, and create a new narrative so that your anxiety will lessen and enjoyment of life will increase because the energy it takes to deal with the anxiety will decrease freeing up space for more meaningful aspects of life.

Accepting NEW clients! I know that finding a therapist can be an overwhelming process. I honor your courage and hope that I can provide a soft place for you to land. I aim to foster a safe, empowering, and collaborative space for my clients. Sometimes we find ourselves losing focus of our life's purpose. Together, we can help identify your values and incorporate them in your life. Through mindfulness practices and acceptance-based strategies, I can help you let go of what is no longer serving you. The ultimate goal for my clients is to decrease any areas of distress while pursuing your values and finding more meaning in your life.
Accepting NEW clients! I know that finding a therapist can be an overwhelming process. I honor your courage and hope that I can provide a soft place for you to land. I aim to foster a safe, empowering, and collaborative space for my clients. Sometimes we find ourselves losing focus of our life's purpose. Together, we can help identify your values and incorporate them in your life. Through mindfulness practices and acceptance-based strategies, I can help you let go of what is no longer serving you. The ultimate goal for my clients is to decrease any areas of distress while pursuing your values and finding more meaning in your life.

Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or struggling to navigate life’s transitions, I’m here to help. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with seven years of experience, I bring warmth, authenticity, and creativity into therapy—because healing doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. At the heart of my work is expressive arts therapy, a creative way to explore emotions, process experiences, and move toward healing when words alone aren’t enough.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or struggling to navigate life’s transitions, I’m here to help. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with seven years of experience, I bring warmth, authenticity, and creativity into therapy—because healing doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. At the heart of my work is expressive arts therapy, a creative way to explore emotions, process experiences, and move toward healing when words alone aren’t enough.

Do you feel anxious, never enough, fearful, untrusting, and possibly unlovable or unsafe? Do you give a lot of yourself and end up feeling depleted? Do you experience strong feelings of personal responsibility for the actions/feelings of others? Does worry sometimes consume you? You deserve relationships and a life that bring out the best in you, not the stress in you! MM Counseling specializes in helping you overcome Complex and Single Incident Trauma, PTSD, Attachment Wounds, Anxiety, and Stress.
Do you feel anxious, never enough, fearful, untrusting, and possibly unlovable or unsafe? Do you give a lot of yourself and end up feeling depleted? Do you experience strong feelings of personal responsibility for the actions/feelings of others? Does worry sometimes consume you? You deserve relationships and a life that bring out the best in you, not the stress in you! MM Counseling specializes in helping you overcome Complex and Single Incident Trauma, PTSD, Attachment Wounds, Anxiety, and Stress.

Zac Tompkins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
3 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Not accepting new clients
To move through suffering and risk hope of something better takes such courage. My work finds its foundation in a deep respect for that choice. I meet my clients’ courage by welcoming all parts of them- their overwhelm, strengths, grief, hopes, and fears. That welcoming manifests in my curiosity, care, and genuine empathy for your experience. My grounded presence, calm yet playful demeanor, clarity of thought, and feedback-informed approach have helped folks safely share their inner world. That safety can be deeply healing, and through it I've witnessed my clients move from simply surviving to living a life of vitality and meaning.
To move through suffering and risk hope of something better takes such courage. My work finds its foundation in a deep respect for that choice. I meet my clients’ courage by welcoming all parts of them- their overwhelm, strengths, grief, hopes, and fears. That welcoming manifests in my curiosity, care, and genuine empathy for your experience. My grounded presence, calm yet playful demeanor, clarity of thought, and feedback-informed approach have helped folks safely share their inner world. That safety can be deeply healing, and through it I've witnessed my clients move from simply surviving to living a life of vitality and meaning.

I am passionate about helping my clients reconnect more deeply with themselves and find a place within - that they feel secure and centered - so they can navigate the challenges of their lives and the times that we live in. I have worked with many people, especially women of all ages, who have struggled with challenges ranging from feeling insecure, depressed, anxious, angry, and hopeless, to lack of self-worth, motivation, and spiritual connection. I also work with women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, terminal illness and those who are transitioning out of life.
I am passionate about helping my clients reconnect more deeply with themselves and find a place within - that they feel secure and centered - so they can navigate the challenges of their lives and the times that we live in. I have worked with many people, especially women of all ages, who have struggled with challenges ranging from feeling insecure, depressed, anxious, angry, and hopeless, to lack of self-worth, motivation, and spiritual connection. I also work with women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, terminal illness and those who are transitioning out of life.

As far as I can tell from my 15 years of doing therapy with folks, most of our anxiety, grief, depression…most of our suffering…is rooted in developmental trauma which ends up affecting our sense of self. We carry a fundamental sense of mistaken identity involving inadequacy or superiority, expectations of ourselves and others, loss, and painful unmet needs.
As far as I can tell from my 15 years of doing therapy with folks, most of our anxiety, grief, depression…most of our suffering…is rooted in developmental trauma which ends up affecting our sense of self. We carry a fundamental sense of mistaken identity involving inadequacy or superiority, expectations of ourselves and others, loss, and painful unmet needs.

Adolescence to early adulthood can be a confusing and overwhelming time in a person’s development, but it’s a time with potential for powerful growth and healing. Your teen or young adult may be navigating sexual and gender preferences, peer relationships, and school responsibilities. They may be suffering from discrimination or bullying. Often these experiences can erupt in an array of struggles: anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, anger, isolation, body image issues, or lack of focus. You want your kid to feel comfortable in their own skin; to learn ways to accept themselves and to thrive on whatever path they choose.
Adolescence to early adulthood can be a confusing and overwhelming time in a person’s development, but it’s a time with potential for powerful growth and healing. Your teen or young adult may be navigating sexual and gender preferences, peer relationships, and school responsibilities. They may be suffering from discrimination or bullying. Often these experiences can erupt in an array of struggles: anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, anger, isolation, body image issues, or lack of focus. You want your kid to feel comfortable in their own skin; to learn ways to accept themselves and to thrive on whatever path they choose.

Asheville Art Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, DrPH, ATR, LCMHC
Candler, NC 28715
As an art therapist and mental health counselor, my style of work is to focus on strengths, compassion, and coping skills. While I am trained in a diversity of methodologies including EMDR, my primary focus is to individualize my approach for each client. I have a specialty in trauma-informed practice, and I have worked with a wide range of populations, including at-risk adolescents, children, parents, adults, trauma survivors, and active-duty military. I am licensed in NC, TN, FL, GA, and SC.
As an art therapist and mental health counselor, my style of work is to focus on strengths, compassion, and coping skills. While I am trained in a diversity of methodologies including EMDR, my primary focus is to individualize my approach for each client. I have a specialty in trauma-informed practice, and I have worked with a wide range of populations, including at-risk adolescents, children, parents, adults, trauma survivors, and active-duty military. I am licensed in NC, TN, FL, GA, and SC.

Parenthood can leave you feeling stuck in survival mode. You may find yourself struggling with birth trauma, NICU stays, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or just struggling with adjusting to the ways your life has changed. Maybe you can't get off the hamster wheel of no sleep, poor self-care, frustration, irritability, flashbacks, exhaustion and raw emotions. This can put strain on your relationships with others, your baby and yourself. Or perhaps you do not even recognize the person you are becoming. And it can be hard to ask for help while also learning how to care for a little one (or two).
Parenthood can leave you feeling stuck in survival mode. You may find yourself struggling with birth trauma, NICU stays, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or just struggling with adjusting to the ways your life has changed. Maybe you can't get off the hamster wheel of no sleep, poor self-care, frustration, irritability, flashbacks, exhaustion and raw emotions. This can put strain on your relationships with others, your baby and yourself. Or perhaps you do not even recognize the person you are becoming. And it can be hard to ask for help while also learning how to care for a little one (or two).

Vicki Mattei
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, SEP, RYT-200
2 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Connection to ourselves and our true nature unlocks the door to an empowered and meaningful life. Unfortunately, most of us have had the experience of feeling woefully disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our purpose, and subsequently from other important people in our lives. I want to be a guide on your journey, helping you reconnect to who you are and to assist you in moving forward from a place of intention and empowerment. Connection to your body is a way through, and I can help you learn to trust and decipher your body’s wise messages, release what’s not serving you, and let the healing happen.
Connection to ourselves and our true nature unlocks the door to an empowered and meaningful life. Unfortunately, most of us have had the experience of feeling woefully disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our purpose, and subsequently from other important people in our lives. I want to be a guide on your journey, helping you reconnect to who you are and to assist you in moving forward from a place of intention and empowerment. Connection to your body is a way through, and I can help you learn to trust and decipher your body’s wise messages, release what’s not serving you, and let the healing happen.

Michael Fagan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Clear, Resolve, Transform, Transcend.
Awaken from the Illusion of identifying with problem states.
Imaginative Psychotherapy and Self Discovery.
Empathic, Intuitive, Innovative, Effective.
Clear, Resolve, Transform, Transcend.
Awaken from the Illusion of identifying with problem states.
Imaginative Psychotherapy and Self Discovery.
Empathic, Intuitive, Innovative, Effective.

Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be? We live in a society that tells us who to be. We are taught how to behave, how to dress, how to speak, how to interact with the world… We are often raised in families plagued by generational traumas and toxicity, or simply behavioral patterns that do not support our individual needs and wants. I see you and I hear you. I want you to know that I understand what it feels like to question your identity or to push through societal expectations that no longer serve us. I will provide you with a safe and sacred space to explore who you truly are and wish to be.
Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be? We live in a society that tells us who to be. We are taught how to behave, how to dress, how to speak, how to interact with the world… We are often raised in families plagued by generational traumas and toxicity, or simply behavioral patterns that do not support our individual needs and wants. I see you and I hear you. I want you to know that I understand what it feels like to question your identity or to push through societal expectations that no longer serve us. I will provide you with a safe and sacred space to explore who you truly are and wish to be.

I believe that authentic & supportive relationship is the catalyst for positive change! I help couples, families & individuals better understand themselves & each other. I have extensive experience with relationship repair & enrichment, supporting families & individuals adjusting to separation & divorce, as well as successfully treating mood & anxiety problems. I have specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, Brainspotting, Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Therapy, Addiction Recovery support, alternative/integrative processes including Emotional Kinesiology, Single's Coaching, Heartmath, and several other modes of assisting change!
I believe that authentic & supportive relationship is the catalyst for positive change! I help couples, families & individuals better understand themselves & each other. I have extensive experience with relationship repair & enrichment, supporting families & individuals adjusting to separation & divorce, as well as successfully treating mood & anxiety problems. I have specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, Brainspotting, Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Therapy, Addiction Recovery support, alternative/integrative processes including Emotional Kinesiology, Single's Coaching, Heartmath, and several other modes of assisting change!
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Number of Therapists in 28715
40+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 28715 who prioritize treating:
98% | Anxiety |
93% | Depression |
88% | Self Esteem |
83% | Life Transitions |
80% | Relationship Issues |
80% | Stress |
78% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Aetna |
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
62% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 28715 see their clients
73% | In Person and Online | |
27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
17% | Male |
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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.