Attachment-based Therapists in 28802

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Eric Belsterling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD stu, LCAS, CSAT, CMAT, CCS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802
Waitlist for new clients
I believe there are many ways to achieve well-being and recovery. Presence, patience, compassion, acceptance, and curiosity are some of the qualities I possess. I believe competent therapy is a co-creation between the client and therapist and pride myself in embodying everything I expect of my clients. I'm passionate about stewarding people to create greater acceptance, balance, inner attunement and well-being in their lives. I specialize in all addiction disorders (i.e. substance use disorders, behavioral addictions such as problematic sexual behaviors, porn, food, internet gaming, etc.) and/or co-occurring disorders.
I believe there are many ways to achieve well-being and recovery. Presence, patience, compassion, acceptance, and curiosity are some of the qualities I possess. I believe competent therapy is a co-creation between the client and therapist and pride myself in embodying everything I expect of my clients. I'm passionate about stewarding people to create greater acceptance, balance, inner attunement and well-being in their lives. I specialize in all addiction disorders (i.e. substance use disorders, behavioral addictions such as problematic sexual behaviors, porn, food, internet gaming, etc.) and/or co-occurring disorders.
(828) 476-4278 View (828) 476-4278
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Megan Somervill
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MS, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28802
I believe that all of our experiences can enrich us if we can find meaning and reclaim our strength after suffering. I help clients understand how the brain strives ever toward survival, and to use that understanding to transform old thought patterns that have kept them stuck in the past. I work with adult individuals on the premise of resilience, that our brains can and do evolve all the time. I also offer Supervision services to interns and LCMHCAs, both individually and in small peer groups.
I believe that all of our experiences can enrich us if we can find meaning and reclaim our strength after suffering. I help clients understand how the brain strives ever toward survival, and to use that understanding to transform old thought patterns that have kept them stuck in the past. I work with adult individuals on the premise of resilience, that our brains can and do evolve all the time. I also offer Supervision services to interns and LCMHCAs, both individually and in small peer groups.
(828) 675-2178 View (828) 675-2178
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Lynn Wadsworth
Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802
I work with individuals, families and couples. My therapeutic approach blends attachment, nervous system, trauma and family systems. For over 25 years I have worked with families, young adults, adolescents and older adults in a variety of settings. I enjoy exploring the layers and complexities of emotional/psychological experiences with the goal of discovering and resolving ruptures and wounds that have contributed to current functioning.
I work with individuals, families and couples. My therapeutic approach blends attachment, nervous system, trauma and family systems. For over 25 years I have worked with families, young adults, adolescents and older adults in a variety of settings. I enjoy exploring the layers and complexities of emotional/psychological experiences with the goal of discovering and resolving ruptures and wounds that have contributed to current functioning.
(828) 372-0420 View (828) 372-0420
Bo Hess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802
"We are all just walking each other home." - Rumi Hello, I am Bo. I am a licensed psychotherapist, licensed clinical addiction specialist, and psychiatric social worker. Thank you for considering me as your clinician. I understand it is difficult to reach out for help. Right now, you may be navigating feelings of shame, embarrassment, and anger. I want you to know, I have been there too, in the middle of the storm, darkness all around. Sometimes in life and in our relationships we all can become "stuck".
"We are all just walking each other home." - Rumi Hello, I am Bo. I am a licensed psychotherapist, licensed clinical addiction specialist, and psychiatric social worker. Thank you for considering me as your clinician. I understand it is difficult to reach out for help. Right now, you may be navigating feelings of shame, embarrassment, and anger. I want you to know, I have been there too, in the middle of the storm, darkness all around. Sometimes in life and in our relationships we all can become "stuck".
(828) 759-5354 View (828) 759-5354
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Melissa Lopez
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28802
**Availability for Telehealth Counseling** I work with dynamic women and men who want to do big things with their lives yet experience mood and health challenges that keep them from fully realizing their potential. I help them get centered, balanced, and healthy so they're happier, more vital ... and more fulfilled. I work with the "highly sensitive person" who struggles with self-acceptance, guilt, and shame. Additionally, I work with people facing health challenges, helping them regain the capabilities they've lost and vigor they once enjoyed.
**Availability for Telehealth Counseling** I work with dynamic women and men who want to do big things with their lives yet experience mood and health challenges that keep them from fully realizing their potential. I help them get centered, balanced, and healthy so they're happier, more vital ... and more fulfilled. I work with the "highly sensitive person" who struggles with self-acceptance, guilt, and shame. Additionally, I work with people facing health challenges, helping them regain the capabilities they've lost and vigor they once enjoyed.
(828) 419-0275 View (828) 419-0275
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Crystal L Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802  (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.
(828) 392-5310 View (828) 392-5310
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Monroe Spivey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, TWG, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802  (Online Only)
When is the last time you felt unconditionally accepted, exactly as you are? It's my belief and experience that among all of our deepest desires is the longing to be fully seen, validated, and accepted, when all the masks are taken away — for who we truly and authentically are. I offer a safe, heartfelt, compassionate space in which individuals can reveal their deepest vulnerabilities and empower themselves to live their best lives. I specialize in working with trauma, women's issues, grief, life purpose discovery and spiritual crisis / emergence. I offer individualized and personalized treatment.
When is the last time you felt unconditionally accepted, exactly as you are? It's my belief and experience that among all of our deepest desires is the longing to be fully seen, validated, and accepted, when all the masks are taken away — for who we truly and authentically are. I offer a safe, heartfelt, compassionate space in which individuals can reveal their deepest vulnerabilities and empower themselves to live their best lives. I specialize in working with trauma, women's issues, grief, life purpose discovery and spiritual crisis / emergence. I offer individualized and personalized treatment.
(828) 675-7290 View (828) 675-7290
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Tara Chandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with individuals in the big transition stages of life. I have a passion for helping patients sort out the often confusing and disorienting realization that there is no "right" way to do things. Being a new parent, navigating relationships and intimacy, working through family relationhships and the every changing political climate are all transitions that interest me. The journey is about figuring out a happy medium between your way and what is acceptable to those that love and support you.
I love working with individuals in the big transition stages of life. I have a passion for helping patients sort out the often confusing and disorienting realization that there is no "right" way to do things. Being a new parent, navigating relationships and intimacy, working through family relationhships and the every changing political climate are all transitions that interest me. The journey is about figuring out a happy medium between your way and what is acceptable to those that love and support you.
(828) 575-9760 View (828) 575-9760
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Brooke Judkins-Farrell
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802  (Online Only)
My clients are struggling in some relational aspect, whether it's related to a child, a partner, a parent, or connection to self. They often feel that they have tried to find resolution, but are still experiencing distress and despair. They may experience frequent and/or intense dysregulation and have a hard time finding their way back to regulation. They often struggle with handling conflict and communicating in clear and authentic ways. Common issues are anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, feeling stuck. They are coming to therapy for support with navigating the intersections of connection with self and connection with others.
My clients are struggling in some relational aspect, whether it's related to a child, a partner, a parent, or connection to self. They often feel that they have tried to find resolution, but are still experiencing distress and despair. They may experience frequent and/or intense dysregulation and have a hard time finding their way back to regulation. They often struggle with handling conflict and communicating in clear and authentic ways. Common issues are anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, feeling stuck. They are coming to therapy for support with navigating the intersections of connection with self and connection with others.
(828) 929-1361 View (828) 929-1361
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Cullen Sprague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802
Are you questioning your sexual, gender, racial, or family identity? Are you struggling to make peace with the past while staying in the present? Are your behaviors not in alignment with your values? Regardless, you are refusing to minimize the issues you face by initiating therapy and prioritizing yourself. This courage will be the foundation for our work. I am a warm and engaging therapist that has success addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. I have a psychodynamic framework, utilize EMDR to address trauma, IFS, and mindfulness for mood management. I provide individual counseling for ages 18 and above.
Are you questioning your sexual, gender, racial, or family identity? Are you struggling to make peace with the past while staying in the present? Are your behaviors not in alignment with your values? Regardless, you are refusing to minimize the issues you face by initiating therapy and prioritizing yourself. This courage will be the foundation for our work. I am a warm and engaging therapist that has success addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. I have a psychodynamic framework, utilize EMDR to address trauma, IFS, and mindfulness for mood management. I provide individual counseling for ages 18 and above.
(773) 355-4595 View (773) 355-4595
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Nicole M Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28802
It’s not necessary to be in crisis to seek counseling, but it’s often the push that we need to go deeper. Something wakes us from our auto pilot existence and we feel a hunger for self-examination. Whatever made you take this next step, I believe I can help. I know this can feel overwhelming...but its just another part of the journey. A search for your authentic self or for a balanced, healthy space to challenge yourself to grow and be more. You can be changed by this experience. You will find answers and more questions... But nothing changes & no discoveries are made without beginning...Read more at www.createamindfullife.com
It’s not necessary to be in crisis to seek counseling, but it’s often the push that we need to go deeper. Something wakes us from our auto pilot existence and we feel a hunger for self-examination. Whatever made you take this next step, I believe I can help. I know this can feel overwhelming...but its just another part of the journey. A search for your authentic self or for a balanced, healthy space to challenge yourself to grow and be more. You can be changed by this experience. You will find answers and more questions... But nothing changes & no discoveries are made without beginning...Read more at www.createamindfullife.com
(828) 469-0621 View (828) 469-0621
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Dona Menz
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MS, LCMHCS , LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to heal old conditioning and live a life of conscious awareness? Do you practice presence and find life’s challenges, internal and external, derail your experience of oneness and wholeness? Often difficult feelings and thoughts contain the seeds to grow the full expression of our consciousness, our true nature. Traditional and non-traditional therapeutic modalities worked for me and can work for you in healing old conditioned thinking and fears to move through this challenging time and live life from your natural state. Your challenges are here for you not against you, a beacon to guide you home.
Are you ready to heal old conditioning and live a life of conscious awareness? Do you practice presence and find life’s challenges, internal and external, derail your experience of oneness and wholeness? Often difficult feelings and thoughts contain the seeds to grow the full expression of our consciousness, our true nature. Traditional and non-traditional therapeutic modalities worked for me and can work for you in healing old conditioned thinking and fears to move through this challenging time and live life from your natural state. Your challenges are here for you not against you, a beacon to guide you home.
(828) 575-5024 View (828) 575-5024
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Laura Patricia D'Angelo
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802
I specialize in supporting my clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are. I am a mindfulness-based transpersonal counselor and parenting educator with over a decade of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My focus is in trauma recovery, conscious parenting, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and low motivation/self-esteem. I would like to work with you to create a more peaceful, meaningful, and creative life that is not governed by the pain of earlier traumas or unhelpful patterns, but from an intentional and resourced place within you.
I specialize in supporting my clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are. I am a mindfulness-based transpersonal counselor and parenting educator with over a decade of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My focus is in trauma recovery, conscious parenting, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and low motivation/self-esteem. I would like to work with you to create a more peaceful, meaningful, and creative life that is not governed by the pain of earlier traumas or unhelpful patterns, but from an intentional and resourced place within you.
(828) 639-8363 View (828) 639-8363
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Michael James Tui- II
Counselor, MSCP, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28802
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be such a challenge especially if we find ourselves walking our path alone. On this journey, my hope is to help guide and provide skill training that will help you increase confidence, self-worth, and self-empowerment. I serve all ages and have specialized training to address disorders and challenges in ages 3 years old - 100+ My love and passion is supporting the health of our families. I passionately that by healing our families we heal the world.
Life can be such a challenge especially if we find ourselves walking our path alone. On this journey, my hope is to help guide and provide skill training that will help you increase confidence, self-worth, and self-empowerment. I serve all ages and have specialized training to address disorders and challenges in ages 3 years old - 100+ My love and passion is supporting the health of our families. I passionately that by healing our families we heal the world.
(828) 523-8936 View (828) 523-8936
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Matt Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28802  (Online Only)
Thanks for showing up here. By doing the work to even navigate to this page, you are taking a huge step for yourself. We all have thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that keep us stuck in patterns that don’t always serve us or our loved ones well. The great news is that these patterns are learned from a variety of experiences, meaning they can also be un-learned with concentrated effort and a willingness to change. Therapy can be a liberating space where those patterns are examined and new perspectives that better serve us are developed over time. This work requires immense vulnerability, but this is often not a starting point.
Thanks for showing up here. By doing the work to even navigate to this page, you are taking a huge step for yourself. We all have thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that keep us stuck in patterns that don’t always serve us or our loved ones well. The great news is that these patterns are learned from a variety of experiences, meaning they can also be un-learned with concentrated effort and a willingness to change. Therapy can be a liberating space where those patterns are examined and new perspectives that better serve us are developed over time. This work requires immense vulnerability, but this is often not a starting point.
(617) 996-8967 View (617) 996-8967
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Katelynn Czechowski
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA-MFT, CYT-200
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28802
Waitlist for new clients
Perhaps you are at the end of your rope & running on "low." You are the odd one in your family, the caretaker, or the over-achiever. Whatever you are doing, someone or something tells you it's wrong or not good enough. It's hard for you to make decisions, to say "no," & to feel secure in your relationships. You don't do conflict, but you explode when push comes to shove. There is a lot of betrayal in your past, but it seems to go unrecognized by the people around you, particularly those that contributed to your wounding. Connecting to your partner often feels impossible. You are doing your best, but you're stretched thin.
Perhaps you are at the end of your rope & running on "low." You are the odd one in your family, the caretaker, or the over-achiever. Whatever you are doing, someone or something tells you it's wrong or not good enough. It's hard for you to make decisions, to say "no," & to feel secure in your relationships. You don't do conflict, but you explode when push comes to shove. There is a lot of betrayal in your past, but it seems to go unrecognized by the people around you, particularly those that contributed to your wounding. Connecting to your partner often feels impossible. You are doing your best, but you're stretched thin.
(828) 414-2703 View (828) 414-2703
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Olivia Danilko
Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28802  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed within your life and need support in navigating the chaos? Do things feel too hard, and you just want to give up? Do you consider yourself a people pleaser or have difficulties expressing your needs? Are you having issues within your relationship or currently going through a brutal breakup? Is your child exhibiting behavioral concerns or showing signs of depression and low self-esteem? If any of this sounds like you, I'm here to help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed within your life and need support in navigating the chaos? Do things feel too hard, and you just want to give up? Do you consider yourself a people pleaser or have difficulties expressing your needs? Are you having issues within your relationship or currently going through a brutal breakup? Is your child exhibiting behavioral concerns or showing signs of depression and low self-esteem? If any of this sounds like you, I'm here to help.
(336) 502-7824 View (336) 502-7824
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Amanda Sprague
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You did everything “right.” You got the job you worked hard for and found a partner that checks (some of) your boxes. You go to yoga, read all the self-help books, and even tried to have a 5a-9a before your 9a-5p. But you have nothing to show for it. You’re exhausted, burned out, anxious, depleted, and defeated. You’re at your breaking point. This isn’t what you expected life to feel like. It’s not you. It’s society. Women have been socially conditioned for - well, forever - to live up to ridiculous, contradictory expectations. These messages are implicit, but they teach us to be small, and prioritize others before ourselves.
You did everything “right.” You got the job you worked hard for and found a partner that checks (some of) your boxes. You go to yoga, read all the self-help books, and even tried to have a 5a-9a before your 9a-5p. But you have nothing to show for it. You’re exhausted, burned out, anxious, depleted, and defeated. You’re at your breaking point. This isn’t what you expected life to feel like. It’s not you. It’s society. Women have been socially conditioned for - well, forever - to live up to ridiculous, contradictory expectations. These messages are implicit, but they teach us to be small, and prioritize others before ourselves.
(828) 332-5529 View (828) 332-5529
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Kristin Bure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802
For all of us, there are times when we seek a new direction, a way forward, a fresh possibility for living. Are you feeling stuck or wanting to improve some aspect of your life or yourself? Are you using substances to cope with mental health issues such mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, or chronic pain, stress and life transitions? If you’re here, you know things aren’t okay and life feels unmanageable. Substance use and/or mental health disorders can hijack your life. I can help you get back into the driver’s seat. I can help you feel more empowered to access your innate inner strengths, and reach your fullest recovery potential.
For all of us, there are times when we seek a new direction, a way forward, a fresh possibility for living. Are you feeling stuck or wanting to improve some aspect of your life or yourself? Are you using substances to cope with mental health issues such mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, or chronic pain, stress and life transitions? If you’re here, you know things aren’t okay and life feels unmanageable. Substance use and/or mental health disorders can hijack your life. I can help you get back into the driver’s seat. I can help you feel more empowered to access your innate inner strengths, and reach your fullest recovery potential.
(828) 575-5984 View (828) 575-5984
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Wellness through Connections-Sierra Kehoe
Counselor, EdS, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28802
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? You seem to have the same arguments over and over with no resolution that leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted and lonely. You may have experienced a loss, uncovered infidelity, or you or your loved one is struggling with the aftermath of trauma. The person you once could depend on now feels distant, unsafe, and untrustworthy. Perhaps you are a new couple interested in building a solid foundation for a long lasting and satisfying relationship or have different values to navigate and need help building communication strategies that are proven to support with relationship success.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? You seem to have the same arguments over and over with no resolution that leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted and lonely. You may have experienced a loss, uncovered infidelity, or you or your loved one is struggling with the aftermath of trauma. The person you once could depend on now feels distant, unsafe, and untrustworthy. Perhaps you are a new couple interested in building a solid foundation for a long lasting and satisfying relationship or have different values to navigate and need help building communication strategies that are proven to support with relationship success.
(828) 414-2398 View (828) 414-2398

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Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.