With more than forty years of experience, I have worked with a very wide variety of clients, but my focus has been on various issues relating to trauma. While we can never change what has happened in our past, we can change what that history means for our future. No one wants to remain stuck in the past, forever reliving its tragedies or repeating our mistakes. When we can learn from those mistakes and use the tragedies of the past for fertilizer, we can begin to appreciate the present and the possibilities for future growth become real.

I specialize in oppositional & treatment resistent teens and those with ADHD of all ages. In addition to addressing the disorders that go along with ADHD- anxiety, anger management, depression and substance abuse- I also work frequently with couples to improve their relationships as well as families as a whole. I enjoy my job and working to help people feel better about themselves and their lives by providing support, teaching coping skills and communication skills, solutions and feedback. I can speak fluent sarcasm when necessary and yes people with ADHD can do yoga.

I am a clinical therapist specializing in empathetic counseling of adolescents/young adults, with expertise in substance abuse and recovery issues. I have over 25 years of experience in assisting my clients using talk therapy, as well as more active modalities. Together, we examine and work through trauma-related issues, which often mask addiction and dependency issues and can cause additional issues such as depression and lack of motivation in school. I work with the family to support the client in developing a drug-free lifestyle. Psychiatric and med management is also available through my office.I am well known in Asheville.

I think that we all create our own reality by the unique way in which we perceive and then react to life situations. I’m eager to support clients in seeing “their role” in any life problems they face, and in finding effective ways to create a fulfilling life. I've supported clients having a wide range of problems - adult ADHD, eating disorders, conflicted family and job relationships, and dysregulated emotions. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make positive behavioral changes in their lives. I guide my clients in choosing and implementing those actions which will bring them the meaningful results they seek.

I love this work. It is inspiring to work with clients as they meet adversities and challenges with honesty-- even in the face of fear and doubt. I can help you find light for the path. You are not alone in your challenge and effort toward progress. I support adults healing from fear, anger, transition, spiritual despair, feelings of stagnation and purposelessness, grief, anxiety, and depression. There is peace to be found. I can help you explore your hope for change in a safe and confidential environment. Together we will compassionately bring affirmation, clarity, and empowerment to your life.

Do you find yourself repeating patterns and struggling to understand why, especially when your logical mind knows what you need to do? Is your internal chatter filled with criticism, judgement and even self- loathing. If you are longing for liberation from strategic, habitual patterns, learning to bring the wisdom of the body into the therapy room is essential. Living a purposeful, connected life involves healing the internal relationship, with awareness and understanding of systemic oppression. Transformation is not only possible, it is your birthright.

Hello! My name is Amy Hurwitz, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialty interest in women’s issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, wellness, and stress management. I attended University of Pittsburgh for my graduate degree and have been practicing psychotherapy for more than 10 years. I look forward to supporting you obtain wellness in mind, body, and spirit.

My passion is working with individuals who have suffered from the consequences of making high risk decisions. These decisions have resulted in legal, medical, and interpersonal dilemmas. I use a focused, solution-oriented approach designed to explore the context within which these decisions and associated patterns of behavior have become impractical and repetitive. We will explore alternative problem-solving approaches that incorporate mindfulness, paradox, metaphor, and contingency management. My background involves working with individuals/couples/families in crisis.

Life can and will throw many different things at us. These things can present in the form of stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, loss and anger. Everyday events can mentally put us in a place where we feel vulnerable. I want to help my clients not just cope but learn to move forward and grow strength. As individuals we each have our own unique perspective on the world, using colored lenses to define/understand the things unfolding in front of us. I want to work with you on focusing your lenses on the way you view yourself & your world. Together we can identify how your experiences have give you both positive & negative coloring.

I offer counseling for a variety of mental and emotional health issues, as well as general life, growth, and relationship topics. I believe counseling is a mutual relationship between counselor and client, in which we work together to reach your goals and desired outcomes - whether those are specific and measurable, or simply an increased level of comfort, authenticity, and satisfaction. I provide a safe environment where you can be open and honest and feel comfortable being yourself. I want you to experience true respect and positive regard when we are together. I work with adults, couples, children, and adolescents.

I have experience in Chronic Mental Illness, Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Diagnosis, Personality D/O as well as Personal Growth & Relationship Issues. I have study extensively in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, an evidenced based treatment modality for growth and recovery.

Happiness often feels as if it belongs to everyone else. The steps you've taken seem to only go backwards, no matter the intent. Difficult situations and regretful choices trap us in hopelessness. You feel lost even though you feel as if you've been down every path. You are ready for something to change.

I look at your concerns in the context of your childhood experiences, your current family and your life environments. These patterns repeat themselves. People pick up on cues that communicate what you expect out of them and what they expect out of you. These patterns are no accident, you create them! The good news is you can change them! You are like a magnet, and I help you identify what you're attracting and we change your patterns of attraction to healthy ones. It takes practice, but it can be done, and it will affect the rest of your life!

Welcome! My approach is highly collaborative, compassionate, non-pathologizing and empowering. My practice is wellness focussed and holistic. I believe everyone is creative, resourceful and whole. Let me help you identify what is obscuring your true Self and what aspects of you need healing. As a therapist and life coach I am passionate about helping individuals return to wholeness, meet their goals and achieve the quality of life they seek. It's truly an honor and joy.

I believe most change occurs in trusted relationships where one feels valued and heard. By offering support, encouragement, and affirmation, l hope to create a safe and compassionate place where we can explore those family dynamics, life issues and personal choices that make up your life story. By uncovering faulty thinking that results in damaging patterns of relating, you will better understand who you are and who you want to become. We will explore ways to make changes so you are not ruled by addictions. Together, we will come up with strategies so that you may make the necessary changes to experience growth and healing.

Are you at a crossroads, feeling like you can't keep going on the way things are, or maybe things have already changed and you are having difficulties adjusting to these new changes? If this sounds like you, and you need someone to help you understand and navigate these changes, let's talk! I help clients who are going through major life transitions, such as endings or changes in current relationships, gender or sexuality issues (LGBTQQ+), divorce, grief, career changes. Sometimes these feelings can relate or show up as anxiety or depression, some ways our bodies tell us we might be struggling with our current circumstances.

I was trained in Los Angeles and worked in diverse settings there such as a family practice, an inpatient mental health hospital, a collegiate learning disabilities/counseling center, and with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I have been in private practice in Asheville, North Carolina since 2011.

You want change. You are reaching out for therapy because you are stuck and overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, and perhaps a big life transition. There is no movement and there may be past trauma. There may be concerns with body image and unhealthy eating behaviors. Perhaps you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships and are exhausted trying to “fix things”. You may even want a more connected relationship with your child. I, too, have experienced many of these same feelings. I want to support you in finding peace with your truest self again. I am licensed in both North and South Carolina.

With over 27 years as an EMDR therapist and 24 years as a teacher, I am the most experienced therapist offering EMDR services in WNC.This makes me uniquely qualified to work with personal and relational trauma. I am also trained in a variety of therapy disciplines effective for children, adults and couples. In 2004, I was recognized by NCAMFT and given an award for Outstanding Contributions In Marriage and Family Therapy. I was a Relationship Columnist who wrote for the Western Carolina Parenting Magazine. My seminary background enables me to offer a faith based perspective to those from a multitude of spiritual backgrounds.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing evidence-based therapy to adolescents, children, and adults. In my work, I explore ways to find the best therapy for each individual that will help him/her return to an emotional balance enabling more enjoyment in life and improving all interpersonal relationships. I do my best to practice the tenets of empathy and unconditional positive regard while using an eclectic approach that informs my therapy including Humanistic, Family Systems, CBT, DBT, Solutions Focused, schematic therapy, reality, and relational therapy.