Therapists in 28803

I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients. I see my role as helping people identify self-limiting beliefs, emotional blocks and other barriers that keep them from leading lives consistent with their authentic selves and their values. I combine theoretical and psychological insights with more pragmatic skills training (relaxation, conflict-resolution, communication skills). I have an active, direct counseling style that combines genuine empathic listening with therapeutic challenges.

I work with individuals and families, ages ranging from early childhood to adult. I have experience supporting people to work through trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, parenting issues, behavioral concerns, grief, and many other issues. I have 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am a Registered Play Therapist, Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Triple-P Level 4 provider. You may not fully understand why you're having your present issues and you may not have the coping methods, support, or knowledge needed to navigate life.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience; I value the uniqueness of each individual and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas of growth, vent feelings, explore possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and cultural differences. Success Starts with YOU and Counseling can help !

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.

Life can be hard, overwhelming, and scary. This often leads to us feeling out of control and adrift, searching for solid ground. Maybe you have felt this way for a while or this is a new feeling. You’ve tried to manage this feeling on your own, but you’ve come to the realization that it’s time to reach out for help. You’ve taken the first step by seeking out therapy. Be proud of the courage and strength that takes! I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and grow within ourselves, but we often need outside support to help us reach and utilize those inner resources. I am here to provide that outside support.

Throughout my life I have become so aware of the importance of having someone who will listen, someone who will offer compassion without judgment. Throughout my career I have strived to place that understanding in focus as I worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lifelong pains of trauma.

I've been practicing therapy for almost 30 years. Perhaps more importantly, I have a family of my own. I have been married for over 25 years. I have 3 daughters, a dog and three cats. I think kids are wonderful and my favorite people in the world! I work with individuals of all ages, and couples including marital, engaged and long-term relationships. I especially like doing family therapy, addressing parenting issues and individual work with children; in-depth work with individual adults, focusing on healing and recovery from such debilitating experiences as abuse, chronic depression, anxiety, and identity/self-esteem issues.

I have been a psychotherapist since 2010. I specialize in working with adults deal with issues around depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, relationship issues and personality disorders. I'm passionate about the work and really enjoy helping people develop more health and happiness in their life.

Healing is a journey, with landscapes and guides, which change and grow within our inner experiences. Being willing to try new things when something different is desired, is paramount to the process. I am seeking clients who are ready to take on the challenge, and who are ready to meet in an authentic manner.

Online Therapy for Couples and Adults with flexible evening and weekend hours. Learn coping skills for anxiety to get better sleep and feel more calm and confident in your relationships. You want to increase intimacy with your partner, don't you? Call me today! I have been professionally providing therapy since 2008 and use the most effective techniques to help relationships like yours improve and change. We will use a secure video conference so that you are in the comfort of your own home while we talk. This is a safe space where we will practice skills to enhance the quality and connectedness of your relationships.

There are times in life when things can feel incredibly hard. Lingering sadness and anxiety can threaten to overwhelm us. Maybe it has been a long time since you remember feeling happy. Trauma and early adversity can take root in our bodies and impact every area of our life. We may also be relying on unhealthy behaviors to cope with our deep unease. If you find yourself feeling stuck in old patterns and are wanting to reclaim more happiness in your life, then therapy can help you find the change you are seeking. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space to support your journey toward living your best life.

I view therapy as an ongoing conversation in which the client receives support and feedback that family and friends may not be able to give. I enjoy working with people who are willing to do the work to make peace with questions and challenges that don't always have easy answers. I support individuals who desire assistance with managing a variety of concerns such as anxiety, emotional eating, substance use or depression. I also offer couples counseling from an attachment perspective for both “traditional” and LGBT+ relationships.

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!

My way of working is psychoanalytic. I know that hard times, with engaged work and appropriate care, can turn into understanding and growth. If uncertain of your next steps in life, in relationship or in work, psychotherapy can help. We will work together in safety so that you will be able to come to your own decisions with a sense of agency, hope and trust. I also work with men and women who have experienced conflict and loss: death of a beloved, divorce or illness, loss of position and losses that might come with age. Fears and regret, even trauma can be faced, processed and integrated.

For many of us, stories and emotions have taken us away from the life we want to be living. We feel overwhelmed, stuck, and disempowered by factors that we did not choose and we cannot control. Within this place, we are often left disconnected from our relationships, from our values, and even from our very self. Stated simply, life is not what we want it to be. And, unfortunately, this is the state in which many of us live from day to day.

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 - 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.

When you or your adolescent have an eating disorder it impacts almost every moment. Hopelessness, insecurity, frustration, anxiety, and grief become a part of every day. I work with people in various stages of eating disorder recovery- from the newbies to those wanting to maintain their progress. As one of only two clinicians in Asheville trained in best practices for adolescents, I am able to help clients and families using the latest research and make impacts that have lasting change. My adult clients are motivated. They've had enough of their life ruined by this condition and are done with suffering, they just need a path out.

*Accepting new clients* I view clients as whole people in the context of their lives - You are more than just a diagnosis. It's important to me to collaborate in setting goals, selecting an approach to therapy, and checking in along the way. I've worked with people from a broad range of backgrounds on anxiety, stress, relationships, life transition, depression, time management, and LGBTQ+ issues. I also provide relationship counseling for high-functioning couples who want to improve communication, feel more loved, work as a team instead of against each other, or just get unstuck from an old issue or pattern.

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.

Are you trying to navigate a change in your life, make sense of something from your past or present, or learn to live with a recent or past loss?