Strength-Based Therapists in 28803
Amy Lorette Robichaud
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Trying to manage daily life is hard work. If you have come here for relief and guidance, then I commend you. I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families in need. My specialty is in working with youth of all ages, as well as providing support to parents who wake up every morning and take on the toughest job in the world, which is raising kids. You are not alone. I am incredibly skilled at connecting with young people of all ages and I know how to build rapport quickly. Together we will find solutions that will help restore peace in your home and sanity in your life.
Trying to manage daily life is hard work. If you have come here for relief and guidance, then I commend you. I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families in need. My specialty is in working with youth of all ages, as well as providing support to parents who wake up every morning and take on the toughest job in the world, which is raising kids. You are not alone. I am incredibly skilled at connecting with young people of all ages and I know how to build rapport quickly. Together we will find solutions that will help restore peace in your home and sanity in your life.
Helena Theoharis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCTTP
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Waitlist for new clients
My work is trauma informed and incorporates a holistic approach, one in which we seek to not only honor your individual needs and strengths but find acceptance and compassion for the struggling and unlikable parts. I utilize strength-based and trauma informed methods as well as therapeutic yoga and mindfulness strategies. Recently, I have begun facilitating EMDR and IFS ("IFS Informed" via the IFS Institute). Counseling is part of your healing process, but it's not all of it. I will help you identify what aspects of your wellness need nurturing and how you can find your balance.
My work is trauma informed and incorporates a holistic approach, one in which we seek to not only honor your individual needs and strengths but find acceptance and compassion for the struggling and unlikable parts. I utilize strength-based and trauma informed methods as well as therapeutic yoga and mindfulness strategies. Recently, I have begun facilitating EMDR and IFS ("IFS Informed" via the IFS Institute). Counseling is part of your healing process, but it's not all of it. I will help you identify what aspects of your wellness need nurturing and how you can find your balance.
Brandy Houser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Please email me for more information. I have been in the mental health field for 14 years with experience in Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder and people that just feel stuck. I work with a wide range of individuals ages 18 to the end stages of life. It is important for me to remain true to who I am and to provide clients with an experience that at times can be hard to sit with, however the process provides insight, meaning and problem solving. The journey to better mental health is best with a person that can walk along with you. If you are ready for change I will be there.
Please email me for more information. I have been in the mental health field for 14 years with experience in Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder and people that just feel stuck. I work with a wide range of individuals ages 18 to the end stages of life. It is important for me to remain true to who I am and to provide clients with an experience that at times can be hard to sit with, however the process provides insight, meaning and problem solving. The journey to better mental health is best with a person that can walk along with you. If you are ready for change I will be there.
Lexie Arlt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Let’s partner together on a journey of self-understanding and liberation. With a warm and empathetic approach, I try to create an environment in which you feel safe, nurtured, and free to express yourself. Life experiences can leave us feeling defeated, broken, and searching for meaning. Trauma-informed care and a person-centered approach are important to me. I am experienced in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I utilize an eclectic blend of evidence-based practices to help understand and appreciate how our life experiences have shaped our reality.
Let’s partner together on a journey of self-understanding and liberation. With a warm and empathetic approach, I try to create an environment in which you feel safe, nurtured, and free to express yourself. Life experiences can leave us feeling defeated, broken, and searching for meaning. Trauma-informed care and a person-centered approach are important to me. I am experienced in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I utilize an eclectic blend of evidence-based practices to help understand and appreciate how our life experiences have shaped our reality.
Leah Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients for online therapy! Are you having trouble setting boundaries or rebuilding your life after trauma? Has religious trauma left you feeling lost and needing support in building a life where you feel free to live authentically? Or maybe you need a guide to support you in living a joyful and empowered life in a fat-phobic society? I’m here to support you on your journey to connect with yourself, find your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I specialize in and have many years of experience in treating trauma.
Accepting new clients for online therapy! Are you having trouble setting boundaries or rebuilding your life after trauma? Has religious trauma left you feeling lost and needing support in building a life where you feel free to live authentically? Or maybe you need a guide to support you in living a joyful and empowered life in a fat-phobic society? I’m here to support you on your journey to connect with yourself, find your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I specialize in and have many years of experience in treating trauma.
Taylor Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
Hi there, my name is Taylor. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. I graduated from East Tennessee State University with a BSW and MSW. Prior my transition to the mental health field in 2020, I gained experience as a social worker in the medical field working with all age groups and populations. In the most recent years, I worked as an Employee Assistance Program Therapist and a Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker (present).
Hi there, my name is Taylor. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. I graduated from East Tennessee State University with a BSW and MSW. Prior my transition to the mental health field in 2020, I gained experience as a social worker in the medical field working with all age groups and populations. In the most recent years, I worked as an Employee Assistance Program Therapist and a Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker (present).
Diane Tripp
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
My counseling philosophy is that all clients are unique and must have an inclusive and accepting environment where they can grow emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. It is my goal to create the type of mutually respectful atmosphere that makes room for clients to be active participants in change, improved communication, and increased self-awareness. I provide a safe space where clients are invited to share ideas, take risks, feel heard -and sometimes challenged- in the way they currently experience life. “People are not problems to be solved, they are mysteries to be explored”. EH Peterson
My counseling philosophy is that all clients are unique and must have an inclusive and accepting environment where they can grow emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. It is my goal to create the type of mutually respectful atmosphere that makes room for clients to be active participants in change, improved communication, and increased self-awareness. I provide a safe space where clients are invited to share ideas, take risks, feel heard -and sometimes challenged- in the way they currently experience life. “People are not problems to be solved, they are mysteries to be explored”. EH Peterson
Zoe W Travers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adult individuals and couples/families providing mindfulness and skills based psychotherapy. Let’s find new ways to work with old problems. For over 15 years I have specialized in working with the mind and the body using both traditional therapy and mindfulness techniques. This skills based approach, using non-violent communication and relationship enhancement therapy, a skills based learning approach to improve communication and empathy interpersonally. Let’s collaborate to find practical solutions and reduce your life stressors.
I specialize in working with adult individuals and couples/families providing mindfulness and skills based psychotherapy. Let’s find new ways to work with old problems. For over 15 years I have specialized in working with the mind and the body using both traditional therapy and mindfulness techniques. This skills based approach, using non-violent communication and relationship enhancement therapy, a skills based learning approach to improve communication and empathy interpersonally. Let’s collaborate to find practical solutions and reduce your life stressors.
Andy Sermos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
When I was an adolescent I was a Bart Simpson. I was routinely sent to the office, struggled with peer relationships and had frequent conflicts with authority figures. I relate well with teen and young adult males because I still partake in skating, lifting, and gaming. It can be difficult navigating the labyrinths of life, be it conflicts with parents, the effects of divorce, the aftermath of abuse, etc. Long story short, with good decisions and coping skills, you can overcome your problems and correct the course of your ship.
When I was an adolescent I was a Bart Simpson. I was routinely sent to the office, struggled with peer relationships and had frequent conflicts with authority figures. I relate well with teen and young adult males because I still partake in skating, lifting, and gaming. It can be difficult navigating the labyrinths of life, be it conflicts with parents, the effects of divorce, the aftermath of abuse, etc. Long story short, with good decisions and coping skills, you can overcome your problems and correct the course of your ship.
Briggs Wallis
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
Do you feel like your weight is a symptom of stuck emotions and old-coping patterns? Do you feel trapped in negative emotions and patterns within your life, relationships, and self? Are you searching for clarity, purpose, and alignment in your life? Come as you are. I will meet you there.
Do you feel like your weight is a symptom of stuck emotions and old-coping patterns? Do you feel trapped in negative emotions and patterns within your life, relationships, and self? Are you searching for clarity, purpose, and alignment in your life? Come as you are. I will meet you there.
Crystal Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for direction, or caught in repetitive thoughts, behaviors, or relationships that no longer serve you? Then you are exactly where you're supposed to be! I firmly believe that every moment presents an opportunity for growth. My approach to therapy is rooted in this belief, guiding individuals toward self-discovery, healing, and growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for direction, or caught in repetitive thoughts, behaviors, or relationships that no longer serve you? Then you are exactly where you're supposed to be! I firmly believe that every moment presents an opportunity for growth. My approach to therapy is rooted in this belief, guiding individuals toward self-discovery, healing, and growth.
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I live and practice by a radical notion: Being heard by another heals us, not just emotionally but intellectually and physically as well. “Heard” isn't simply conversing with peers, sharing memories with loved ones, or listening to a friend’s embarrassing anecdote. Being heard is to be recognized and validated, not just verbally but through another’s objective presence: “I see you. I hear you. I am holding this space just for you, not in spite of what you think of as failures or short-comings rather, because of your innate, complicated humanity with all its joy and sorrow, glory and shame, accomplishment and frustration.
I live and practice by a radical notion: Being heard by another heals us, not just emotionally but intellectually and physically as well. “Heard” isn't simply conversing with peers, sharing memories with loved ones, or listening to a friend’s embarrassing anecdote. Being heard is to be recognized and validated, not just verbally but through another’s objective presence: “I see you. I hear you. I am holding this space just for you, not in spite of what you think of as failures or short-comings rather, because of your innate, complicated humanity with all its joy and sorrow, glory and shame, accomplishment and frustration.
Dana M Spangler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
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 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.
Migs Halpern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Welcome! Thanks for reading my profile in search of enhancing your own emotional wellbeing. I have developed deep roots in Western NC and East Tennessee. Along the way I have had a career that included management of behavioral health programs, working in hospitals and in the field, with people with a wide range of emotional needs related to their behavioral health.
Welcome! Thanks for reading my profile in search of enhancing your own emotional wellbeing. I have developed deep roots in Western NC and East Tennessee. Along the way I have had a career that included management of behavioral health programs, working in hospitals and in the field, with people with a wide range of emotional needs related to their behavioral health.
Carri Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
There are many stages across the lifespan, which all come with their own unique challenges. Maybe you find yourself currently going through a new transition and the stress has left you drained and feeling lost. Maybe your relationships have been impacted and you're feeling lonely and misunderstood. Or maybe life is feeling purposeless and you are craving more out of your day to day routine. Are you needing support in embracing life and living in the moment, not feeling stuck by your past and not feeling fearful of the future, but truly being present? Are you wanting to increase your self-confidence and feel secure in your decisions?
There are many stages across the lifespan, which all come with their own unique challenges. Maybe you find yourself currently going through a new transition and the stress has left you drained and feeling lost. Maybe your relationships have been impacted and you're feeling lonely and misunderstood. Or maybe life is feeling purposeless and you are craving more out of your day to day routine. Are you needing support in embracing life and living in the moment, not feeling stuck by your past and not feeling fearful of the future, but truly being present? Are you wanting to increase your self-confidence and feel secure in your decisions?
Alondra Vargas
Counselor, MS, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Growing up and learning how to navigate the world can be tough. Trying to navigate this world while struggling with intrusive thoughts, feeling like you're not enough, and like no one understands you can feel impossible. You or your kiddo/teen may face anxiety, depression, or life transitions, craving understanding and coping strategies. Your goal may be growth, resilience, and self-empowerment. Together, we can cultivate self-awareness, nurture inner strengths, and foster positive change to build healthier relationships and discover your or your child's authentic self. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Growing up and learning how to navigate the world can be tough. Trying to navigate this world while struggling with intrusive thoughts, feeling like you're not enough, and like no one understands you can feel impossible. You or your kiddo/teen may face anxiety, depression, or life transitions, craving understanding and coping strategies. Your goal may be growth, resilience, and self-empowerment. Together, we can cultivate self-awareness, nurture inner strengths, and foster positive change to build healthier relationships and discover your or your child's authentic self. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Adam Hallock
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
I am part of Thrive Mental Health Center. 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. I enjoy working with individuals needing assistance in better managing their mood, emotions, anxiety, relationships, codependency, and life adjustment stressors. Individuals seeking supportive feedback, non-judgmental listening, and constructive counseling services would likely benefit from working with me.
I am part of Thrive Mental Health Center. 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. I enjoy working with individuals needing assistance in better managing their mood, emotions, anxiety, relationships, codependency, and life adjustment stressors. Individuals seeking supportive feedback, non-judgmental listening, and constructive counseling services would likely benefit from working with me.
William Locklear
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
I have worked with adults with who suffer from substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health related issues, and trauma. I have Masters degree from Grand Canyon University in Addiction Counseling. I have had the pleasure and continue to want to work with patients who want to regain control of their lives and continue the rest of their Life's journey with sustained sobriety however that looks for you.
I have worked with adults with who suffer from substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health related issues, and trauma. I have Masters degree from Grand Canyon University in Addiction Counseling. I have had the pleasure and continue to want to work with patients who want to regain control of their lives and continue the rest of their Life's journey with sustained sobriety however that looks for you.
Abby Hearne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Waitlist for new clients
Tell me if this sounds like you: You are beginning to recognize patterns that are harmful to you, maybe unhealthy relationship dynamics, ways you abandon yourself and your needs in order to meet the needs of others, a pattern of constantly being let down by yourself and a lack of ability to advocate for your own needs, negative self-talk? You can see these patterns, but you don't know how to stop them from repeating over again. If you are in a space of being ready to start choosing yourself and prioritizing your own care, we may be a great fit to do this work together, as a team. I love supporting this process.
Tell me if this sounds like you: You are beginning to recognize patterns that are harmful to you, maybe unhealthy relationship dynamics, ways you abandon yourself and your needs in order to meet the needs of others, a pattern of constantly being let down by yourself and a lack of ability to advocate for your own needs, negative self-talk? You can see these patterns, but you don't know how to stop them from repeating over again. If you are in a space of being ready to start choosing yourself and prioritizing your own care, we may be a great fit to do this work together, as a team. I love supporting this process.
Megan McCrary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy provides a unique opportunity to shine light into the shadow places, places that offer rich soil filled with nutrients, healing, and growth if we can learn to turn toward our whole selves with compassionate curiosity. My hope and priority is to provide a warm, safe space to explore deeply and engage openly with all the complexities of being human. I believe everyone is the expert of their own life and brings with them the innate capacity for healing and wholeness.
Therapy provides a unique opportunity to shine light into the shadow places, places that offer rich soil filled with nutrients, healing, and growth if we can learn to turn toward our whole selves with compassionate curiosity. My hope and priority is to provide a warm, safe space to explore deeply and engage openly with all the complexities of being human. I believe everyone is the expert of their own life and brings with them the innate capacity for healing and wholeness.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.