Therapists in 28806
I work with adults who are at a moment where something isn't working the way they want it to. Together, we slow things down, get curious, and look at the self talk and patterns that shape how you move through your life. Many of the people I work with are navigating transitions related to work, relationships, recovery, grief, or identity. I offer a thoughtful approach to therapy. This work tends to be a good fit for people who are looking for a more reflective, depth oriented approach rather than short term problem solving.
I work with adults who are at a moment where something isn't working the way they want it to. Together, we slow things down, get curious, and look at the self talk and patterns that shape how you move through your life. Many of the people I work with are navigating transitions related to work, relationships, recovery, grief, or identity. I offer a thoughtful approach to therapy. This work tends to be a good fit for people who are looking for a more reflective, depth oriented approach rather than short term problem solving.
Modern life has a way of crushing the human spirit. What we have to do to survive is often in direct conflict with our vital needs and desires. That's why the therapy space is so important. Together we'll set aside your daily demands and explore what's actually happening inside you. We'll listen for the signals in the noise...those subtle clues that point toward the life you actually want to be living. I work well with people who crave deeper relationships; are seekers, creatives, or “black sheep” who long for more clarity and ease; and folks who grew up in emotionally dismissive or neglectful environments.
Modern life has a way of crushing the human spirit. What we have to do to survive is often in direct conflict with our vital needs and desires. That's why the therapy space is so important. Together we'll set aside your daily demands and explore what's actually happening inside you. We'll listen for the signals in the noise...those subtle clues that point toward the life you actually want to be living. I work well with people who crave deeper relationships; are seekers, creatives, or “black sheep” who long for more clarity and ease; and folks who grew up in emotionally dismissive or neglectful environments.
I believe that the answers needed to heal and grow come from within. My job is to shine a light on the areas that you may not see or yet understand and guide you through an intuitive process of self-integration in a safe, calm environment. With skills and practice, you can learn to accept even those parts of yourself that you may dislike or deny. With a greater sense of awareness and self-acceptance, meaningful healing can begin. I view health as the ability to establish and maintain a positive and nurturing relationship with your mind, your body, food, and others. I will meet you with warmth, empathy, honesty, and compassion.
I believe that the answers needed to heal and grow come from within. My job is to shine a light on the areas that you may not see or yet understand and guide you through an intuitive process of self-integration in a safe, calm environment. With skills and practice, you can learn to accept even those parts of yourself that you may dislike or deny. With a greater sense of awareness and self-acceptance, meaningful healing can begin. I view health as the ability to establish and maintain a positive and nurturing relationship with your mind, your body, food, and others. I will meet you with warmth, empathy, honesty, and compassion.
I am a trauma informed clinician experienced in serving various populations experiencing chronic stress and trauma. I have worked in various levels of care, in service of minors, adults, families am systems. I am certified in Natural Flow EMDR, trained in Somatic embodiment and mindfulness practices, and experienced with ACT, DBT, CBT/TFCBT, and IFS. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCAS-A), and a Registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT) in NC. I completed a MA Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, and a MA Certificate in Dance/Movement Therapy
I am a trauma informed clinician experienced in serving various populations experiencing chronic stress and trauma. I have worked in various levels of care, in service of minors, adults, families am systems. I am certified in Natural Flow EMDR, trained in Somatic embodiment and mindfulness practices, and experienced with ACT, DBT, CBT/TFCBT, and IFS. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCAS-A), and a Registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT) in NC. I completed a MA Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, and a MA Certificate in Dance/Movement Therapy
Do you ever feel like keeping the peace comes at the expense of being yourself? You get skilled at reading the room to avoid friction, but slowly your own voice grows quieter.
One of the harder parts of being human is how easily we can be hurt by others. When that happens, we often absorb the message: “be easy, don’t need too much, and don’t be too much.” Love starts to feel conditional and something you earn by prioritizing everyone else’s needs while pushing your own aside. Over time, compliance starts to feel safer than authenticity.
Do you ever feel like keeping the peace comes at the expense of being yourself? You get skilled at reading the room to avoid friction, but slowly your own voice grows quieter.
One of the harder parts of being human is how easily we can be hurt by others. When that happens, we often absorb the message: “be easy, don’t need too much, and don’t be too much.” Love starts to feel conditional and something you earn by prioritizing everyone else’s needs while pushing your own aside. Over time, compliance starts to feel safer than authenticity.
I have seen the powerful effect on people's lives when they begin to unhook from their self-criticism and open themselves up to self-compassion. Often the roots of depression, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, difficulty navigating relationships, and self-judgment are in a history of trauma and chronic invalidation. I help people recognize these roots while also staying mindful in the present. My years as a clinician and my own lived experience as a human have taught me how important validation and finding a space to move through difficult emotions are, particularly when your perception of the world doesn’t match the norm.
I have seen the powerful effect on people's lives when they begin to unhook from their self-criticism and open themselves up to self-compassion. Often the roots of depression, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, difficulty navigating relationships, and self-judgment are in a history of trauma and chronic invalidation. I help people recognize these roots while also staying mindful in the present. My years as a clinician and my own lived experience as a human have taught me how important validation and finding a space to move through difficult emotions are, particularly when your perception of the world doesn’t match the norm.
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives from OCD, anxiety, panic, and related conditions, born out of my own journey of healing. My approach is built upon the most effective treatments in the field, alongside utmost compassion and respect. I utilize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and create individualized treatment plans for individuals and families. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel supported and validated while taking the courageous steps of changing their lives.
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives from OCD, anxiety, panic, and related conditions, born out of my own journey of healing. My approach is built upon the most effective treatments in the field, alongside utmost compassion and respect. I utilize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and create individualized treatment plans for individuals and families. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel supported and validated while taking the courageous steps of changing their lives.
Derry Catherine O'Kane
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Asheville, NC 28806
I love supporting individuals who are navigating life transitions, entrenched emotional challenges, trauma recovery and those who want to understand themselves & their relationships better. My approach is relational; I help shine a light on the client's intuition as they build insight and a strong sense of self. I can be direct, use humor often and have a canine therapy assistant. I am committed to helping clients overcome traumatic experiences, interpersonal challenges and loss of joy. I bring an abundance of hope to the relationship with my clients. I offer both in-office appointments and TeleHealth sessions.
I love supporting individuals who are navigating life transitions, entrenched emotional challenges, trauma recovery and those who want to understand themselves & their relationships better. My approach is relational; I help shine a light on the client's intuition as they build insight and a strong sense of self. I can be direct, use humor often and have a canine therapy assistant. I am committed to helping clients overcome traumatic experiences, interpersonal challenges and loss of joy. I bring an abundance of hope to the relationship with my clients. I offer both in-office appointments and TeleHealth sessions.
Many of us are wounded, but we are not broken. I believe in meeting each individual where they are in their journey with acceptance and curiosity. Life can feel crazy-making until we find out who we are underneath all of the ways we have become. Counseling can help you understand and undo patterns of thought and behavior that unconsciously keep you from truly connecting with yourself and others. We can work together to find the "why?"s of your struggle and how to move forward. You can find peace.
Many of us are wounded, but we are not broken. I believe in meeting each individual where they are in their journey with acceptance and curiosity. Life can feel crazy-making until we find out who we are underneath all of the ways we have become. Counseling can help you understand and undo patterns of thought and behavior that unconsciously keep you from truly connecting with yourself and others. We can work together to find the "why?"s of your struggle and how to move forward. You can find peace.
I enjoy working with women, young adults, and first responders in the areas of anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma, and life transitions. It is within the context of our relationship with self and others that we find or lose balance. It can be hard communicating our feelings and needs with others in an effective way. I offer a whole person, mind-body approach to treatment within the context of a safe and trustworthy therapeutic relationship.
I enjoy working with women, young adults, and first responders in the areas of anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma, and life transitions. It is within the context of our relationship with self and others that we find or lose balance. It can be hard communicating our feelings and needs with others in an effective way. I offer a whole person, mind-body approach to treatment within the context of a safe and trustworthy therapeutic relationship.
Life doesn't have to feel overwhelming. If you're struggling with difficult thoughts, intense emotions, or patterns that keep you stuck, you're not alone—and there is hope for change. As an EMDR and trauma-informed clinician, I specialize in helping adults, adolescents and couples heal from trauma, depression and anxiety. If you are dealing with challenges that feel impossible to overcome or feel stuck, we'll work together to identify what's keeping you stuck and create a clear path forward.
Life doesn't have to feel overwhelming. If you're struggling with difficult thoughts, intense emotions, or patterns that keep you stuck, you're not alone—and there is hope for change. As an EMDR and trauma-informed clinician, I specialize in helping adults, adolescents and couples heal from trauma, depression and anxiety. If you are dealing with challenges that feel impossible to overcome or feel stuck, we'll work together to identify what's keeping you stuck and create a clear path forward.
If you've spent much of your life feeling different, misunderstood, or like you're constantly trying to fit expectations that don't quite fit you, you're not alone. You may find yourself getting in trouble at school or feeling overwhelmed by social pressure and big emotions. For LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, there can also be the added challenge of figuring out who you are while navigating questions of belonging, acceptance, and authenticity. Many of my clients come to therapy exhausted from masking, struggling with friendships, and questioning their identity.
If you've spent much of your life feeling different, misunderstood, or like you're constantly trying to fit expectations that don't quite fit you, you're not alone. You may find yourself getting in trouble at school or feeling overwhelmed by social pressure and big emotions. For LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, there can also be the added challenge of figuring out who you are while navigating questions of belonging, acceptance, and authenticity. Many of my clients come to therapy exhausted from masking, struggling with friendships, and questioning their identity.
I believe in the wisdom of our own unfolding and the power of the therapeutic relationship to provide safe space for deep listening and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling due to acute pain, are feeling stuck, or long to uncover your greatest avenue for growth, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you and provide a container as we work towards your unique goals. My purpose is to help clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are.
I believe in the wisdom of our own unfolding and the power of the therapeutic relationship to provide safe space for deep listening and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling due to acute pain, are feeling stuck, or long to uncover your greatest avenue for growth, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you and provide a container as we work towards your unique goals. My purpose is to help clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are.
While an “ideal client” does not exist, it is important to speak to the matter of my orientation. I’ve a Progressive orientation. I claim no religion. I grew up the daughter of a Baptist minister & I know the damage such a culture can create. I respect & honor any religion that respects the rights of women. Women’s rights are human rights. I aim to be very clear in my communication & orientation so that no expectations are assumed.
While an “ideal client” does not exist, it is important to speak to the matter of my orientation. I’ve a Progressive orientation. I claim no religion. I grew up the daughter of a Baptist minister & I know the damage such a culture can create. I respect & honor any religion that respects the rights of women. Women’s rights are human rights. I aim to be very clear in my communication & orientation so that no expectations are assumed.
I work with adults and young adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, relationship challenges, or questions around culture and identity. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what their next steps look like. My goal is to provide a supportive, understanding, and culturally responsive space where you can feel heard and accepted. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, build confidence, and work toward creating meaningful change and a greater sense of balance in your life.
I work with adults and young adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, relationship challenges, or questions around culture and identity. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what their next steps look like. My goal is to provide a supportive, understanding, and culturally responsive space where you can feel heard and accepted. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, build confidence, and work toward creating meaningful change and a greater sense of balance in your life.
Welcome! I believe that you inherently have all you need within you to heal, and together we will begin to discover & utilize it. I sit with those who are moving through transitions in life, navigating relationship or family conflict, processing loss & grief, or have survived unwanted sexual experiences & trauma during childhood or as an adult. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or are questioning your self-worth or how to move forward, we will uncover ways to bring ease, peacefulness and growth through building self-acceptance and self-trust as a foundation.
Welcome! I believe that you inherently have all you need within you to heal, and together we will begin to discover & utilize it. I sit with those who are moving through transitions in life, navigating relationship or family conflict, processing loss & grief, or have survived unwanted sexual experiences & trauma during childhood or as an adult. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or are questioning your self-worth or how to move forward, we will uncover ways to bring ease, peacefulness and growth through building self-acceptance and self-trust as a foundation.
I love helping people & couples rediscover themselves. Sometimes it feels like we get lost along the way, buried in the needs of relationships or caregiving. We become what others have wanted or needed and when it gets to the breaking point, we find we don't even know what we want or need to feel whole again.
I have many years of working with people starting over. Often the grief of what was and the anxiety of what comes next can make it hard to listen to your own voice. Through learning to quiet internal activation bells and strip away the judgements inherited from others, I work with clients to redefine what is important.
I love helping people & couples rediscover themselves. Sometimes it feels like we get lost along the way, buried in the needs of relationships or caregiving. We become what others have wanted or needed and when it gets to the breaking point, we find we don't even know what we want or need to feel whole again.
I have many years of working with people starting over. Often the grief of what was and the anxiety of what comes next can make it hard to listen to your own voice. Through learning to quiet internal activation bells and strip away the judgements inherited from others, I work with clients to redefine what is important.
Relationships, and creative expression may be difficult for you. Yet intimacy and being fully expressed is what you long for. Many of my clients did not learn in their family of origins that they were allowed to be themselves, or have a voice. You may still be learning how to be with your emotions, respond to stressors, and navigate a relational world. The complicated life circumstances of adulthood may feel overwhelming for you, resulting in even more disconnection and isolation. As a sensitive person you may struggle with transitions, overstimulation, anxiety, avoidance, stuck-ness, and dysregulation in your closest relationships.
Relationships, and creative expression may be difficult for you. Yet intimacy and being fully expressed is what you long for. Many of my clients did not learn in their family of origins that they were allowed to be themselves, or have a voice. You may still be learning how to be with your emotions, respond to stressors, and navigate a relational world. The complicated life circumstances of adulthood may feel overwhelming for you, resulting in even more disconnection and isolation. As a sensitive person you may struggle with transitions, overstimulation, anxiety, avoidance, stuck-ness, and dysregulation in your closest relationships.
Kriya Lendzion
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, LCMHC, ICPS, ICAADC
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
Are you questioning your relationship with substances or other behaviors, and want to make changes?
Is your child engaging in substance use or other risky/addictive behaviors, and you want to artfully guide them toward healthier decisions?
Would you like support creating family screen guidelines that keep your kids healthy, safe, and responsible, while reducing battles over it all?
Are you disconnected from your adolescent and eager for "teen whispering" skills to improve your relationship?
Does your teen/young adult bristle at “therapy" and want more of a "chill wise mentor" to help them strengthen coping skills?
Then I’ve got you!
Are you questioning your relationship with substances or other behaviors, and want to make changes?
Is your child engaging in substance use or other risky/addictive behaviors, and you want to artfully guide them toward healthier decisions?
Would you like support creating family screen guidelines that keep your kids healthy, safe, and responsible, while reducing battles over it all?
Are you disconnected from your adolescent and eager for "teen whispering" skills to improve your relationship?
Does your teen/young adult bristle at “therapy" and want more of a "chill wise mentor" to help them strengthen coping skills?
Then I’ve got you!
Most people who find me are really good at managing — which is part of the problem. You've read the books, done the late-night deep dives, and you can name your attachment style, your triggers, your patterns. Knowing all of it hasn't made it stop. On the surface things keep working; underneath, something stays stuck. You've tried things that were supposed to help. Some did, for a while. I work with teens (16+) and adults who are tired of chasing the next solution and want to understand what's actually driving all of it. In person in Asheville, virtual across NC.
Most people who find me are really good at managing — which is part of the problem. You've read the books, done the late-night deep dives, and you can name your attachment style, your triggers, your patterns. Knowing all of it hasn't made it stop. On the surface things keep working; underneath, something stays stuck. You've tried things that were supposed to help. Some did, for a while. I work with teens (16+) and adults who are tired of chasing the next solution and want to understand what's actually driving all of it. In person in Asheville, virtual across NC.
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Number of Therapists in 28806
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 28806 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Social Anxiety |
| 95% | Health Anxiety |
| 95% | Driving Anxiety |
| 82% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | Aetna |
| 90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 45% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 28806 see their clients
| 70% | In Person and Online | |
| 30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 73% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |