Therapists in Asheville, NC
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.
Emily Simpson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
You are not alone! Struggling with emotional difficulties and mental health concerns can be challenging, and I can offer a safe and supportive space for you to process and heal. If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain, I can help you sort through those concerns to find the peace and clarity you need.
You are not alone! Struggling with emotional difficulties and mental health concerns can be challenging, and I can offer a safe and supportive space for you to process and heal. If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain, I can help you sort through those concerns to find the peace and clarity you need.
TJ Amos
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Therapy can be useful to people from all walks of life. I'm here to support you. The quality of the relationship between you and your therapist is a crucial factor in any successful therapy. In-depth psychotherapy work depends upon the growth and development of a collaborative relationship, which supports your becoming aware of the formative aspects of your intellectual and emotional life. When we speak honestly, addressing our life histories and looking with courage at our life dilemmas – we improve our chances of living a satisfying and fulfilling life. This is done at your pace, and to the level you find helpful.
Therapy can be useful to people from all walks of life. I'm here to support you. The quality of the relationship between you and your therapist is a crucial factor in any successful therapy. In-depth psychotherapy work depends upon the growth and development of a collaborative relationship, which supports your becoming aware of the formative aspects of your intellectual and emotional life. When we speak honestly, addressing our life histories and looking with courage at our life dilemmas – we improve our chances of living a satisfying and fulfilling life. This is done at your pace, and to the level you find helpful.
Russell Murray
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Are you feeling unworthy of the life you are living or maybe incompetent in the role that you have? Maybe it feels like every thought that crosses your mind is a spiraling rabbit hole of worst-case scenarios, and it’s creating a barrier to reaching your fullest potential. Has it felt like you’ve been on an emotional roller coaster of sadness, anxiety, or confusion and you feel like the ride is never going to end? Perhaps an unsettling sense of wanting to isolate or build walls within your close relationships. You always make sure everyone else is taken care of first; however, you know it’s time for something different. Time for you.
Are you feeling unworthy of the life you are living or maybe incompetent in the role that you have? Maybe it feels like every thought that crosses your mind is a spiraling rabbit hole of worst-case scenarios, and it’s creating a barrier to reaching your fullest potential. Has it felt like you’ve been on an emotional roller coaster of sadness, anxiety, or confusion and you feel like the ride is never going to end? Perhaps an unsettling sense of wanting to isolate or build walls within your close relationships. You always make sure everyone else is taken care of first; however, you know it’s time for something different. Time for you.
Patty Harte
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
My work primarily focuses on anxiety related issues especially when going through a transition (break-up, career change, medical diagnosis). I work a lot with people as they adjust to life living on their own, navigating careers, and relationships. Much of the session will be focused on calming your flight or flight reaction so you can be in a better place to make decisions, set goals and respond to whatever life throws at you. I provide video and face to face sessions.
My work primarily focuses on anxiety related issues especially when going through a transition (break-up, career change, medical diagnosis). I work a lot with people as they adjust to life living on their own, navigating careers, and relationships. Much of the session will be focused on calming your flight or flight reaction so you can be in a better place to make decisions, set goals and respond to whatever life throws at you. I provide video and face to face sessions.
Ryn Arrants
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
Waitlist for new clients
We all go through times in our lives when therapy can help us to cope with the difficulties that arise. You are not alone. Maybe your are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You feel like you have tried everything and you are looking for a new way to improve your situation. Perhaps your child has experienced an upsetting event and you don't want this to define them. It hurts to see the people we love upset or struggling. I can offer the tools, skills, and support for your journey.
We all go through times in our lives when therapy can help us to cope with the difficulties that arise. You are not alone. Maybe your are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You feel like you have tried everything and you are looking for a new way to improve your situation. Perhaps your child has experienced an upsetting event and you don't want this to define them. It hurts to see the people we love upset or struggling. I can offer the tools, skills, and support for your journey.
Bryan Gillette
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
You feel more alive when you are open and less closed off, but you are growing less and less connected to your life. A part of you is drowning in worry, memory, thought, and the unrealistic expectations of others. You might be ready to open up and experience a new way of being, but you're also unsure. You can't stand the idea of sitting across from a snooty therapist who doesn't "get you", coldly taking notes and blindly asking how you feel. Screw that! You want a real connection with a real person who is offering more than a distant, clinical approach. Maybe you've finally found a therapist as unique and quirky as you are!
You feel more alive when you are open and less closed off, but you are growing less and less connected to your life. A part of you is drowning in worry, memory, thought, and the unrealistic expectations of others. You might be ready to open up and experience a new way of being, but you're also unsure. You can't stand the idea of sitting across from a snooty therapist who doesn't "get you", coldly taking notes and blindly asking how you feel. Screw that! You want a real connection with a real person who is offering more than a distant, clinical approach. Maybe you've finally found a therapist as unique and quirky as you are!
Dan Hadley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships can be our greatest joys, but when they aren’t working, they can be our greatest struggles. Whether it’s our relationship with our family, our partners, our friends, or ourselves, the pain of disconnection, confusion, hurt, and loneliness can often bring depression, anxiety and anger. And with this comes an experience of feeling alone and disconnected from ourselves and others. In my work, I help people change their way of being in relationship, learn skills to deal with what is going on in the inside and outside of themselves and not feel alone, but instead, a part of life and connection.
Relationships can be our greatest joys, but when they aren’t working, they can be our greatest struggles. Whether it’s our relationship with our family, our partners, our friends, or ourselves, the pain of disconnection, confusion, hurt, and loneliness can often bring depression, anxiety and anger. And with this comes an experience of feeling alone and disconnected from ourselves and others. In my work, I help people change their way of being in relationship, learn skills to deal with what is going on in the inside and outside of themselves and not feel alone, but instead, a part of life and connection.
Carolina R Robles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I have over 6 years of experience working with victims/survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Entrusting someone with your most painful experiences and deepest thoughts is the scariest and bravest thing you may ever do. Together we can unravel the familial, cultural, and societal messages that have told you that you are not enough, that you are at fault, or that you deserved what happened to you. It would be an honor work with you.
I have over 6 years of experience working with victims/survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Entrusting someone with your most painful experiences and deepest thoughts is the scariest and bravest thing you may ever do. Together we can unravel the familial, cultural, and societal messages that have told you that you are not enough, that you are at fault, or that you deserved what happened to you. It would be an honor work with you.
Andrea Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
Andrea Morris, LCSW, MAC, LCAS, CCS, RYT is the executive director at LifeTutors, a clinically informed coaching and mentoring program for young adults and their families. As a light worker grounded in the human experience, helping emerging adults gain their footing into state of independent wellbeing, joy and effective executive functioning is always the goal. She is a nationally trusted expert in world-class education, clinical supervision and theraputic leadership. Andrea also provides federally approved comprehensive substance use, mental health assessments and SAP services
Andrea Morris, LCSW, MAC, LCAS, CCS, RYT is the executive director at LifeTutors, a clinically informed coaching and mentoring program for young adults and their families. As a light worker grounded in the human experience, helping emerging adults gain their footing into state of independent wellbeing, joy and effective executive functioning is always the goal. She is a nationally trusted expert in world-class education, clinical supervision and theraputic leadership. Andrea also provides federally approved comprehensive substance use, mental health assessments and SAP services
Jamie Lopez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
Do you want to increase genuine happiness? Do you feel like you've tried everything and are still stuck? Do you desire lasting change? These are things that CAN be acheived. Therapy and/or coaching can help you discover your values and identify active steps to reach your desired goals.
Do you want to increase genuine happiness? Do you feel like you've tried everything and are still stuck? Do you desire lasting change? These are things that CAN be acheived. Therapy and/or coaching can help you discover your values and identify active steps to reach your desired goals.
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Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
In order for all of us to grow and heal, it is imperative to spend time investigating the deeper elements of our personalities. With that said, an ideal client would be someone interested in putting effort into exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. I work to offer a multi-faceted approach to treatment that will help my clients work through issues related to the many aspects of self-identity, interpersonal relations, trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. I consider it a sign of strength to begin searching for a therapist, and a sign of courage to take the leap into deep explorations of Self.
In order for all of us to grow and heal, it is imperative to spend time investigating the deeper elements of our personalities. With that said, an ideal client would be someone interested in putting effort into exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. I work to offer a multi-faceted approach to treatment that will help my clients work through issues related to the many aspects of self-identity, interpersonal relations, trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. I consider it a sign of strength to begin searching for a therapist, and a sign of courage to take the leap into deep explorations of Self.
Jennifer Daigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
The most powerful tool available to you is not merely realization of who you are...it is the option to create who you want to be. My privilege is to work with clients who are growing choice in how they think, respond, and, therefore, feel. Unique as your story is, you are not alone in your needs - relief from anxiety, resolution of conflict, or ability to trust. Whether you feel stuck completely or have been circling the same chapter without evolving...good news. You have permission to turn the page.
The most powerful tool available to you is not merely realization of who you are...it is the option to create who you want to be. My privilege is to work with clients who are growing choice in how they think, respond, and, therefore, feel. Unique as your story is, you are not alone in your needs - relief from anxiety, resolution of conflict, or ability to trust. Whether you feel stuck completely or have been circling the same chapter without evolving...good news. You have permission to turn the page.
Jen Perrine
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
All relationships hold the capacity for both sacred joy and deep pain. We tend to get stuck in cycles that threaten to derail our connection with the ones who matter most. We lose sight of one another in the daily grind and can’t seem to find our way back to a partner or maybe even to ourselves. That feeling of safety and respect slips away, and you get stuck in negative emotions that steal the love you once held for your partner. You reach out and feel rejected. You take space but feel lonely. You are not the only one. Like you, I’ve experienced negative relationship cycles in my 15-year marriage.
All relationships hold the capacity for both sacred joy and deep pain. We tend to get stuck in cycles that threaten to derail our connection with the ones who matter most. We lose sight of one another in the daily grind and can’t seem to find our way back to a partner or maybe even to ourselves. That feeling of safety and respect slips away, and you get stuck in negative emotions that steal the love you once held for your partner. You reach out and feel rejected. You take space but feel lonely. You are not the only one. Like you, I’ve experienced negative relationship cycles in my 15-year marriage.
Becky M Miller
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I'm glad you're here. I deeply respect your courage to engage in this process, and I want to know you and your story. To help you get grounded in your body, perspective, and self. I strive to create a warm space of acceptance, meeting you with care, insight, empathy, humor and playful challenge. Through this, I hope to help you create an experience of self compassion that leads to deep changes in perspective that offer new possibilities for you. I believe therapy is a balance of support and challenge, and you grow at your own pace. I help my clients find meaning in their experiences and move forward to create new stories.
I'm glad you're here. I deeply respect your courage to engage in this process, and I want to know you and your story. To help you get grounded in your body, perspective, and self. I strive to create a warm space of acceptance, meeting you with care, insight, empathy, humor and playful challenge. Through this, I hope to help you create an experience of self compassion that leads to deep changes in perspective that offer new possibilities for you. I believe therapy is a balance of support and challenge, and you grow at your own pace. I help my clients find meaning in their experiences and move forward to create new stories.
Susan Grosoff-Feinblatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Career and work play a significant part in our lives. Stress and the challenges from our work can affect our mental health and well being and impact every area of our lives. As a career counselor and licensed professional counselor, I offer career coaching to help you create a more meaningful work life that supports you personally and professionally. I help clients understand what is contributing to their dissatisfaction, help them achieve clarity about what is getting in the way and offer support and motivation so that change can occur. I specialize in career management issues, career direction and job search.
Career and work play a significant part in our lives. Stress and the challenges from our work can affect our mental health and well being and impact every area of our lives. As a career counselor and licensed professional counselor, I offer career coaching to help you create a more meaningful work life that supports you personally and professionally. I help clients understand what is contributing to their dissatisfaction, help them achieve clarity about what is getting in the way and offer support and motivation so that change can occur. I specialize in career management issues, career direction and job search.
Kristin Colleen Goodman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Kristin, a therapist and momma of two wild little boys. As parents, we hold these perfect, vulnerable creatures in our arms for the first time and vow to never let them feel an ounce of pain. But then they do. They have their own complex set of fears and worries and it’s terrifying not knowing how to help them. By even reading this and considering counseling for yourself or your kid, You’re making such a brave choice. We ALL need the support of the greater village to raise kind, well-adjusted kids.
Hi! I’m Kristin, a therapist and momma of two wild little boys. As parents, we hold these perfect, vulnerable creatures in our arms for the first time and vow to never let them feel an ounce of pain. But then they do. They have their own complex set of fears and worries and it’s terrifying not knowing how to help them. By even reading this and considering counseling for yourself or your kid, You’re making such a brave choice. We ALL need the support of the greater village to raise kind, well-adjusted kids.
Thomas J. Snyder
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CCS, LCAS, MAC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Balance in life is never a single thing, rather a multitude of things that are both ongoing and transient. Present perceptions, relational views, along with personal histories, create emotional issues and negatively impact overall quality of life areas. Developing a realistic look at the what and why of the past and present, as well as the perspective choices, can nurture positive and lasting changes in life.
Balance in life is never a single thing, rather a multitude of things that are both ongoing and transient. Present perceptions, relational views, along with personal histories, create emotional issues and negatively impact overall quality of life areas. Developing a realistic look at the what and why of the past and present, as well as the perspective choices, can nurture positive and lasting changes in life.
Nicole Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Are you an ambitious BIPOC but fear you won’t have the energy levels or emotional stability to maintain your goals? Do you struggle with needing things to be perfect, doubt your abilities, stress, struggle to focus, or feel down on yourself? Feeling like a burden all the time & hiding parts of yourself makes you feel stuck. Time management is off and your once helpful routines are a distant memory. And still, you're doing the things you need to, but feeling exhausted, alone, & overworked is not sustainable. You know there's a better way to move through the world and you're ready to feel lighter, organized, supported, & sustainable.
Are you an ambitious BIPOC but fear you won’t have the energy levels or emotional stability to maintain your goals? Do you struggle with needing things to be perfect, doubt your abilities, stress, struggle to focus, or feel down on yourself? Feeling like a burden all the time & hiding parts of yourself makes you feel stuck. Time management is off and your once helpful routines are a distant memory. And still, you're doing the things you need to, but feeling exhausted, alone, & overworked is not sustainable. You know there's a better way to move through the world and you're ready to feel lighter, organized, supported, & sustainable.
Leah Donatelli
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
You give more attention to perceptions of those around you than towards your inner experience. You reject your sensitivity. It is hard to remain connected to and act for your needs. Enjoying rest and/or pleasure feels foreign. There may be rules for food that are stressful and you feel at war with your body. It is hard to to respond to your desires in an attuned and self caring way. Maybe your life doesn't feel aligned and meaningful like you want it to. Let's get on the path to living a life connected to yourself, finding freedom from things such as people pleasing, disordered eating, anxiety, and resistance to rest.
You give more attention to perceptions of those around you than towards your inner experience. You reject your sensitivity. It is hard to remain connected to and act for your needs. Enjoying rest and/or pleasure feels foreign. There may be rules for food that are stressful and you feel at war with your body. It is hard to to respond to your desires in an attuned and self caring way. Maybe your life doesn't feel aligned and meaningful like you want it to. Let's get on the path to living a life connected to yourself, finding freedom from things such as people pleasing, disordered eating, anxiety, and resistance to rest.
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Number of Therapists in Asheville, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Asheville, NC who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
70% | Aetna |
50% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Asheville, NC see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Asheville?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.