Clear, Resolve, Transform. I help clients discover and resolve subconscious causes for emotionaI and behavioral difficulties. The Subconscious controls emotions, desires, memory, habits, thoughts, dreams, and automatic responses. One may consciously understand the value of eliminating problematic emotions, thoughts or behaviors but unless the Subconscious Mind is reached, enduring change is unlikely. I address the underlying subconscious blocks to living a clear and free life. I have effectively treated sexual abuse, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions and more. Issues are cleared, clients report being able to function with more energy and clarity. Relationships thrive and lives are transformed.

Open the window and let the light in. It is my personal and professional experience that change is always possible. I am optimistic and enthusiastic about life and my profession. It gives me great joy to help a person affect positive change. On a personal note, my interests include holistic health, positivity and fresh air.

Hearing from the heart and seeking help with paralyzing personal challenges can be a daunting experience. Finding someone to connect with in the process of personal healing is half the battle to a solution. Keeping the person at the center of the therapeutic process is a goal for me. I have employed this approach for over 16 years of practice in Western NC. While this majestic mountain setting is a place of unique beauty it is not free of personal challenges that may need a calm and skilled approach to navigating life' s challenges.

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes we need someone to help us get grounded, reconnect to ourselves and our relationships, and get through challenging times. I’m a licensed therapist in Asheville, NC, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I have been working with adolescents, young adults, and their parents since 2004.  I am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting and use an attachment based approach to healing trauma and relationships. I specialize in treating trauma, attachment, addiction, and mood disorders.

If you are searching for more meaning and a new direction in your life, counseling based on the work of C.G.Jung can be life changing. I provide an integrated mind, body, soul approach in your journey of transformation. Together we can discuss dreams, feelings, relationships and gain new perspectives facilitating the change you seek. I offer 25 years of personal experience with dream work and professional education from the Pittsburg Seminar of the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts and ISAP Zurich, Switzerland, where I earned a Certificate of Continuing Education in the Fundamentals of Analytical Psychology.

The hardest part of the counseling journey is the first step! The fact you've come this far in your search speaks to your bravery! My supportive approach aims to assist you in building resiliency & connecting you to joy. As a trauma-informed Certified EMDR Licensed Counselor & Board Certified Art Therapist, I'm trained to help people reduce shame & express themselves effectively. I'll guide you in navigating change, identifying inner resources, & creating growth. I'm committed to your healing & hope you will have fun through this process too!

My areas of focus include: mindfulness, trauma, adolescence, family systems, parenting and co-parenting relationships, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, stress management, existential matters, and personal growth.

It’s not necessary to be in crisis to seek counseling, but it’s often the push that we need to go deeper. Something wakes us from our auto pilot existence and we feel a hunger for self-examination. Whatever made you take this next step, I believe I can help. I know this can feel overwhelming...but its just another part of the journey. A search for your authentic self or for a balanced, healthy space to challenge yourself to grow and be more. You can be changed by this experience. You will find answers and more questions... But nothing changes & no discoveries are made without beginning...Read more at www.createamindfullife.com

I work to create a safe space for individuals and families to share and grow. I understand the importance and necessity to heal ourselves in relationship to our world around us. And at the same time, the necessity to push the status quo of our environments and systems that may be causing us harm both individually and collectively. As a participant in activism and organizing work, I understand the emotional, psychological, and overall toll that this work can take on an individual, a family, and/or a collective.

Life not working for you? Are you dealing with issues that are causing emotional pain and suffering in your life? I can help you! These issues might include Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma from Abuse, PTSD, ADHD and Divorce. With my 25 years of experience, I can help you find VALUE in your life again. My practice includes EMDR and Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS): This provides direct treatment to unblock suppression in the brain's bio-electrical system. This is brief and non-invasive. THE RESET FOR YOUR BRAIN!! Check out www.ochslabs.com I Also provide supervision for LPCA's.

The staff and clinicians at Asheville Counseling & Wellness Center are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our Clients. We offer a multitude of treatment modalities in order to provide the best care possible. Our clients can expect to receive effective and efficient treatments, while we provide the best possible client/clinician experience. Our focus is helping the public achieve health, healing and well-being. We look forward to working with you and your family.

I work with couples who are having difficulties in the marriage and partnerships and recognize they need help to make positive changes. I facilitate Emotionally Focused Therapy, used worldwide, that helps couples create a trusting and loving relationship. With an emphasis on emotions, EFT helps couples learn how to stop their no-win fights, let their defenses down, and share more from the heart. With mindfulness, couples become more self aware and more accepting and empathic towards their partner. Over time, couples feel more open and loving toward each other and move much easier through any conflicts that arise.

I believe there are many ways to achieve well-being and recovery. Presence, patience, compassion, acceptance, and curiosity are some of the qualities I possess. I believe competent therapy is a co-creation between the client and therapist and pride myself in embodying everything I expect of my clients. I'm passionate about stewarding people to create greater acceptance, balance, inner attunement and well-being in their lives. I specialize in all addictions (substance use disorders, behavioral addictions such as chronically problematic sexual behaviors, men's eating disorders, porn, internet gaming) and/or co-occurring disorders.

We all hold the capacity to thrive in our lives. At times, we feel stuck or face obstacles that stump us. My goal in working with you is to meet you where you are, support you in identifying the root of your difficulties, and help you unearth your inner strength and wisdom to build resilience.

Judith Moolten is our treatment and training specialist. She is highly recommended for working with couples/families as well as individuals and groups who are stressed, arguing, having panic attacks, anxiety, depression, addictive habits, trauma, suffering w/ grief, loss and more. Her aim is to be short term and resolution-focused. Judith is an expert at what she does (treating, training, consulting) and has been using TeleHealth methods for over 10 years! During COVID-19 Judith is offering Pro Bono Adv. Somatic Psych. IBSR Framework Training for first responders, healthcare workers, MH clinicians, and clients in need!

I offer mindfulness-based therapy with specializations in men's issues, depression and anxiety management and personal growth. Through this work in therapy, you can be kinder to yourself, which will help you in relating to others. You will notice that you are able to be more present, more intentional, and have more confidence in approaching your goals.

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.

My ideal client is one who is searching for a deeper understanding of themselves as well as their relationships with the meaningful people in their world. Understanding the complexities of interpersonal dynamics is key to having healthy relationships with oneself, as well as others. My goal as a therapist is to create an atmosphere in which it is comfortable to explore old wounds as well as current interpersonal dynamics. In this work, it is my hope that insight will replace confusion as we embark on the road to a healthy and fulfilling life.

It is common to see therapy as a journey to discover the Self. We have familiar maps, or patterns, which can lead to unhappiness or self-sabotaging behavior. You may find yourself stranded in all-too-familiar territory with little idea of how to move on. Like many journeys, it can be an exciting adventure but can also be full of unknowns. I see my role as your guide, to blaze new “routes” together that have worked well for others. As Helen Keller once said: “What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me.” I truly believe the exquisite joy you find by falling in love with yourself is a journey you don’t want to miss!