Ashley Merchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, 200 RYT (she, her)
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2 Endorsed
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We live in a world quickly changing with many demands and stressors. Therapy is like working out at a gym. Instead, it is building inner strength and emotional fitness. Traumas or events can happen in life leading to a dysregulated nervous system. We can experience the loss of a job, partner, or identity; the loss of a loved one or pet; disease, illness, financial instability; relationship or family issues, or housing crisis that spin our worlds upside down. Maybe it is low self-worth, stress, or feeling stuck in life. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I am here to be a supportive ally for your growth.
We’ll partake in an introspective journey of self-discovery to discover your sense of identity, strengths, and direction. We’ll explore grief and unhealthy relational patterns with the self and others that may be holding you back from experiencing a more connected, authentic, and loving existence. My approach is honest, direct, and thoughtful.
I will be more of a curious guide encouraging your growth as a compassionate, and nonjudgmental ally. I will not tell you how to live, but rather ask meaningful questions that support you in finding your inner truths. As B. Brown said, 'I now see that owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.'
Call or Email Ashley Merchant now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 622-4095
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- State Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Ashley Merchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, 200 RYT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (828) 622-4095
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C018308 Ashley Merchant
- Attended University of Denver, MSW
Education and Years In Practice
Ashley Merchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, 200 RYT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (828) 622-4095
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Dementia
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Insecure attachment
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Ashley Merchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, 200 RYT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (828) 622-4095
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ashley Merchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, 200 RYT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (828) 622-4095
Location
Additional Location
Ash Wellness, PLLC
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 622-4095Nearby Areas
Ashley Merchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, 200 RYT
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 622-4095