Behavioral Issues Therapists in Cherokee, NC

I enjoy meeting people right where they are in this wild and wonderful experience, we call life. It is important that you feel heard, understood, and accepted for who you are and what you have already experienced. I work to help you resolve underlying negative beliefs and patterns that are getting in the way of who you were always meant to be. Your authentic self. Whether your pain stems from traumatic experiences, attachment wounds, or emotional needs that aren’t being met, therapy can help you sit with the pain while still building a meaningful and rich life.

Life can sometimes be overwhelming and we just don’t know how to move forward. Therapy provides a safe, supportive place to regroup, experience nonjudgmental support, and take back the control you have been searching for. While talking to someone can be uncomfortable and sometimes daunting, finding the right therapist that can guide and encourage you will help make lasting transformation in your life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician with a Master’s in School Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. I use person-centered therapy, reality therapy, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am rostered in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidenced-based practice that aids individuals in recovering from and understanding traumatic events in their lifetime. I believe we all need support in various ways, & a systemic approach via our families or other outside members is key to our success.

I'm here to create a safe space for people to explore parts of themselves and their relationship with their mind and body. I offer a unique blend of psychotherapy that incorporates somatic, trauma-informed healing practices with cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques. I have experience with using evidence-based therapeutic models (CBT, DBT, ACT) to effectively treat the spectrum of mental health issues.

CTSHealth Integrative Wellness Clinic supports the clinical views of the Integrated Care Model, Person Centered Thinking, System of Care and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With these approaches, we’re able to identify and increase the emotional, cognitive, social, and psychological functioning of our clients. We provide guidance, education, and skills to caregivers to become better equipped to assist individuals in their care. Our professional teams are committed to safeguarding the continuity of care through collaboration with all participants involved in assisting the client through the treatment process.

Dr. Rhonda Karg is an internationally renowned expert in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. She is a co-author of the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5, which is considered worldwide to be the gold standard of psychiatric assessments. Dr. Karg is an active research scientist with Columbia University, and a clinical psychologist specializing in solution-focused psychotherapy where you'll not just talk about problems — she actually teaches you new skills so that you feel better as quickly as possible. Dr. Karg provides evidence-based treatment and consultation.

It is natural for us to encounter bumps in the road every now and then. But sometimes, those bumps feel like mountains and it can feel like we’re stuck. I am here to walk with you and help you move forward in times like these. I believe deeply in the power of human connection in the path to healing and self-compassion. I understand the vulnerability that it can take to seek therapy. My goal in our work together is to create a safe space where you can bring your whole, authentic self. My work as a therapist is grounded in a client-centered approach, meaning that your goals will guide our work together.

Life can be stressful and emotionally challenging. It is so common for people to experience overwhelmed or negative emotional states. People can experience anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, anger, and difficulty managing strong emotions. Learning to honor our own experience and look for solutions and coping skills can help us take control of our lives in an empowered way.

I offer a client-centered approach and believe counseling is a process by which we gain insight into ourselves. I often utilize a holistic approach with clients, working on the mind and body connection. Through the process, I incorporate other approaches that best fit the client. The approaches I may use are Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Existential. Regardless of the approach, I will help clients identify goals, obstacles, and ways to meet his/her goals and overcome obstacles.

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 desire 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

Geoffrey is a passionate professional who incorporates music, art, and purposeful movement into therapeutic sessions. He teaches preteens, teens, and adults creative strategies to overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. With over 25 years of professional experience, Geoffrey has learned how to communicate with and advocate for individuals who feel misunderstood and undervalued, and teach those individuals how to take ownership of their lives and exceed expectations. Geoffrey also offers parenting and behavior modification strategies to reduce parent-child power struggles and encourage healthy coping and communication.

Welcome! It takes courage to enter into counseling and I am so glad you are here! I believe that your unique life experiences guide how you build relationships with yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy gives you an opportunity to more deeply understand these relationships as well as your feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. As a clinician I believe that you possess the innate wisdom, strengths and skills that you need. My role is to help guide you back to this wisdom to help you create the life you want.

Perhaps right now you feel empty, dissapointed in yourself, detached or just plain sad. Maybe it is that you have made some bad decisions that brought you down a path you never imagined for yourself. Maybe your mood feels out of control, you can not stop crying or perhaps it is the opposite and you are feeling on top of the world and you do not know why. I have been there and I want to use my experiences to help. Because I approach client goals with a team mentality you will be in the drivers seat from day one.

I am part of Thrive Mental Health Center located in Asheville, NC. 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. My therapeutic philosophy integrates the core tenets of solution-focused therapy and the intricate understanding of the internal dynamics presented by the Internal Family Systems model.

With a high value placed on each client as an individual and their experiences I recognize that your needs are as unique as you are. Entering therapy offers an opportunity to process out our needs/stressors in a non-judgmental, objective, caring and professional setting with a focus on improving emotional wellness. Drawing on 20 years of experience in the field of mental health I integrate cognitive behavioral interventions, mindfulness practice, dialectics, strengths and solutions focused intervention and EMDR to support clients in meeting their treatment goals. I am a certified EMDRIA therapist through EMDRIA (www.emdria.org).

"We are all just walking each other home." - Rumi Hello, I am Bo. I am a licensed psychotherapist, licensed clinical addiction specialist, and psychiatric social worker. Thank you for considering me as your clinician. I understand it is difficult to reach out for help. Right now, you may be navigating feelings of shame, embarrassment, and anger. I want you to know, I have been there too, in the middle of the storm, darkness all around. Sometimes in life and in our relationships we all can become "stuck".

I use holistic therapy techniques to empower individuals who struggle with addiction, past trauma, and relationships to live a happy, courageous life by releasing the unhealthy or toxic patterns that keep them stuck and from discovering their true purpose.