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Amparo Penny
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT
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Amparo Penny

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT (she, her)

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31 College Place, Building B, Suite 204, Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
(828) 373-2537
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You are allowed to be a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time - Sophia Bush. Are you at war with your emotions, food, or your body? Well, that's just the tip of the iceberg, and I invite you to take you on a journey below the surface. I am a DBT-certified and an Intuitive Eating certified therapist and I see therapy as a journey we take together; you’re the driver and I'm the helpful passenger or tour guide :) I have been a licensed therapist for 17 years, supporting people with eating disorders, issues with emotion regulation, body image issues, and borderline personality disorder. You're never "too much" for me.
I have studied a number of therapy modalities although my specialty is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which I have trained in since 2007. Together we can find what works for you and the goals you want to achieve. There's no "one size fits all" approach to therapy, and we'll use a strengths-based approach to find what works!
I enjoy working with people ranging from early adolescence to late adulthood, and people who struggle with emotion regulation and food/body issues. I like to help people learn to "love" (or at least accept) their emotions and their bodies. I find myself to be open-minded and non-judgmental with my clients and I love to use humor in my sessions!
Take the first step to help. Call or Amparo Penny now - (828) 373-2537

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

31 College Place

Building B, Suite 204

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 373-2537
Both in-person and telehealth options are available, depending on your comfort level and location. Available throughout NC.
I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Eating Disorders and Women's Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (828) 373-2537

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

31 College Place

Building B, Suite 204

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 373-2537
Both in-person and telehealth options are available, depending on your comfort level and location. Available throughout NC.
I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Eating Disorders and Women's Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Out of pocket
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am on most major insurance carriers; I can also provide a sliding scale and accept private pay.
or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT
"
I am on most major insurance carriers; I can also provide a sliding scale and accept private pay.
or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 6616 Amparo Penny
  • In Practice for 21 Years
  • Certificate from The Original Intuitive Eating Pros - Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor 2020
  • Certificate from Evergreen Certifications - Certified DBT Therapist 695402 / 2019
  • Attended North Carolina Central University, MA in Counseling, Graduated 2003
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I also provide health/mindset coaching for people who want to stop obsessing about food, exercise and their bodies - www.amparopenny.com.
or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT
"
I also provide health/mindset coaching for people who want to stop obsessing about food, exercise and their bodies - www.amparopenny.com.
or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image, diet recovery, intuitive eating
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Weight Loss
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I specialize in DBT, which I have been trained (in 2007) and certified in (2019) - I enjoy using a number of workbooks and/or handouts for reference during our therapy sessions, based on the goals you have. I have also been certified (2020) in Intuitive Eating and enjoy working with people on learning the 10 Principles and other mindset shifts to improve their relationship with food and body.
or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT
"
I specialize in DBT, which I have been trained (in 2007) and certified in (2019) - I enjoy using a number of workbooks and/or handouts for reference during our therapy sessions, based on the goals you have. I have also been certified (2020) in Intuitive Eating and enjoy working with people on learning the 10 Principles and other mindset shifts to improve their relationship with food and body.
or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Body Positivity , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Body Positivity , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which can be applied to various issues (eating disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, etc.) so my approach centers around discussions about effective coping strategies, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills and how these impact the situations and concerns that you bring to therapy.
or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT
"
I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which can be applied to various issues (eating disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, etc.) so my approach centers around discussions about effective coping strategies, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills and how these impact the situations and concerns that you bring to therapy.
or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT

Location

Primary Location

31 College Place

Building B, Suite 204

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 373-2537

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

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Both in-person and telehealth options are available, depending on your comfort level and location. Available throughout NC.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT
"
Both in-person and telehealth options are available, depending on your comfort level and location. Available throughout NC.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT
Last Modified: 14 Mar 2024