Female Therapists in Saluda, NC

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Jennifer Carragher
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Saluda, NC 28773  (Online Only)
I'm a trauma therapist who helps people with childhood trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, betrayal trauma, and relationship issues, including infidelity and intimate partner abuse. If you feel misused, abused, lost, invisible or stuck in dysfunctional patterns, I am here for it. I can help you understand your unique experience, create a 100% non-judgmental space to process your traumas, provide you with tools and education to make your struggle easier, crawl below blanket mountain with you during the bad times, and shower you in chocolate and eco-friendly glitter during the good times. I'll also actually call/email you back (no ghosting here).
I'm a trauma therapist who helps people with childhood trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, betrayal trauma, and relationship issues, including infidelity and intimate partner abuse. If you feel misused, abused, lost, invisible or stuck in dysfunctional patterns, I am here for it. I can help you understand your unique experience, create a 100% non-judgmental space to process your traumas, provide you with tools and education to make your struggle easier, crawl below blanket mountain with you during the bad times, and shower you in chocolate and eco-friendly glitter during the good times. I'll also actually call/email you back (no ghosting here).
(828) 520-2240 View (828) 520-2240
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Angela Gupta-Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saluda, NC 28773
I strive to provide professional competent clinical counseling that offers encouragement and hope while upholding the time honored value of a genuine commitment to Christ and appreciation for the work God is capable of doing in people's lives. Through gentle appreciation and mutual respect, we collaborate to uncover obstacles to growth and healing. As we journey together, we find healing for the past, wholeness for the present, and a vision for what may be possible for the future. A multi-dimensional non-invasive approach to healing encourages and empowers you and your loved ones to live a beautiful life.
I strive to provide professional competent clinical counseling that offers encouragement and hope while upholding the time honored value of a genuine commitment to Christ and appreciation for the work God is capable of doing in people's lives. Through gentle appreciation and mutual respect, we collaborate to uncover obstacles to growth and healing. As we journey together, we find healing for the past, wholeness for the present, and a vision for what may be possible for the future. A multi-dimensional non-invasive approach to healing encourages and empowers you and your loved ones to live a beautiful life.
(828) 705-3868 View (828) 705-3868

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Andrea Elizabeth Hill
Counselor, LCMHC-A, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
Tryon, NC 28782
Stress and struggle are universal in nature; we all face obstacles and barriers that sometimes feel insurmountable. My goal, as a therapist, is to help my clients find more effective ways to cope with the issues they face in their daily lives. Whether that issue is related to your family, spouse, school, career, or past trauma, there are ways to move through adversity and find a way to exist peacefully within your world. Areas of focus include mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, grief, emotion regulation, anger management parenting skills, couples and family therapy.
Stress and struggle are universal in nature; we all face obstacles and barriers that sometimes feel insurmountable. My goal, as a therapist, is to help my clients find more effective ways to cope with the issues they face in their daily lives. Whether that issue is related to your family, spouse, school, career, or past trauma, there are ways to move through adversity and find a way to exist peacefully within your world. Areas of focus include mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, grief, emotion regulation, anger management parenting skills, couples and family therapy.
(828) 826-1977 View (828) 826-1977
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Polk County Treatment Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA , CSAC
Verified Verified
Columbus, NC 28722
Being charged with a DWI can be an overwhelming event. I am here as an educated and supportive professional to help during this difficult time. As a certified substance abuse counselor with the state of N.C. and owner of Polk County Treatment Services, a N.C. State Authorized DWI Facility, I fully understand many of the challenges that can arise during this emotional time. Most assessments can be scheduled within 24 hours of first contact, with afternoon, evening or weekend appointments made available. Treatment groups are tailored to be compatible with my client's work and personal obligations.
Being charged with a DWI can be an overwhelming event. I am here as an educated and supportive professional to help during this difficult time. As a certified substance abuse counselor with the state of N.C. and owner of Polk County Treatment Services, a N.C. State Authorized DWI Facility, I fully understand many of the challenges that can arise during this emotional time. Most assessments can be scheduled within 24 hours of first contact, with afternoon, evening or weekend appointments made available. Treatment groups are tailored to be compatible with my client's work and personal obligations.
(828) 358-1918 View (828) 358-1918
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Karing Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS , CCS, LCAS ,
Verified Verified
Tryon, NC 28782
Are you struggling with how to work though trauma and the way it currently impacts your life ? Do you struggle to get though the present, without looking back to the past and the pain that it inflicted. There is hope to have a better life, establish the life you want and need. I start with meeting you there, and helping you build the boundaries and moving toward the life that you want to live. I offer a safe space for you to build this life that you are craving.
Are you struggling with how to work though trauma and the way it currently impacts your life ? Do you struggle to get though the present, without looking back to the past and the pain that it inflicted. There is hope to have a better life, establish the life you want and need. I start with meeting you there, and helping you build the boundaries and moving toward the life that you want to live. I offer a safe space for you to build this life that you are craving.
(828) 519-1570 View (828) 519-1570
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Complete Peace, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Life. It’s about how well we navigate the world around us; our family, friends, partner, career, health, financial obligations, etc. Our happiness is dependent on our capacity to keep “it” together. When one of these is confronted with a challenge, life begins to feel unbalanced. It’s that easy to lose our grasp on happiness. When this happens, life becomes more about survival and getting through the day than it does about savoring the moments and counting our blessings. This is where I can help. Together we will focus on life’s challenges and together we will find the opportunities to reclaim and maintain your Complete Peace.
Life. It’s about how well we navigate the world around us; our family, friends, partner, career, health, financial obligations, etc. Our happiness is dependent on our capacity to keep “it” together. When one of these is confronted with a challenge, life begins to feel unbalanced. It’s that easy to lose our grasp on happiness. When this happens, life becomes more about survival and getting through the day than it does about savoring the moments and counting our blessings. This is where I can help. Together we will focus on life’s challenges and together we will find the opportunities to reclaim and maintain your Complete Peace.
(828) 520-0169 View (828) 520-0169
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Laura Deterville
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Flat Rock, NC 28731
Welcome. I'm here to help and support you in your journey to feeling better. Life can be difficult at times and counseling can give you the tools to meet life’s challenges. I offer a safe space to explore life transitions, feelings of depression or anxiety, low self-esteem, grief/loss issues, relationship struggles, midlife issues, caregiver stress and other life challenges. I can help you develop the skills and strategies to gain insight and awareness, cope with life stressors, increase feelings of self-worth, and enhance meaning in your life.
Welcome. I'm here to help and support you in your journey to feeling better. Life can be difficult at times and counseling can give you the tools to meet life’s challenges. I offer a safe space to explore life transitions, feelings of depression or anxiety, low self-esteem, grief/loss issues, relationship struggles, midlife issues, caregiver stress and other life challenges. I can help you develop the skills and strategies to gain insight and awareness, cope with life stressors, increase feelings of self-worth, and enhance meaning in your life.
(828) 373-3989 View (828) 373-3989
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Lynn Crothers
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Tryon, NC 28782  (Online Only)
I support adults navigating a variety of issues, including chronic pain and chronic illness, dissociative conditions, depression and grief, complex trauma, relationship challenges, searches for meaning, and family of origin concerns. Trained in depth psychology, I am an ideal fit for anyone who is engaged in the process of self-understanding, curious about life, and seeking to be known. I believe the potential for deep healing, connection, and revitalization exists within this work. My approach, while holistic, is rooted in relational psychoanalysis and the belief that talking—about questions and issues that matter—leads to change.
I support adults navigating a variety of issues, including chronic pain and chronic illness, dissociative conditions, depression and grief, complex trauma, relationship challenges, searches for meaning, and family of origin concerns. Trained in depth psychology, I am an ideal fit for anyone who is engaged in the process of self-understanding, curious about life, and seeking to be known. I believe the potential for deep healing, connection, and revitalization exists within this work. My approach, while holistic, is rooted in relational psychoanalysis and the belief that talking—about questions and issues that matter—leads to change.
(828) 547-4679 View (828) 547-4679
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Kristin Hammond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Zirconia, NC 28790
Hello! It's great to meet you! My name is Kristin Hammond, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and some adolescence. I work with many issues, including anxiety, health anxiety, panic, depression, life stressors, family dysfunction, relationship issues, self-esteem, and other emotional and behavioral issues. I mainly draw from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Holistic, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Supportive therapies. I believe one of the biggest keys to success in treatment is having a connection with your therapist.
Hello! It's great to meet you! My name is Kristin Hammond, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and some adolescence. I work with many issues, including anxiety, health anxiety, panic, depression, life stressors, family dysfunction, relationship issues, self-esteem, and other emotional and behavioral issues. I mainly draw from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Holistic, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Supportive therapies. I believe one of the biggest keys to success in treatment is having a connection with your therapist.
(336) 999-6951 View (336) 999-6951
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Hannah Kupsov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
In an unprecedented world, we have unprecedented feelings. Whether you’re still healing, or sprouting beyond wreckage, it would be a tremendous honor to be there with you. Every person I meet has a special set of challenges and a unique personality. As we get to know each other, I can tailor our approach to therapy over time to pull from different bases of knowledge. I have an ongoing commitment with myself to decolonizing my therapy practice. Together, we can achieve the velocity of escaping the stories we have been socialized into without our permission.
In an unprecedented world, we have unprecedented feelings. Whether you’re still healing, or sprouting beyond wreckage, it would be a tremendous honor to be there with you. Every person I meet has a special set of challenges and a unique personality. As we get to know each other, I can tailor our approach to therapy over time to pull from different bases of knowledge. I have an ongoing commitment with myself to decolonizing my therapy practice. Together, we can achieve the velocity of escaping the stories we have been socialized into without our permission.
(828) 332-5357 View (828) 332-5357
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Vanessa S Crisp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
I am a Certified IFS Level 3 Therapist. Counseling is a courageous step toward healing and emotional growth, and I am honored to walk alongside those willing to start this therapeutic process. I am committed to providing professional and relationally based counseling that allows clients to grow, heal, and live from a place of restoration. My IFS trainings and trauma informed approaches are the backbone of my practice and I welcome you to step toward healing. May peace and kindness meet you on your journey to find the right therapist!
I am a Certified IFS Level 3 Therapist. Counseling is a courageous step toward healing and emotional growth, and I am honored to walk alongside those willing to start this therapeutic process. I am committed to providing professional and relationally based counseling that allows clients to grow, heal, and live from a place of restoration. My IFS trainings and trauma informed approaches are the backbone of my practice and I welcome you to step toward healing. May peace and kindness meet you on your journey to find the right therapist!
(828) 522-4090 View (828) 522-4090
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Laura D'Angelo
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28792  (Online Only)
I believe in the wisdom of our own unfolding and in the power of the therapeutic relationship to provide safe space for deep inner listening and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling due to acute pain, are feeling stuck, or long to uncover your greatest avenue for growth, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you and provide a container as we work towards your goals. My purpose is to help clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are.
I believe in the wisdom of our own unfolding and in the power of the therapeutic relationship to provide safe space for deep inner listening and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling due to acute pain, are feeling stuck, or long to uncover your greatest avenue for growth, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you and provide a container as we work towards your goals. My purpose is to help clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are.
(828) 492-3711 View (828) 492-3711
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Michelle Geiser
Counselor, NBCC, LCMHC, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Each person's therapeutic journey is unique. The biggest step is the willingness and desire to seek help, especially when things are difficult. Openness and engagement are the pillars of a strong therapeutic relationship. My clinical practice focuses on the needs of the client. Allowing your needs to guide the treatment process. Determining which pathways work best for your needs.
Each person's therapeutic journey is unique. The biggest step is the willingness and desire to seek help, especially when things are difficult. Openness and engagement are the pillars of a strong therapeutic relationship. My clinical practice focuses on the needs of the client. Allowing your needs to guide the treatment process. Determining which pathways work best for your needs.
(828) 330-9255 View (828) 330-9255
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Ellen M Pallme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Are you considering making changes in your life? Do you wonder "how did I get here when all I was doing was trying to feel better?" Whether trauma, mental health, or addiction has created challenges in your life, if you are wanting to learn skills and gain an understanding of your situation, and even a willingness to be a little uncomfortable, I would like to share with you ways to achieve your goals. My goal is to create a safe environment where clients feel accepted as they are.
Are you considering making changes in your life? Do you wonder "how did I get here when all I was doing was trying to feel better?" Whether trauma, mental health, or addiction has created challenges in your life, if you are wanting to learn skills and gain an understanding of your situation, and even a willingness to be a little uncomfortable, I would like to share with you ways to achieve your goals. My goal is to create a safe environment where clients feel accepted as they are.
(828) 547-4436 View (828) 547-4436
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Catherine Prather-Loewen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28739
I believe we all have times in our lives when we become overwhelmed and may need help from another person. If this is your first-time seeking help, it can be intimidating to choose a therapist and begin the journey to healing. My goal is to create a safe place for clients to explore challenging areas of their lives. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance abuse, relationship issues and life transitions. No matter where you find yourself in the life journey you will be welcomed and provided with compassionate support.
I believe we all have times in our lives when we become overwhelmed and may need help from another person. If this is your first-time seeking help, it can be intimidating to choose a therapist and begin the journey to healing. My goal is to create a safe place for clients to explore challenging areas of their lives. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance abuse, relationship issues and life transitions. No matter where you find yourself in the life journey you will be welcomed and provided with compassionate support.
(828) 352-8281 View (828) 352-8281
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Wendy West
LCMHC, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Often, events planned or unplanned, can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck. The death of a loved one, a new baby, a child moving out of the house, retirement, or a general feeling of disconnection can leave us wondering, “What should I do now?” I can help you explore your patterns and beliefs to work toward a more grounded and meaningful life that is fulfilling and supportive of your most authentic self. Together, we can create a compassionate alliance to empower you to manage life’s struggles.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Often, events planned or unplanned, can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck. The death of a loved one, a new baby, a child moving out of the house, retirement, or a general feeling of disconnection can leave us wondering, “What should I do now?” I can help you explore your patterns and beliefs to work toward a more grounded and meaningful life that is fulfilling and supportive of your most authentic self. Together, we can create a compassionate alliance to empower you to manage life’s struggles.
(828) 392-9314 View (828) 392-9314
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Jeannine Van Sandt
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Welcome! What a gift you are giving yourself by seeking out support during this time in your journey! It would be my pleasure to explore whether we share an alignment and safety in doing the hard work of unpacking your concerns and questions. This is a brave step you are taking just by searching. What I have learned is that most of us have an idea about who we are and how our childhood or our lived experiences have shaped us. We also are built with an internal healer. Therapy can be a powerful tool as a kind of emotional sonogram, revealing what can use some attention.
Welcome! What a gift you are giving yourself by seeking out support during this time in your journey! It would be my pleasure to explore whether we share an alignment and safety in doing the hard work of unpacking your concerns and questions. This is a brave step you are taking just by searching. What I have learned is that most of us have an idea about who we are and how our childhood or our lived experiences have shaped us. We also are built with an internal healer. Therapy can be a powerful tool as a kind of emotional sonogram, revealing what can use some attention.
(828) 630-7379 View (828) 630-7379
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DC Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MS/P, NCC
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Waitlist for new clients
Damaris works as an outpatient/school-based counselor providing services to both children and adults in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Damaris loves to listen to people and guide them to identify and build their strengths on what they truly love. Some of the issues she currently addresses include understanding and managing anxiety, defiant behaviors, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as navigating new mental health and physical health diagnosis, grief or divorce.
Damaris works as an outpatient/school-based counselor providing services to both children and adults in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Damaris loves to listen to people and guide them to identify and build their strengths on what they truly love. Some of the issues she currently addresses include understanding and managing anxiety, defiant behaviors, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as navigating new mental health and physical health diagnosis, grief or divorce.
(828) 385-5535 View (828) 385-5535
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Kitty Kendall
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28739  (Online Only)
Are you tired of that voice in your head that’s telling you that you’re broken and crazy? Are you struggling to move forward after a toxic or controlling relationship? Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or taken advantage of by a loved one? You are not alone. Destructive, controlling relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Left unaddressed, the lingering effects of past trauma can touch every area of our lives. But suffering is not a life sentence, and what is broken can be put back together even stronger, braver and more resilient than before.
Are you tired of that voice in your head that’s telling you that you’re broken and crazy? Are you struggling to move forward after a toxic or controlling relationship? Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or taken advantage of by a loved one? You are not alone. Destructive, controlling relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Left unaddressed, the lingering effects of past trauma can touch every area of our lives. But suffering is not a life sentence, and what is broken can be put back together even stronger, braver and more resilient than before.
(919) 626-3256 View (919) 626-3256
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Lexie Lanfrank
LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Welcome. Often where we grow the most and feel most authentic to who we are is when we push ourselves out of our comfort zone. This may include starting therapy, speaking up for ourselves, or finally listening to what our body and mind are saying. This can be hard even when it means letting ourselves rest when our mind says to go. Society has a lot of expectations that mislead us from being who we are or listening to our own needs. The beauty of therapy is that you can listen to your voice, your heart, and what you want. Together, you can discover and create space to hear your truth.
Welcome. Often where we grow the most and feel most authentic to who we are is when we push ourselves out of our comfort zone. This may include starting therapy, speaking up for ourselves, or finally listening to what our body and mind are saying. This can be hard even when it means letting ourselves rest when our mind says to go. Society has a lot of expectations that mislead us from being who we are or listening to our own needs. The beauty of therapy is that you can listen to your voice, your heart, and what you want. Together, you can discover and create space to hear your truth.
(828) 332-5953 View (828) 332-5953

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.