Feminist Therapists in Biltmore Forest, NC

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Treehouse Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biltmore Forest, NC 28803
Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it... We will work together in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to increase understanding of which life choices have been healthy and adaptive, and which ones can be learned from and improved. There are no mistakes, as long as one learns from them.
Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it... We will work together in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to increase understanding of which life choices have been healthy and adaptive, and which ones can be learned from and improved. There are no mistakes, as long as one learns from them.
(828) 415-5055 View (828) 415-5055

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Kat Oliveira
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803  (Online Only)
Are you having trouble navigating the changes in your life? Or perhaps you are stuck and unsure how to move forward? Are you struggling with uncertainties, doubts, and perhaps some anxiety? If so, let's talk! I help clients who are going through major life transitions (such as endings or changes in current relationships), gender or sexuality questioning (LGBTQQ+), divorce, grief, career changes, and other challenging circumstances.
Are you having trouble navigating the changes in your life? Or perhaps you are stuck and unsure how to move forward? Are you struggling with uncertainties, doubts, and perhaps some anxiety? If so, let's talk! I help clients who are going through major life transitions (such as endings or changes in current relationships), gender or sexuality questioning (LGBTQQ+), divorce, grief, career changes, and other challenging circumstances.
(828) 585-5328 View (828) 585-5328
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Alison Cross
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, CPCS, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Hi I'm Alison Cross! I am a psychotherapist, and I provide both in person and virtual services in Georgia and North Carolina. It’s important to have an idea of what feels like the right fit when you’re looking for a qualified person to talk to. The problem is, how do you know? So here's what it looks like with me. When my client leaves our session, my goal is for them to feel heard and respected.  I want my clients to feel like they’re talking to a real person.  How else can trust be built? My style has been described as 'down to earth, gentle, and encouraging.' I also have a great sense of humor that comes in only when appropriate.
Hi I'm Alison Cross! I am a psychotherapist, and I provide both in person and virtual services in Georgia and North Carolina. It’s important to have an idea of what feels like the right fit when you’re looking for a qualified person to talk to. The problem is, how do you know? So here's what it looks like with me. When my client leaves our session, my goal is for them to feel heard and respected.  I want my clients to feel like they’re talking to a real person.  How else can trust be built? My style has been described as 'down to earth, gentle, and encouraging.' I also have a great sense of humor that comes in only when appropriate.
(828) 785-4213 View (828) 785-4213
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Kerrie Fuenfhausen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Sometimes the daily pressures and struggles of life can seem overwhelming, and it may be hard to imagine how things can change. I encourage you to consider investing some time in yourself... to heal, to change, to grow. We can work together to change unhealthy patterns in your life. I can help you develop more effective communication and conflict resolution skills to improve relationships. Together, we can explore the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. Most importantly, I will support you on your journey toward wellness - whatever that may look like for you.
Sometimes the daily pressures and struggles of life can seem overwhelming, and it may be hard to imagine how things can change. I encourage you to consider investing some time in yourself... to heal, to change, to grow. We can work together to change unhealthy patterns in your life. I can help you develop more effective communication and conflict resolution skills to improve relationships. Together, we can explore the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. Most importantly, I will support you on your journey toward wellness - whatever that may look like for you.
(828) 903-8688 View (828) 903-8688
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Florencia Seoane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
We are bio-psycho-social beings, and an imbalance in one area affects the others. Therapy is a process that can enable you to identify what is making you struggle in your relationships, in your physical body and with your mental health. It can help you find unique ways to make the changes that will empower you to become more resilient and capable of coping with difficult situations, as part of an ongoing learning experience. I believe that each person is a singular and unique human being. With that mindset, I understand my clients own idiosyncratic style, and unique ways of perceiving and managing conflicts.
We are bio-psycho-social beings, and an imbalance in one area affects the others. Therapy is a process that can enable you to identify what is making you struggle in your relationships, in your physical body and with your mental health. It can help you find unique ways to make the changes that will empower you to become more resilient and capable of coping with difficult situations, as part of an ongoing learning experience. I believe that each person is a singular and unique human being. With that mindset, I understand my clients own idiosyncratic style, and unique ways of perceiving and managing conflicts.
(828) 929-0422 View (828) 929-0422
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Kitty Kendall
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803  (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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Marie Romeo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803  (Online Only)
I believe that we are all on a similar journey in life....to be fully connected and authentic people, and to integrate the different parts of ourselves so that we can experience love and joy and meaningful relationships. In our work together it is my hope that we can explore the different parts of yourself that keeps you from these connections and explore what it means to feel safe. Through exploring shame and early childhood trauma, depression and anxiety, as well as body love and acceptance, we can work together to support a deepening of your self-awareness and find compassion and connection to heal and nurture your deepest self.
I believe that we are all on a similar journey in life....to be fully connected and authentic people, and to integrate the different parts of ourselves so that we can experience love and joy and meaningful relationships. In our work together it is my hope that we can explore the different parts of yourself that keeps you from these connections and explore what it means to feel safe. Through exploring shame and early childhood trauma, depression and anxiety, as well as body love and acceptance, we can work together to support a deepening of your self-awareness and find compassion and connection to heal and nurture your deepest self.
(828) 392-5148 View (828) 392-5148
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Sarah Daus
Counselor, MSEd, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Clients I work with tend to be outsiders; some looking for community and some looking for clarity. They are people-pleasers struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, or depression. They are from families that lack boundaries, and might be adult children of substance users. They are couples navigating communication differences, life changes, or nontraditional relationships. They might be queer, neurodivergent, or questioning their gender. More often than not, they are looking for someone to support them without judgment, and help them feel less alone. If any of this sounds familiar, I'm glad you're here.
Clients I work with tend to be outsiders; some looking for community and some looking for clarity. They are people-pleasers struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, or depression. They are from families that lack boundaries, and might be adult children of substance users. They are couples navigating communication differences, life changes, or nontraditional relationships. They might be queer, neurodivergent, or questioning their gender. More often than not, they are looking for someone to support them without judgment, and help them feel less alone. If any of this sounds familiar, I'm glad you're here.
(828) 761-6701 View (828) 761-6701
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Persis Anne Didier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
In this life we sometimes experience depression, anxiety, and other emotional issues, or distress in our relationships. These experiences can lead us to feel alone, unfulfilled, dissatisfied, and or spiritually disconnected. Working with a seasoned psychotherapist can help you gain insights and healthy coping skills for resolving these issues.
In this life we sometimes experience depression, anxiety, and other emotional issues, or distress in our relationships. These experiences can lead us to feel alone, unfulfilled, dissatisfied, and or spiritually disconnected. Working with a seasoned psychotherapist can help you gain insights and healthy coping skills for resolving these issues.
(828) 268-3844 View (828) 268-3844
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Cullen Sprague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Are you questioning your sexual, gender, racial, or family identity? Are you struggling to make peace with the past while staying in the present? Are your behaviors not in alignment with your values? Regardless, you are refusing to minimize the issues you face by initiating therapy and prioritizing yourself. This courage will be the foundation for our work. I am a warm and engaging therapist that has success addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. I have a psychodynamic framework, utilize EMDR to address trauma, IFS, and mindfulness for mood management. I provide individual counseling for ages 18 and above.
Are you questioning your sexual, gender, racial, or family identity? Are you struggling to make peace with the past while staying in the present? Are your behaviors not in alignment with your values? Regardless, you are refusing to minimize the issues you face by initiating therapy and prioritizing yourself. This courage will be the foundation for our work. I am a warm and engaging therapist that has success addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. I have a psychodynamic framework, utilize EMDR to address trauma, IFS, and mindfulness for mood management. I provide individual counseling for ages 18 and above.
(773) 355-4595 View (773) 355-4595
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Amber Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Waitlist for new clients
Being human is hard. Sometimes we feel stuck, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. I love working with my clients to rediscover their capacity for motivation, growth, and creativity so they can build lives where they feel grounded, free, and courageous. Healing is a meaningful, messy journey, but it’s so worth it.
Being human is hard. Sometimes we feel stuck, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. I love working with my clients to rediscover their capacity for motivation, growth, and creativity so they can build lives where they feel grounded, free, and courageous. Healing is a meaningful, messy journey, but it’s so worth it.
(828) 537-8543 View (828) 537-8543
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Katy Ibur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803  (Online Only)
I support long-term couples struggling with conflict and disconnection who may feel unsure how to solve their challenges or rekindle their loving dynamic. I help couples improve communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and ultimately deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. I also support folks with dysfunctional family and/or religious histories, who are interested in alternative healing approaches. This may entail witnessing the pain and patterns of the past, and then potentially reclaiming and reimagining their relationship with spirituality.
I support long-term couples struggling with conflict and disconnection who may feel unsure how to solve their challenges or rekindle their loving dynamic. I help couples improve communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and ultimately deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. I also support folks with dysfunctional family and/or religious histories, who are interested in alternative healing approaches. This may entail witnessing the pain and patterns of the past, and then potentially reclaiming and reimagining their relationship with spirituality.
(708) 801-6613 View (708) 801-6613
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Cat Salemi
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803  (Online Only)
You’ve been looking a therapist who doesn’t try to put you in a box, and is genuinely curious about YOUR lived experience. You want therapy to be based on an empathic connection, with goals for how you want to heal or grow. You want your experience navigating your gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, and experience living in this society to be deeply witnessed. I’m experienced in helping individuals with ADHD and on the autism spectrum, using a non-pathological and neurodiversity-based approach. I am passionate about helping transgender, non-binary, and neurodiverse individuals find happiness and live life as their authentic selves.
You’ve been looking a therapist who doesn’t try to put you in a box, and is genuinely curious about YOUR lived experience. You want therapy to be based on an empathic connection, with goals for how you want to heal or grow. You want your experience navigating your gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, and experience living in this society to be deeply witnessed. I’m experienced in helping individuals with ADHD and on the autism spectrum, using a non-pathological and neurodiversity-based approach. I am passionate about helping transgender, non-binary, and neurodiverse individuals find happiness and live life as their authentic selves.
(984) 600-6458 View (984) 600-6458
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Emily Crow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
I do not believe everything happens for a reason, but I do believe there are reasons for your being. Life can be challenging, messy, and unpredictable, often leading us to feel lost or out of control. Nonjudgmental support can help while learning how to navigate life and that’s what I am here to offer. I care deeply about my work and creating an intentional space where you can be your most authentic self.
I do not believe everything happens for a reason, but I do believe there are reasons for your being. Life can be challenging, messy, and unpredictable, often leading us to feel lost or out of control. Nonjudgmental support can help while learning how to navigate life and that’s what I am here to offer. I care deeply about my work and creating an intentional space where you can be your most authentic self.
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Rhonda Suzanne Karg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
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.
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.
(828) 358-0378 View (828) 358-0378
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Sandy Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I love working with adults (age 18 and up) on anxiety, depression, attachment styles, and body image issues. My ideal clients are those who feel like they have been repeating habits and behaviors that are unhealthy and are wanting to learn how to change those patterns. I teach clients how to identify personal and interpersonal needs that are currently unmet and how to set more effective boundaries. I enjoy assisting clients who want to better understand their behaviors and learn how to develop self-awareness skills to help them feel more in control of their lives.
I love working with adults (age 18 and up) on anxiety, depression, attachment styles, and body image issues. My ideal clients are those who feel like they have been repeating habits and behaviors that are unhealthy and are wanting to learn how to change those patterns. I teach clients how to identify personal and interpersonal needs that are currently unmet and how to set more effective boundaries. I enjoy assisting clients who want to better understand their behaviors and learn how to develop self-awareness skills to help them feel more in control of their lives.
(828) 439-0611 View (828) 439-0611
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Claudia M McGrath
Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803  (Online Only)
An ideal client would be someone who has possibly done some therapy work in the past, and still feels stuck in the area of relationships, addictions, trauma, grief or loss or someone who has never been to therapy previously. There are many places to get stuck in life, I find it interesting to find ways out of that place.
An ideal client would be someone who has possibly done some therapy work in the past, and still feels stuck in the area of relationships, addictions, trauma, grief or loss or someone who has never been to therapy previously. There are many places to get stuck in life, I find it interesting to find ways out of that place.
(701) 261-4472 View (701) 261-4472
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White Eagle Vision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with women's issues, trauma, relationships, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My approach is to help you delve deeper into understanding some of the cyclical patterns created and to liberate yourself to optimum health mind, body, and spirit so that you can thrive instead of just survive. I honor the opportunity to explore with an individual their underlining traumas of lacking a spiritual connection to everything around us.
Are you struggling with women's issues, trauma, relationships, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My approach is to help you delve deeper into understanding some of the cyclical patterns created and to liberate yourself to optimum health mind, body, and spirit so that you can thrive instead of just survive. I honor the opportunity to explore with an individual their underlining traumas of lacking a spiritual connection to everything around us.
(828) 518-1134 View (828) 518-1134
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Tara Chandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with individuals in the big transition stages of life. I have a passion for helping patients sort out the often confusing and disorienting realization that there is no "right" way to do things. Being a new parent, navigating relationships and intimacy, working through family relationhships and the every changing political climate are all transitions that interest me. The journey is about figuring out a happy medium between your way and what is acceptable to those that love and support you.
I love working with individuals in the big transition stages of life. I have a passion for helping patients sort out the often confusing and disorienting realization that there is no "right" way to do things. Being a new parent, navigating relationships and intimacy, working through family relationhships and the every changing political climate are all transitions that interest me. The journey is about figuring out a happy medium between your way and what is acceptable to those that love and support you.
(828) 575-9760 View (828) 575-9760
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Megan McCrary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy provides a unique opportunity to shine light into the shadow places, places that offer rich soil filled with nutrients, healing, and growth if we can learn to turn toward our whole selves with compassionate curiosity. My hope and priority is to provide a warm, safe space to explore deeply and engage openly with all the complexities of being human. I believe everyone is the expert of their own life and brings with them the innate capacity for healing and wholeness.
Therapy provides a unique opportunity to shine light into the shadow places, places that offer rich soil filled with nutrients, healing, and growth if we can learn to turn toward our whole selves with compassionate curiosity. My hope and priority is to provide a warm, safe space to explore deeply and engage openly with all the complexities of being human. I believe everyone is the expert of their own life and brings with them the innate capacity for healing and wholeness.
(828) 554-7009 View (828) 554-7009

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Feminist Therapists

How does feminist therapy work?

Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.

What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?

Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.

How long does feminist therapy last?

As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.

Does feminist therapy work?

As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.