Therapists in Asheville, NC
Melisa Enclade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Hi! I am so glad you are considering therapy. Life can be so challenging at times and therapy is a great place to learn about yourself, process any emotions that have held you back from becoming everything you want, and to move toward a direction of healing and hope. I have worked in addiction and mental health for over 10 years in various capacities. I feel honored to hear your story and walk alongside your journey of recovery and healing. My passion is guiding you through trauma to find understanding, compassion and peace within yourself. Working through deep rooted trauma can be difficult.
Hi! I am so glad you are considering therapy. Life can be so challenging at times and therapy is a great place to learn about yourself, process any emotions that have held you back from becoming everything you want, and to move toward a direction of healing and hope. I have worked in addiction and mental health for over 10 years in various capacities. I feel honored to hear your story and walk alongside your journey of recovery and healing. My passion is guiding you through trauma to find understanding, compassion and peace within yourself. Working through deep rooted trauma can be difficult.
Joy S Whitman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
I have been working with clients since 1991. Over the course of my training and experience, my style of therapy has evolved to an integrative approach combining humanistic, feminist, and psychodynamic theories of personality development with an approach that emphasizes the adaptive development of identity across the lifespan within broad interpersonal, social, and cultural contexts. I seek to find what is working well for you, help you understand the experiences that brought you to this place in your life, and use your strengths to help you grow and develop insight as well as create behavioral change.
I have been working with clients since 1991. Over the course of my training and experience, my style of therapy has evolved to an integrative approach combining humanistic, feminist, and psychodynamic theories of personality development with an approach that emphasizes the adaptive development of identity across the lifespan within broad interpersonal, social, and cultural contexts. I seek to find what is working well for you, help you understand the experiences that brought you to this place in your life, and use your strengths to help you grow and develop insight as well as create behavioral change.
Amanda Turlington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
Have you noticed yourself looking around at your life and wondering, “how the hell did I end up here?” Things may feel chaotic, misaligned, or imbalanced right now. You might feel like you are at the end of your rope and desperately need something to change. It might feel like a lot is changing right now, and it’s happening all at once. You have stronger feelings about things than you once did. You want to spend your time differently. It feels like there is an itch; a drive for something more, different, better. You want things to feel more easeful, more balanced, and more aligned with who you are NOW, not who you have been.
Have you noticed yourself looking around at your life and wondering, “how the hell did I end up here?” Things may feel chaotic, misaligned, or imbalanced right now. You might feel like you are at the end of your rope and desperately need something to change. It might feel like a lot is changing right now, and it’s happening all at once. You have stronger feelings about things than you once did. You want to spend your time differently. It feels like there is an itch; a drive for something more, different, better. You want things to feel more easeful, more balanced, and more aligned with who you are NOW, not who you have been.
Jessica LeMire
MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Jessica provides both individual and marriage counseling. She is passionate about her work as a psychotherapist and has witnessed first-hand dramatic personal and relationship transformations. Her unique style in relational, empathetic, and practical therapies rejuvenate hope in clients that fear their dreams or partnerships are unsalvageable.
Jessica provides both individual and marriage counseling. She is passionate about her work as a psychotherapist and has witnessed first-hand dramatic personal and relationship transformations. Her unique style in relational, empathetic, and practical therapies rejuvenate hope in clients that fear their dreams or partnerships are unsalvageable.
Matthew B. Peterson
LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Sadness, worry, and self-doubt have taken you out of your life because you fear that there’s something wrong with you. That’s why I focus on nurturing a supportive, affirming relationship with you in which you feel safe enough to really meet yourself, to discover that perhaps your struggles don't have to rule your life, and that you don't have to suffer this much. I'm a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience AND a fellow traveler who knows what mental and emotional stressors feel like- I've been there, too. I meet folks right where they're at with no judgement and help them develop skills that enable meaningful change.
Sadness, worry, and self-doubt have taken you out of your life because you fear that there’s something wrong with you. That’s why I focus on nurturing a supportive, affirming relationship with you in which you feel safe enough to really meet yourself, to discover that perhaps your struggles don't have to rule your life, and that you don't have to suffer this much. I'm a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience AND a fellow traveler who knows what mental and emotional stressors feel like- I've been there, too. I meet folks right where they're at with no judgement and help them develop skills that enable meaningful change.
Taylor Moeller
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
You want to explore who you are, how you view the world. You sometimes find yourself uncertain of how to connect with others. You worry your true self may be overwhelming or too much. You may have been called “sensitive” or “too emotional” in the past. I consider therapy to be, at core, about relationship. So much of our trauma as humans is interpersonal. Psychotherapy has the transformational potential to practice again (or perhaps for the first time) associating human relationships with safety rather than threat. I feel especially passionately about providing a celebratory, validating container for those with LGBTQIA+ identities.
You want to explore who you are, how you view the world. You sometimes find yourself uncertain of how to connect with others. You worry your true self may be overwhelming or too much. You may have been called “sensitive” or “too emotional” in the past. I consider therapy to be, at core, about relationship. So much of our trauma as humans is interpersonal. Psychotherapy has the transformational potential to practice again (or perhaps for the first time) associating human relationships with safety rather than threat. I feel especially passionately about providing a celebratory, validating container for those with LGBTQIA+ identities.
Julia Popowski
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Waitlist for new clients
It is an honor to be trusted to collaborate with my clients on their healing journey. I work diligently to empower each individual to reawaken to their innate wisdom and strengths within a stigma-free and judgment-free environment. I specialize in helping those with complex trauma, attachment wounds, and adverse life experiences resulting in toxic shame and patterns of feeling "stuck". I also work with problematic substance use, habitual problematic behaviors, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
It is an honor to be trusted to collaborate with my clients on their healing journey. I work diligently to empower each individual to reawaken to their innate wisdom and strengths within a stigma-free and judgment-free environment. I specialize in helping those with complex trauma, attachment wounds, and adverse life experiences resulting in toxic shame and patterns of feeling "stuck". I also work with problematic substance use, habitual problematic behaviors, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Leah Donatelli
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
You give more attention to perceptions of those around you than towards your inner experience. You reject your sensitivity. It is hard to remain connected to and act for your needs. Enjoying rest and/or pleasure feels foreign. There may be rules for food that are stressful and you feel at war with your body. It is hard to to respond to your desires in an attuned and self caring way. Maybe your life doesn't feel aligned and meaningful like you want it to. Let's get on the path to living a life connected to yourself, finding freedom from things such as people pleasing, disordered eating, anxiety, and resistance to rest.
You give more attention to perceptions of those around you than towards your inner experience. You reject your sensitivity. It is hard to remain connected to and act for your needs. Enjoying rest and/or pleasure feels foreign. There may be rules for food that are stressful and you feel at war with your body. It is hard to to respond to your desires in an attuned and self caring way. Maybe your life doesn't feel aligned and meaningful like you want it to. Let's get on the path to living a life connected to yourself, finding freedom from things such as people pleasing, disordered eating, anxiety, and resistance to rest.
Toya Hauf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with mood, confidence, relationship, or productivity concerns, I bring a compassionate, results-oriented approach to help you experience a higher quality of life. I specialize in personal achievement, while addressing anxiety, depression, maladaptive habits and behaviors, and interpersonal situations that may be keeping you from your fullest potential. With decades of experience creating change and positive outcomes as a business owner and life coach, now as a psychotherapist I provide you an environment to confidently and comfortably reach your best self.
If you are struggling with mood, confidence, relationship, or productivity concerns, I bring a compassionate, results-oriented approach to help you experience a higher quality of life. I specialize in personal achievement, while addressing anxiety, depression, maladaptive habits and behaviors, and interpersonal situations that may be keeping you from your fullest potential. With decades of experience creating change and positive outcomes as a business owner and life coach, now as a psychotherapist I provide you an environment to confidently and comfortably reach your best self.
Kristina Burgess
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I have had the privilege of being welcomed into the lives of many children, teens, adults, parents, and families as they walk along their path towards healing. I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and their parents. Clients who are stuck in patterns that are getting in the way of living the way they want to live find relief when we work together.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I have had the privilege of being welcomed into the lives of many children, teens, adults, parents, and families as they walk along their path towards healing. I particularly enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and their parents. Clients who are stuck in patterns that are getting in the way of living the way they want to live find relief when we work together.
Thomas J. Snyder
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CCS, LCAS, MAC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Balance in life is never a single thing, rather a multitude of things that are both ongoing and transient. Present perceptions, relational views, along with personal histories, create emotional issues and negatively impact overall quality of life areas. Developing a realistic look at the what and why of the past and present, as well as the perspective choices, can nurture positive and lasting changes in life.
Balance in life is never a single thing, rather a multitude of things that are both ongoing and transient. Present perceptions, relational views, along with personal histories, create emotional issues and negatively impact overall quality of life areas. Developing a realistic look at the what and why of the past and present, as well as the perspective choices, can nurture positive and lasting changes in life.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
You've been digging deep, adapting, and getting it done. You've also been struggling deeply for a while and mostly behind the scenes. Perhaps you haven’t before had the time, resources, or good fortune to connect deeply with an effective therapist. Or maybe your best effort work-arounds are understandably becoming less workable over time. Regardless, if you're like most of my clients, you've simply had it with the old way of managing this. There is good reason to hope that solid therapy work can translate into easier breaths, a reimagined relationship with yourself, and more moments of authentic connection. I've seen it many times.
You've been digging deep, adapting, and getting it done. You've also been struggling deeply for a while and mostly behind the scenes. Perhaps you haven’t before had the time, resources, or good fortune to connect deeply with an effective therapist. Or maybe your best effort work-arounds are understandably becoming less workable over time. Regardless, if you're like most of my clients, you've simply had it with the old way of managing this. There is good reason to hope that solid therapy work can translate into easier breaths, a reimagined relationship with yourself, and more moments of authentic connection. I've seen it many times.
Amy R Dix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Maybe you are dealing with the effects of painful or traumatic experiences in the past, or a loss, or have anxiety you can't shake off. You might feel out-of-place and lonely. You want to feel accepted and understood, to find relief from what feels overwhelming, to trust yourself more. Reaching out to a therapist can feel scary, or pointless – it can’t "fix" whatever already happened – but it can help you to have a future where you feel connected and confident.
Maybe you are dealing with the effects of painful or traumatic experiences in the past, or a loss, or have anxiety you can't shake off. You might feel out-of-place and lonely. You want to feel accepted and understood, to find relief from what feels overwhelming, to trust yourself more. Reaching out to a therapist can feel scary, or pointless – it can’t "fix" whatever already happened – but it can help you to have a future where you feel connected and confident.
Gabrielle Barnes
Counselor, MS, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
You feel like no matter how hard you try, it’s just not good enough. You say yes to things even when your body says no. You have an inner critic who demands perfection. You're overstimulated with racing thoughts, daily life & shame from procrastinating. You people-please to feel loved. You feel paralyzing guilt setting healthy boundaries. You often find yourself managing other people's lives for them. You're stuck in unhealthy childhood patterns. You deserve an outlet where your needs matter. Where you are validated. Where you feel held, instead of holding it together for everyone else.
You feel like no matter how hard you try, it’s just not good enough. You say yes to things even when your body says no. You have an inner critic who demands perfection. You're overstimulated with racing thoughts, daily life & shame from procrastinating. You people-please to feel loved. You feel paralyzing guilt setting healthy boundaries. You often find yourself managing other people's lives for them. You're stuck in unhealthy childhood patterns. You deserve an outlet where your needs matter. Where you are validated. Where you feel held, instead of holding it together for everyone else.
Lindsay Okeefe
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
I work with adults and couples who have a wide range of goals and challenges. I believe connection to oneself, to others, to community and to spirit are fundamental issues that underlie the particular problems people bring to therapy, as well as the solutions that emerge through therapeutic work.
I work with adults and couples who have a wide range of goals and challenges. I believe connection to oneself, to others, to community and to spirit are fundamental issues that underlie the particular problems people bring to therapy, as well as the solutions that emerge through therapeutic work.
Lauren Graham
Counselor, MA, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
My clients are often skilled performers and are perceived by others as easy-going and confident. Internally, my clients often struggle to trust their various emotional experiences. “Why am I feeling this? I’m too emotional, this is irrational - there must be something wrong with me. Others don't seem to struggle like I do.” You may be experiencing feelings of disconnection from those around you, sometimes even friends. You may be exhausted from masking your difficulties, you may find yourself feeling very lonely. You really just want to feel "normal."
My clients are often skilled performers and are perceived by others as easy-going and confident. Internally, my clients often struggle to trust their various emotional experiences. “Why am I feeling this? I’m too emotional, this is irrational - there must be something wrong with me. Others don't seem to struggle like I do.” You may be experiencing feelings of disconnection from those around you, sometimes even friends. You may be exhausted from masking your difficulties, you may find yourself feeling very lonely. You really just want to feel "normal."
Asheville Counseling & Wellness Center
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPC, BCN, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
The staff and clinicians at Asheville Counseling & Wellness Center are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our Clients. We offer a multitude of treatment modalities in order to provide the best care possible. Our clients can expect to receive effective and efficient treatments, while we provide the best possible client/clinician experience. Our focus is helping the public achieve health, healing and well-being. We look forward to working with you and your family.
The staff and clinicians at Asheville Counseling & Wellness Center are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our Clients. We offer a multitude of treatment modalities in order to provide the best care possible. Our clients can expect to receive effective and efficient treatments, while we provide the best possible client/clinician experience. Our focus is helping the public achieve health, healing and well-being. We look forward to working with you and your family.
Brady Yocom
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
I view clients as whole people in the context of their lives. You are more than a diagnosis. It's important to me to collaborate in setting goals, selecting an approach to therapy, and checking in along the way. I've worked with people from a broad range of backgrounds on anxiety, relationships, stress, depression, life transitions, and LGBTQ+ issues. I also specialize in couples counseling for smart, committed partners who want to improve communication, feel more loved, work as a team instead of against each other, or just get unstuck from an old issue or pattern.
I view clients as whole people in the context of their lives. You are more than a diagnosis. It's important to me to collaborate in setting goals, selecting an approach to therapy, and checking in along the way. I've worked with people from a broad range of backgrounds on anxiety, relationships, stress, depression, life transitions, and LGBTQ+ issues. I also specialize in couples counseling for smart, committed partners who want to improve communication, feel more loved, work as a team instead of against each other, or just get unstuck from an old issue or pattern.
Jonny Pack
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Defense mechanisms look like reactive behaviors, self-sabotaging, and avoidance. As frustrating as they can be, they’re necessary to keep us safe. Without them, our painful experiences would be overwhelming. It’s important to have skills that help you manage your feelings on a day to day basis. What I help with is working with your defense mechanisms to help uncover the sensitive feelings underneath. It’s helpful to give those some room to breathe. Developing a practice to check in with yourself will help them become more manageable. Overtime, you’ll notice yourself acting from your strengths, rather than protecting your weaknesses.
Defense mechanisms look like reactive behaviors, self-sabotaging, and avoidance. As frustrating as they can be, they’re necessary to keep us safe. Without them, our painful experiences would be overwhelming. It’s important to have skills that help you manage your feelings on a day to day basis. What I help with is working with your defense mechanisms to help uncover the sensitive feelings underneath. It’s helpful to give those some room to breathe. Developing a practice to check in with yourself will help them become more manageable. Overtime, you’ll notice yourself acting from your strengths, rather than protecting your weaknesses.
Kayla Cypher Holistic Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Are you feeling overwhelmed at home or work? If you are at a loss of ways to help yourself or your family overcome such barriers, then speaking with a counselor can provide you with the answers and support that you are seeking. I know it can be scary to ask for help but, my primary goal is to meet you where you are without posing any judgment. This allows freedom for discovery, hope, and fulfillment by establishing healthy thinking, healthy feeling, and healthy behaving.
Are you feeling overwhelmed at home or work? If you are at a loss of ways to help yourself or your family overcome such barriers, then speaking with a counselor can provide you with the answers and support that you are seeking. I know it can be scary to ask for help but, my primary goal is to meet you where you are without posing any judgment. This allows freedom for discovery, hope, and fulfillment by establishing healthy thinking, healthy feeling, and healthy behaving.
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Number of Therapists in Asheville, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Asheville, NC who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
70% | Aetna |
50% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Asheville, NC see their clients
68% | In Person and Online | |
32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.