MedCost Therapists in Sylva, NC
Suzanne Lloyd Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sylva, NC 28779
Life can feel exhausting when you are isolated, facing one stressor after another all while trying to live life as your authentic self. Many times people feel stuck when a major life event happens or when life is not turning out as you imagined. The stressful event may interfere with your day to day life at home, work, school or in your relationships. My job as a therapist is to guide and support you along the way. I will draw out your own insights and at times challenge you to confront things you may be avoiding or holding on to that may be keeping you stuck. Proudly serving LGBTQA+ community. Neurodiversity affirming therapy.
Life can feel exhausting when you are isolated, facing one stressor after another all while trying to live life as your authentic self. Many times people feel stuck when a major life event happens or when life is not turning out as you imagined. The stressful event may interfere with your day to day life at home, work, school or in your relationships. My job as a therapist is to guide and support you along the way. I will draw out your own insights and at times challenge you to confront things you may be avoiding or holding on to that may be keeping you stuck. Proudly serving LGBTQA+ community. Neurodiversity affirming therapy.
Hi! I’m so glad you are here. My name is Thuy and I believe that as humans, we are deserving of kindness, compassion, and empathy. It is the foundation of the work that I do and I look forward to the possibility of working alongside you. Whether you are simply needing space for yourself, looking to heal your relationships, set boundaries, confront maladaptive and distressing patterns, or address and stabilize trauma, I will always hold space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe that true healing comes from finding the root causes to undesired emotions, thoughts, and behavior.
Hi! I’m so glad you are here. My name is Thuy and I believe that as humans, we are deserving of kindness, compassion, and empathy. It is the foundation of the work that I do and I look forward to the possibility of working alongside you. Whether you are simply needing space for yourself, looking to heal your relationships, set boundaries, confront maladaptive and distressing patterns, or address and stabilize trauma, I will always hold space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe that true healing comes from finding the root causes to undesired emotions, thoughts, and behavior.
Founded on a person-centered approach, I believe that the professional relationship is a large part of the therapeutic work. Although I integrate several evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, psycho-dynamic, & motivational interviewing interventions, I welcome any presentation for both adults as well as youth.
Founded on a person-centered approach, I believe that the professional relationship is a large part of the therapeutic work. Although I integrate several evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, psycho-dynamic, & motivational interviewing interventions, I welcome any presentation for both adults as well as youth.
Cornbread & Roses Community Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sylva, NC 28779
Now accepting new clients! We provide individual therapy for all ages, genders, and backgrounds. We accept most major insurances. If you do not have insurance, we can discuss our sliding scale options or you can work with a clinical intern for free of charge or by donation.
Now accepting new clients! We provide individual therapy for all ages, genders, and backgrounds. We accept most major insurances. If you do not have insurance, we can discuss our sliding scale options or you can work with a clinical intern for free of charge or by donation.
Lucinda Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sylva, NC 28779
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples, and other relational systems to clarify purpose and priorities. I seek to help clients learn the skills that support what is most important to them, instead of the defaults that got wired in through past experiences. My work is presence focused, with meditation, mindfulness and somatic awareness as important practices. My hope for clients is that their brains and nervous systems can be rewired away from trauma responses and towards having the capacity for the way of experiencing life they desire.
I work with individuals, couples, and other relational systems to clarify purpose and priorities. I seek to help clients learn the skills that support what is most important to them, instead of the defaults that got wired in through past experiences. My work is presence focused, with meditation, mindfulness and somatic awareness as important practices. My hope for clients is that their brains and nervous systems can be rewired away from trauma responses and towards having the capacity for the way of experiencing life they desire.
Mountain Wellness Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sylva, NC 28779
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone goes through hard times. Whether this is your first time, or it feels like it has been a lifetime, I specialize in helping adults who have found various challenges like anxiety and depression, substance use, or trauma (often a combination) to be sources of pain and suffering. I come from a place of understanding, not judgment. Being able to feel safe, heard, and understood are important parts of creating positive change and healing. I partner with you to create the goals you want to see come from our work together, and I use evidenced based methods to help you move forward in those directions.
Everyone goes through hard times. Whether this is your first time, or it feels like it has been a lifetime, I specialize in helping adults who have found various challenges like anxiety and depression, substance use, or trauma (often a combination) to be sources of pain and suffering. I come from a place of understanding, not judgment. Being able to feel safe, heard, and understood are important parts of creating positive change and healing. I partner with you to create the goals you want to see come from our work together, and I use evidenced based methods to help you move forward in those directions.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (Telehealth - available) Discussing personal challenges can often be difficult. The fact is that "life can be difficult", and there are times we all requre help "aligning our compass". Finding a therapist can be an important step in one's search for a "life worth living". For 10 years I have worked to develop compassion and empathy in assisting individuals and the families that have solicited my support in meeting the challenges and stressful situations that seems to be an unavoidable part of life.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (Telehealth - available) Discussing personal challenges can often be difficult. The fact is that "life can be difficult", and there are times we all requre help "aligning our compass". Finding a therapist can be an important step in one's search for a "life worth living". For 10 years I have worked to develop compassion and empathy in assisting individuals and the families that have solicited my support in meeting the challenges and stressful situations that seems to be an unavoidable part of life.
Karen A Smith LMFT, LCAS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS, MAC, SAP, SAE
Verified Verified
Sylva, NC 28779 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who actively participate in their therapy. It is important to be ready to enter into therapy. The focus of therapy is on you not the others in your life - for after all you cannot change other people but rather the only person you can change is yourself. I can help you make the changes you want to make. Want to survive a trauma, stay sober, lose weight, interact better with others, recover from a loss, examine a troubled intimacy? This is what I do.
I enjoy working with clients who actively participate in their therapy. It is important to be ready to enter into therapy. The focus of therapy is on you not the others in your life - for after all you cannot change other people but rather the only person you can change is yourself. I can help you make the changes you want to make. Want to survive a trauma, stay sober, lose weight, interact better with others, recover from a loss, examine a troubled intimacy? This is what I do.
My ideal client is one who is interested in finding happiness in love, work and community. My reward during my 30 years in practice is to experience, with individuals and couples, their growth towards these goals. Years in private practice and a major medical setting in New York have given me a broad background in helping people cope with the many challenges life hands them and to help them regain their feelings of hope. Additional focus is placed on life transitions including divorce, retirement, and bereavement. Additionally, I offer guidance in helping your children and teens navigate those challenging years.
My ideal client is one who is interested in finding happiness in love, work and community. My reward during my 30 years in practice is to experience, with individuals and couples, their growth towards these goals. Years in private practice and a major medical setting in New York have given me a broad background in helping people cope with the many challenges life hands them and to help them regain their feelings of hope. Additional focus is placed on life transitions including divorce, retirement, and bereavement. Additionally, I offer guidance in helping your children and teens navigate those challenging years.
Melanie Norman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Sylva, NC 28779 (Online Only)
You are doing life--going to work, to school--but it's not easy! And it's exhausting presenting as if all's OK all the time: to put on the smile, to muster the energy. But that little voice still whispers negativity in the back of your head: All. The. Damn. Time. You don't know how to take appreciation, much less see it in yourself. You don't know how to say no. And you just want some peace and the sense that you exist outside the needs of others.
You are doing life--going to work, to school--but it's not easy! And it's exhausting presenting as if all's OK all the time: to put on the smile, to muster the energy. But that little voice still whispers negativity in the back of your head: All. The. Damn. Time. You don't know how to take appreciation, much less see it in yourself. You don't know how to say no. And you just want some peace and the sense that you exist outside the needs of others.
Thank you for taking the time to seek counseling. This is a huge step to activate the change you want with your current situation. I do believe there is hope and answers. Congratulations on taking the first step! At Mind-Body Connection Counseling I offer individual, group, and couples therapy. We start with a free friendly initial consultation. If you are looking for something different, look no further.
Thank you for taking the time to seek counseling. This is a huge step to activate the change you want with your current situation. I do believe there is hope and answers. Congratulations on taking the first step! At Mind-Body Connection Counseling I offer individual, group, and couples therapy. We start with a free friendly initial consultation. If you are looking for something different, look no further.
Maria A Averza
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Sylva, NC 28779
Thanks for taking the time to consider me for potential counseling. You must be experiencing a time of significant distress during this part of your life. I’d like to help if I am a good fit for you! Mental health counseling is an investment in the quality of your life. That’s what we are trained to do, assist persons who can’t seem to find a way out of their suffering and negative circumstances. It offers a combination of human support, professional guidance and evidence-based psychoeducation.
Thanks for taking the time to consider me for potential counseling. You must be experiencing a time of significant distress during this part of your life. I’d like to help if I am a good fit for you! Mental health counseling is an investment in the quality of your life. That’s what we are trained to do, assist persons who can’t seem to find a way out of their suffering and negative circumstances. It offers a combination of human support, professional guidance and evidence-based psychoeducation.
Life is often full of unexpected twists, turns, and bumps that can leave us feeling uncertain about how to feel or move forward. Although it can seem dauting to take the steps to talk about these challenges, therapy can be an extremely rewarding tool to support validating your experiences and compassionately continuing that journey. My approach to therapy is that it involves understanding how our past impacts current feelings, behaviors, and patterns through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that supports positive change and healing. I also believe therapy needs to utilize humor and I enjoy having my dog join in as well.
Life is often full of unexpected twists, turns, and bumps that can leave us feeling uncertain about how to feel or move forward. Although it can seem dauting to take the steps to talk about these challenges, therapy can be an extremely rewarding tool to support validating your experiences and compassionately continuing that journey. My approach to therapy is that it involves understanding how our past impacts current feelings, behaviors, and patterns through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that supports positive change and healing. I also believe therapy needs to utilize humor and I enjoy having my dog join in as well.
I currently am not taking new clients. We all, at times, can benefit from walking with a special companion on this journey; someone who is not part of our everyday life, who has skills and experience to bring us insight and comfort. Sometimes our families, friends, or coworkers don't feel like a safe place to turn. My desire is to provide a space for understanding, healing, and hope so that you can begin to experience more fully, who you are and the beauty of your story. I see adults that struggle with anxiety, depression and life transitions challenges.
I currently am not taking new clients. We all, at times, can benefit from walking with a special companion on this journey; someone who is not part of our everyday life, who has skills and experience to bring us insight and comfort. Sometimes our families, friends, or coworkers don't feel like a safe place to turn. My desire is to provide a space for understanding, healing, and hope so that you can begin to experience more fully, who you are and the beauty of your story. I see adults that struggle with anxiety, depression and life transitions challenges.
Raymond C Turpin
Psychologist, PsyD, LPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sylva, NC 28779
Not accepting new clients
After 24+ years of practicing in community mental health agency settings and supervising and training clinicians, I am transitioning into private practice in order to more directly serve individuals and families who are struggling with issues of functionality, relationships, identity, self-esteem and other manifestations of life challenges. I have extensive experience working with trauma, mood disorders and behavior disorders and I work exceptionally well with adolescents and young adults although I feel comfortable working with adults of all ages. When you want to better understand your particular challenges and make positive changes, I can assist with your healing/growth process.
After 24+ years of practicing in community mental health agency settings and supervising and training clinicians, I am transitioning into private practice in order to more directly serve individuals and families who are struggling with issues of functionality, relationships, identity, self-esteem and other manifestations of life challenges. I have extensive experience working with trauma, mood disorders and behavior disorders and I work exceptionally well with adolescents and young adults although I feel comfortable working with adults of all ages. When you want to better understand your particular challenges and make positive changes, I can assist with your healing/growth process.
Online Therapists
Therapy can be about reflection, growth, self-discovery, problem-solving, or any combination of these experiences. At its core, therapy is about honesty: being more honest with yourself and others, and learning how to live your life in a way that honors your true self. You are smart and capable, but perhaps you are experiencing a struggle that has left you feeling lost, confused or stuck. You may be seeking a safe place to talk about what you’re going through and find a way to heal. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself, not me.
Therapy can be about reflection, growth, self-discovery, problem-solving, or any combination of these experiences. At its core, therapy is about honesty: being more honest with yourself and others, and learning how to live your life in a way that honors your true self. You are smart and capable, but perhaps you are experiencing a struggle that has left you feeling lost, confused or stuck. You may be seeking a safe place to talk about what you’re going through and find a way to heal. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself, not me.
Elizabeth Spanburgh
Counselor, LCMHC, LCASA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling like you don't belong? Do you wish you could wake up and love every single thing about yourself? Maybe you've been through something that resulted in an installed belief of "I'm not good enough". I'm here to tell you that you are good enough. I spent a lot of my life feeling like I needed to hide or apologize for who I am. People and institutions told me that I didn't fit their mold so that meant that I just didn't matter. Screw that! We are beautiful and unique humans and are worthy of all the good things! I finally learned that I never have to apologize for being me! Neither do you!
Do you struggle with feeling like you don't belong? Do you wish you could wake up and love every single thing about yourself? Maybe you've been through something that resulted in an installed belief of "I'm not good enough". I'm here to tell you that you are good enough. I spent a lot of my life feeling like I needed to hide or apologize for who I am. People and institutions told me that I didn't fit their mold so that meant that I just didn't matter. Screw that! We are beautiful and unique humans and are worthy of all the good things! I finally learned that I never have to apologize for being me! Neither do you!
Tara Chandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801 (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.
Gayle Bookout
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Gayle Bookout is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Life Coach who has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Gayle desires to help people with life and career transitions ranging from affair recovery, divorce and marriage problems, premarital counseling, career changes, weight loss/management, loss of a spouse/loved one, as well as working with grief, depression, stress management, food addiction, and other mental health issues. Gayle completed her master's degree in Counseling at Liberty University.
Gayle Bookout is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Life Coach who has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Gayle desires to help people with life and career transitions ranging from affair recovery, divorce and marriage problems, premarital counseling, career changes, weight loss/management, loss of a spouse/loved one, as well as working with grief, depression, stress management, food addiction, and other mental health issues. Gayle completed her master's degree in Counseling at Liberty University.
Kaylyn Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social worker dedicated to positively impacting the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults. With 4 years of experience in a variety of community-based settings, Kaylyn specializes in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, school-related challenges, and stress management. Kaylyn utilizes a person-centered and eclectic approach, integrating trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness. Kaylyn creates a safe environment for clients to explore their emotions, foster resilience, and find their own path to healing and growth.
Kaylyn Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social worker dedicated to positively impacting the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults. With 4 years of experience in a variety of community-based settings, Kaylyn specializes in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, school-related challenges, and stress management. Kaylyn utilizes a person-centered and eclectic approach, integrating trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness. Kaylyn creates a safe environment for clients to explore their emotions, foster resilience, and find their own path to healing and growth.
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