Couples Counseling Therapists in Asheville, NC
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Charlotte Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Studies have shown that the best predictor of success in therapy is having a good
relationship
with your therapist.
Worried that your therapist is going to give you a blank stare as soon as you start talking about your sex life? Want more than just a nod and a "hmmm" from your therapist? Let's do this! I am passionate about providing non-pathologizing care for queer, nonmonogamous, kinky, and gender diverse individuals, relationships, and families. Together we will work through your growing pains and old stories and make an action plan that translates from session to real life. If you're ready to change something, and you're ready to start today- you've come to the right place.
Not accepting new clients

Gretchen Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, MAC
Verified
Verified
I work with teenagers and adults on issues related to acute and chronic anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, pregnancy and postpartum issues,
relationship
stress, life transitions, sexuality, and identity.
I am passionate about supporting others in finding balance and happiness. I believe that people have the internal resources necessary to grow and change when approaching life's transitions and struggles. My approach to therapy is strengths based, and one that values how you’ve already faced your life's challenges. I value transparency, honesty, compassion and humor in my approach to therapy. I integrate EMDR, CBT, traditional talk therapy, and mindfulness to facilitate healing in the mind and the body.
Not accepting new clients

Judy Figura, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life's crises and challenges can be difficult and often painful. They also offer us a chance to re-focus our attention and move forward in a healthy direction. From this vantage point, life's problems can be a pathway to self-growth. Therapy can be a helpful tool, as you seek healing and positive changes in your life. I work with individuals,
couples
, and families from ages 16 and up, who are facing difficult life transitions, depression and anxiety, grief and loss,
relationship
problems, and recovery from traumatic events.

Lauren Graham
Counselor, MA, LCMHC-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with both children and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, and major life transitions/planning. With younger populations, I teach developmentally appropriate skills for emotional regulation, problem-solving, and prosocial interaction; I
partner
with families to foster consistency and emotional safety within the home. In my work with teens and young adults we explore how concepts of identity, sexuality, self-image, and self-efficacy influence thoughts and behaviors. Together, we identify barriers to success and build on client strengths.
Not accepting new clients

Rebecca Webb
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with individuals and
couples
who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges including
relationship
issues, stress due to life transitions, grief, depression, and anxiety.
Have you been feeling stuck, find yourself preoccupied by certain thoughts or experiences, or feel overwhelmed by your emotions at times? Therapy can offer a safe
relationship
where you feel heard and understood. Developing insight into your emotions, past experiences, and your decisions empowers you to feel more in control of your life, find the direction you want to take, and eventually live the life you want to live. I will offer support, direct feedback, and coping strategies to provide you with skills and more immediate relief, while fostering insight and improved self-awareness to achieve lasting growth and change.

Tessa Nayowith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCASA, LMBT, RYS500
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My approach involves integrative, person centered, and trauma-informed practices. I see the therapy
relationship
as one of support and collaboration and examine cases through a lens focused on human relationships, development, and how the mind and body inform and affect one another. I aim to bring warmth, acceptance, and curiosity to my work. It is my goal is to help you better understand yourself, to heal from the past and live more fully in the present.

Kelsey Reep
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My clients strengthen their
relationship
with self, gain more self-compassion, confidence, and direction, feeling better equipped to navigate life's transitions and challenges.
We are all faced with the task of aligning with our authentic selves, a journey that is especially challenging for women—we are pressured to fulfill many roles, our decisions are subjected to higher scrutiny, and our right to autonomy is not always in our own hands (i.e., abortion, reproductive rights). I offer women-specific support—including abortion support. In trying to navigate all these moving pieces, we are often overcome by stress, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated, defeated, and inadequate. With all the noise, it becomes difficult to connect with our internal compass and we find ourselves lost.
Asheville, NC 28801
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Ashley Hosey
Psychological Associate, LPA
Verified
Verified
I provide a nonjudgemental and safe space to explore many sensitive topics such as trauma and
relationship
difficulties.
Do you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better? Perhaps you feel like no one can understand what you're going through? Or perhaps you're struggling to navigate current issues going on in the world? Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk! I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and feeling like you have someone in your corner. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment to call and see how I can help with your growth.
Not accepting new clients

Elizabeth Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Fostering a trusting
relationship
with my clients is the most important part of what I do.
Perhaps you are reading this because you seek relief from frequent worries about the future or the past. Maybe thoughts and actions interfere with your work, relationships, or other key aspects of your life. Or possibly you are experiencing problems in an especially important
relationship
, or you seek direction and clarity in your life. If any of these things are true for you, I may be able to help. My specialties include helping adults who suffer from any form of anxiety, those adults who struggle with enduring symptoms from trauma, and older adults navigating the challenges of later life.

Sarah Frick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My hope for my clients is that they feel seen and heard, and that in working together, develop more ease or confidence in their
relationship
with themselves, with others, and in their overall direction in life.
Anxiety, anger, sadness, insecurity-these are some of the ways our mind and body let us know that we are in need of something more. Maybe it is putting an end to an unhealthy habit, finding your voice, or setting new boundaries in relationships. I work with you to uncover how behavior or thought patterns may keep you from thriving or feeling empowered. If you have a heartfelt desire to get at the root of these patterns, and a willingness to talk, you are at a great starting point.

Tony Godwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CHT
Verified
Verified
I also love helping
couples
with communication, sexuality and optimizing their intimacy.
My orientation as a therapist is well suited for clients looking for deeper, clearer self-connection and awareness as well as the attuned, sensitive therapeutic
relationship
that supports this. My approach often includes the body's wisdom along with a kind of present moment, open and curious attention - mindfulness. Given enough safety, your awareness can relax and become less habitual, more rich and intuitive, as the session becomes a space for uncovering and revising the implicit learning and beliefs that hold you in place, including troubling patterns of thought related to past trauma, attachment wounding and addiction.

Savanna Sweeting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal as a therapist is to develop a
relationship
with you different from any other you’ve had in your life.
Maybe you often feel out of place, like you’re a burden, or so overwhelmed that you’re starting to lose motivation. I want to help you break free from the opinions of others, from self doubt, or the fear of being “too much.” You are capable of knowing your worth and being seen and loved by the people around you. I specialize in navigating and overcoming traumas, such as wounds from childhood and/or religious experiences.

Joe Early II
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My goal as a therapist is to help participants uncover their inner strength and ability to adapt to challenging life experiences. I enjoy creating new relationships based on the common goal of growth and I always attempt to make therapy an enjoyable experience, whether working with an 8 year old or a 49 year old! I believe in the power of the therapeutic
relationship
as well as the opportunities for nature and therapeutic activities to increase personal growth. Most importantly, I believe in the ability for positive change to occur with an individual who is dedicated to this pursuit.

Shonnie Lavender
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Are you always trying to do what’s “right?” Do you care so much about the people around you that you sometimes lose touch with yourself? Though you appear successful and happy—and in many ways you are—do some things feel out of alignment? Perhaps these scenarios seem familiar: - You yearn for more depth or connection in your marriage or partnership. - You feel out of sync in your
relationship
with your children as they grow into tweens and beyond. - You want to love and appreciate yourself, but struggle to let go of perfectionism, self-criticism, or self-doubt. - You fear disappointing others, so tend to resist setting boundaries.

Elizabeth Heaney
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
With nearly forty years of experience, I've helped clients with a wide range of issues: family of origin/childhood issues, grief and loss, life transitions, communication skills,
relationship
concerns and more. I work with both individuals and
couples
, focusing on what is at the core of their difficulties. With
couples
, I've worked with everything from
relationship
dissatisfaction/boredom, affairs, communication issues, sexual/intimacy concerns, etc. As a civilian counselor on military bases for several years, I've got a clear understanding of the unique pressures and challenges facing service members and families. Let's talk!

Julie Scroggs
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stuck, stalled, and overwhelmed? Do you feel shame, grief, or isolation? You might feel debilitating worry, have chronic sadness, or even struggle to get out of bed every day. You probably feel lost, unsteady, and lonely. Perhaps you don’t know why you feel so empty and dissatisfied, but nothing you try seems to produce long-term changes. Or, maybe you are aware of a particular issue causing you pain, such as an unfulfilling job or
relationship
, and carry deep self-doubt or shame. This discomfort is the part of you that is longing for something different. But another part feels unsure and uncomfortable with change.

Hannah Hale
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
I hope to support people on their individual path toward connection and restoration- whether that journey be healing from childhood pains, a desire to shift ongoing patterns that have become difficult to manage, moving through experiences of sexual violence, or learning to live with grief and loss. I hope to create a safe therapeutic
relationship
, where you can be known, seen, and heard; I believe this is the foundation to tap into the healing, wisdom, and courage you already possess.
Not accepting new clients

Marissa Kent-White
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a trained
couples
' and family therapist, I use a systemic approach with my clients which emphasizes the development and maintenance of healthy relationships and communication. Evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral and solution focused therapies are examples of the theoretical orientations from which I work. I believe wholeheartedly that change comes from a blend of internal and external factors with a team approach between the therapist and client(s). My philosophy is not to "fix" people, but rather serve as a
partner
to support my clients toward defining and reaching their expressed personal values and goals.
Not accepting new clients

Linda S Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, LCAS
Verified
Verified
The therapeutic
relationship
is sacred.
I genuinely care about helping people to reach their potential and discover contentment. With 35 years of experience and numerous training workshops, I have many tools and skills to call upon. I focus on both short term stress/career issues and adults from neglectful/ abusive families. and I am compassionate and nurture my client's inner strength until they can believe in themselves. I seek individuals who are willing to work on the
relationship
, fear, addiction trauma or life transition that is blocking their personal joy in life. I work with women and men of all races and sexual orientations.

Elizabeth Joyner
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I believe that every individual has the ability to change, grow, and work through life’s struggles. My job as your therapist is to
partner
with you to foster healing, introspection, and growth, and utilize the strengths you already possess while building upon them. I believe that you are the expert on what you need, I am simply a
partner
to help you get there. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University. My foundation is a collaborative and non-judgmental, person-centered approach to ensure clients feel empowered through their journey.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.