Couples Counseling Therapists in Asheville, NC
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Derek Rutter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified
Verified
The loops we live in are the glass ceiling of our life: loops are the patterns, embodied and enacted, that characterize our life. Loops are an inevitable and necessary component of human experience. However, when loops are not working for us, we become limited by them, keeping us feeling stuck, trapped, disempowered, and confused. Owning our loops allows us to own our life. Common loops include: trauma, addiction,
relationship
dynamics, mood, beliefs, and identity. Push beyond your limiting loops to discover who you are and what your life can be.

Rachel Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Partnering in the healing process with my clients is such an honor for me. I work with a variety of issues, with a focus on healing from trauma, or adverse life experiences. I can also help with life changes and stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, phobias, low self-esteem,
relationship
issues, secondary traumatic stress, complex trauma and dissociative "disorders." I work hard to meet the needs of each individual, providing a safe, non-judgmental, empathic space essential for healing. I am up front and "real," while highly nurturing, and caring; I believe in the transformative effects of the therapeutic
relationship
.

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PhD
7 Endorsed
7 Endorsed
We're a network of specialized, licensed therapists in the Asheville area who have joined together to provide reasonably priced therapy (between $40 and $70 a session) to middle income individuals and
couples
. If you make between $25,000 and $100,000 annually our network is designed to meet your needs.
Not accepting new clients

Tina Harrold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you have been married for 2 months or 20 years, you and your
partner
are the most important person in each other’s lives.
Marriage is fucking hard. I heard a quote recently where someone asked the secret to making marriage work. The response was, “We never wanted to get divorced at the same time.” Marriage can feel like a roller coaster. Then add the obstacles of children, work schedules and stress, and daily ups and downs and you may find yourself miles apart from your
partner
. What happened to the fun? What happened to the intimacy and connection? Where the hell did it go? It’s time to make your marriage the priority. It’s time to reconnect and reignite the fire that was once there. It is possible to salvage and repair what has been broken.

Abby Hearne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified
Verified
Tell me if this sounds like you: You are beginning to recognize patterns that are harmful to you, maybe unhealthy
relationship
dynamics, ways you abandon yourself and your needs in order to meet the needs of others, a pattern of constantly being let down by yourself and a lack of ability to advocate for your own needs, negative self-talk? You can see these patterns, but you don't know how to stop them from repeating over again. If you are in a space of being ready to start choosing yourself and prioritizing your own care, we may be a great fit to do this work together, as a team. I love supporting this process.
Not accepting new clients

Channing Kent
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Imagine a recent mental health challenge. Maybe the trauma you’ve carried suddenly brought you to your knees, or your neurodivergence made you fear you’ll always be behind. Now imagine how that challenge may change if you have a
relationship
with a therapist who you genuinely like and trust - who never loses sight of your strengths even if you do, helps you understand your unique brain with developmental neuroscience, gives you tools and perspective shifts to make your struggle easier, holds a safe space to process all of your traumas, and believes in you so fiercely that you start to believe in yourself. Sound helpful? Let’s talk.

Renee Anderson
Counselor, LCMHC-A, MA
Verified
Verified
I want to help you increase sexual health, communicate effectively, feel more connected to your
partner
, embrace your single-ness and learn to date with intention, and increase your self-love and pleasure.
I provide therapy for sexuality, intimacy, and connection. We could be a good fit if you struggle but desire to feel deeply connected to yourself and others. If you’re looking for a healthier
relationship
to your sexuality, perhaps among sexual trauma, shame, or a sense of unfulfillment. You’d like to experience more sensuality and aliveness but struggle knowing how. Perhaps the idea of intimacy brings up fear or doubt, grasping or longing. My intention is to help you increase tolerance for the flow of all experiences, increase your ability to embrace sensation and let in more life while remaining steady, and return to the body.

Matt Bram
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, LCAS, MAC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am Level III trained in Gottman Method
Couples
Therapy, certified in EMDR Level II (trauma focused therapy), trained in Motivational Interviewing, Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Enhanced Recovery Model, Impact Therapy, Perceptual Adjustment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Neuroscience of Addiction, Mindfulness Based Approach.
I use holistic therapy techniques to empower individuals who struggle with addiction, past trauma, and relationships to live a happy, courageous life by releasing the unhealthy or toxic patterns that keep them stuck and from discovering their true purpose.

Melinda Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years experience working with individuals and families. Issues addressed include trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues,
relationship
issues, self-esteem, grief and old patterns of behavior that negatively affect my clients' well being. I believe it is important to provide a safe and supportive space for my clients to experience healing and personal growth.
Waitlist for new clients

Hanna Hipp
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Struggling with depression, the loss of a loved one or a
relationship
, career dissatisfaction, or just overall stagnation in your life can be extremely isolating. My intention is to help you feel less alone as you navigate these times and to help you know and love yourself better. I work with people who are trying to make sense of their existence, what it means to be human, to suffer, to heal and grow. People wanting to live a more authentic life but aren't sure what's holding them back. I offer a space to explore your inner world as a step in the process of becoming more conscious and aware of what makes life meaningful to you.

Alicia Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My purpose and passion is to support
couples
and individuals dealing with
relationship
conflict and life stressors. As a therapist I take a relational/systemic approach and value utilizing evidence-based practices to support
couples
in decreasing conflict and increasing intimacy and connection. For individuals, I understand that every person’s experience is unique and therefore I integrate several therapeutic models and interventions to uniquely support each client.
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Kacey Mullaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with
couples
utilizing aspects of the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy and wisdom from the Enneagram.
I am the owner and lead clinician of Mountaintop Therapy, LLC based in downtown Asheville, NC. I am licensed by the NC Board of Marriage & Family Therapy. I specialize in
couples
and marriage counseling. I enjoy working with people in all kinds of relationships; dating, engaged, married, separated, divorced, coparenting and everything in between. I am competent to work with
couples
of all races, genders and sexualities. I enjoy working with families who could benefit from support in managing boundaries, communication and conflict resolution. I also love working with college-aged and young adults who could use mental health support.
Waitlist for new clients

Taylor Maxson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are an adolescent or adult who wants to better understand and manage the your
relationship
to neurodevelopmental challenges like ADHD and ASD. You likely know that these come with immense strengths and often many burdens, seen and unseen. You need a collaborator in making sense of where to begin (if looking for a diagnosis or recently diagnosed), what to expect, and to help you persist toward your desired and valued life. You may be a parent/s who wants to better support a struggling child, or you may be experiencing other developmental and/or executive function challenges.

Micah Sullivan
Counselor, MACP, LCMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes our current way of being ourselves feels stuck. Perhaps something in you feels unhealed, unwell, dead, or disconnected, incapable, or inaccessible. There are innumerable ways to speak of a rich and fulfilling life, but I believe one thing required is a feeling a wholeness and integration in our way of being. Trauma, pain, shame, stuck patterns of disconnection – there can be many obstacles to a thriving way of being ourselves. If you can relate to this, I say with compassion: “Welcome!" I work with individuals and
couples
who want to cultivate deeper connection and fulfillment in life.
Waitlist for new clients

Ryn Arrants
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, RYT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
couples
, and families.
We all go through times in our lives when therapy can help us to cope with the difficulties that arise. You are not alone. Maybe your are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You feel like you have tried everything and you are looking for a new way to improve your situation. Perhaps your child has experienced an upsetting event and you don't want this to define them. It hurts to see the people we love upset or struggling. I can offer the tools, skills, and support for your journey.

C. Stephen Morris LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is really complicated. Good therapy is not. Now it it's your turn to feel better. I would be honored to help you and your loved ones. I have worked as a therapist for 30+ years with many clients in marital, individual and family therapy. Please check out my You Tube video under OLD FASHIONED THERAPY. I specialize in
Couples
and Families in all stages of Addiction, "Discovery" (the slow process of becoming aware that drugs or alcohol are destructive) and Recovery. I also work w/ newly retired men and aging family members.

Beth Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My clients often overcome trauma, anxiety, depression,
relationship
difficulties, and life changes with the support of emotionally focused therapy.
Way to go about taking the first step to start therapy! Life is crazy right now. It's tough to feel any balance. Stressors weigh on you and may even add to your anxiety and depression symptoms. Perhaps you or your child may be struggling and at a loss for what to do. I can support you to find the best strategies to tackle these stressors and get back to balance despite the things we can't change in the world now. I've spent many years working with individuals to navigate their symptoms to work together to make daily life feel back in balance. I have extensive training and experience to treat the whole person with a mindful approach.
Not accepting new clients

Candace Margulies, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in the ability of psychotherapy to bring us to greater understanding of ourselves. A skilled therapist can provide the means to respond to the past and enable individuals to identify what they want and what their obstacles are. With a foundation based on a strong therapeutic
relationship
, a belief in the unconscious and respect for your own pace, I will help you examine who you are, what you want and what stands in the way of reaching your potential for happiness, meaning and satisfaction.

Katie Moran
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Want to talk about
relationship
and sex-related issues, but feeling like you don't have a safe space to do so? I know how it feels when topics seem "off-limits" even in certain therapy settings! My therapeutic goal is to provide a comfortable, safe, and completely open environment where we can process whatever is going on! I approach all clients with a positive, curious attitude and uniquely alter my treatment plan modalities for each individual.
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Alex Hersey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with clients in a relaxed, informal, and professional way to promote emotional safety and comfort within the
relationship
so that they can process openly and authentically about meaningful and often sensitive topics. While experiencing this connection, people are able to gain presence, reflect on experiences and plan for personal maintenance, change and growth. Many clients enjoy both spending time in the office, taking walks, spending time in nature, and/or meeting virtually for telehealth sessions. I like to utilize physical activity, mindfulness, and ecotherapy for engagement and emphasizing overall health and wellness.
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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.