Family Therapy in Asheville, NC
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Rana K Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed? Have you endured unbearable circumstances in the past? Do you feel like you spend your life in a rushed and hurried state, longing to slow down, only to be unable to relax when you have the chance? Do you feel a persistent aloneness or separateness, even in the midst of your acquaintances, friends,
family
, and colleagues? Do you feel stuck in some area of of your life, be it love, work, home, or even your spiritual life? If so, I can help!
Audrey Laurens MSW, LCSW, PLCC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PLCC
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach draws upon a mixture of cognitive behavior, psychodynamic, and
family
therapies and uses a wide range of art and play techniques to allow children to express themselves and their feelings.
As a Child & Adolescent Therapist, my goal is to help children, teens, and young adults use their strengths and unique qualities to find solutions to problems, improve their relationships, build confidence, and develop a healthy sense of self. Behavior, mood, social, and academic functioning improve when children and adolescents feel good about themselves. My specialties include: Child & Adolescent issues, Parenting, ADD/ADHD assessment and treatment, Anger Management, Opposition Defiant Disorder, Divorce, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm and Trauma & Abuse using Trauma-Focused CBT.
Not accepting new clients
ila counseling
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling through a
family
or life transition? Are you feeling weighed down by loss or grief? Even in the darkest moments, there is still hope. I have a passion for supporting people in difficult places, especially teenagers and young adults. I have deep empathy for people who are stepping into new seasons and long to equip them with tools to find joy amidst uncertainty. I enjoy working with adoptive and foster children, and I especially like working with their siblings, who are often the forgotten heroes in the foster/adoption world.
Not accepting new clients
Lois Bernard, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BFA
Verified
Verified
Modalities Compassion Focused, Internal
Family
Systems and Cognitive therapy in my practice.
We begin your treatment with an clinical assessment which includes your social environment, spiritual beliefs, physical health, economic stress, and trauma history. My practice and life philosophy is based on the conviction that all people have the potential to achieve maximum potential despite the traumas and limitations of their past. I have an undergraduate degree in art I use drawing and creativity as much as possible especially with children, teens and inner children.
Ron Pallick
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adolescents, adults and families who are challenged by substance abuse,
family
and relational challenges and other barriers to a happy life.
Hearing from the heart and seeking help with paralyzing personal challenges can be a daunting experience. Finding someone to connect with in the process of personal healing is half the battle to a solution. Keeping the person at the center of the therapeutic process is a goal for me. I have employed this approach for over 16 years of practice in Western NC. While this majestic mountain setting is a place of unique beauty it is not free of personal challenges that may need a calm and skilled approach to navigating life' s challenges.
Guy Morganstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my background includes extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Family
Systems, and EFT Meridian Tapping, (which an easy to learn tapping technique proven extremely helpful in reducing anxiety, traumatic memories, anger, physical pain, and other issues), conflict resolution skills, and stress management.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! With over 35 years of mental health and substance abuse counseling experience, I believe that anyone can make changes necessary to improve their mood, relationships, and quality of life. My focus is on helping you, your partner, and your
family
implement practical strategies to solve problems, reach goals, and create lasting change. Areas of focus include helping couples improve communication and avoid patterns which result in conflict, and helping people with behavior, anger, or mood issues. I work with you in a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment, and respect of your needs and desires.
Amy Lorette Robichaud
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
I look forward to supporting you and your
family
in finding your missing peace.
Trying to manage daily life is hard work. If you have come here for relief and guidance, then I commend you. I have over 29 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families in need. My specialty is in working with youth of all ages, as well as providing support to parents who wake up every morning and take on the toughest job in the world, which is raising kids. You are not alone. I am incredibly skilled at connecting with young people of all ages and I know how to build rapport quickly. Together we will find solutions that will help restore peace in your home and sanity in your life.
Cullen Sprague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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, and mindfulness for mood management. I provide individual/couples counseling for ages 17 and above.
Maryanne Tatum-Watts
Counselor, LCMHCA, CRC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Humans are pretty cool. We can watch and rewatch our favorite movies and dye our hair whatever color we choose. But we can also sometimes get stuck in our heads, make decisions in the heat of the moment, or even hurt our friends and
family
emotionally. These things make us us uniquely human, too. I work with a diverse group of adolescents and adults experiencing a myriad of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, trauma history, suicidal ideation, identity development, and LGBTQIA. I provide school-based therapeutic services within Asheville High/SILSA and to adults in Asheville.
Lynn Crothers
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
My approach is multifaceted but rooted in relational psychoanalysis and Internal
Family
Systems (IFS).
I work with adolescents and adults navigating a variety of issues, including chronic pain and chronic health conditions, complex trauma, issues of abuse, dissociative conditions, relationship challenges, and
family
of origin concerns. I have a heart for supporting the "outsiders" of the world: people who feel misunderstood and/or who struggle to fit in. Trained in depth psychology, I am an ideal fit for anyone who is engaged in the process of self-understanding, curious about life, and seeking to be known. I believe the potential for deep healing, connection, and revitalization exists within this work.
Erika Czerwinski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People come to see me because they are experiencing a life transition, struggling with partnership/ relationships, frustrated with self-defeating patterns that they have not been able to change, having a hard time shifting relational/
family
patterns, needing support navigating conflict, creating boundaries or improving relationship dynamics. I work to create a warm, safe environment where deep personal issues can be explored. I believe that we are shaped by our relationships and life experiences. I am often described as warm, intuitive and an active listener who promotes a confident, safe atmosphere for collaborative work.
Not accepting new clients
Natasha Castro Cramer
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with belonging or hide parts of yourself in order to be accepted? Does it seem like things come easy for others—the
family
, the partner, the job, the confidence—while you are giving it all you have to just barely get by? Maybe you are adjusting to a life transition and now all the rules have changed and you are having to redefine who you are and how you show up in the world. Whatever has brought you this page, I am so glad you have made the courageous decision to start therapy. I truly believe you can (and will) find more connection, joy, purpose, and clarity so that you can navigate the difficult seasons of life.
Tony Godwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CHT
Verified
Verified
My work is informed by years of studying Hakomi Psychotherapy, (mindful, body-inclusive self-study), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (trauma work), and Internal
Family
Systems (developing adaptive, harmonious inner relationships).
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.
Andrea Bishop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I look at your concerns in the context of your childhood experiences, your current
family
and your life environments. These patterns repeat themselves. People pick up on cues that communicate what you expect out of them and what they expect out of you. These patterns are no accident, you create them! The good news is you can change them! You are like a magnet, and I help you identify what you're attracting and we change your patterns of attraction to healthy ones. It takes practice, but it can be done, and it will affect the rest of your life!
Deborah Barnett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
You are creative, live life consciously, and have enjoyed success in many areas of life. You juggle your career,
family
, and friends. But it's not easy, is it? In fact, it's impossible when you feel stressed out and the imbalance is contributing to anxiety or depression that you may be experiencing. I'll help you find more balance and experience greater joy and harmony in your life. For couples, I will help you feel more deeply respected and honored by one another. Together, we'll reduce the conflict and tension in your relationship and bring back the fun and romance.
Waitlist for new clients
Sebastian Farmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University and completed my master’s degree in marriage and
family therapy
from Appalachian State University.
Hi there and welcome to my page! I believe everyone needs support from time to time. Sometimes that support comes in the form of having someone truly hear and understand you. Other times, it can involve encouragement and an objective perspective while trying to make changes in your life. No matter where you are in your journey, I am here to offer a safe space for you to gain insight into your life without judgment and find support in the often-difficult process of implementing change.
Alysa Romano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Alysa counsels adolescents, young adults, and adults and enjoys leading groups and trainings, teaching courses, and providing supervision to interns. In addition to working with clients experiencing eating disorders, she has specialized in treating Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Attachment and Relationship Concerns, and Depression. Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and trauma-informed, blending CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Internal
Family
Systems.
Sharon Collins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about promoting wellness for the whole
family
! I work collaboratively to understand the values, strengths, and expertise within the
family
system, in order to develop solutions that encourage healing, growth, and healthy relationships among
family
members.
Welcome! I specialize in counseling for children (ages 2-12) addressing mental health concerns related to anger, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, disruptive behaviors and interpersonal conflicts with others. I also specialize in counseling for parents and caregivers addressing concerns related to parenting, behavior management, and strained
family
relationships.
Mountain Counseling Works, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW, CEDS, LCAS
Verified
Verified
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist I am deeply committed to supporting individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body acceptance, or trauma. I know that full recovery is possible for many and that all are worthy of support whether they get "all better" or not. I am trained in EMDR, Internal
Family
Systems, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders.
Not accepting new clients
Kelly Wedell
Counselor, EdS, LCMHCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I bring specialized knowledge in utilizing neuropsychology, working somatically with attachment and trauma and supporting addiction recovery individually and within the
family
.
Once the cells of the body know the experience of safety, honesty and trust within one relationship it can then emulate the experience in other relationships, this is the healing power that counseling offers. And without the elements of safety, honesty and trust the brain holds on tightly to old ways of being which makes change difficult. I am committed to offering all of my training, skills and experience in the service of creating a healthy, collaborative therapeutic relationship that fosters personal growth and healing.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.