Marriage Counseling Therapists in Asheville, NC
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Amy Datla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMHC, LMHC, LMFT, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist, Certified Addiction Professional, National Certified Counselor, Board Certified- TeleMental Health Provider & Qualified Supervisor in Florida & North Carolina.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who provides therapy to individuals, couples & families in North Carolina and Florida with a variety of struggles. I am a Social Justice Oriented & LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist & practice anti-racist principles. I specialize working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction & relationship distress. My services encourage increased personal happiness & health & emotional connection. I believe that as people become more accepting of themselves, & more aware of their thoughts, emotions & actions, they are more capable of making decisions which lead to happiness & fulfillment.
Alisa Genovese
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
These include
marriage
, birth, parenting, divorce, aging, career transitions, and loss and grieving.
My work is largely as an innate wisdom coach, I believe you'll learn to listen and trust your own innate wisdom, as we work collaboratively to move you past what's blocking wholeness. If given the right support and nurturance, our psyches, much like our bodies, will naturally move towards healing and higher consciousness. My work combines insight and intuition with a warm, open, and interactive style.
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.
David M Bradley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It is my great privilege to sit with individuals, couples, and families everyday, helping them find the best of who they are to bring to the problems, struggles, and conflicts facing them. By listening well and asking good questions I am allowed privileged space by my clients to help them find their best solutions available to them. I get to see their courage as they use time and space in honorable ways to move forward in their lives. I am a licensed
marriage
and family Therapist as well as an ordained Presbyterian minister which gives two available lenses for clients.
Not accepting new clients
Katy Flagler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In addition to individual,
marital
, and family counseling, I also provide custody evaluations to assist courts in understanding a particular child or family's needs.
I work with individual adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families to unlock potential, improve communication, and enhance a sense of closeness, balance and harmony in their lives. I assist clients in overcoming barriers to joy and fulfillment. When necessary and appropriate, I work closely with other professionals to provide a cohesive treatment approach.
Not accepting new clients
Joy A. Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
Verified
EMDR clarifies many issues related to dating,
marriage
and divorce.
I offer therapy with a gentle, intuitive touch in a warm and attractive setting in Biltmore Village. I am Columbia educated and specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. I have considerable success in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc. Clients resolve issues and trauma rapidly using EMDR which saves time and money. I also focus on those seeking guidance with relationship issues and loss. Clients learn how to make responsible choices leading to greater happiness. Therapy is tailored to the individual as I comfortably connect to either spiritual or intellectual sources of power available to clients.
Laurie J. Walter-Hadley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
in
Marriage
and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology and my MFCC license in California.
I've been practicing therapy for almost 30 years. Perhaps more importantly, I have a family of my own. I have been married for over 25 years. I have 3 daughters, a dog and three cats. I think kids are wonderful and my favorite people in the world! I work with individuals of all ages, and couples including
marital
, engaged and long-term relationships. I especially like doing family therapy, addressing parenting issues and individual work with children; in-depth work with individual adults, focusing on healing and recovery from such debilitating experiences as abuse, chronic depression, anxiety, and identity/self-esteem issues.
George Rinker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MDiv, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
My specialties have been in the areas of relationship/
marital
, trauma resolution (EMDR), anxiety, identity/sexuality, life purpose, self esteem, addictive behaviors, and career/vocational counseling.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience; I value the uniqueness of each individual and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas of growth, vent feelings, explore possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and cultural differences. Success Starts with YOU and Counseling can help !
Bob Hanna
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with couples who are having difficulties in the
marriage
and partnerships and recognize they need help to make positive changes. I facilitate Emotionally Focused Therapy, used worldwide, that helps couples create a trusting and loving relationship. With an emphasis on emotions, EFT helps couples learn how to stop their no-win fights, let their defenses down, and share more from the heart. With mindfulness, couples become more self aware and more accepting and empathic towards their partner. Over time, couples feel more open and loving toward each other and move much easier through any conflicts that arise.
James Colvin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist (MFT) - but over half of my clients are individuals.
What does it REALLY mean to be holistic and integrative? It means - you are a universe of different thoughts, quirks, capabilities, physical attributes, emotions, neurological functions, shortcomings, and strengths. It means problems aren't created - or solved - in a vacuum. In order to truly heal, we have to address the relationships between mind, body, spirit, and emotions. We have to consider the Universe. I work with members of all faiths (Christian or not) to restore the connection between mental health, physical health and spiritual health.
Michael Hayes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have a MS in Community Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University, 13 years’ experience working in community mental health settings, and 20 years’ experience of leadership in various church settings such as Celebrate Recovery, teaching
marriage
enrichment conferences and classes, and facilitating men’s groups.
As a counselor, it is an honor to come alongside you in your story, and assist you in figuring out the next chapter of where you want it to go based on the values that are most important to you. Together we will work to identify places where you have become stuck, or perhaps where you have become your own worst enemy, and over time I will help you develop a fresh perspective of your identity and new skills for tackling the problems of life. I have a passion for helping individuals and couples sort through relational and emotional conflicts, because relationships are so frequently messy.
David M Karesh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, or that your life isn't right? Possibly your relationship is not working? Perhaps worrying is preventing you from reaching your potential? Maybe you have tried medications, but are still unhappy? My psychotherapy approach enables you to fix problems so they will not come back. For example, I help you learn to manage your emotions so they don't control you, to become more assertive, to be less co-dependent. I treat depression, anxiety problems,
marriage
conflicts, alcohol problems, sexual addiction, and GLBTQ issues.
Stella Thepaut
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe everyone has the capacity to heal. I also believe in the inevitable good naturedness in every human being. I am passionate about supporting others in discovering inner strength, passion, joy and meaning in life. I am a
Marriage
and Family Therapist with training and experience in Family Systems Theory and understanding relationships from a Family Systems perspective. My expertise is in working with young children, adults, couples and families through a lens of unconditional acceptance, nonjudgement and a positive frame of mind.
Asheville Marriage Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
For the past 15 years I've worked exclusively assisting couples in understanding and correcting missteps in their
marriage
or primary relationship - and helping them to discover how to establish rich, fulfilling, and solid connections and communication. If your
marriage
isn't feeling as stable as you'd like, you're likely experiencing some heartache, worry, or some resentment. Having intense emotions in this situation is certainly normal, but they also make effective communication even more difficult... right when it's most needed. Using the expertise of a couples counselor in these times can be a very worthwhile investment.
Not accepting new clients
Tina Harrold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Lynn Bregman Blass
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am now accepting tele therapy clients, BCBS will cover sessions. My specialty is in individual, couples and family therapy.With over 30 years experience as a
marriage
and family therapist, I work with a broad spectrum of clients. My practice has evolved in these years to a more present moment approach that heals wounds of the past. Therapy is about bringing awareness and action to change what doesn't work in our lives. At any given moment we have a choice and it is this choice that is at the core of my work.
Trip Woodard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, MDiv
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My practice is very pro
marriage
and family resulting in less than 10% of couple's therapy resulting in divorce.
With over 30 years as an EMDR therapist and 24 years as a teacher, I am the most experienced therapist offering EMDR services in WNC.This makes me uniquely qualified to work with personal and relational trauma. I am also trained in a variety of therapy disciplines effective for children, adults and couples. In 2004, I was recognized by NCAMFT and given an award for Outstanding Contributions In
Marriage
and Family Therapy. I was a Relationship Columnist who wrote for the Western Carolina Parenting Magazine. My seminary background enables me to offer a faith based perspective to those from a multitude of spiritual backgrounds.
Angela Rosebrough
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
As a licensed
marriage
and family therapist, I’ve worked with many individuals, couples, and families struggling with negative patterns and high conflict.
Do you take care of everyone but yourself? Do your intimate relationships, parenting, career goals, and life in general suck away your mojo? When life feels so demanding that you can't keep up, how do you find your way back to center? Maybe you're struggling not to fight with your partner or children. Maybe you're scared of "not letting anyone down." Maybe the thought of conflict makes you want to throw up. Maybe you have no idea who you are or what you want, but you're ready to explore how you got here. It's not too late to salvage your relationships— or your own sense of self and wellbeing.
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.
Kacey Mullaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.