Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Asheville, NC

Welcome. I believe that you inherently have all you need within you to heal, and together we will discover & utilize it. I sit with those who are moving through transitions in life, navigating relationship or family conflict, processing loss & grief, or have survived unwanted sexual experiences & trauma during childhood or as an adult. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or are questioning your self-worth or how to move forward, we will uncover ways to bring ease, peacefulness and growth through building self-acceptance and self-trust as a foundation.

My passion in this work comes from guiding individuals toward life goals, healing, growth, and discovery within. I combine various modalities tailored to address blockages and increase momentum in your life. Perhaps you are not yet on your own timeline or feel like you are living someone else's life.

I want to hear your story. You know... the story of getting in trouble in elementary school, your first major accomplishment, when your parents split up, the first time you fell in love, the career path you're currently questioning, and what it feels like to age. The official line: I am a therapist has a wide background in the mental health field. The human line: I believe connection and vulnerability takes courage. This life shit is hard. Through the power of sharing your story and myself as a passenger in your journey, we can make life feel, well, less like you're losing the battle and more like you're the hero of your story.

With more than forty years of experience, I have worked with a very wide variety of clients, but my focus has been on various issues relating to trauma . While we can never change what has happened in our past, we can change what that history means for our future. No one wants to remain stuck in the past, forever reliving its tragedies or repeating our mistakes. When we can learn from those mistakes and use the tragedies of the past for fertilizer, we can begin to appreciate the present and the possibilities for future growth become real.

I work with adults and couples who have a wide range of goals and challenges. I believe connection to oneself, to others, to community and to spirit are fundamental issues that underlie the particular problems people bring to therapy, as well as the solutions that emerge through therapeutic work.

We all have times we need someone to be by our side as we uncover, explore, and heal. Times we need help seeing and changing our patterns. I believe with the right space and partnership you can come to know yourself in a healthier manner and come to a place of peace- not just with yourself and your different parts but also with your relationships. What causes the need for this process? Trauma , addiction, depression, attachment wounds, anxiety. These are all things that disrupt our abilities to thrive or even function at times.

Hello! I believe that each one of us comes into this world with particular strengths and gifts to offer. Through the turmoil, loss, and pain we face, we often become disconnected from our true and whole self, losing sight of these strengths and gifts. In our work together, my goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic container for you to explore what is blocking you from your joy, supporting and guiding you in reclaiming your whole self.

Life not working for you? Are you dealing with issues that are causing emotional pain and suffering in your life? I can help you! These issues might include Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma from Abuse, PTSD , ADHD and Divorce. With my 28 years of experience, I can help you find VALUE in your life again. My practice includes EMDR and Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS): This provides direct treatment to unblock suppression in the brain's bio-electrical system. This is brief and non-invasive. THE RESET FOR YOUR BRAIN!! Check out www.ochslabs.com I Also provide supervision for LCMHCA's.

An ideal client would be someone who has possibly done some therapy work in the past, and still feels stuck in the area of relationships, addictions, trauma , grief or loss or someone who has never been to therapy previously. There are many places to get stuck in life, I find it interesting to find ways out of that place.

I know personally how hard it can be to experience sexual/physical/emotional trauma /addiction/depression/grief/financial/relational ruin/overwhelming anxiety. Hoping to get through a day with the jaw clenching/palm sweating/handshakes/thoughts racing/heart pounding/doubting every idea/thought/emotion, asking will this be forever? Sometimes, you experience paralyzing nightmares or dreams that you are moving in slow motion and feel so alone and isolated when in a crowded room. Moreover, the constant dread (or the invisible weighted depression blanket). I get it; I've lived it and worked with many others who have.

Hello! I work with people seeking to improve their relationships, explore & clarify life direction & purpose, develop healthier habits, and process grief & trauma . In addition, I do work with clients to help integrate experiences from altered states of consciousness work done in other contexts on their own time.

Counseling works, simply put. That is why I am so passionate about the work I do. My intention is to help you build a bridge to understanding your struggles as part of the greater human experience, and to find a path to hope that includes the knowledge that none of us is damaged beyond repair. My style is warm, authentic, and direct. My goal is to help you build resilience around difficulties and transitions in your life and relationships.

Wholeness leads to healing. I guide my clients to accept all parts of themselves and find balance in their lives. I entered the field of counseling with a passion for treating trauma (big T and little t trauma ). Along the way I gathered some exceptional tools for doing so, including EMDR and a somatic approach to psychotherapy. Not so far removed from trauma , I have also developed a specialty in treating addiction of all kinds. I have seen the power of emotional healing to transform people's lives in ways they always wanted but didn't know how. I am here to help whenever the client is ready to do that brave and powerful work.

Are you struggling with hopelessness, ongoing despair, lack of motivation, worrying, panic? Can't relax? Is your past wreaking havoc on your present? Chronic pain consuming your life? Does it feel like life is just too much? Is your baggage damaging your relationship? In a safe space, I provide therapy to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship stress, trauma , chronic pain or life transitions.