Therapists in Asheville, NC
Do you struggle with PTSD? Having frequent nightmares? Overwhelming feelings of fear? Trying to find out who you are while dealing with the effects of trauma can be really hard, and it’s even harder if you’re feeling alone. If you’ve been walking the road of ‘survival’ for a long time, I’m here to help you imagine a life where you can begin to feel grounded, resilient, and free.
Do you struggle with PTSD? Having frequent nightmares? Overwhelming feelings of fear? Trying to find out who you are while dealing with the effects of trauma can be really hard, and it’s even harder if you’re feeling alone. If you’ve been walking the road of ‘survival’ for a long time, I’m here to help you imagine a life where you can begin to feel grounded, resilient, and free.
Lisa Mazzonetto
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
In a society where we are judged for our looks, our bodies, our successes, our failures, our parenting, our partnering, and so much more, it's no wonder that low self-esteem, low self confidence, anxiety and depression are prolific. I believe these are significant underlying issues to many challenges in a woman's life and often contribute to self medicating; which can lead to addiction, trauma, and low self worth. The good news is you can absolutely heal! Discover your sense of self worth, learn to accept yourself along with all of your gifts and complexities, and improve your relationships. It truly starts with YOU. I can help!
In a society where we are judged for our looks, our bodies, our successes, our failures, our parenting, our partnering, and so much more, it's no wonder that low self-esteem, low self confidence, anxiety and depression are prolific. I believe these are significant underlying issues to many challenges in a woman's life and often contribute to self medicating; which can lead to addiction, trauma, and low self worth. The good news is you can absolutely heal! Discover your sense of self worth, learn to accept yourself along with all of your gifts and complexities, and improve your relationships. It truly starts with YOU. I can help!
Alissa Hager
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
How long have you been trying to fit a mold that isn't yours? How has that been working out? What if instead of focusing on changing and fixing, you were able to find acceptance of the "you" you've been trying to fix? I work to cultivate authentic connections with my clients where genuine acceptance is central. Meaningful change springs from that acceptance. I love helping others shift into new ways of connecting with themselves and create meaningful paths forward.
How long have you been trying to fit a mold that isn't yours? How has that been working out? What if instead of focusing on changing and fixing, you were able to find acceptance of the "you" you've been trying to fix? I work to cultivate authentic connections with my clients where genuine acceptance is central. Meaningful change springs from that acceptance. I love helping others shift into new ways of connecting with themselves and create meaningful paths forward.
Deana A. Bramley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
My clients are hard-working caregivers, striving to feel good enough at their many jobs and roles. Despite their earnest efforts, my clients become overwhelmed by their children's strong feelings and struggle to effectively connect with and support their children in times of distress. This can sometimes look like being stuck in a loop of overstimulation, irritation, activation, and shame. This is so painful! When we do not have our own emotional needs met, it feels nearly impossible to provide the attunement, connection emotional support our children may need. This can change!
My clients are hard-working caregivers, striving to feel good enough at their many jobs and roles. Despite their earnest efforts, my clients become overwhelmed by their children's strong feelings and struggle to effectively connect with and support their children in times of distress. This can sometimes look like being stuck in a loop of overstimulation, irritation, activation, and shame. This is so painful! When we do not have our own emotional needs met, it feels nearly impossible to provide the attunement, connection emotional support our children may need. This can change!
In life, there are times we find ourselves in unfamiliar waters and without a compass allowing us to navigate. Being a light guide and helping you find and follow your compass to your best self and life is my priority. I provide you with the education, unwavering positive regard alongside insights needed to catalyze your own navigation of personal healing. I will help you find your compass and navigate this experience with the goal of you not just surviving anymore. It’s your time to “thrive."
In life, there are times we find ourselves in unfamiliar waters and without a compass allowing us to navigate. Being a light guide and helping you find and follow your compass to your best self and life is my priority. I provide you with the education, unwavering positive regard alongside insights needed to catalyze your own navigation of personal healing. I will help you find your compass and navigate this experience with the goal of you not just surviving anymore. It’s your time to “thrive."
I am committed to guiding individuals through life's complexities with discernment and compassion. Specializing in substance use, anxiety, depression, relationships, men's issues, and trauma, I offer a supportive environment where you can explore and overcome challenges, fostering resilience and personal growth. My therapeutic style is rooted in empathy and trust, creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether you're struggling with addiction, navigating challenging relationships, or coping with the impacts of trauma, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I am committed to guiding individuals through life's complexities with discernment and compassion. Specializing in substance use, anxiety, depression, relationships, men's issues, and trauma, I offer a supportive environment where you can explore and overcome challenges, fostering resilience and personal growth. My therapeutic style is rooted in empathy and trust, creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether you're struggling with addiction, navigating challenging relationships, or coping with the impacts of trauma, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Jen Brock Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Currently accepting new clients (in-person or virtual meeting options)- I am a dually licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Addiction Specialist with over a decade of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families. I specialize in working with individuals who have challenges with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, stress, and life transitions. I earned my MSW from UNC Chapel Hill and my BA in Human Services from Elon.
Currently accepting new clients (in-person or virtual meeting options)- I am a dually licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Addiction Specialist with over a decade of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families. I specialize in working with individuals who have challenges with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, stress, and life transitions. I earned my MSW from UNC Chapel Hill and my BA in Human Services from Elon.
David Von Kohorn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S, C-EFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
My primary focus in therapy – with individuals, couples or families – is to support and facilitate my clients in their journey to a deeper understanding and awareness of themselves. This goal is best achieved, I believe, by encouraging self-acceptance and insight, and by forming with each client a safe and nonjudgmental relationship. It is within this alliance that, together, we can explore, understand, and begin to gently dismantle the obstacles and unproductive patterns of coping that, although once useful in dealing with painful life events or childhood relationships, may now be keeping them from enjoying a more fulfilling life.
My primary focus in therapy – with individuals, couples or families – is to support and facilitate my clients in their journey to a deeper understanding and awareness of themselves. This goal is best achieved, I believe, by encouraging self-acceptance and insight, and by forming with each client a safe and nonjudgmental relationship. It is within this alliance that, together, we can explore, understand, and begin to gently dismantle the obstacles and unproductive patterns of coping that, although once useful in dealing with painful life events or childhood relationships, may now be keeping them from enjoying a more fulfilling life.
Annalee Johnson-Kwochka
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in providing therapy for anxiety, OCD, trauma, and substance use. Every client is different, and I often combine skills from different modalities to build on clients’ strengths. My goal is to partner with clients to identify their challenges. I work especially well with folks who are often "in their head" and have trouble moving past self-awareness into the work of change. I use the most recent research to build skills, develop resilience, and help clients live in alignment with their own values.
I specialize in providing therapy for anxiety, OCD, trauma, and substance use. Every client is different, and I often combine skills from different modalities to build on clients’ strengths. My goal is to partner with clients to identify their challenges. I work especially well with folks who are often "in their head" and have trouble moving past self-awareness into the work of change. I use the most recent research to build skills, develop resilience, and help clients live in alignment with their own values.
Summit Wellness Centers, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Christian Values - Clinical Excellence
Our team is committed to being theologically sound and clinically sharp. In our postmodern society, where there is no baseline of truth, and therefore reality, we believe an anchor is foundational to psychological health. Our philosophical anchor is the Christian faith and scriptures. This is the primary lens through which we see. Our counselors are also clinically trained and state licensed or provisionally licensed. As such, we are well equipped to, and love working with individuals from all faith and philosophical perspectives.
Christian Values - Clinical Excellence
Our team is committed to being theologically sound and clinically sharp. In our postmodern society, where there is no baseline of truth, and therefore reality, we believe an anchor is foundational to psychological health. Our philosophical anchor is the Christian faith and scriptures. This is the primary lens through which we see. Our counselors are also clinically trained and state licensed or provisionally licensed. As such, we are well equipped to, and love working with individuals from all faith and philosophical perspectives.
Clients I work with tend to be outsiders; some looking for community and some looking for clarity. They are people-pleasers struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, or depression. They are from families that lack boundaries, and might be adult children of substance users. They are couples navigating communication differences, life changes, or nontraditional relationships. They might be queer, neurodivergent, or questioning their gender. More often than not, they are looking for someone to support them without judgment, and help them feel less alone. If any of this sounds familiar, I'm glad you're here.
Clients I work with tend to be outsiders; some looking for community and some looking for clarity. They are people-pleasers struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, or depression. They are from families that lack boundaries, and might be adult children of substance users. They are couples navigating communication differences, life changes, or nontraditional relationships. They might be queer, neurodivergent, or questioning their gender. More often than not, they are looking for someone to support them without judgment, and help them feel less alone. If any of this sounds familiar, I'm glad you're here.
Meet Our Therapists
Ailsa Bennett
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Life is simply too much to navigate alone. We all need the support of trusted others to witness and process the changing tides of our lives with us. You may find yourself lacking confidence, having a hard time making decisions, or longing for more closeness in relationships. Feelings weren't really a thing in your family growing up, so you tend to spend a lot of your time in your head thinking. Thoughts like "Why does this bother me so much?" or "Why can't I seem to get over this?" might leave you feeling lonely and defective. You have no trouble assessing, analyzing, or obsessing, but it doesn't seem to bring relief or change
Life is simply too much to navigate alone. We all need the support of trusted others to witness and process the changing tides of our lives with us. You may find yourself lacking confidence, having a hard time making decisions, or longing for more closeness in relationships. Feelings weren't really a thing in your family growing up, so you tend to spend a lot of your time in your head thinking. Thoughts like "Why does this bother me so much?" or "Why can't I seem to get over this?" might leave you feeling lonely and defective. You have no trouble assessing, analyzing, or obsessing, but it doesn't seem to bring relief or change
I believe that we all have the potential to feel and live better, even if life circumstances are challenging. Many people find it difficult to feel confident and self assured, have peaceful, fulfilling relationships, navigate the demands of family, work, and home, and also focus on nourishing self care. These challenges are interconnected and are related to how we have developed our sense of self in the context of our family's expectations, our experiences, societal demands, cultural assumptions, and media influence. It's necessary to learn new ways to live our best lives in these particular circumstances. You are not alone.
I believe that we all have the potential to feel and live better, even if life circumstances are challenging. Many people find it difficult to feel confident and self assured, have peaceful, fulfilling relationships, navigate the demands of family, work, and home, and also focus on nourishing self care. These challenges are interconnected and are related to how we have developed our sense of self in the context of our family's expectations, our experiences, societal demands, cultural assumptions, and media influence. It's necessary to learn new ways to live our best lives in these particular circumstances. You are not alone.
Sarah Consbruck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You’re in early recovery, trying to figure out how to put the pieces of your life back together, but it feels overwhelming. Maybe you’re stuck in old patterns, battling self-doubt, or carrying the weight of unresolved trauma. You want to change, but you're not sure where to start—or if it’s even possible. Sound familiar?
You’re looking for someone who will meet you where you are but also challenge you to grow. Someone who can help you navigate tough emotions, set healthy boundaries, and build a life you’re proud of. You don’t want hand-holding or quick fixes—you want tools, skills, and real strategies that work in the real world.
You’re in early recovery, trying to figure out how to put the pieces of your life back together, but it feels overwhelming. Maybe you’re stuck in old patterns, battling self-doubt, or carrying the weight of unresolved trauma. You want to change, but you're not sure where to start—or if it’s even possible. Sound familiar?
You’re looking for someone who will meet you where you are but also challenge you to grow. Someone who can help you navigate tough emotions, set healthy boundaries, and build a life you’re proud of. You don’t want hand-holding or quick fixes—you want tools, skills, and real strategies that work in the real world.
I am Wendy C. Krull, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in the field of social work. I have had the privilege of supporting individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, domestic and sexual violence, and co-occurring medical and mental health issues. I earned my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University.
I am Wendy C. Krull, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in the field of social work. I have had the privilege of supporting individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, domestic and sexual violence, and co-occurring medical and mental health issues. I earned my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Carlyle Stewart
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Want to resolve conflicts in ways that create harmony and truly address your concerns? Would you like more understanding of your feelings and needs? Would you like empowerment to contribute your gifts to the world? Drawing on my 30 years in recovery, 20 years as a therapist, and tools I have learned through my passion for serenity and empowerment, I help people enhance relationships with other people and themselves.
Want to resolve conflicts in ways that create harmony and truly address your concerns? Would you like more understanding of your feelings and needs? Would you like empowerment to contribute your gifts to the world? Drawing on my 30 years in recovery, 20 years as a therapist, and tools I have learned through my passion for serenity and empowerment, I help people enhance relationships with other people and themselves.
Karan Kuretsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I have 20+ years of experience working with preschoolers, children adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating disruptive behavior disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Behavior Disorder, Disruptive behavior, Anxiety, Depression and and Adjustments due to seperation, divorce and grief and loss.
I have 20+ years of experience working with preschoolers, children adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating disruptive behavior disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Behavior Disorder, Disruptive behavior, Anxiety, Depression and and Adjustments due to seperation, divorce and grief and loss.
Hanna Hipp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Meg Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
My clients are adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss. I believe deep listening can be an antidote to our increasingly challenging world. My therapy style is collaborative and strengths-based, helping people tap into their inner wisdom and resources. I am fascinated by people - their stories, challenges, interests, hopes, loves, struggles, and goals. I particularly enjoy helping people discover and change thinking and behavior patterns that are no longer useful, uncover neglected parts of themselves, and grow into the successful people they mean to be.
My clients are adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss. I believe deep listening can be an antidote to our increasingly challenging world. My therapy style is collaborative and strengths-based, helping people tap into their inner wisdom and resources. I am fascinated by people - their stories, challenges, interests, hopes, loves, struggles, and goals. I particularly enjoy helping people discover and change thinking and behavior patterns that are no longer useful, uncover neglected parts of themselves, and grow into the successful people they mean to be.
Living in the modern world is stressful, challenging and... unprecedented. Fear, hopelessness, anxiety, worry, depression - these are sometimes very human reactions to one's experience. It can feel overwhelming to know how to plan or even dream of a better future. As a therapist & human being, I know that emotions provide important insight into one's needs, hopes & deepest truth. I am here to remind you- you are not broken or doomed! You are simply human! And you deserve to feel happy, healthy and whole, even when the world feels like it is crumbling around you.
Living in the modern world is stressful, challenging and... unprecedented. Fear, hopelessness, anxiety, worry, depression - these are sometimes very human reactions to one's experience. It can feel overwhelming to know how to plan or even dream of a better future. As a therapist & human being, I know that emotions provide important insight into one's needs, hopes & deepest truth. I am here to remind you- you are not broken or doomed! You are simply human! And you deserve to feel happy, healthy and whole, even when the world feels like it is crumbling around you.
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Number of Therapists in Asheville, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Asheville, NC who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Stress |
| 68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 85% | Aetna |
| 47% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Asheville, NC see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |