Therapists in Asheville, NC
Marissa Kent-White
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
As a trained couples' & family therapist, I use a systemic approach with motivated clients which emphasizes the development & maintenance of healthy relationships & communication. Evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral/solution focused therapies are examples of the theoretical orientations from which I work. I believe wholeheartedly that change comes from a blend of internal & external factors with a team approach between the therapist & client(s). My role is not to fix people, but rather to create a safe/brave space where diverse experiences can be explored with compassion, increasing trust and connection.
As a trained couples' & family therapist, I use a systemic approach with motivated clients which emphasizes the development & maintenance of healthy relationships & communication. Evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral/solution focused therapies are examples of the theoretical orientations from which I work. I believe wholeheartedly that change comes from a blend of internal & external factors with a team approach between the therapist & client(s). My role is not to fix people, but rather to create a safe/brave space where diverse experiences can be explored with compassion, increasing trust and connection.
I specialize in treatment of the long term effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, excessive stress and other traumas in their emotional, behavioral and physical manifestations. These include anxiety, depression and PTSD, as well as an array of chronic diseases that are the outcome of long-term nervous system dysregulation. My approach is somatic and holistic with emphasis on resetting the nervous system and assisting clients in returning their brains and bodies to the place where we function at our best capacity for dealing with the challenges that life brings.
I specialize in treatment of the long term effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, excessive stress and other traumas in their emotional, behavioral and physical manifestations. These include anxiety, depression and PTSD, as well as an array of chronic diseases that are the outcome of long-term nervous system dysregulation. My approach is somatic and holistic with emphasis on resetting the nervous system and assisting clients in returning their brains and bodies to the place where we function at our best capacity for dealing with the challenges that life brings.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety or emotional difficulties, looking to enhance your self-awareness, or seeking personal evolution, I am here to help you transform your challenges into opportunities for growth. The majority of my clients come due to anxiety and a history of trauma and I have seen success by using a combination of methodologies I've learned over the years. My approach is grounded in science, informed by personal experience, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can explore how mindfulness, somatic awareness, and nutrition can help you live more fully and authentically.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety or emotional difficulties, looking to enhance your self-awareness, or seeking personal evolution, I am here to help you transform your challenges into opportunities for growth. The majority of my clients come due to anxiety and a history of trauma and I have seen success by using a combination of methodologies I've learned over the years. My approach is grounded in science, informed by personal experience, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can explore how mindfulness, somatic awareness, and nutrition can help you live more fully and authentically.
You might be here because you sense an inner wisdom, yet feel stuck in patterns shaped by physical or attachment-based trauma. Your sensitivity and capacity for care can support deep connection with others, while also leaving you disconnected from your own needs and unsure of what you want. An anxious, overactive mind may make it hard to fully inhabit your life, and you may have reached a point where traditional talk therapy has brought insight but not lasting change. When this happens, it’s common for frustration or shame to arise, not as a personal failure, but as a signal that a different kind of support may be needed.
You might be here because you sense an inner wisdom, yet feel stuck in patterns shaped by physical or attachment-based trauma. Your sensitivity and capacity for care can support deep connection with others, while also leaving you disconnected from your own needs and unsure of what you want. An anxious, overactive mind may make it hard to fully inhabit your life, and you may have reached a point where traditional talk therapy has brought insight but not lasting change. When this happens, it’s common for frustration or shame to arise, not as a personal failure, but as a signal that a different kind of support may be needed.
My ideal client is a teen or adult that is struggling to figure out what they are missing. They are realizing that life's challenges seem harder for them than they are for others. They may be having challenges with their personal relationships. They may be feeling unable to complete tasks they used to accomplish easily. They may be feeling depressed and anxious. I specialize in working with late-identified autistic teens and adults, as well as teens and adults with ADHD. I also have experience and enjoy working with folks that experience depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, trauma, and/or PTSD symptoms.
My ideal client is a teen or adult that is struggling to figure out what they are missing. They are realizing that life's challenges seem harder for them than they are for others. They may be having challenges with their personal relationships. They may be feeling unable to complete tasks they used to accomplish easily. They may be feeling depressed and anxious. I specialize in working with late-identified autistic teens and adults, as well as teens and adults with ADHD. I also have experience and enjoy working with folks that experience depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, trauma, and/or PTSD symptoms.
I specialize in supporting clients with the enormous weight of expectations in handling what’s happening in the world, caregiving and parenting children, and somehow also taking care of ourselves. My work's goal is to empower clients to develop security and safety in who they are which leads to better daily life. Clients dive into their past, current stressors, and future while noticing patterns and needs. I normalize what being a human can mean and how we react in situations. Clients often bring anxiety and cycles of being in survival mode. To me, it’s important to feel supported as a human with all that brings.
I specialize in supporting clients with the enormous weight of expectations in handling what’s happening in the world, caregiving and parenting children, and somehow also taking care of ourselves. My work's goal is to empower clients to develop security and safety in who they are which leads to better daily life. Clients dive into their past, current stressors, and future while noticing patterns and needs. I normalize what being a human can mean and how we react in situations. Clients often bring anxiety and cycles of being in survival mode. To me, it’s important to feel supported as a human with all that brings.
I have been drawn to the belief that healing occurs through authentic connection, empathy, and empowerment. Completing my training as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) has strengthened my commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families discover resilience, navigate challenges, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling lives.
During my graduate training and clinical internship, I gained experience providing counseling across diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relational stressors.
I have been drawn to the belief that healing occurs through authentic connection, empathy, and empowerment. Completing my training as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) has strengthened my commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families discover resilience, navigate challenges, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling lives.
During my graduate training and clinical internship, I gained experience providing counseling across diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relational stressors.
Life can throw us some major challenges and often people can end up in survival mode, panic mode, or just struggling to get out of bed in the morning. Counseling provides resources and support for moving out of these modes into well-being, health, and joy. Each person comes to counseling with their own strengths and challenges. My job as a therapist is to support each person as they move towards their goals such as decreasing anxiety and depression, healing from old wounds or trauma, learning skills to manage emotions or experiences, exploring themes such as identity and self-esteem, working through relationship conflicts, and more.
Life can throw us some major challenges and often people can end up in survival mode, panic mode, or just struggling to get out of bed in the morning. Counseling provides resources and support for moving out of these modes into well-being, health, and joy. Each person comes to counseling with their own strengths and challenges. My job as a therapist is to support each person as they move towards their goals such as decreasing anxiety and depression, healing from old wounds or trauma, learning skills to manage emotions or experiences, exploring themes such as identity and self-esteem, working through relationship conflicts, and more.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and parents. In my work, I use multiple modalities as well as my many years of experience to develop individualized treatment plans for my clients. In work that we do, my hope is that my clients will feel a sense of relief and accomplishment as they progress towards their personal mental health goals.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and parents. In my work, I use multiple modalities as well as my many years of experience to develop individualized treatment plans for my clients. In work that we do, my hope is that my clients will feel a sense of relief and accomplishment as they progress towards their personal mental health goals.
*PLEASE EMAIL TO SET UP FREE CONSULTATION* Almost daily, you dread waking up in the morning and stress about having to engage with people. It can even be difficult to find the motivation to get out of bed. You often find it hard to let people into your world. Other people just don't "get it." It's even more of a challenge finding joy or excitement out of life. It can feel like a never ending roller coaster of what feels like confusing and stressful emotions!
*PLEASE EMAIL TO SET UP FREE CONSULTATION* Almost daily, you dread waking up in the morning and stress about having to engage with people. It can even be difficult to find the motivation to get out of bed. You often find it hard to let people into your world. Other people just don't "get it." It's even more of a challenge finding joy or excitement out of life. It can feel like a never ending roller coaster of what feels like confusing and stressful emotions!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, or the constant need to keep it all together? Maybe parts of you try to manage it all while other parts carry exhaustion, shame, or longing beneath the surface. You’re not broken. You’re human. And every part of you is trying to help in the only way it knows how.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, or the constant need to keep it all together? Maybe parts of you try to manage it all while other parts carry exhaustion, shame, or longing beneath the surface. You’re not broken. You’re human. And every part of you is trying to help in the only way it knows how.
Baylor Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
Counseling is such meaningful and rewarding work and I am so grateful that I get to do it. My goal is to always be growing as a person right alongside you and to always approach my work with a sense of openness and curiosity rather than judgment. After all, we’re just two humans talking about being human. My hope is that you can learn to further embrace your humanness and leave behind your shame in the process. While talk therapy can be extremely valuable, I recognize that there are some problems that conventional talk therapy can’t quite reach, which is why I typically use a more experiential, trauma-focused approach to counseling.
Counseling is such meaningful and rewarding work and I am so grateful that I get to do it. My goal is to always be growing as a person right alongside you and to always approach my work with a sense of openness and curiosity rather than judgment. After all, we’re just two humans talking about being human. My hope is that you can learn to further embrace your humanness and leave behind your shame in the process. While talk therapy can be extremely valuable, I recognize that there are some problems that conventional talk therapy can’t quite reach, which is why I typically use a more experiential, trauma-focused approach to counseling.
After 30 years of clinical experience with individuals and couples, I believe the process of psychotherapy strengthens relationships with the self and others, enhancing both insight and opportunities for growth. I bring an open mind, respect and practicality to the therapeutic relationship. I am currently offering treatment using teletherapy and in-person sessions. I am an out of network provider but am committed to helping you to receive reimbursement by your insurance and to adjusting the fee if necessary.
After 30 years of clinical experience with individuals and couples, I believe the process of psychotherapy strengthens relationships with the self and others, enhancing both insight and opportunities for growth. I bring an open mind, respect and practicality to the therapeutic relationship. I am currently offering treatment using teletherapy and in-person sessions. I am an out of network provider but am committed to helping you to receive reimbursement by your insurance and to adjusting the fee if necessary.
You know the feeling all too well. The ache from feeling disconnected as a couple, the grief after a recent death, the despair that cycles alongside binge drinking, the sorrow when a relationship ends, the fear of wondering if THIS is all life has to offer…or perhaps all at the same time. Although you might be daunted by facing these challenges, you do not have to do it alone. Our therapeutic relationship can be a caring, supportive space, to help lift you up above these "stuck cycles” that often arise in life, to gain better understanding, perspective, and compassion for these challenges, and bring you back home to yourself.
You know the feeling all too well. The ache from feeling disconnected as a couple, the grief after a recent death, the despair that cycles alongside binge drinking, the sorrow when a relationship ends, the fear of wondering if THIS is all life has to offer…or perhaps all at the same time. Although you might be daunted by facing these challenges, you do not have to do it alone. Our therapeutic relationship can be a caring, supportive space, to help lift you up above these "stuck cycles” that often arise in life, to gain better understanding, perspective, and compassion for these challenges, and bring you back home to yourself.
While an “ideal client” does not exist, it is important to speak to the matter of my orientation. I’ve a Progressive orientation. I claim no religion. I grew up the daughter of a Baptist minister & I know the damage such a culture can create. I respect & honor any religion that respects the rights of women. Women’s rights are human rights. I aim to be very clear in my communication & orientation so that no expectations are assumed.
While an “ideal client” does not exist, it is important to speak to the matter of my orientation. I’ve a Progressive orientation. I claim no religion. I grew up the daughter of a Baptist minister & I know the damage such a culture can create. I respect & honor any religion that respects the rights of women. Women’s rights are human rights. I aim to be very clear in my communication & orientation so that no expectations are assumed.
I love working with individuals in the big transition stages of life. I have a passion for helping patients sort out the often confusing and disorienting realization that there is no "right" way to do things. My experience and passion lies in working with trauma and the resolution of trauma. The journey back from a trauma/ or series of traumas is all about processing the "then" through the lens of "now" that allows us to better navigate the things we have survived. The journey is about figuring out a happy medium between your way and what is acceptable to those that love and support you.
I love working with individuals in the big transition stages of life. I have a passion for helping patients sort out the often confusing and disorienting realization that there is no "right" way to do things. My experience and passion lies in working with trauma and the resolution of trauma. The journey back from a trauma/ or series of traumas is all about processing the "then" through the lens of "now" that allows us to better navigate the things we have survived. The journey is about figuring out a happy medium between your way and what is acceptable to those that love and support you.
Are you feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns of self-criticism, or struggling to cope with intense emotions and life transitions? Maybe food, body image, emotions, or relationships feel harder for you or your teen than they seem for everyone else. I specialize in supporting teens and young adults navigating eating disorders, body image struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ARFID, and emotional overwhelm. Using a compassionate, somatic and polyvagal-informed approach, I help clients build self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and self-trust so they can reconnect with their strengths and move toward greater co
Are you feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns of self-criticism, or struggling to cope with intense emotions and life transitions? Maybe food, body image, emotions, or relationships feel harder for you or your teen than they seem for everyone else. I specialize in supporting teens and young adults navigating eating disorders, body image struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ARFID, and emotional overwhelm. Using a compassionate, somatic and polyvagal-informed approach, I help clients build self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and self-trust so they can reconnect with their strengths and move toward greater co
Life is a journey that often throws us many obstacles and roadblocks along the way. My goal is to help you figure out how to best navigate your journey that is both healthy and productive. I have over 20 years experience in the field with emphasis that last 10 years in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues and trauma. Most of us need to make the time and commitment to moving forward with our goals in life. It is true, the best decisions in life are often the hardest, I will support and guide you through your journey.
Life is a journey that often throws us many obstacles and roadblocks along the way. My goal is to help you figure out how to best navigate your journey that is both healthy and productive. I have over 20 years experience in the field with emphasis that last 10 years in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues and trauma. Most of us need to make the time and commitment to moving forward with our goals in life. It is true, the best decisions in life are often the hardest, I will support and guide you through your journey.
When our lives are at their hardest, our thoughts, feelings, and actions seem to pile on to make things even harder. I’m here to support using evidenced-based tools, warmth, kindness, patience, curiosity, and an occasional dose of humor to improve your day-to-day functioning and quality of life long-term. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and a larger picture of your environment, past, and relationships, we can cultivate skills of awareness and flexibility. These skills help to uncover patterns of thoughts or emotions that may be compounding your distress, to enhance your ability to respond, and endure a lack of control.
When our lives are at their hardest, our thoughts, feelings, and actions seem to pile on to make things even harder. I’m here to support using evidenced-based tools, warmth, kindness, patience, curiosity, and an occasional dose of humor to improve your day-to-day functioning and quality of life long-term. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and a larger picture of your environment, past, and relationships, we can cultivate skills of awareness and flexibility. These skills help to uncover patterns of thoughts or emotions that may be compounding your distress, to enhance your ability to respond, and endure a lack of control.
Delaney Wisor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it" - Hellen Keller. Suffering is inevitable, but healing is available. The first step taken toward healing is the reaching out, the finding the right fit, and even the fear that you might not find the right person. I see and admire you for taking that first step. I practice with young and middle adults, as they are going through difficult transitional times, mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma/PTSD.
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it" - Hellen Keller. Suffering is inevitable, but healing is available. The first step taken toward healing is the reaching out, the finding the right fit, and even the fear that you might not find the right person. I see and admire you for taking that first step. I practice with young and middle adults, as they are going through difficult transitional times, mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma/PTSD.
See more therapy options for Asheville
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Asheville, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Asheville, NC who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | Aetna |
| 90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 48% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Asheville, NC see their clients
| 67% | In Person and Online | |
| 33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |