Therapists in Asheville, NC
Dr. Katherine Hyde Hensley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PsyD, LCMHC-S, IPPE-C, LCAS
Asheville, NC 28801
As a maternal-infant mental health psychologist, I'm a pioneer of healing and advocacy for instances of birth and death trauma. I have experience helping adult clients navigate a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and attachment concerns, Termination For Medical Reasons, stillbirth, and perinatal pregnancy challenges. It's not within my power to erase your grief, but I can accompany you, offering you the support needed to navigate your way toward healing.
As a maternal-infant mental health psychologist, I'm a pioneer of healing and advocacy for instances of birth and death trauma. I have experience helping adult clients navigate a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and attachment concerns, Termination For Medical Reasons, stillbirth, and perinatal pregnancy challenges. It's not within my power to erase your grief, but I can accompany you, offering you the support needed to navigate your way toward healing.
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 non-judgmental 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 non-judgmental 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.
The preteen and teenage years present their own unique challenges during a particularly vulnerable time in our lives. I believe everyone has the power to change. Yet it often takes guidance and alternate perspectives to recognize the changes desired, and how to go about facilitating those changes. That’s why I’m here. I aim to help young people identify their authentic selves through discovery and recognition of their strengths, identifying present challenges, and setting personal goals.
The preteen and teenage years present their own unique challenges during a particularly vulnerable time in our lives. I believe everyone has the power to change. Yet it often takes guidance and alternate perspectives to recognize the changes desired, and how to go about facilitating those changes. That’s why I’m here. I aim to help young people identify their authentic selves through discovery and recognition of their strengths, identifying present challenges, and setting personal goals.
Therapy for tender hearts and anxious minds. I work with individuals, couples, co-parents, and people in diverse relational structures navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, identity exploration, self-worth, relational issues, and significant life transitions. Our work centers on making room for complexity, for tenderness, and for the parts of you that learned to stay hidden in order to survive. Therapy can be a space to turn toward what has lived in the shadows, often the very places that hold resilience, wisdom, and possibility.
Therapy for tender hearts and anxious minds. I work with individuals, couples, co-parents, and people in diverse relational structures navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, identity exploration, self-worth, relational issues, and significant life transitions. Our work centers on making room for complexity, for tenderness, and for the parts of you that learned to stay hidden in order to survive. Therapy can be a space to turn toward what has lived in the shadows, often the very places that hold resilience, wisdom, and possibility.
Linda S Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Asheville, NC 28804
Not accepting new clients
I genuinely care about helping people to reach their potential and discover contentment. In this difficult time, people feel more overwhelmed than ever. With 39 years of experience/ training workshops, I have many tools and skills to call upon. I focus on both short term stress/career/life issues as well as adults suffering from neglectful/abusive/alcoholic families. I am compassionate and nurture my clients' inner strength until they can believe in themselves & find joy in life. I work with women and men of all races and sexual orientations. Please feel free to reach out with your concerns and questions.
I genuinely care about helping people to reach their potential and discover contentment. In this difficult time, people feel more overwhelmed than ever. With 39 years of experience/ training workshops, I have many tools and skills to call upon. I focus on both short term stress/career/life issues as well as adults suffering from neglectful/abusive/alcoholic families. I am compassionate and nurture my clients' inner strength until they can believe in themselves & find joy in life. I work with women and men of all races and sexual orientations. Please feel free to reach out with your concerns and questions.
The "calyx" is the protective outer layer of a flower, made of sepals that hold and support the bud as it grows. My private therapy practice is named Calyx Integrative Therapy, PLLC because in psychotherapy, the calyx becomes a metaphor for the steady, structured support that surrounds a person during vulnerable periods, giving them the safety and stability needed to develop, safely open, and thrive. Folks drawn to Calyx are often navigating trauma, life transitions, rites of passage, burnout, uncertainty or self-doubt and want care that’s both evidence‑based and rooted in the wonder and wisdom of the natural world.
The "calyx" is the protective outer layer of a flower, made of sepals that hold and support the bud as it grows. My private therapy practice is named Calyx Integrative Therapy, PLLC because in psychotherapy, the calyx becomes a metaphor for the steady, structured support that surrounds a person during vulnerable periods, giving them the safety and stability needed to develop, safely open, and thrive. Folks drawn to Calyx are often navigating trauma, life transitions, rites of passage, burnout, uncertainty or self-doubt and want care that’s both evidence‑based and rooted in the wonder and wisdom of the natural world.
Being a human can be difficult, and we all build natural walls that help us move through this difficulty. Sorting out which are supporting us and which are old news is a pivotal part of evolving and continually showing up. The second piece is integrating this information, and meeting the You that exists today fully. There is only so much healing we can do alone in our rooms, and coming back to life means returning to the world. Whether the impetus to reach out is a new grievance, old trauma, recent recovery, impending ceremony, or a desire to be a more clarified version of yourself, I'm here to hold and explore it all with you.
Being a human can be difficult, and we all build natural walls that help us move through this difficulty. Sorting out which are supporting us and which are old news is a pivotal part of evolving and continually showing up. The second piece is integrating this information, and meeting the You that exists today fully. There is only so much healing we can do alone in our rooms, and coming back to life means returning to the world. Whether the impetus to reach out is a new grievance, old trauma, recent recovery, impending ceremony, or a desire to be a more clarified version of yourself, I'm here to hold and explore it all with you.
Rachael Chatham, LCMHC - Whole Self Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, CYT, LCMHC
8 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28804
Moving through life, repeating the same patterns in relationships can be incredibly frustrating. Dealing with a relentless inner critic, struggling to get away from constant worries about if you're "doing it right," or attempting to heal the disconnect within or with loved ones can all create a significant amount of dis-ease in our lives. Having been a psychotherapist for twenty years, I am honored to be a consistent, objective, and inquisitive presence for the individuals I get to work with. If you are struggling with sticky life-patterns, challenging relationships, or are going through a major transition, I'd love to help.
Moving through life, repeating the same patterns in relationships can be incredibly frustrating. Dealing with a relentless inner critic, struggling to get away from constant worries about if you're "doing it right," or attempting to heal the disconnect within or with loved ones can all create a significant amount of dis-ease in our lives. Having been a psychotherapist for twenty years, I am honored to be a consistent, objective, and inquisitive presence for the individuals I get to work with. If you are struggling with sticky life-patterns, challenging relationships, or are going through a major transition, I'd love to help.
Karen Ren Jordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
For so many people, our childhoods were not "good enough, safe enough." Maybe our caregivers were tricky and lacked the capacity to allow us full human experiences as children, and now our bodies are holding that pain. For some of us, we bonded with what was available- substances, food, sex, pain. For all of us, our emotions and behaviors make sense within the context of who we are and what we've been through. And we have survived the worst. Some of our behaviors may not be helping the way they once did. Together, we can start fulfilling the unmet needs that are underneath those behaviors so that you can grow in meaningful ways.
For so many people, our childhoods were not "good enough, safe enough." Maybe our caregivers were tricky and lacked the capacity to allow us full human experiences as children, and now our bodies are holding that pain. For some of us, we bonded with what was available- substances, food, sex, pain. For all of us, our emotions and behaviors make sense within the context of who we are and what we've been through. And we have survived the worst. Some of our behaviors may not be helping the way they once did. Together, we can start fulfilling the unmet needs that are underneath those behaviors so that you can grow in meaningful ways.
You are a sensitive, deep-feeling woman in midlife or beyond who’s quietly struggling through big changes. Maybe your body feels unfamilar, a relationship has ended, your children are growing up, or a chronic health condition is demanding more attention. You might be feeling lost, dissatisfied or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—like people-pleasing or disordered eating that’s resurfaced or shown up for the first time. These experiences can leave you feeling disconnected from your body, your purpose, & your sense of self. You don't have to navigate this season alone. You can feel more at home in your body and life!
You are a sensitive, deep-feeling woman in midlife or beyond who’s quietly struggling through big changes. Maybe your body feels unfamilar, a relationship has ended, your children are growing up, or a chronic health condition is demanding more attention. You might be feeling lost, dissatisfied or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—like people-pleasing or disordered eating that’s resurfaced or shown up for the first time. These experiences can leave you feeling disconnected from your body, your purpose, & your sense of self. You don't have to navigate this season alone. You can feel more at home in your body and life!
Caleb Lantz Pusey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MDiv, MA, LCMHC, CSIP, NCC
Asheville, NC 28801
I believe that you bring wisdom to the places of disorientation in your life. As a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, my role is to help you nurture the conditions where you can reconnect with this wisdom. The primary condition for this reconnection is an authentic relationship with another person. At its best, therapy can help deepen self-awareness, awaken self-compassion, and broaden your capacity for meaningful relationships. My practice resonates for contemplative persons seeking an active partner in the work of reconnection and re-creation.
I believe that you bring wisdom to the places of disorientation in your life. As a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, my role is to help you nurture the conditions where you can reconnect with this wisdom. The primary condition for this reconnection is an authentic relationship with another person. At its best, therapy can help deepen self-awareness, awaken self-compassion, and broaden your capacity for meaningful relationships. My practice resonates for contemplative persons seeking an active partner in the work of reconnection and re-creation.
My years in practice have helped me learn to listen closely and engage deeply with the things people tell me. I’ve helped my clients address real troubles, accept difficult realities, communicate more effectively and reduce conflict in their minds and relationships. My clients often leave sessions with fresh perspective, new language, useful insight and direction. I’ve helped people get unstuck, feel lighter, and live better. I’m not easily overwhelmed by strong feelings or complex issues, and I don’t judge. I consider psychotherapy to be both an art and a science, and I strive to weave the two.
My years in practice have helped me learn to listen closely and engage deeply with the things people tell me. I’ve helped my clients address real troubles, accept difficult realities, communicate more effectively and reduce conflict in their minds and relationships. My clients often leave sessions with fresh perspective, new language, useful insight and direction. I’ve helped people get unstuck, feel lighter, and live better. I’m not easily overwhelmed by strong feelings or complex issues, and I don’t judge. I consider psychotherapy to be both an art and a science, and I strive to weave the two.
Alissa Hager
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You've read the self help books, listened to the podcasts, done the coping skills and you still feel like you get tripped up when moving forward. Things probably look “fine” on the outside, while inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and on guard. Many of the people who reach out to me aren’t looking for surface-level therapy anymore. They’ve done a lot of thinking, a lot of coping, and a lot of trying to hold it together. What they’re really wanting now is a space where they can slow down and understand what’s actually happening inside of them — not just manage it.
You've read the self help books, listened to the podcasts, done the coping skills and you still feel like you get tripped up when moving forward. Things probably look “fine” on the outside, while inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and on guard. Many of the people who reach out to me aren’t looking for surface-level therapy anymore. They’ve done a lot of thinking, a lot of coping, and a lot of trying to hold it together. What they’re really wanting now is a space where they can slow down and understand what’s actually happening inside of them — not just manage it.
If you are having difficulty accessing your potential for healing and happiness, I want to work with you. Whether you struggle from depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, or difficulty in relationships, you don't have to stay isolated in these painful states, estranged from joy, authenticity, and yourself.
I work best with folks who are ready to do deep self-healing work in a safe and caring setting, and am networked with similar providers. Please visit my website or give me a call for a free consultation
If you are having difficulty accessing your potential for healing and happiness, I want to work with you. Whether you struggle from depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, or difficulty in relationships, you don't have to stay isolated in these painful states, estranged from joy, authenticity, and yourself.
I work best with folks who are ready to do deep self-healing work in a safe and caring setting, and am networked with similar providers. Please visit my website or give me a call for a free consultation
Allison Miall Davis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, BS, MA
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Hi there! My name is Allison and I am a native to Asheville NC and appreciate our diverse populations and awe inspiring views. It's the people who have made this area such a special place to live and grow up and I am honored to serve and give back. I personally understand what it takes for someone to make the decision to seek out therapy and I have a profoundly deep respect for you taking this first step! I am here as a guide to share light as you navigate your mental health and healing. My promise to you is we will do this together while creating a pathway to your best self.
Hi there! My name is Allison and I am a native to Asheville NC and appreciate our diverse populations and awe inspiring views. It's the people who have made this area such a special place to live and grow up and I am honored to serve and give back. I personally understand what it takes for someone to make the decision to seek out therapy and I have a profoundly deep respect for you taking this first step! I am here as a guide to share light as you navigate your mental health and healing. My promise to you is we will do this together while creating a pathway to your best self.
Have you been feeling stuck? Are you repeating the same unhelpful patterns in your relationships? Have you tried to live life differently and are unable to sustain lasting change? Perhaps you have been wanting to know and live out your life's purpose.
My practice is highly influenced by the work of Carl Jung and my personal experience working through these same types of challenges. I spent decades feeling stuck in heavy emotional pain and low self-esteem. Providing a safe and non-judgmental space is my highest priority. As we explore your discomfort, I trust that a new sense of light and love will unfold for you.
Have you been feeling stuck? Are you repeating the same unhelpful patterns in your relationships? Have you tried to live life differently and are unable to sustain lasting change? Perhaps you have been wanting to know and live out your life's purpose.
My practice is highly influenced by the work of Carl Jung and my personal experience working through these same types of challenges. I spent decades feeling stuck in heavy emotional pain and low self-esteem. Providing a safe and non-judgmental space is my highest priority. As we explore your discomfort, I trust that a new sense of light and love will unfold for you.
Do you ponder philosophical questions in life, without anyone to talk to about them? Do you take on a lot at once, causing stress that's hard to manage? Are you struggling with substance use and not sure how best to handle it? Let's find solutions together!
I am part of Thrive Mental Health Center located in Asheville, NC. We are comprised of a diverse group of clinicians specializing in treatment of clients dealing with psychological and behavioral challenges. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy. Our core values are quality of care, an individualized approach, and being person-centered and culturally competent.
Do you ponder philosophical questions in life, without anyone to talk to about them? Do you take on a lot at once, causing stress that's hard to manage? Are you struggling with substance use and not sure how best to handle it? Let's find solutions together!
I am part of Thrive Mental Health Center located in Asheville, NC. We are comprised of a diverse group of clinicians specializing in treatment of clients dealing with psychological and behavioral challenges. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy. Our core values are quality of care, an individualized approach, and being person-centered and culturally competent.
I create a safe space so that you can discover the sources causing patterns identified as unproductive so that renewal and recovery becomes a possibility. I work with 18-65 y/o women of all gender and sexual identities who are looking to heal from wounds of their past that have caused patterns they feel stuck in and who want freedom. I utilize Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Attachment-based interventions from the past 15 years of my training, guidance and experience as a mental health counselor and addiction specialist.
I create a safe space so that you can discover the sources causing patterns identified as unproductive so that renewal and recovery becomes a possibility. I work with 18-65 y/o women of all gender and sexual identities who are looking to heal from wounds of their past that have caused patterns they feel stuck in and who want freedom. I utilize Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Attachment-based interventions from the past 15 years of my training, guidance and experience as a mental health counselor and addiction specialist.
Welcome! Therapy is a team effort - no one should face life’s challenges alone. My expertise is in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety, though I also have experience with Depression, Trauma and Stress-related Disorders, Life Transitions, Grief, Chronic Illness and Pain, Identity Development, and Relationship Dynamics. I work with people from all walks of life –teens, young adults, older adults, veterans, a diversity of races, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, gender identities, socio economic statuses, and worldviews. My ideal client is one who is willing to consistently and authentically engage in the real work.
Welcome! Therapy is a team effort - no one should face life’s challenges alone. My expertise is in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety, though I also have experience with Depression, Trauma and Stress-related Disorders, Life Transitions, Grief, Chronic Illness and Pain, Identity Development, and Relationship Dynamics. I work with people from all walks of life –teens, young adults, older adults, veterans, a diversity of races, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, gender identities, socio economic statuses, and worldviews. My ideal client is one who is willing to consistently and authentically engage in the real work.
It is my privilege and honor to be a part of your recovery journey. Education and training are important and valuable, but the therapeutic relationship is paramount to the healing process. You are not alone. Allow me to journey with you towards greater peace and wholeness in your life. I have worked with men for 20 years in early addiction recovery. I also have, at the same time, worked with dual diagnosis and mental health issues.
It is my privilege and honor to be a part of your recovery journey. Education and training are important and valuable, but the therapeutic relationship is paramount to the healing process. You are not alone. Allow me to journey with you towards greater peace and wholeness in your life. I have worked with men for 20 years in early addiction recovery. I also have, at the same time, worked with dual diagnosis and mental health issues.
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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 |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | Aetna |
| 90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 47% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Asheville, NC see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |