Therapists in Asheville, NC
Margie Allison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, LISW-CP
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
It's an honor and privilege to use my experience, education and skills to guide people toward a deeper love and acceptance of themselves. My passion is working with those who are ready to heal and transform what no longer serves them on their way to creating lives of meaning, purpose and joy. I've accumulated a "toolkit" of effective modalities and those, combined with your own desire to grow and evolve is a powerful combination. I believe many of us repeat strategies from the past that may have worked then, but are no longer helping us become who we want to be either personally or professionally.
It's an honor and privilege to use my experience, education and skills to guide people toward a deeper love and acceptance of themselves. My passion is working with those who are ready to heal and transform what no longer serves them on their way to creating lives of meaning, purpose and joy. I've accumulated a "toolkit" of effective modalities and those, combined with your own desire to grow and evolve is a powerful combination. I believe many of us repeat strategies from the past that may have worked then, but are no longer helping us become who we want to be either personally or professionally.
Call me Ben! I've been in private practice for 5 years and the mental health field at-large for close to a decade. I'm a big advocate for mindfulness (and ACT) and how it can be used alongside and incorporated into the therapeutic relationship to make tremendous strides in addressing one's mental health. I live in Asheville, North Carolina with my wife and our two cats. I love to go hiking and kayaking, I own a record store where I also work, and love a good gaming session with my friends.
Call me Ben! I've been in private practice for 5 years and the mental health field at-large for close to a decade. I'm a big advocate for mindfulness (and ACT) and how it can be used alongside and incorporated into the therapeutic relationship to make tremendous strides in addressing one's mental health. I live in Asheville, North Carolina with my wife and our two cats. I love to go hiking and kayaking, I own a record store where I also work, and love a good gaming session with my friends.
Hi! If you're exhausted, frustrated, angry, disillusioned, or simply in need of guidance in a life transition or situation, you're in the right place. I offer a safe space to dive into the challenges on your plate. Anxiety and depression are my specialities, but please know that I work with clients on a wide array of topics. I often utilize traditional talk therapy, EMDR, and I regularly pull in CBT techniques that I think might be helpful to you, but should you or I decide a different modality would be useful, we can discuss that as well. I want our sessions to be collaborative and for you to feel heard and supported.
Hi! If you're exhausted, frustrated, angry, disillusioned, or simply in need of guidance in a life transition or situation, you're in the right place. I offer a safe space to dive into the challenges on your plate. Anxiety and depression are my specialities, but please know that I work with clients on a wide array of topics. I often utilize traditional talk therapy, EMDR, and I regularly pull in CBT techniques that I think might be helpful to you, but should you or I decide a different modality would be useful, we can discuss that as well. I want our sessions to be collaborative and for you to feel heard and supported.
Are you going through a challenging time—or feeling like something in your life needs to shift? Do you look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or exhausted? Maybe the life you imagined has taken a back seat while you’ve focused on others. I help people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find a way forward that feels authentic and sustainable. If you’re an artist, creative, musician, maker, or entrepreneur, I may be a good fit. With a creative background myself, I enjoy helping people find more clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives and work.
Are you going through a challenging time—or feeling like something in your life needs to shift? Do you look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or exhausted? Maybe the life you imagined has taken a back seat while you’ve focused on others. I help people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find a way forward that feels authentic and sustainable. If you’re an artist, creative, musician, maker, or entrepreneur, I may be a good fit. With a creative background myself, I enjoy helping people find more clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives and work.
Are you feeling stuck or off-track? Maybe after burnout, grief, or a big life shift, something just feels… off. Your body’s tense, inspiration is gone, and you're craving clarity and connection. Many of my clients identify as creatives and neurodivergent—ADHD, autistic, gifted, or highly sensitive—and are tired of masking to keep up. This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about reconnecting—with your voice, your body, and a version of your life that truly fits.
Are you feeling stuck or off-track? Maybe after burnout, grief, or a big life shift, something just feels… off. Your body’s tense, inspiration is gone, and you're craving clarity and connection. Many of my clients identify as creatives and neurodivergent—ADHD, autistic, gifted, or highly sensitive—and are tired of masking to keep up. This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about reconnecting—with your voice, your body, and a version of your life that truly fits.
You may be feeling off track, losing sight of what is most important, and how powerful you truly are. I am here to support you in remembering. To allow you to feel empowered to make the changes needed to be the highest version of yourself. We all need encouragement and inspiration at times. Going through changes? Unmet needs, feeling stress, overwhelm? Reach out. It is your time to flourish!
BE the change you wish to see within yourself & the world. We are the ones we have been waiting for.
By working together, with mindfulness & compassion, you can have the courage to create the changes you wish to see within yourself.
You may be feeling off track, losing sight of what is most important, and how powerful you truly are. I am here to support you in remembering. To allow you to feel empowered to make the changes needed to be the highest version of yourself. We all need encouragement and inspiration at times. Going through changes? Unmet needs, feeling stress, overwhelm? Reach out. It is your time to flourish!
BE the change you wish to see within yourself & the world. We are the ones we have been waiting for.
By working together, with mindfulness & compassion, you can have the courage to create the changes you wish to see within yourself.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed with emotions? Struggling in relationships, work, or adult life in general? Have you been noticing that your past trauma keeps popping up, and all you want is to gain your control back? As humans, when our feelings of anxiety/panic become too overwhelming and difficult to manage, our bodies attempt to protect us from what it perceives as danger through mechanisms that often end up not helping us as much as they intend. In practice, this might look like anxious/freeze-y/people-pleasing responses, or avoidant/running away tendencies, along with some other potential manifestations.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed with emotions? Struggling in relationships, work, or adult life in general? Have you been noticing that your past trauma keeps popping up, and all you want is to gain your control back? As humans, when our feelings of anxiety/panic become too overwhelming and difficult to manage, our bodies attempt to protect us from what it perceives as danger through mechanisms that often end up not helping us as much as they intend. In practice, this might look like anxious/freeze-y/people-pleasing responses, or avoidant/running away tendencies, along with some other potential manifestations.
You might feel like you're barely keeping your head above water — emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck in a cycle that won’t break. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, significant life changes, or daily stress that feels too heavy to carry, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with people who feel hijacked by past trauma, overwhelmed by anxiety that won’t shut off, or emotionally paralyzed by grief, divorce, or significant life changes. Maybe you're having trouble sleeping, constantly second-guessing yourself, or feeling disconnected from the people around you.
You might feel like you're barely keeping your head above water — emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck in a cycle that won’t break. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, significant life changes, or daily stress that feels too heavy to carry, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with people who feel hijacked by past trauma, overwhelmed by anxiety that won’t shut off, or emotionally paralyzed by grief, divorce, or significant life changes. Maybe you're having trouble sleeping, constantly second-guessing yourself, or feeling disconnected from the people around you.
Experience matters. With over 30 years of extensive experience, Coach Rudy specializes in providing ADHD individual coaching to adults aged 32 and older, couples, and seniors (50+) for ADHD and executive functioning challenges. CoachRudy is a Professional Certified ADHD Coach and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Adults with ADHD tend to have challenges that prevent them from attaining their personal life dreams and career success goals. Adults with ADHD also tend to struggle in their love and family relationships, with friends, and financially.
Experience matters. With over 30 years of extensive experience, Coach Rudy specializes in providing ADHD individual coaching to adults aged 32 and older, couples, and seniors (50+) for ADHD and executive functioning challenges. CoachRudy is a Professional Certified ADHD Coach and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Adults with ADHD tend to have challenges that prevent them from attaining their personal life dreams and career success goals. Adults with ADHD also tend to struggle in their love and family relationships, with friends, and financially.
Hi! Thanks for being here. I specialize in working with people in periods of transition—college, post-college adulthood, early career shifts, motherhood, and identity changes that don’t come with a clear roadmap. These transitions can be particularly complex for autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent individuals, especially those who have spent years masking or pushing through.
Hi! Thanks for being here. I specialize in working with people in periods of transition—college, post-college adulthood, early career shifts, motherhood, and identity changes that don’t come with a clear roadmap. These transitions can be particularly complex for autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent individuals, especially those who have spent years masking or pushing through.
I provide person centered care in a safe and open space for clients to explore their motives for seeking therapy. I understand and believe that you, like all humans, are multifaceted and therefore I intend to meet you where and how you are with the affirmation that 'you are the expert of your own experience'. I have a 20+ year background in teaching yoga which influences my therapeutic practices. I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker (LCSW) as well as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS). Modalitites used : Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Motivational Interviewing
I provide person centered care in a safe and open space for clients to explore their motives for seeking therapy. I understand and believe that you, like all humans, are multifaceted and therefore I intend to meet you where and how you are with the affirmation that 'you are the expert of your own experience'. I have a 20+ year background in teaching yoga which influences my therapeutic practices. I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker (LCSW) as well as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS). Modalitites used : Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Motivational Interviewing
Adolescence to early adulthood can be confusing and overwhelming, but also a time of powerful growth and healing. Whether you're a teen, young adult, or later in life, navigating identity, relationships, and responsibilities can be deeply challenging. You may be facing pressure at school, work, or home, or processing past experiences like discrimination, bullying, or trauma. These struggles can lead to anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, executive dysfunction, or isolation. You want to feel comfortable in your own skin; to learn ways to accept yourself and to thrive on your own path.
Adolescence to early adulthood can be confusing and overwhelming, but also a time of powerful growth and healing. Whether you're a teen, young adult, or later in life, navigating identity, relationships, and responsibilities can be deeply challenging. You may be facing pressure at school, work, or home, or processing past experiences like discrimination, bullying, or trauma. These struggles can lead to anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, executive dysfunction, or isolation. You want to feel comfortable in your own skin; to learn ways to accept yourself and to thrive on your own path.
Are political tensions in this country causing you despair? Do you no longer align with the values and beliefs of your family of origin?
As a gay man, I understand the unique challenges faced by those who feel marginalized, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your identity and heal from past traumas.
I will never be the therapist that responds "Just don't listen to the news." Due to the current urgency for many.
I provide letters of support for gender affirmative treatment on a "pay what you can" basis for those who are uninsured.
Are political tensions in this country causing you despair? Do you no longer align with the values and beliefs of your family of origin?
As a gay man, I understand the unique challenges faced by those who feel marginalized, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your identity and heal from past traumas.
I will never be the therapist that responds "Just don't listen to the news." Due to the current urgency for many.
I provide letters of support for gender affirmative treatment on a "pay what you can" basis for those who are uninsured.
We all need help engaging wisely and compassionately with our personal suffering and relationship challenges. I partner with individuals and couples, meeting them with genuine presence, light-hearted curiosity, and steadfast care. For over 18 years as a therapist – and 30+ years as a fellow explorer of life – I've honed a rich toolkit. I listen deeply, and do my best to offer the precise support, sparks of inspiration and gems of wisdom needed to foster growth and healing.
We all need help engaging wisely and compassionately with our personal suffering and relationship challenges. I partner with individuals and couples, meeting them with genuine presence, light-hearted curiosity, and steadfast care. For over 18 years as a therapist – and 30+ years as a fellow explorer of life – I've honed a rich toolkit. I listen deeply, and do my best to offer the precise support, sparks of inspiration and gems of wisdom needed to foster growth and healing.
There are about as many different ways of being stuck as there are human beings. For some, being stuck looks like underachieving, staying trapped in comfortable but unfulfilling lives. For others, it looks like romantic, platonic, or professional relationships that aren't the right fit, or that encourage stasis rather than growth. And for some, it means getting stuck in obsessive thoughts loops, anxiety spirals, or the hollow despair of depression. At any age, at any phase of life, we can find ourselves feeling trapped in patterns that we know, and feel, no longer serve us.
There are about as many different ways of being stuck as there are human beings. For some, being stuck looks like underachieving, staying trapped in comfortable but unfulfilling lives. For others, it looks like romantic, platonic, or professional relationships that aren't the right fit, or that encourage stasis rather than growth. And for some, it means getting stuck in obsessive thoughts loops, anxiety spirals, or the hollow despair of depression. At any age, at any phase of life, we can find ourselves feeling trapped in patterns that we know, and feel, no longer serve us.
Hi, I’m Sarah.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming - especially if you’re carrying trauma, relationship stress, or years of “holding it together.” I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples in-person in Asheville and throughout the state of North Carolina virtually - grounded in EMDR and relational work that goes beyond surface-level coping. My approach is warm, direct, and deeply attuned, with space to slow down, understand what’s really happening beneath the symptoms, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Sarah.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming - especially if you’re carrying trauma, relationship stress, or years of “holding it together.” I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples in-person in Asheville and throughout the state of North Carolina virtually - grounded in EMDR and relational work that goes beyond surface-level coping. My approach is warm, direct, and deeply attuned, with space to slow down, understand what’s really happening beneath the symptoms, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Benny Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
Are you navigating a difficult period of change? A need to address unhelpful patterns? Maybe you feel crushed by the weight of political turmoil, frozen in grief, or unable to find balance in a stressful time. A part of you may resist change, relying on the security of routines you’ve outgrown. You may feel cornered by the pressures of life, leaving you feeling hopeless, exhausted, and isolated. As hard as it is, this discomfort can be a positive sign of upcoming growth. Change is an essential part of life; navigating it with intention requires flexibility and willingness to tune into our needs. It is my goal to support you in this.
Are you navigating a difficult period of change? A need to address unhelpful patterns? Maybe you feel crushed by the weight of political turmoil, frozen in grief, or unable to find balance in a stressful time. A part of you may resist change, relying on the security of routines you’ve outgrown. You may feel cornered by the pressures of life, leaving you feeling hopeless, exhausted, and isolated. As hard as it is, this discomfort can be a positive sign of upcoming growth. Change is an essential part of life; navigating it with intention requires flexibility and willingness to tune into our needs. It is my goal to support you in this.
I can help you significantly reduce the impact of anxiety on your life. As you have seen, anxiety is a tenacious creature. The more you resist it, the more of it you will get. But we can work together to break that cycle. If you’re worried, thinking of worst-case scenarios for everything, often questioning yourself, or afraid of losing control, I can help. You know constant stress and fear is overwhelming, plus it has a chilling effect on relationships. And reliving traumatic memories can make every day difficult. Imagine enjoying more of your life with less fear and less anxiety. We can work together to make this your new reality.
I can help you significantly reduce the impact of anxiety on your life. As you have seen, anxiety is a tenacious creature. The more you resist it, the more of it you will get. But we can work together to break that cycle. If you’re worried, thinking of worst-case scenarios for everything, often questioning yourself, or afraid of losing control, I can help. You know constant stress and fear is overwhelming, plus it has a chilling effect on relationships. And reliving traumatic memories can make every day difficult. Imagine enjoying more of your life with less fear and less anxiety. We can work together to make this your new reality.
Life may present us with events, circumstance, or relationships are impacting our well-being. I specialize in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma-related symptoms, communication challenges, and relationship issues. It is my goal to be a collaborative partner who will provide you with the skills and tools to navigate through the process of self-discovery, coping and healing. It is courageous to take the first step, and I respect and honor the vulnerability that can come with the process of beginning counseling. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you.
Life may present us with events, circumstance, or relationships are impacting our well-being. I specialize in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma-related symptoms, communication challenges, and relationship issues. It is my goal to be a collaborative partner who will provide you with the skills and tools to navigate through the process of self-discovery, coping and healing. It is courageous to take the first step, and I respect and honor the vulnerability that can come with the process of beginning counseling. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you.
You’ve checked every box—career wins, credentials, the full calendar. From the outside, you look successful by any measure. Inside, you’re exhausted, often waking at 3am, and feeling lost or trapped in roles and identities that once fit but no longer do. You may not be unhappy with your entire life, but you feel stuck in parts of it—especially your career or the expectations attached to who you’ve been. The work still gets done—exceptionally well —but it no longer carries the meaning or excitement it once did.
You’ve checked every box—career wins, credentials, the full calendar. From the outside, you look successful by any measure. Inside, you’re exhausted, often waking at 3am, and feeling lost or trapped in roles and identities that once fit but no longer do. You may not be unhappy with your entire life, but you feel stuck in parts of it—especially your career or the expectations attached to who you’ve been. The work still gets done—exceptionally well —but it no longer carries the meaning or excitement it once did.
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Number of Therapists in Asheville, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Asheville, NC who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | 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
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |