Female Therapists in Buncombe County, NC
Vanessa Guerrero
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
I work primarily with female adolescents and young adults with a history of chronic illness, trauma, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and/or mood disorders.
Currently Accepting Clients ( Telehealth/in person) My name is Vanessa Guererro and I am a clinical therapist with Winter to Spring Wellness.Prior to being in Asheville for almost a decade, I originally hail from Miami, Fl. I am a proud daughter of Cuban immigrants and a first-generation college student. As a teen I had my own battles with physical and mental wellness, difficulties with acculturation as well as struggled with cultural stigma in regard to mental health care. Through my own work, I have been able to find healing and am now honored to support others who struggle with their own mental wellness and similar issues.
I work primarily with female adolescents and young adults with a history of chronic illness, trauma, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and/or mood disorders.
Currently Accepting Clients ( Telehealth/in person) My name is Vanessa Guererro and I am a clinical therapist with Winter to Spring Wellness.Prior to being in Asheville for almost a decade, I originally hail from Miami, Fl. I am a proud daughter of Cuban immigrants and a first-generation college student. As a teen I had my own battles with physical and mental wellness, difficulties with acculturation as well as struggled with cultural stigma in regard to mental health care. Through my own work, I have been able to find healing and am now honored to support others who struggle with their own mental wellness and similar issues.
Do you struggle with motherhood more than other women you know?.
I understand first hand just how especially hard motherhood can feel for neurodivergent individuals. That's why in my work I am passionate about helping ADHD, autism or other ND moms better understand the special challenges you face, and grow the skills to support your unique needs so you can start thriving in motherhood.
Do you struggle with motherhood more than other women you know?.
I understand first hand just how especially hard motherhood can feel for neurodivergent individuals. That's why in my work I am passionate about helping ADHD, autism or other ND moms better understand the special challenges you face, and grow the skills to support your unique needs so you can start thriving in motherhood.
Most of my clients are women—therapists, mothers, and those in midlife—but I love working with anyone who is passionate about this approach.
Rooted in my PhD studies in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a level of depth weaves through all the modalities I integrate. My approach integrates somatic practices with archetypal wisdom, such as the Enneagram, exploring how our core archetypes are held as structures and expressions in the body.
Most of my clients are women—therapists, mothers, and those in midlife—but I love working with anyone who is passionate about this approach.
Rooted in my PhD studies in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a level of depth weaves through all the modalities I integrate. My approach integrates somatic practices with archetypal wisdom, such as the Enneagram, exploring how our core archetypes are held as structures and expressions in the body.
My passion is empowering women and men to connect to their hearts and unlock their unlimited brilliance.
Here’s the thing: you are much more magnificent and brilliant than you ever thought possible! You may just need guidance & support to go inward and discover this truth. You may have already gone to therapy and still find yourself stuck in patterns of victimhood, scarcity, unworthiness, disempowerment, shame, anxiety, depression, and fear, just to name a few. Do you still get caught up in your old habits and stories, which causes suffering for you and those you love? Do you have anxiety and fear around stepping into your power and dream life?
My passion is empowering women and men to connect to their hearts and unlock their unlimited brilliance.
Here’s the thing: you are much more magnificent and brilliant than you ever thought possible! You may just need guidance & support to go inward and discover this truth. You may have already gone to therapy and still find yourself stuck in patterns of victimhood, scarcity, unworthiness, disempowerment, shame, anxiety, depression, and fear, just to name a few. Do you still get caught up in your old habits and stories, which causes suffering for you and those you love? Do you have anxiety and fear around stepping into your power and dream life?
Leah Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life as a queer, fat woman has given me some unique insights into dismantling societal and familial pressures that hold us back from feeling whole.
Currently on a waitlist for new clients. Are you having trouble setting boundaries or rebuilding your life after trauma? Has religious trauma left you feeling lost and needing support in building a life where you feel free to live authentically? Or maybe you need a guide to support you in living a joyful and empowered life in a fat-phobic society? I’m here to support you on your journey to connect with yourself, find your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I specialize in and have many years of experience in treating trauma.
Navigating life as a queer, fat woman has given me some unique insights into dismantling societal and familial pressures that hold us back from feeling whole.
Currently on a waitlist for new clients. Are you having trouble setting boundaries or rebuilding your life after trauma? Has religious trauma left you feeling lost and needing support in building a life where you feel free to live authentically? Or maybe you need a guide to support you in living a joyful and empowered life in a fat-phobic society? I’m here to support you on your journey to connect with yourself, find your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I specialize in and have many years of experience in treating trauma.
Being a young adult female in high school, college, or in the beginning of your career can be both an exciting and terrifying time.
I am trauma informed, client centered, and tailor my work with each person to their individual needs. I have an eclectic approach and pull from Internal Family Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and more. I am a relational therapist and consider you the driver of therapy while I am the GPS.
Being a young adult female in high school, college, or in the beginning of your career can be both an exciting and terrifying time.
I am trauma informed, client centered, and tailor my work with each person to their individual needs. I have an eclectic approach and pull from Internal Family Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and more. I am a relational therapist and consider you the driver of therapy while I am the GPS.
Being a WOMAN is hard.
Your Hope is Here. Through the use of a comprehensive assessment we will create an individualized healing plan that will inform your treatment. Based on your needs and preferences we can choose from a combination of ; Polyvagal, CBT, Nature Based Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to restore your sense of wellbeing
Being a WOMAN is hard.
Your Hope is Here. Through the use of a comprehensive assessment we will create an individualized healing plan that will inform your treatment. Based on your needs and preferences we can choose from a combination of ; Polyvagal, CBT, Nature Based Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to restore your sense of wellbeing
I have experience with grief, ADHD, ASD, LBGQT, and working with women in finding their own sense of self-compassion, self-esteem, and empowerment.
I am passionate about connecting, supporting and validating clients through life's challenges. I recognize that the world can be a difficult place at times, and everyone can use encouragement, the ability to gain insight, and inspiration. My goal is to work with clients to recognize that the critical voice in your head isn't actually telling the truth. It can be tricky to believe in yourself and find your inner strength when your head tells you the opposite! I like helping clients find their authentic inner voice, that inspires positivity, empowerment, and the ability to believe in the goodness within all of us.
I have experience with grief, ADHD, ASD, LBGQT, and working with women in finding their own sense of self-compassion, self-esteem, and empowerment.
I am passionate about connecting, supporting and validating clients through life's challenges. I recognize that the world can be a difficult place at times, and everyone can use encouragement, the ability to gain insight, and inspiration. My goal is to work with clients to recognize that the critical voice in your head isn't actually telling the truth. It can be tricky to believe in yourself and find your inner strength when your head tells you the opposite! I like helping clients find their authentic inner voice, that inspires positivity, empowerment, and the ability to believe in the goodness within all of us.
Amanda Spring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with women, young adults, and first responders in the areas of anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma, and life transitions.
I incorporate psychoeducation, EMDR, mindfulness, nutrition, movement, and yoga to cultivate awareness, growth, and change. I take a person-centered, strength-based, empowering, and mindful approach to therapy to help you overcome your challenges and bring forward your best self.
I enjoy working with women, young adults, and first responders in the areas of anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma, and life transitions.
I incorporate psychoeducation, EMDR, mindfulness, nutrition, movement, and yoga to cultivate awareness, growth, and change. I take a person-centered, strength-based, empowering, and mindful approach to therapy to help you overcome your challenges and bring forward your best self.
Sarah Elisabeth Hacker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer cis woman, I specialize in serving the LBGTQIA+ population.
Modalities that I utilize in therapy include, but are not limited to, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, gestalt therapy, mindfulness, and narrative therapy.
As a queer cis woman, I specialize in serving the LBGTQIA+ population.
Modalities that I utilize in therapy include, but are not limited to, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, gestalt therapy, mindfulness, and narrative therapy.
Vanessa Pickett
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Black Mountain, NC 28711
I specialize in counseling with women who are experiencing anxiety, body image issues, pregnancy/postpartum mental health concerns, depression, life transitions, parenting difficulties, and relationship concerns.
My approach to counseling honors each person as an individual with unique emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. I offer a safe, confidential space for exploration, growth, and healing to begin. In my work with clients I most often use Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, somatic interventions, and mindfulness techniques.
I specialize in counseling with women who are experiencing anxiety, body image issues, pregnancy/postpartum mental health concerns, depression, life transitions, parenting difficulties, and relationship concerns.
My approach to counseling honors each person as an individual with unique emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. I offer a safe, confidential space for exploration, growth, and healing to begin. In my work with clients I most often use Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, somatic interventions, and mindfulness techniques.
Meet Our Female Therapists
In addition to providing general mental health support, I specialize in working with women across the life spectrum from age 18-80.
Right now it doesn't feel like it, but you can create change in your life! Let me support you to get your mind to stop doing all that unhealthy stuff like keeping you stuck, unmotivated, ruminating, anxious, fearful, insecure, depressed, being self-critical, and repeating negative patterns. Let's dive in, see where your head is, set therapy goals, create new thought patterns, learn self compassion, and get you back to living your best life.
In addition to providing general mental health support, I specialize in working with women across the life spectrum from age 18-80.
Right now it doesn't feel like it, but you can create change in your life! Let me support you to get your mind to stop doing all that unhealthy stuff like keeping you stuck, unmotivated, ruminating, anxious, fearful, insecure, depressed, being self-critical, and repeating negative patterns. Let's dive in, see where your head is, set therapy goals, create new thought patterns, learn self compassion, and get you back to living your best life.
Eliza Johnson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I have over 20 years experience working with different populations including: men, women, LGBTQ, clients with chronic health issues, and underserved populations.
I believe that the client/therapist relationship is the foundation to therapy. My approach is engaged, curious and client centered. I draw from a variety of modalities including EMDR, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT among others. Understanding belief systems and patterns, processing stuck emotions, and building resilience is pivotal to the healing path.
I have over 20 years experience working with different populations including: men, women, LGBTQ, clients with chronic health issues, and underserved populations.
I believe that the client/therapist relationship is the foundation to therapy. My approach is engaged, curious and client centered. I draw from a variety of modalities including EMDR, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT among others. Understanding belief systems and patterns, processing stuck emotions, and building resilience is pivotal to the healing path.
Kathryn Blount
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
I work best with folks who identify as girls and women and are willing to bust ass to achieve change.
While I enjoy and feel competent working with all gender identities, I have a true passion for issues common to the female journey. Having experienced and successfully navigated several major life changes as a female-identifying human myself, I am ready to help you find your way through the chaos.
I work best with folks who identify as girls and women and are willing to bust ass to achieve change.
While I enjoy and feel competent working with all gender identities, I have a true passion for issues common to the female journey. Having experienced and successfully navigated several major life changes as a female-identifying human myself, I am ready to help you find your way through the chaos.
Kristin Gonitzke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
My clients are typically women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, or couples of all kinds, who desire to break generational patterns, learn to communicate and connect differently, or who are seeking clarity about their relationship.
You’ve tried everything to reconnect with your partner, save your relationship, or remind yourself of why you fell in love way back when. You’re feeling resentful, the emotional labor feels one sided, and it feels impossible to find each other through the chaos of work, kids, life. It’s terrifying and overwhelming to be fighting all the time, and you’re confused about how it all fell apart. You want to understand the recurring argument and the missed connections that you're having, and start to rebuild the love that you’re afraid to lose.
My clients are typically women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, or couples of all kinds, who desire to break generational patterns, learn to communicate and connect differently, or who are seeking clarity about their relationship.
You’ve tried everything to reconnect with your partner, save your relationship, or remind yourself of why you fell in love way back when. You’re feeling resentful, the emotional labor feels one sided, and it feels impossible to find each other through the chaos of work, kids, life. It’s terrifying and overwhelming to be fighting all the time, and you’re confused about how it all fell apart. You want to understand the recurring argument and the missed connections that you're having, and start to rebuild the love that you’re afraid to lose.
Sarah Ruth Hollis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Online Only
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.
My way of being with you during the therapy and consulting process is relational, transparent, collaborative, warm, and gently honest. My counseling approach is client-driven, solution-focused, experiential-driven, somatic-based, and utilizes the therapeutic relationship to be deeply healing. We help you to experience safety in this relational space.
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.
My way of being with you during the therapy and consulting process is relational, transparent, collaborative, warm, and gently honest. My counseling approach is client-driven, solution-focused, experiential-driven, somatic-based, and utilizes the therapeutic relationship to be deeply healing. We help you to experience safety in this relational space.
My calling is to journey alongside women that have experienced abuse, domestic violence, addiction or other painful experiences and watch them come into their own power and regain trust and confidence in becoming their most resilient and authentic selves.
If you have been told or feel that you are not worth the effort or time, I am here to tell you different. I work from a person-centered, strengths-based lens that is non-judgmental, authentic, and compassionate. I became a counselor because I was a lost and angry girl who became a resilient woman through community, counseling, and commitment to the process.
My calling is to journey alongside women that have experienced abuse, domestic violence, addiction or other painful experiences and watch them come into their own power and regain trust and confidence in becoming their most resilient and authentic selves.
If you have been told or feel that you are not worth the effort or time, I am here to tell you different. I work from a person-centered, strengths-based lens that is non-judgmental, authentic, and compassionate. I became a counselor because I was a lost and angry girl who became a resilient woman through community, counseling, and commitment to the process.
I am a 20 year private practice therapist specializing in women and older adolescent females.
Aside from specializing in women and older adolescents, I am certified and train other clinicians in EMDR. I treat traumas both large and small, overt and subtle. We often discount the ways these stifle our spirit. Like my adults, my teens leave their work with me having been asked key questions about who they want to be as they walk through life.
I am a 20 year private practice therapist specializing in women and older adolescent females.
Aside from specializing in women and older adolescents, I am certified and train other clinicians in EMDR. I treat traumas both large and small, overt and subtle. We often discount the ways these stifle our spirit. Like my adults, my teens leave their work with me having been asked key questions about who they want to be as they walk through life.
Yet this mid-life chrysalis, is an opportunity to slow down, reflect and become more fully conscious of ourselves as women in the afternoon of our lives.
Are you avoiding social activities? Do you feel not quite yourself anymore? Burn-out, body changes and moodiness are symptoms that can be guides if we pay attention to them. Through effective listening, symbolic guidance and shadow work, I will help you identify blocking complexes so you feel more hopeful re-imagining your path forward.
Yet this mid-life chrysalis, is an opportunity to slow down, reflect and become more fully conscious of ourselves as women in the afternoon of our lives.
Are you avoiding social activities? Do you feel not quite yourself anymore? Burn-out, body changes and moodiness are symptoms that can be guides if we pay attention to them. Through effective listening, symbolic guidance and shadow work, I will help you identify blocking complexes so you feel more hopeful re-imagining your path forward.
Angi Everett/ Mindful Heart Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Are you a 40 + woman dealing with Life and one of its many Transitions?.
I help women increase their self-esteem, enhance relationships, gain a better work/life balance, and decrease stress. Let me help you clarify your values, as you move toward living a well balanced and more satisfying life. I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and utilize an integrative, whole person approach to therapy.
Are you a 40 + woman dealing with Life and one of its many Transitions?.
I help women increase their self-esteem, enhance relationships, gain a better work/life balance, and decrease stress. Let me help you clarify your values, as you move toward living a well balanced and more satisfying life. I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and utilize an integrative, whole person approach to therapy.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.