In Person Therapists in Buncombe County, NC
What are the thoughts in your head telling you? Are you paying attention to them? Past traumas and generational stories can often be like old recordings playing repeatedly in our minds often without us noticing. Yet, over time, these thoughts can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, and general dissatisfaction with our lives. The good news is this: you are not your thoughts! You are so much more and have a vast potential for growth. Are you ready to heal your past and reconcile your present circumstances, in order to build a strong foundation for your future?
What are the thoughts in your head telling you? Are you paying attention to them? Past traumas and generational stories can often be like old recordings playing repeatedly in our minds often without us noticing. Yet, over time, these thoughts can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, and general dissatisfaction with our lives. The good news is this: you are not your thoughts! You are so much more and have a vast potential for growth. Are you ready to heal your past and reconcile your present circumstances, in order to build a strong foundation for your future?
Now Accepting New In Person, Virtual or Walk and Talk Appointments for Children, Individuals, and Families!.
I offer a compassionate and validating space for folks ages 5 and up who struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma explore life’s toughest parts with grace and humor. My approach, which includes EMDR, Somatic Therapy, DBT, and walk and talk, makes the process of healing and growth both empowering and transformative.
Now Accepting New In Person, Virtual or Walk and Talk Appointments for Children, Individuals, and Families!.
I offer a compassionate and validating space for folks ages 5 and up who struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma explore life’s toughest parts with grace and humor. My approach, which includes EMDR, Somatic Therapy, DBT, and walk and talk, makes the process of healing and growth both empowering and transformative.
Katie Salmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Waitlist for new clients
I offer therapy virtually AND in person!.
I was a teenager and young adult that experienced unhappiness and anger. I even thought therapy was a bunch of fuckery and wouldn’t help… so I avoided therapy until it was really needed. I wished I got therapy sooner as I found resilience and empowerment to be the best version of myself and that is what I hope to do for you. I primarily work with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with various types of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression with or without self injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation, all types of addiction. (Also, I am licensed in NC, SC, and CT).
I offer therapy virtually AND in person!.
I was a teenager and young adult that experienced unhappiness and anger. I even thought therapy was a bunch of fuckery and wouldn’t help… so I avoided therapy until it was really needed. I wished I got therapy sooner as I found resilience and empowerment to be the best version of myself and that is what I hope to do for you. I primarily work with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with various types of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression with or without self injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation, all types of addiction. (Also, I am licensed in NC, SC, and CT).
The World Feels Like a Mess—And So Do You.
You wake up with a sense of dread, scrolling through the latest news, wondering how to keep going when everything feels so uncertain. The weight of the world is heavy, and on top of that, you’re juggling your own personal struggles—relationships, work, self-doubt, and the nagging feeling that something is missing. You’ve tried to stay positive, but the anxiety and exhaustion linger. You worry therapy will be just another serious, heavy thing to add to the list. More than anything, you want to feel lighter, more grounded, and like you’re actually living instead of just pushing through.
The World Feels Like a Mess—And So Do You.
You wake up with a sense of dread, scrolling through the latest news, wondering how to keep going when everything feels so uncertain. The weight of the world is heavy, and on top of that, you’re juggling your own personal struggles—relationships, work, self-doubt, and the nagging feeling that something is missing. You’ve tried to stay positive, but the anxiety and exhaustion linger. You worry therapy will be just another serious, heavy thing to add to the list. More than anything, you want to feel lighter, more grounded, and like you’re actually living instead of just pushing through.
Self-judgment and invalidation can prevent us from becoming our full, authentic selves. I have witnessed the powerful effect on people's lives when they begin to unhook from their negative self-talk and open themselves up to self-compassion. Often the roots of depression, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, difficulty navigating relationships, and self-judgment are in a history of trauma, repeated invalidation, or chronic stress. I help people recognize these roots while also staying mindful in the present. I help folks learn coping skills to tolerate distress and move through difficult emotions.
Self-judgment and invalidation can prevent us from becoming our full, authentic selves. I have witnessed the powerful effect on people's lives when they begin to unhook from their negative self-talk and open themselves up to self-compassion. Often the roots of depression, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, difficulty navigating relationships, and self-judgment are in a history of trauma, repeated invalidation, or chronic stress. I help people recognize these roots while also staying mindful in the present. I help folks learn coping skills to tolerate distress and move through difficult emotions.
Kerrie Fuenfhausen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Sometimes the daily pressures and struggles of life can seem overwhelming, and it may be hard to imagine how things can change. I encourage you to consider investing some time in yourself... to heal, to change, to grow. We can work together to change unhealthy patterns in your life. I can help you develop more effective communication and conflict resolution skills to improve relationships. Together, we can explore the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. Most importantly, I will support you on your journey toward wellness - whatever that may look like for you.
Sometimes the daily pressures and struggles of life can seem overwhelming, and it may be hard to imagine how things can change. I encourage you to consider investing some time in yourself... to heal, to change, to grow. We can work together to change unhealthy patterns in your life. I can help you develop more effective communication and conflict resolution skills to improve relationships. Together, we can explore the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. Most importantly, I will support you on your journey toward wellness - whatever that may look like for you.
John Caprell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
licensed for tele health in North and South Carolina and do in person sessions in South Asheville.
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.
licensed for tele health in North and South Carolina and do in person sessions in South Asheville.
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.
Vanessa Guerrero
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Currently Accepting Clients ( Telehealth/ in person) My name is Vanessa Guererro and I am a clinical therapist with Winter to Spring Wellness.
My role as your therapist is to support you alongside your journey to healing by creating an unbiased environment to explore feelings and learn helpful skills. I come from a social justice and trauma-informed lens. I believe therapy should be interactive and experiential, incorporating DBT, mindfulness, and creative art elements into therapy.
Currently Accepting Clients ( Telehealth/ in person) My name is Vanessa Guererro and I am a clinical therapist with Winter to Spring Wellness.
My role as your therapist is to support you alongside your journey to healing by creating an unbiased environment to explore feelings and learn helpful skills. I come from a social justice and trauma-informed lens. I believe therapy should be interactive and experiential, incorporating DBT, mindfulness, and creative art elements into therapy.
David Durpetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Life can be full of obstacles and one wants to ensure that we do not stand in our own way of success. Are you tired of your own thoughts, moods, and behaviors stressing you out, making you depressed, increasing your anxiety, making you easily angered, and/or disturbing your sleep? If so, I would love to partner with you on your journey to overcoming these patterns that tend to be direct obstacles in feeling your best and reaching your absolute potential.
Life can be full of obstacles and one wants to ensure that we do not stand in our own way of success. Are you tired of your own thoughts, moods, and behaviors stressing you out, making you depressed, increasing your anxiety, making you easily angered, and/or disturbing your sleep? If so, I would love to partner with you on your journey to overcoming these patterns that tend to be direct obstacles in feeling your best and reaching your absolute potential.
Do you find yourself feeling "stuck in your head"? Does it seem like you keep hitting the same wall of self-doubt and criticism? Maybe you’re generally satisfied with where you’re at in life but can’t seem to stop that nagging feeling that you “should” be doing more. Despite being adaptive and insightful, you sometimes don't quite feel "good enough". I want to support you in freeing yourself from the limiting beliefs fueled by family pressure, cultural expectations, and societal demands while stepping into your inherent worth and self-trust.
Do you find yourself feeling "stuck in your head"? Does it seem like you keep hitting the same wall of self-doubt and criticism? Maybe you’re generally satisfied with where you’re at in life but can’t seem to stop that nagging feeling that you “should” be doing more. Despite being adaptive and insightful, you sometimes don't quite feel "good enough". I want to support you in freeing yourself from the limiting beliefs fueled by family pressure, cultural expectations, and societal demands while stepping into your inherent worth and self-trust.
Sophie Williams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Our current world is so stressful. Demands are continuously asked of us from work, school, family, and friends. It’s hard to keep up! Having a place to land with a nonjudgmental, caring ear can help. I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-doubt, and grief. I also work with children, teens, couples, and families struggling with communication difficulties, maladaptive behaviors, parenting concerns, or relationship conflict. If you are hoping to reduce your daily overwhelm, unpack your trauma, or improve your connections with your partner or family, this is the place for you.
Our current world is so stressful. Demands are continuously asked of us from work, school, family, and friends. It’s hard to keep up! Having a place to land with a nonjudgmental, caring ear can help. I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-doubt, and grief. I also work with children, teens, couples, and families struggling with communication difficulties, maladaptive behaviors, parenting concerns, or relationship conflict. If you are hoping to reduce your daily overwhelm, unpack your trauma, or improve your connections with your partner or family, this is the place for you.
Meet Our In Person Therapists
I offer both in person and virtual sessions.
Being a WOMAN is hard. Being a MOTHER is hard. Hell, just being alive is hard sometimes! This can be especially true if we are dealing with a history of trauma, relationship issues, mental health struggles, addictions, co-dependency, postpartum depression and / or anxiety and loss. As women, we often put the needs of others before our own and we can lose ourselves in the process. We can experience shame for not measuring up when we compare ourselves to others. We may judge ourselves harshly. We may feel alone in our struggle and may be afraid to reach out for help, afraid that others may judge us too. We may begin to feel hopeless.
I offer both in person and virtual sessions.
Being a WOMAN is hard. Being a MOTHER is hard. Hell, just being alive is hard sometimes! This can be especially true if we are dealing with a history of trauma, relationship issues, mental health struggles, addictions, co-dependency, postpartum depression and / or anxiety and loss. As women, we often put the needs of others before our own and we can lose ourselves in the process. We can experience shame for not measuring up when we compare ourselves to others. We may judge ourselves harshly. We may feel alone in our struggle and may be afraid to reach out for help, afraid that others may judge us too. We may begin to feel hopeless.
Faith Northington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Black Mountain, NC 28711
I have been counseling since 1992 in private practice. I specialize in counseling adults that suffer trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issue, stress management, and anger management.
I have been counseling since 1992 in private practice. I specialize in counseling adults that suffer trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issue, stress management, and anger management.
There are as many different ways of being stuck as there are human beings. For some people, being stuck looks like underachieving, staying trapped in comfortable but unfulfilling lives. For others, it looks like staying in romantic, platonic, or professional relationships that encourage staying the same rather than growing. Or, you might be overwhelmed by mental, emotional, or existential pain that makes growth and change feel utterly impossible. At any age, and at any phase of life, we can find ourselves stuck in habits, patterns, behaviors, or relationships that we know no longer serve us.
There are as many different ways of being stuck as there are human beings. For some people, being stuck looks like underachieving, staying trapped in comfortable but unfulfilling lives. For others, it looks like staying in romantic, platonic, or professional relationships that encourage staying the same rather than growing. Or, you might be overwhelmed by mental, emotional, or existential pain that makes growth and change feel utterly impossible. At any age, and at any phase of life, we can find ourselves stuck in habits, patterns, behaviors, or relationships that we know no longer serve us.
My treatment focuses on people with chronic illness, trauma, especially people with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, other autoimmune disorders and those who love a person with chronic illness. If you are struggling adapting to a new diagnosis of diabetes, or with the rigors of long-standing diabetes self-management, you are not alone. Diabetes distress and burnout have been well-defined and are treatable. If you love someone with chronic illness, and you find it difficult to manage your anxiety or have burnout yourself, please consider psychotherapy.
My treatment focuses on people with chronic illness, trauma, especially people with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, other autoimmune disorders and those who love a person with chronic illness. If you are struggling adapting to a new diagnosis of diabetes, or with the rigors of long-standing diabetes self-management, you are not alone. Diabetes distress and burnout have been well-defined and are treatable. If you love someone with chronic illness, and you find it difficult to manage your anxiety or have burnout yourself, please consider psychotherapy.
Our experiences in this world, often based on identities or trauma, can leave us feeling stressed and uncertain. It's confusing to have your worries get in the way of making the connections with people that you long for; or to be so convinced you will fail that it's hard to take the first step in doing the next thing you want to do; or to be suddenly totally overwhelmed in the middle of this exciting new experience you'd been waiting for. Sometimes people need some help slowing down, reconnecting with themselves, and finding new ways to respond so that they can move forward with hope, self-compassion, and empowerment.
Our experiences in this world, often based on identities or trauma, can leave us feeling stressed and uncertain. It's confusing to have your worries get in the way of making the connections with people that you long for; or to be so convinced you will fail that it's hard to take the first step in doing the next thing you want to do; or to be suddenly totally overwhelmed in the middle of this exciting new experience you'd been waiting for. Sometimes people need some help slowing down, reconnecting with themselves, and finding new ways to respond so that they can move forward with hope, self-compassion, and empowerment.
Many of my clients share a common thread - feeling trapped in a whirlwind of expectations and responsibilities. For those in helping professions, burnout and work-related trauma can creep up, until the demands of the job feel endless and overwhelming. Modern parenting is equally challenging as we juggle providing for our families, advancing our careers, and nurturing kind, resilient children. And adulting with ADHD certainly adds a whole other layer of complexity! Every day can feel like a series of curveballs, even when things are theoretically going smoothly. If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place.
Many of my clients share a common thread - feeling trapped in a whirlwind of expectations and responsibilities. For those in helping professions, burnout and work-related trauma can creep up, until the demands of the job feel endless and overwhelming. Modern parenting is equally challenging as we juggle providing for our families, advancing our careers, and nurturing kind, resilient children. And adulting with ADHD certainly adds a whole other layer of complexity! Every day can feel like a series of curveballs, even when things are theoretically going smoothly. If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place.
Sara - Lisa Lavelle Bowen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Often I work in person with children and teens in schools or adults in the outdoors.
In counseling, I do supportive empathic listening and coaching to help develop coping skills with various life challenges. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, military life challenges, parenting skills, stress management and grief with adults, teens, and children. I also work with relationship problems, divorce, parenting skills, anger management, work conflicts, ADHD, child behavioral issues, teenage challenges, child abuse victims, domestic abuse victims, anger management, bipolar disorder and other issues.
Often I work in person with children and teens in schools or adults in the outdoors.
In counseling, I do supportive empathic listening and coaching to help develop coping skills with various life challenges. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, military life challenges, parenting skills, stress management and grief with adults, teens, and children. I also work with relationship problems, divorce, parenting skills, anger management, work conflicts, ADHD, child behavioral issues, teenage challenges, child abuse victims, domestic abuse victims, anger management, bipolar disorder and other issues.
Thomas B Denton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I offer therapy in person and virtually in NC.
Hey! I'm Thomas, and I'd like to tell you a bit about myself as a therapist. I really enjoy working with children and young adults (8-18 years old) around anxiety, stress, and feelings of overwhelm in different environments. This usually looks like "behavioral outbursts," "refusal," "avoidance," or much more. I work in a collaborative process with children, families, and even school staff to work towards common goals for a child. I value working as a team to support the child's needs. I also value including and collaborating with your child to create goals for the therapeutic process.
I offer therapy in person and virtually in NC.
Hey! I'm Thomas, and I'd like to tell you a bit about myself as a therapist. I really enjoy working with children and young adults (8-18 years old) around anxiety, stress, and feelings of overwhelm in different environments. This usually looks like "behavioral outbursts," "refusal," "avoidance," or much more. I work in a collaborative process with children, families, and even school staff to work towards common goals for a child. I value working as a team to support the child's needs. I also value including and collaborating with your child to create goals for the therapeutic process.
Becky Singer
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
You're asking yourself "why can't I stop thinking about my ex?" or "who the heck am I without my partner?" Or maybe you canNOT focus at work and get easily distracted and overwhelmed by most things. Perhaps you feel like you have lost control of your thoughts or emotions. You find yourself thinking about the breakup/how lonely you feel/how disorganized you are/that big decision you need to make...and you’re judging yourself for all of it. Sometimes you even judge your judgment, wondering how you’re ever going to break out of this cycle of acting out of your overwhelming emotions or spinning thoughts.
You're asking yourself "why can't I stop thinking about my ex?" or "who the heck am I without my partner?" Or maybe you canNOT focus at work and get easily distracted and overwhelmed by most things. Perhaps you feel like you have lost control of your thoughts or emotions. You find yourself thinking about the breakup/how lonely you feel/how disorganized you are/that big decision you need to make...and you’re judging yourself for all of it. Sometimes you even judge your judgment, wondering how you’re ever going to break out of this cycle of acting out of your overwhelming emotions or spinning thoughts.
