Therapists in Buncombe County, NC
John Wesley Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
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, couple and family therapy. Our core values are quality of care, individualized approach, person centered & cultural competence. My therapeutic philosophy integrates the core tenets of solution-focused therapy and the intricate understanding of the internal dynamics presented by the Internal Family Systems model.
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, couple and family therapy. Our core values are quality of care, individualized approach, person centered & cultural competence. My therapeutic philosophy integrates the core tenets of solution-focused therapy and the intricate understanding of the internal dynamics presented by the Internal Family Systems model.
Dr. Christine Abassary
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
You deserve to feel happiness along with a range of emotions. Did you know recent events can trigger our past traumas? Addressing our emotions through healthy coping can free our potential, improve relationships and help us to simply enjoy our life more thoroughly. I will work within an authentic, present-focused, self-paced therapeutic relationship to foster change. We will address past traumas at your pace and current obstacles to heal. I utilize tools that are evidence-based and meet your specific needs. I have over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults from various backgrounds.
You deserve to feel happiness along with a range of emotions. Did you know recent events can trigger our past traumas? Addressing our emotions through healthy coping can free our potential, improve relationships and help us to simply enjoy our life more thoroughly. I will work within an authentic, present-focused, self-paced therapeutic relationship to foster change. We will address past traumas at your pace and current obstacles to heal. I utilize tools that are evidence-based and meet your specific needs. I have over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults from various backgrounds.
Melissa Lillie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with adults, teens, families and with various anxiety related concerns affecting their ability to enjoy life. I have experience with various forms of anxiety including OCD, obsessive thoughts, skin and hair picking, panic attacks and perfectionism. I provide groups on topics such as OCD, anxiety and MBSR. I am trained as a Ketamine Assisted Therapy provider.
I enjoy working with adults, teens, families and with various anxiety related concerns affecting their ability to enjoy life. I have experience with various forms of anxiety including OCD, obsessive thoughts, skin and hair picking, panic attacks and perfectionism. I provide groups on topics such as OCD, anxiety and MBSR. I am trained as a Ketamine Assisted Therapy provider.
Kathleen C Patten
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
Insomnia, OCD, difficult life transitions, and anxiety and mood disorders are Kathleen’s main focus. She enjoys working with adults who need additional support in tackling issues that are getting in the way of the life they would like to lead.
Insomnia, OCD, difficult life transitions, and anxiety and mood disorders are Kathleen’s main focus. She enjoys working with adults who need additional support in tackling issues that are getting in the way of the life they would like to lead.
Emma Scott
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide individual counseling and psychotherapy for adults and young adults from all walks of life. My approach is informed by psychodynamic and contemporary psychoanalytic practices which suggest that emotional and behavioral challenges often stem from wounds in our past, and they manifest throughout our lives in the form of distressing symptoms and patterns of painful experience. When left unattended, these patterns will continue to surface again and again until we bring awareness to them.
I provide individual counseling and psychotherapy for adults and young adults from all walks of life. My approach is informed by psychodynamic and contemporary psychoanalytic practices which suggest that emotional and behavioral challenges often stem from wounds in our past, and they manifest throughout our lives in the form of distressing symptoms and patterns of painful experience. When left unattended, these patterns will continue to surface again and again until we bring awareness to them.
Kaity Horseman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Therapy comes in many different flavors. So, it is important to find a therapist that has training and experience in addressing your goals, that can relate to you, and that you feel good about working with. I work with individuals seeking to let go of behavior that no longer serve them, those who are seeking greater self-awareness and the root cause of any pain or distress they are experiencing, and are motivated to learn and implement skills to improve their lives. Through collaboration, I offer an unbiased perspective, curiosity, and accountability. Change is the only constant and everyday is an opportunity to embrace it!
Therapy comes in many different flavors. So, it is important to find a therapist that has training and experience in addressing your goals, that can relate to you, and that you feel good about working with. I work with individuals seeking to let go of behavior that no longer serve them, those who are seeking greater self-awareness and the root cause of any pain or distress they are experiencing, and are motivated to learn and implement skills to improve their lives. Through collaboration, I offer an unbiased perspective, curiosity, and accountability. Change is the only constant and everyday is an opportunity to embrace it!
Patricia Estadt
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I am a collaborator, advocate, and nurturer in the counseling relationship. I look for opportunities to better support and empower clients on their journey towards a more hopeful, healthier life. My mission is to help clients who are stressed, overwhelmed, or struggling with a variety of areas, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, changes in life, grief, trauma, and divorce. I do not provide custody evaluations, and I am not an expert witness as defined by the legal system.
I am a collaborator, advocate, and nurturer in the counseling relationship. I look for opportunities to better support and empower clients on their journey towards a more hopeful, healthier life. My mission is to help clients who are stressed, overwhelmed, or struggling with a variety of areas, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, changes in life, grief, trauma, and divorce. I do not provide custody evaluations, and I am not an expert witness as defined by the legal system.
We all have times in our lives when support is needed to navigate the complexities of life. Having a non-judgmental, supportive perspective can be an invaluable tool for sorting out the past, transforming the present moment and stepping powerfully into the future. It is my privilege and pleasure to walk this path with you.
We all have times in our lives when support is needed to navigate the complexities of life. Having a non-judgmental, supportive perspective can be an invaluable tool for sorting out the past, transforming the present moment and stepping powerfully into the future. It is my privilege and pleasure to walk this path with you.
I love working with people who are willing to look at life from a holistic perspective. This is especially powerful in transforming not only health issues but also relationship issues. My specialty is helping people who have done good work on themselves previously and now need another perspective to open them up for further growth. I am an expert in the field of Mind-Body-Spirit counseling with over 30 years experience with special emphasis on environmental and autoimmune illnesses.
I love working with people who are willing to look at life from a holistic perspective. This is especially powerful in transforming not only health issues but also relationship issues. My specialty is helping people who have done good work on themselves previously and now need another perspective to open them up for further growth. I am an expert in the field of Mind-Body-Spirit counseling with over 30 years experience with special emphasis on environmental and autoimmune illnesses.
I offer psychological testing for a variety of areas including ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, and mood disorders. I have worked with toddlers, children, teens, and adults to help them to gain the knowledge and develop the skills to cope with their diagnoses, and set goals for treatment planning.
I offer psychological testing for a variety of areas including ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, and mood disorders. I have worked with toddlers, children, teens, and adults to help them to gain the knowledge and develop the skills to cope with their diagnoses, and set goals for treatment planning.
Eliza Johnson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Hi and thanks for viewing my profile. I work with adults experiencing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem, substance use, motivation and behavioral issues. I have over 20 years experience working with different populations including: men, women, LGBTQ, clients with chronic health issues, and underserved populations. Furthermore, my 25 plus years of experience in the Asheville community gives me a unique perspective on our local community and the resources both past and present.
Hi and thanks for viewing my profile. I work with adults experiencing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem, substance use, motivation and behavioral issues. I have over 20 years experience working with different populations including: men, women, LGBTQ, clients with chronic health issues, and underserved populations. Furthermore, my 25 plus years of experience in the Asheville community gives me a unique perspective on our local community and the resources both past and present.
Meet Our Therapists
Sarah Ruth Hollis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Online Only
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.
Out of network provider for all insurances You're tired. You have to carry BIG emotions all the damn time with no outlet to let them out. You cry when you’re alone, but put on a smile so the world can’t see you're hurting on the inside. There is no time to slow down because slowing down makes the inner critic grow louder about how awful you are. Perhaps you get some release through disordered eating, but ultimately, that voice comes right back again. The inner critic makes it hard for you to accept yourself and love your flaws. It makes it hard for you to live your life intentionally, with confidence in yourself to use your voice.
Out of network provider for all insurances You're tired. You have to carry BIG emotions all the damn time with no outlet to let them out. You cry when you’re alone, but put on a smile so the world can’t see you're hurting on the inside. There is no time to slow down because slowing down makes the inner critic grow louder about how awful you are. Perhaps you get some release through disordered eating, but ultimately, that voice comes right back again. The inner critic makes it hard for you to accept yourself and love your flaws. It makes it hard for you to live your life intentionally, with confidence in yourself to use your voice.
Daniel A Keith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I believe in change; that when a person is dissatisfied, they can make little shifts that can create big impacts. I believe in the power of the individual. My typical clientele are adults struggling with anxiety, trauma symptoms, or depression.
I believe in change; that when a person is dissatisfied, they can make little shifts that can create big impacts. I believe in the power of the individual. My typical clientele are adults struggling with anxiety, trauma symptoms, or depression.
As far as I can tell from my 15 years of doing therapy with folks, most of our anxiety, grief, depression…most of our suffering…is rooted in developmental trauma which ends up affecting our sense of self. We carry a fundamental sense of mistaken identity involving inadequacy or superiority, expectations of ourselves and others, loss, and painful unmet needs.
As far as I can tell from my 15 years of doing therapy with folks, most of our anxiety, grief, depression…most of our suffering…is rooted in developmental trauma which ends up affecting our sense of self. We carry a fundamental sense of mistaken identity involving inadequacy or superiority, expectations of ourselves and others, loss, and painful unmet needs.
Will Hamilton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
Offering Teletherapy in Most States: I primarily use IFS and behavioral treatments (ACT, DBT, CFT, RODBT) to emphasize acceptance of one's current experience, the development of skills (mindfulness, play, perspective, assertiveness, inquiry, and values), and use courage and experimentation to help promote change. I also help facilitate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and I am strong advocate of developing the skill of compassion for oneself and others. Many of us struggle with finding a sense of being home with reality as it is, although that home is always available and may be easier to return to than assumed.
Offering Teletherapy in Most States: I primarily use IFS and behavioral treatments (ACT, DBT, CFT, RODBT) to emphasize acceptance of one's current experience, the development of skills (mindfulness, play, perspective, assertiveness, inquiry, and values), and use courage and experimentation to help promote change. I also help facilitate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and I am strong advocate of developing the skill of compassion for oneself and others. Many of us struggle with finding a sense of being home with reality as it is, although that home is always available and may be easier to return to than assumed.
Patricia Thompson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Your life may seem chaotic, your thoughts may be jumbled, or you may find it difficult to separate your emotions from those of others. You want to feel peace, be patient, attentive, and lean on Nature’s rhythms, but life is moving too fast. There’s not enough time in the day, the sun and the moon change places without you even noticing the transitions. You feel like you’re burning the candle at both ends, like there is no way out of the spiral. I use Expressive Arts Therapy to guide you in working towards homeostasis, finding meaningful moments that create lasting impacts. Therapy is your journey! We will find what works for you.
Your life may seem chaotic, your thoughts may be jumbled, or you may find it difficult to separate your emotions from those of others. You want to feel peace, be patient, attentive, and lean on Nature’s rhythms, but life is moving too fast. There’s not enough time in the day, the sun and the moon change places without you even noticing the transitions. You feel like you’re burning the candle at both ends, like there is no way out of the spiral. I use Expressive Arts Therapy to guide you in working towards homeostasis, finding meaningful moments that create lasting impacts. Therapy is your journey! We will find what works for you.
I am currently serving adolescents and adults with depression and anxiety. I am knowledgeable about sensory issues, executive functioning, anxiety, and depression specific to the neurodivergent experience, and have an understanding of a variety of neurotypes; attention deficit disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and dyslexia. My clients want to feel understood and validated and tend to gain confidence in identifying their needs and advocating for themselves through therapy. I hope for clients to feel that they have real solutions to work towards and to know that I am ready to help them navigate challenges.
I am currently serving adolescents and adults with depression and anxiety. I am knowledgeable about sensory issues, executive functioning, anxiety, and depression specific to the neurodivergent experience, and have an understanding of a variety of neurotypes; attention deficit disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and dyslexia. My clients want to feel understood and validated and tend to gain confidence in identifying their needs and advocating for themselves through therapy. I hope for clients to feel that they have real solutions to work towards and to know that I am ready to help them navigate challenges.
Wilson Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
I know it is a challenge finding a therapist to fit your individual needs and the process can be exhausting. So I wanted to say thank you for putting in the effort for yourself and looking at my profile. I work with a variety of mental health disorders ranging from anxiety and depression, to substance use, to severe and persistent mental illness. I believe that each client deep down has their own answers and I try to help my clients find them. It is an honor to have a front row seat in the viewing process of self discovery, positive change, and the cultivation of self love. I look forward to watching your transformation.
I know it is a challenge finding a therapist to fit your individual needs and the process can be exhausting. So I wanted to say thank you for putting in the effort for yourself and looking at my profile. I work with a variety of mental health disorders ranging from anxiety and depression, to substance use, to severe and persistent mental illness. I believe that each client deep down has their own answers and I try to help my clients find them. It is an honor to have a front row seat in the viewing process of self discovery, positive change, and the cultivation of self love. I look forward to watching your transformation.
Tristan Howard
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Are you feeling the crippling weight of normative society as you navigate gender and sexual identity exploration, neurodivergence, and the trauma you've endured trying to fit into society's "boxes"? You might feel increasingly isolated from community, loved ones, and even yourself. Perhaps you have tried finding solutions, yet continue to push up against systemic barriers when simply trying to meet your needs. You might need support finding new strategies to self-soothe when former ways of coping no longer feel safe and supportive. You want to feel seen, heard, validated, and safe in an increasingly unsafe world.
Are you feeling the crippling weight of normative society as you navigate gender and sexual identity exploration, neurodivergence, and the trauma you've endured trying to fit into society's "boxes"? You might feel increasingly isolated from community, loved ones, and even yourself. Perhaps you have tried finding solutions, yet continue to push up against systemic barriers when simply trying to meet your needs. You might need support finding new strategies to self-soothe when former ways of coping no longer feel safe and supportive. You want to feel seen, heard, validated, and safe in an increasingly unsafe world.
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Number of Therapists in Buncombe County, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Buncombe County, NC who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Stress |
| 68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 85% | Aetna |
| 48% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Buncombe County, NC see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |