Attachment-based Therapists in Hendersonville, NC

Accepting New Clients! I’m not your typical therapist. I am dynamic in the sense that I’ve been trained in many different evidenced-based models, theories, and techniques, but the therapy that I provide derives from what is needed most by the client sitting in front of me. I do not “follow the rules” of conventional talk therapy. I’m fun, energetic and real. I don’t mind being direct when necessary, and I think it’s okay to sometimes disclose information about myself; after all, the passion and interest that I have for helping others is directly related to my lived experience of trying to ground myself in an unsettled world.

If you are in a relationship that feels stuck. Or you and or your partner cannot figure out whether to stay or whether to go. One partner may be leaning in and the other is leaning out of relationship, couples therapy can support you where you are and help you move forward. It's time to get to the underlying issues. It's not about improving communication skills, that's pretty easy! The hard part is being in honest conversation. Sharing things that aren't easily spoken. What is truly hoIding your relationship back from mutual understanding and support? If you desire a new, improved connection with your partner, I would love to help.

Full Circle Counseling and Wellness provides access to high quality, experienced counselors and integrative wellness practitioners who operate in a holistic, community oriented environment. Our counselors have experience with a wide range of emotional and psychological health challenges and seek to make effective treatment strategies affordable and sustainable. We employ the power of relationship for therapeutic benefit and to help foster belonging and connection by surrounding you with resources and support. Whether making art together, weeding gardens, or playing a board game, we hope to provide community oriented opportunities for everyone.

For any relationship to work you must be able to communicate. Marriage can be tough. I help people communicate and manage their conflict. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serving North Carolina since 2003. I provide marriage, premarital, individual counseling for adults. I see people with a variety of therapeutic concerns including, but not limited to, trauma, depression, anxiety, & non-supportive spouse.

Do you find yourself struggling with day to day life or perhaps a dependance on a substance that you know no longer serves you? If so, I am here to help support you through whatever life goals you feel would add to your feeling of fulfillment in life through deeper self-exploration and self-compassion. I have experience working with adults of all ages struggling with substance use, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. My belief is that you already know what you need in order to heal, but that it may just not be aware to you quite yet.

Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it... We will work together in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to increase understanding of which life choices have been healthy and adaptive, and which ones can be learned from and improved. There are no mistakes, as long as one learns from them.

My ideal client is willing to rethink what therapy looks and feels like - being open to a variety of techniques; collaborating; and engaging body, mind, and emotions, particularly in the outdoors. I conduct experiential outdoor sessions (when weather permits), helping clients in connecting with themselves by grounding in the supportive power of nature. Walking and talking in an outdoor space allows us to engage in an informal environment, while still providing therapeutic benefits.

People often enter therapy during times of emotional pain, uncertainty or at a time when they are seeking more meaning in their lives. Each person has within them a powerful impulse toward growth and healing. I trust that impulse and trust the therapeutic relationship to reveal your strengths, wisdom, and the next steps to your growth and healing. There is something of value in even the most difficult circumstances. When these circumstances are approached with an openness to learning, major transformations can take place. I find that the willingness to look inside yourself is a key factor in your healing.

I provide relational and person centered therapy to individuals, couples, and families. For the last 12 years I have served a diverse population in treating mental health needs including, anxiety, addiction, relationship/marital trouble, negative behavior/thinking patterns. People often come wanting a solution to these and many other problems. In my practice I have found success in helping people look deeper than the surface or for an easy solution. I wish I could promise an easy road ahead. What I can promise is compassion, empathy, support, and guided help on this road to healing.

Each person's therapeutic journey is unique. The biggest step is the willingness and desire to seek help, especially when things are difficult. Openness and engagement are the pillars of a strong therapeutic relationship. My clinical practice focuses on the needs of the client. Allowing your needs to guide the treatment process. Determining which pathways work best for your needs.

At some point in life, we all need to reach out for help. Whether we find ourselves repeating old patterns, struggling to create the life and relationships we want for ourselves, or overwhelmed by our emotional pain, there comes a time when we realize we need extra support.

Not accepting new clients. Are you seeking change? Feeling stuck in life? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety depression stress management life transitions or relationship issues? Are you seeking empowerment to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life? Are you ready for a new and healthy approach to address these life stressors? Are you in need of support and direction? Not knowing what steps to take to create the life of your dreams is not an uncommon experience. I incorporate both psychological and holistic practices to approach both mind and body wellness and assist with developing a plan to help you reach those goals.

I believe in our resiliency and seeking out a life worthy of living for each of us. Most of us have experienced some kind of trauma throughout our developmental life span. Finding a life of meaning and purpose with loving connections brings about unity and wholehearted living. Learning valuable skills allows us to be able to live our best lives.

Do you constantly reminisce back to a time in your life when things just “felt better?” We as humans tend to avoid things that make us uncomfortable, whether it be conversations, places, or even emotions. My goal as your therapist is to support you while you explore what is presently keeping you from feeling better as we identify and address what's keeping you stuck.