Adults Therapists in Murphy, NC

You don’t have to try to make it on your own. If you’re struggling in any way, just reach out. I am here to serve adults , adolescents, children, and couples experiencing who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma. Whether you’re experiencing problems with your home life or work life, I am here to listen and walk with you through these obstacles. I strive to offer my clients unconditional acceptance and support.

Adolescence to early adulthood can be a confusing and overwhelming time in a person’s development, but it’s a time with potential for powerful growth and healing. Your teen or young adult may be navigating sexual and gender preferences, peer relationships, and school responsibilities. They may be suffering from discrimination or bullying. Often these experiences can erupt in an array of struggles– anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, anger, isolation, body image issues, or lack of focus. You want your kid to feel comfortable in their own skin; to learn ways to accept themselves and to thrive on whatever path they choose.

You've tried everything and your child is still scared or angry and think they can't change. I work with children ages 3-13 to feel better and get along. They're not to blame for what's happened in their lives but do need to take responsibility for their actions. I support kids in not feeling broken or thinking they are "bad". I use play, art projects and stories to help them express feelings. I teach them skills to understand and manage their feelings and teach them to share their feelings to get support and feel safe.

With over 30 years as an EMDR therapist and 24 years as a teacher, I am the most experienced therapist offering EMDR services in WNC.This makes me uniquely qualified to work with personal and relational trauma. I am also trained in a variety of therapy disciplines effective for children, adults and couples. In 2004, I was recognized by NCAMFT and given an award for Outstanding Contributions In Marriage and Family Therapy. I was a Relationship Columnist who wrote for the Western Carolina Parenting Magazine. My seminary background enables me to offer a faith based perspective to those from a multitude of spiritual backgrounds.

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.

Adolescence and young adulthood are challenging times, full of growth and transition for individuals and families. I love supporting adolescents and emerging adults as they explore their identities and light their paths into adulthood. I am skilled at working with families through these transitional times, and also enjoy supporting couples in achieving healthy communication and partnership. My clinical experience runs the gamut from in-home work with court mandated youth, residential work with adolescent girls, and community-based outpatient therapy with high school students and kids in foster care.

Do you feel stuck, disorganized, unsure of yourself? Are you struggling to manage your emotions, lack relationships where you can be fully yourself, find it difficult to see your worth? After turning 18 you might notice you are unprepared for the significance your upbringing has on your daily emotions, stress tolerance, and relationship with yourself and others in adulthood. Instead of a comfortable transition or feeling satisfied, you may find yourself repeating unwanted patterns feeling rushed and unbalanced as an adult. You have tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and now realize you need help from someone else.

Damaris works as an outpatient/school-based counselor providing services to both children and adults in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Damaris loves to listen to people and guide them to identify and build their strengths on what they truly love. Some of the issues she currently addresses include understanding and managing anxiety, defiant behaviors, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as navigating new mental health and physical health diagnosis, grief or divorce.

I work with both children and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, and major life transitions/planning. With younger populations, I teach developmentally appropriate skills for emotional regulation, problem-solving, and prosocial interaction; I partner with families to foster consistency and emotional safety within the home. In my work with teens and young adults we explore how concepts of identity, sexuality, self-image, and self-efficacy influence thoughts and behaviors. Together, we identify barriers to success and build on client strengths.

As an experienced licensed Psychologist working in WNC for over fifteen years, I have found I have a passion for adolescents and adults . I enjoy working with those who struggle with obsessions and compulsions along with those whose struggle with anxiety feels hopeless. I appreciate the amount of work it takes to move through daily life dealing with overwhelming worry. I have respect for the amount of self-determination that coming to therapy requires and I aim to ensure you meet your goals as thoroughly as possible.

Dr. Heather Bossong is a clinical psychologist licensed by the state of Florida and North Carolina. She is passionate about helping individuals improve mental health and wellness through Psychological Evaluations and individual therapy. Dr. Bossong specializes in conducting psychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults . Her specialties are in the treatment and evaluation of learning disorders, developmental disorders, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.