Therapists in Sylva, NC

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Emmy C Holloman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCAS, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life doesn't stop for a world pandemic. There's still job stress, bills, relationship issues, health problems, unresolved trauma, depression, and other every day worries. Now more than ever, your mental health and well-being is important! I understand the thought of opening up to a stranger can be intimidating. My style of therapy is informal and relaxed. It is important to me that you feel comfortable. I won't push you to share if you're not ready. I will always take a nonjudgmental stance. I can assure you I will be comfortable with any subject you'd like to discuss.
(252) 351-2032
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Not accepting new clients
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Katie Dewhurst
Counselor, LPCA
Verified
Verified
I currently am not taking new clients. We all, at times, can benefit from walking with a special companion on this journey; someone who is not part of our everyday life, who has skills and experience to bring us insight and comfort. Sometimes our families, friends, or coworkers don't feel like a safe place to turn. My desire is to provide a space for understanding, healing, and hope so that you can begin to experience more fully, who you are and the beauty of your story. I see adults that struggle with anxiety, depression and life transitions challenges.
(828) 586-5555
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Sarah Mehta
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
“What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I figure this out?” You show up to your job and your relationships with these questions bombarding you every day. The world says that you are the problem- that you are “too sensitive”, “disorganized,” or “lazy”- and you don’t know what else to believe. You’ve lost track of how many times you’ve shut the door to your office or ran out to your car and just fucking lost it. You’ve tried to hold yourself together while desperately running from your brain, your body, your emotions, and your past. You’re terrified to slow down- and you also know it’s time to heal.
(828) 547-3790
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Kaitlin Kirkland Ritchie
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Your decision to engage in counseling is to be appreciated and honored as it often involves courage, commitment, vulnerability, and a willingness to change. It is important that you feel heard, understood, and accepted for who you are and what you have already experienced. I view my role as giving you the support, safety, caring, and respect you deserve while facilitating you doing that for yourself. I will also provide cognitive, emotional, and behavioral models, "tools" and experiences to enhance your self-awareness, self-expression, and self-care; and help you learn to trust in your basic goodness and wisdom.
(828) 759-5665
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Thuy Do
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Hi! I’m so glad you are here. My name is Thuy and I believe that as humans, we are deserving of kindness, compassion, and empathy. It is the foundation of the work that I do and I look forward to the possibility of working alongside you. Whether you are simply needing space for yourself, looking to heal your relationships, set boundaries, confront maladaptive and distressing patterns, or address and stabilize trauma, I will always hold space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe that true healing comes from finding the root causes to undesired emotions, thoughts, and behavior.
(828) 374-8747
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Mountain Wellness Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Everyone goes through hard times. Whether this is your first time, or it feels like it has been a lifetime. I specialize in helping adults who have found various challenges like mental health, substance use, or trauma (often a combination of these things) to be sources of distress and suffering. I come from a place of understanding, not judgment. Being able to feel safe, heard and understood are such important parts of changing. I partner with you to create the goals you want to see come from our work together, and use evidenced based methods to help you move forward in those directions.
(828) 268-3768
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Diana Feick-Kistler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
Growing up I was always a good listener, but over the past 10 years as a therapist, I have dedicated myself to becoming a great listener. I know that asking for emotional help can be difficult, so when it happens, I want to be that person who can offer a platform for those who want to be heard. I work with adolescents and adults identifying barriers to success and then finding ways to knock them down. I will meet you where you are with empathy and kindness and support you on your journey to happiness and wholeness.
(469) 217-6286
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Jamie Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are Welcome Here! Come on over and let’s talk – I’m here for you. It can be so hard to share the things that bother us the most, to talk through experiences that we’d rather not think about. It’s hard to believe talking and connecting can help us feel better, but I will partner with you to create change! Change can come from within and can be created with another, so let’s get started on your journey. We are going to find your strengths and apply them with practical steps and actions to make the positive changes you want to see.
(828) 408-0270
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Waitlist for new clients
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Anna Clark
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Life is often full of unexpected twists, turns, and bumps that can leave us feeling uncertain about how to feel or move forward. Although it can seem dauting to take the steps to talk about these challenges, therapy can be an extremely rewarding tool to support validating your experiences and compassionately continuing that journey. My approach to therapy is that it involves understanding how our past impacts current feelings, behaviors, and patterns through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that supports positive change and healing. I also believe therapy needs to utilize humor and I enjoy having my dog join in as well.
(828) 586-5555
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Cassie R Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am best suited for clients who are ready to work on improving their quality of life. Sometimes we need to address the past, or the present, or our worries about the future. Maybe we are supporting young humans in growing and need some direction for the best ways to set limits and communicate. Regardless of the issue, therapy is a valuable experience and a great weapon to have in tackling both the large and small issues that come up in life.
(828) 332-5295
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Sylva, NC 28779
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
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Elizabeth Littlefield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life can sometimes be overwhelming and we just don’t know how to move forward. Therapy provides a safe, supportive place to regroup, experience nonjudgmental support, and take back the control you have been searching for. While talking to someone can be uncomfortable and sometimes daunting, finding the right therapist that can guide and encourage you will help make lasting transformation in your life.
(828) 662-3258
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Jamie Oxendine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a clinician for 18 years and have found it one of my life’s greatest honors to be with people as they learn to be with themselves. My experience has been, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and behavioral concerns. I am dedicated to creating a safe place to explore with clients the changes they wish to make to improve their overall functioning. Building a relationship with clients is the most important and finding a good fit is crucial! My theoretical orientation is based in Gestalt therapy and I also have training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR.
(828) 604-6258
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Lauren Jenelle March
Psychologist, PsyD, LCAS
Verified
Verified
Founded on a person-centered approach, I believe that the professional relationship is a large part of the therapeutic work. Although I integrate several evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, psycho-dynamic, & motivational interviewing interventions, I welcome any presentation for both adults as well as youth.
(828) 372-5855
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Suzanne Lloyd Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified
Verified
Life can feel exhausting when you are isolated, facing one stressor after another all while trying to live life as your authentic self. Many times people feel stuck when a major life event happens or when life is not turning out as you imagined. The stressful event may interfere with your day to day life at home, work, school or in your relationships. My job as a therapist is to guide and support you along the way. I will draw out your own insights and at times challenge you to confront things you may be avoiding or holding on to that keep you stuck. Proudly serving LGBTQ+ community. Neurodiversity affirming therapy.
(828) 586-5555
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Compass Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
Verified
Over the years, I have worked with individuals who experience challenges with symptoms related to anxiety, who have been experienced challenges in relationships, and those who are wanting to increase stress management skills. Some folks seeking support during times of transition and some folks are interested in focusing on a specific area of their relationship with their partner or their coworkers. Together, we can determine which goals to focus on and how to best achieve the desired outcomes.
(919) 822-8318
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Lucinda Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or ineffective? Do you repeat unhelpful cycles or feel stuck and unable to chart a path forward? Sometimes we become mired in challenges we aren't managing well. Let's investigate these difficulties with kindness, safety, accountability and skill. Together, we can unravel these patterns and learn skills for cultivating the contentment and fulfillment you long for.
(828) 537-4647
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Wellness through Connections-Sierra Kehoe
Counselor, EdS, LCMHCS
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? You seem to have the same arguments over and over with no resolution that leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted and lonely. You may have experienced a loss, uncovered infidelity, or you or your loved one is struggling with the aftermath of trauma. The person you once could depend on now feels distant, unsafe, and untrustworthy. Perhaps you are a new couple interested in building a solid foundation for a long lasting and satisfying relationship or have different values to navigate and need help building communication strategies that are proven to support with relationship success.
(828) 414-2398
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Marie Romeo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that we are all on a similar journey in life....to be fully connected and authentic people, and to integrate the different parts of ourselves so that we can experience love and joy and meaningful relationships. In our work together it is my hope that we can explore the different parts of yourself that keeps you from these connections and explore what it means to feel safe. Through exploring shame and early childhood trauma, depression and anxiety, as well as body love and acceptance, we can work together to support a deepening of your self-awareness and find compassion and connection to heal and nurture your deepest self.
(828) 392-5148
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Tom Wilmot
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (Telehealth - available) Discussing personal challenges can often be difficult. The fact is that "life can be difficult", and there are times we all requre help "aligning our compass". Finding a therapist can be an important step in one's search for a "life worth living". For 10 years I have worked to develop compassion and empathy in assisting individuals and the families that have solicited my support in meeting the challenges and stressful situations that seems to be an unavoidable part of life.
(678) 984-7676
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Sylva, NC 28779
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Karen A Smith LMFT, LCAS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS, MAC, EAP, SAE
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with clients who actively participate in their therapy. It is important to be ready to enter into therapy. The focus of therapy is on you not the others in your life - for after all you cannot change other people but rather the only person you can change is yourself. I can help you make the changes you want to make. Want to survive a trauma, stay sober, lose weight, interact better with others, recover from a loss, examine a troubled intimacy? This is what I do.
(828) 468-8275
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Sylva, NC 28779
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.