Therapists in Black Mountain, NC

I work with adults and couples who have a wide range of goals and challenges. I believe connection to oneself, to others, to community and to spirit are fundamental issues that underlie the particular problems people bring to therapy, as well as the solutions that emerge through therapeutic work.

Welcome! The calming presence of a seasoned therapist can provide much needed respite in an increasingly complex world. At its best, therapy can also help you to get to know yourself better and learn new tools to move forward from a place of self-compassion. I help individuals develop tools to heal from trauma and loss, let go of unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and identify what they most value at work and in relationships. My deep-seated empathy drives my work with clients, which is informed by my 15 years as a licensed professional counselor and three years as a meditation instructor.

I offer expressive and emotionally based therapies to children (ages 6 and older) a warm and nurturing environment which provides a safe space to do any healing they might need to do to move forward, to feel better about who they are, or share what might have happened in their lives that makes their heart ache. I help teens and young adults navigate the turbulence of hormones, and school work, friendships and home life, college and relationships, and all the other activities and significant events happening, while trying to discover who they are and what makes them feel most alive.

I work with individual adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families to unlock potential, improve communication, and enhance a sense of closeness, balance and harmony in their lives. I assist clients in overcoming barriers to joy and fulfillment. When necessary and appropriate, I work closely with other professionals to provide a cohesive treatment approach.

I am currently not accepting new clients, please check back in August/2024. The motives for someone seeking therapy are as unique as the person seeking therapy. Some people desire to process past unresolved issues. Sometimes, people feel like they repeat patterns or are stuck in a situation and don't know how to do something different. Therapy can help a person process troubling and traumatic events that occurred in the past. Counseling can help a person cope with recent upsetting events, such as the death of a loved one, or a sudden transition/loss, such as a relationship breakup.

Hello! As a therapist with a background in clinical social work and education, I focus on children, teens, and young adults whose social and emotional struggles affect their school performance and college/career planning. Over 25 years' experience as a therapist, school counselor, and teacher has led me to the work I love, which is helping your child find a path and a passion. I work with students with dyslexia, autism, ADHD, depression, and anxiety, and I include families in treatment.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? My goal is to help you live a life that is meaningful to you. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. I have worked extensively with older teens/college students/adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies. In addition, I have worked with many teachers and other educational staff experiencing burnout. My work as a former school social worker allows me a unique perspective. We will explore the root causes of your struggles while building coping strategies to lead you to a more fulfilling life. Learning new strategies will be a part of your journey.

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.

We are bio-psycho-social beings, and an imbalance in one area affects the others. Therapy is a process that can enable you to identify what is making you struggle in your relationships, in your physical body and with your mental health. It can help you find unique ways to make the changes that will empower you to become more resilient and capable of coping with difficult situations, as part of an ongoing learning experience. I believe that each person is a singular and unique human being. With that mindset, I understand my clients own idiosyncratic style, and unique ways of perceiving and managing conflicts.

My passion is in helping others understand and build upon their strengths, while also addressing areas of need. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults in providing psychological assessment and therapy for individuals dealing with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, learning differences, executive functioning deficits, and more. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. My goal is to help my clients grow in various different aspects of their lives.

I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for complex symptom presentations including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. I provide IQ testing, testing for giftedness, evaluation for Kindergarten readiness, school admissions testing, testing for IEP/ 504 planning, and high-stakes testing accommodations. I also provide therapy for older teens and adults with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. I use assessment and therapy to promote self-compassion and joy!

Children and adolescents need to know there is someone out there willing to sit and listen to what they are going through and have a support system in which to help them through a challenging time. Counseling is the first step towards taking control over one's life, and finding a counselor that is a good fit is imperative. I believe that therapy is a partnership that allows me the opportunity to help guide you towards your own personal goals.

Dr. Whittle adopts a relational and engaging therapeutic style that aims to help clients deepen their self-understanding and develop new modes of thinking, feeling, and acting that allow for living a more connected and fulfilling life.

I understand that entering therapy is a very difficult decision and one that you may have been thinking about for some time. My initial goal would be to make sure that working with me would be a good fit for you. I hope to provide you with a warm, kind, and genuine environment. Overcoming emotional distress, whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or postpartum issues can happen in a therapeutic environment. My goal in therapy is to help you through these difficult times, and give you the tools you need to cope with life's stressors.

I have a strong belief that through Nurturing, Education and Wisdom, all clients can gain the skill set needed to become more independent and improve their overall functioning. I am adamant and passionate about serving individuals to ensure their needs are met. I believe it is imperative to meet individuals where they are, as well as ensure they are being treated with dignity and respect while receiving treatment. I desire to support clients and other professionals in learning and/or improving areas that will be beneficial in the future.

I am passionate about improving the lives of children and their families by collaborating with parents and children to help them meet their goals. I work with children of all ages to address difficulties including anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, anger management, school difficulties, social skills, and behavioral problems. In order to help clients achieve clarity about their strengths and challenges, I specialize in comprehensive evaluations for children from birth through adolescence. Assessments can provide information about learning/academic achievement, developmental delays, kindergarten readiness, giftedness, attention/ADHD, behavior, or social/emotional vulnerabilities.

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 enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, learning differences, addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, family-of-origin issues, identity questions, parenting concerns, and life transitions. In therapy, we will work together to address the issues that interfere with your well-being, relationships, and meeting your goals. My hope is to help you feel better and find more joy in life. In addition to providing individual, family, and couples therapy, I offer intellectual, educational, psychological evaluations.