Therapists in Asheville, NC
Dr. Jennifer W. Howell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Engaging in therapy is an important commitment and can be difficult to fit in with the rest of life's responsibilities. Perhaps you've tried therapy before and found it unhelpful, or worry that constant engagement in therapy is required for lasting change. Trying to cope with the aftermath of trauma, or the way anxiety symptoms can disrupt a day, or having the same fight again and again with a partner can seem to take all of your energy and motivation. Life is often stressful and chaotic, and the times when we feel most stretched thin are the times we need the most support and change.
Engaging in therapy is an important commitment and can be difficult to fit in with the rest of life's responsibilities. Perhaps you've tried therapy before and found it unhelpful, or worry that constant engagement in therapy is required for lasting change. Trying to cope with the aftermath of trauma, or the way anxiety symptoms can disrupt a day, or having the same fight again and again with a partner can seem to take all of your energy and motivation. Life is often stressful and chaotic, and the times when we feel most stretched thin are the times we need the most support and change.
Chris Mulchay
Psychologist, MA, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
We are booking intakes within 2 weeks! At Asheville Testing, we specialize in conducting three different types of evaluations: 1) Advanced ADHD Assessments, 2) learning disability or gifted evals, and 3) custodial evaluations. When evaluating ADHD, dyslexia or other learning challenges, we use neuropsychological tests that measure the building blocks of memory, learning, and self-regulation.
We are booking intakes within 2 weeks! At Asheville Testing, we specialize in conducting three different types of evaluations: 1) Advanced ADHD Assessments, 2) learning disability or gifted evals, and 3) custodial evaluations. When evaluating ADHD, dyslexia or other learning challenges, we use neuropsychological tests that measure the building blocks of memory, learning, and self-regulation.
Derek Rutter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
The loops we live in are the glass ceiling of our life: loops are the patterns, embodied and enacted, that characterize our life. Loops are an inevitable and necessary component of human experience. However, when loops are not working for us, we become limited by them, keeping us feeling stuck, trapped, disempowered, and confused. Owning our loops allows us to own our life. Common loops include: trauma, addiction, relationship dynamics, mood, beliefs, and identity. Push beyond your limiting loops to discover who you are and what your life can be.
The loops we live in are the glass ceiling of our life: loops are the patterns, embodied and enacted, that characterize our life. Loops are an inevitable and necessary component of human experience. However, when loops are not working for us, we become limited by them, keeping us feeling stuck, trapped, disempowered, and confused. Owning our loops allows us to own our life. Common loops include: trauma, addiction, relationship dynamics, mood, beliefs, and identity. Push beyond your limiting loops to discover who you are and what your life can be.
Linden Shroyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Linden Shroyer, MSW, LCSWA is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate working both in the office and via tele-health services online. He earned his Master’s degree in Social work at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Prior to graduate school, he worked in wilderness therapy, primarily with adolescents. This experience opened his eyes to the wide variety of issues plaguing young people today, as well as the wide variety of clinical approaches that have proven efficacy in treating those issues. This experience prompted him to pursue a career in mental health counseling and social work.
Linden Shroyer, MSW, LCSWA is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate working both in the office and via tele-health services online. He earned his Master’s degree in Social work at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Prior to graduate school, he worked in wilderness therapy, primarily with adolescents. This experience opened his eyes to the wide variety of issues plaguing young people today, as well as the wide variety of clinical approaches that have proven efficacy in treating those issues. This experience prompted him to pursue a career in mental health counseling and social work.
Patricia Thompson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Words may not be enough to express what you're going through. You need someone to be patient and sincere with you and your deepest wounds. You need a place to let it all out, still feel accepted, loved, and appreciated. You may feel stuck and lost. We can find what helps you open up towards growth while finding your way back to your natural insight and power. Whether it be imagination, music, art, storytelling, movement, or general creating of metaphors to make sense of this wild world, I enjoy holding space for You and for those wanting deeper connections to their inner wisdom.
Words may not be enough to express what you're going through. You need someone to be patient and sincere with you and your deepest wounds. You need a place to let it all out, still feel accepted, loved, and appreciated. You may feel stuck and lost. We can find what helps you open up towards growth while finding your way back to your natural insight and power. Whether it be imagination, music, art, storytelling, movement, or general creating of metaphors to make sense of this wild world, I enjoy holding space for You and for those wanting deeper connections to their inner wisdom.
Benny Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
Do you find yourself going through an uncomfortable period of change? Or maybe you’re facing a need for change and feeling overwhelmed by it. Either way, you may be dealing with stress, grief, isolation, or addiction. Additional factors like discrimination burden, caregiving roles, and financial difficulty may make change seem impossible. It can feel safer to live with dissatisfaction than to risk losing the comfort of routine, but avoidance can allow unhappiness to snowball. This can happen at any age. Humans grow and change throughout our lives, which requires maintenance, flexibility, and willingness to tune in to our needs.
Do you find yourself going through an uncomfortable period of change? Or maybe you’re facing a need for change and feeling overwhelmed by it. Either way, you may be dealing with stress, grief, isolation, or addiction. Additional factors like discrimination burden, caregiving roles, and financial difficulty may make change seem impossible. It can feel safer to live with dissatisfaction than to risk losing the comfort of routine, but avoidance can allow unhappiness to snowball. This can happen at any age. Humans grow and change throughout our lives, which requires maintenance, flexibility, and willingness to tune in to our needs.
Hillary Belk Recovery Support Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28805
Hello! Is your life feeling out of balance? Are there things that are happening that feel a bit tough to handle? Are you unsatisfied with some aspect of your life? Do you have trouble communicating in your relationships within your life? Are there specific things you are doing that you are having trouble stopping? If you were to stop these behaviors and patterns, do you feel life would be easier? If you find yourself saying yes to any of these questions, let's look at the answers. They can help us to create some room to navigate new approaches to same old things, empowering you to be open and ready for change.
Hello! Is your life feeling out of balance? Are there things that are happening that feel a bit tough to handle? Are you unsatisfied with some aspect of your life? Do you have trouble communicating in your relationships within your life? Are there specific things you are doing that you are having trouble stopping? If you were to stop these behaviors and patterns, do you feel life would be easier? If you find yourself saying yes to any of these questions, let's look at the answers. They can help us to create some room to navigate new approaches to same old things, empowering you to be open and ready for change.
Tessa Nayowith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCASA, LMBT, RYS500
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Not accepting new clients
I am not currently accepting new patients at this time :) Welcome! My approach involves integrative, person centered, and trauma-informed practices. I see the therapy relationship as one of support and collaboration and examine cases through a lens focused on human relationships, development, and how the mind and body inform and affect one another. I aim to bring warmth, acceptance, and curiosity to my work. It is my goal is to help you better understand yourself, to heal from the past and live more fully in the present.
I am not currently accepting new patients at this time :) Welcome! My approach involves integrative, person centered, and trauma-informed practices. I see the therapy relationship as one of support and collaboration and examine cases through a lens focused on human relationships, development, and how the mind and body inform and affect one another. I aim to bring warmth, acceptance, and curiosity to my work. It is my goal is to help you better understand yourself, to heal from the past and live more fully in the present.
PIVOTPoint WNC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
This isn’t about a ‘failure to launch’ – not really. This is more about a failure to fail. Somewhere along the way, a lot of us got the idea stuck in our heads exactly what it means to succeed. The prospect of falling short of that ideal got so damn overwhelming, that we decided to side step trying just to avoid coming up short. Our program is about trudging through that concept. About doing the things. About learning through the evidence of your own experience. It’s about what comes next. When you think you’re ready, give us a shout. We work on the active-ingredients of the change-process. And we’ve been doing it for years.
This isn’t about a ‘failure to launch’ – not really. This is more about a failure to fail. Somewhere along the way, a lot of us got the idea stuck in our heads exactly what it means to succeed. The prospect of falling short of that ideal got so damn overwhelming, that we decided to side step trying just to avoid coming up short. Our program is about trudging through that concept. About doing the things. About learning through the evidence of your own experience. It’s about what comes next. When you think you’re ready, give us a shout. We work on the active-ingredients of the change-process. And we’ve been doing it for years.
Wendy Boxer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
I am not able to accept new clients at this time. I have over 35 years of experience as a mental health clinician. I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy - which means that I believe that who we are as adults is shaped by the past relationships we had in our families. The difficulties we have in our work, relationships and within ourselves, can be managed better and overcome, when we have greater understanding of how these earlier experiences have shaped us. Change happens as this understanding opens up new possibilities for what we want for ourselves, and how we experience ourselves and others.
I am not able to accept new clients at this time. I have over 35 years of experience as a mental health clinician. I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy - which means that I believe that who we are as adults is shaped by the past relationships we had in our families. The difficulties we have in our work, relationships and within ourselves, can be managed better and overcome, when we have greater understanding of how these earlier experiences have shaped us. Change happens as this understanding opens up new possibilities for what we want for ourselves, and how we experience ourselves and others.
Sam Robinson
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Life is relational. From our first breath to our last, we are in relation to someone or something. Oftentimes, our suffering can be traced back to feeling stuck in our ways of relating, finding that no matter who or what we’re relating to, we feel anxious, depressed, unheard, or unloved. It can be helpful to pause and observe how our relationships and general patterns of relating are constraining or frustrating our lives in some way. Themes that I enjoy working with are anxiety, depression, grief, developmental trauma, relationship issues, doubt, faith, meaninglessness, spirituality, family of origin issues, dreaming, and meditation
Life is relational. From our first breath to our last, we are in relation to someone or something. Oftentimes, our suffering can be traced back to feeling stuck in our ways of relating, finding that no matter who or what we’re relating to, we feel anxious, depressed, unheard, or unloved. It can be helpful to pause and observe how our relationships and general patterns of relating are constraining or frustrating our lives in some way. Themes that I enjoy working with are anxiety, depression, grief, developmental trauma, relationship issues, doubt, faith, meaninglessness, spirituality, family of origin issues, dreaming, and meditation
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Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Not accepting new clients
My approach to therapy starts with learning about how the individual has come to experience the world, knowing that this is shaped by traumatic events, societal expectations, attachments to primary caregivers, systemic racism, wiring passed down by ancestors, conditioned responses of the nervous system, so forth and so on. In doing so, we might also uncover blind spots that contribute to the ways we show up in our lives that no longer serve us. My style is direct and open, using a here-and-now perspective rooted in mindfulness-based and existential-humanistic theories.
My approach to therapy starts with learning about how the individual has come to experience the world, knowing that this is shaped by traumatic events, societal expectations, attachments to primary caregivers, systemic racism, wiring passed down by ancestors, conditioned responses of the nervous system, so forth and so on. In doing so, we might also uncover blind spots that contribute to the ways we show up in our lives that no longer serve us. My style is direct and open, using a here-and-now perspective rooted in mindfulness-based and existential-humanistic theories.
Seth Cooley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! Hello! You have taken a huge first step towards change. Be proud of yourself as the first step is always the hardest. These are very challenging times filled with long periods of isolation that make mental health symptoms worse. So many are feeling alone and unsupported. Many like you are reaching out and coming to know the benefits of good therapy.
Accepting new clients! Hello! You have taken a huge first step towards change. Be proud of yourself as the first step is always the hardest. These are very challenging times filled with long periods of isolation that make mental health symptoms worse. So many are feeling alone and unsupported. Many like you are reaching out and coming to know the benefits of good therapy.
Appalachian Counseling and Psychological Services
MA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
Appalachian Counseling and Psychological Services is a full service testing center providing psychological and neuropsychological testing. We provide diagnostic testing for assessments for mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, learning disabilities, giftedness, parental fitness evaluations, assessments for cognitive functioning, and post-concussion cognitive assessments.
Appalachian Counseling and Psychological Services is a full service testing center providing psychological and neuropsychological testing. We provide diagnostic testing for assessments for mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, learning disabilities, giftedness, parental fitness evaluations, assessments for cognitive functioning, and post-concussion cognitive assessments.
Ailsa Bennett
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Life is simply too much to navigate alone. We all need the support of trusted others to witness and process the changing tides of our lives with us. My clients often feel stuck, conflicted, alone, and overwhelmed by life's many demands. You may find yourself needing a lot of reassurance, struggling with confidence, or feeling dissatisfied with relationships. My hope is to help you reconnect with yourself, cultivate inner safety and trust, and rediscover your desires for life with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Life is simply too much to navigate alone. We all need the support of trusted others to witness and process the changing tides of our lives with us. My clients often feel stuck, conflicted, alone, and overwhelmed by life's many demands. You may find yourself needing a lot of reassurance, struggling with confidence, or feeling dissatisfied with relationships. My hope is to help you reconnect with yourself, cultivate inner safety and trust, and rediscover your desires for life with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Crystal Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for direction, or caught in repetitive thoughts, behaviors, or relationships that no longer serve you? Then you are exactly where you're supposed to be! I firmly believe that every moment presents an opportunity for growth. My approach to therapy is rooted in this belief, guiding individuals toward self-discovery, healing, and growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for direction, or caught in repetitive thoughts, behaviors, or relationships that no longer serve you? Then you are exactly where you're supposed to be! I firmly believe that every moment presents an opportunity for growth. My approach to therapy is rooted in this belief, guiding individuals toward self-discovery, healing, and growth.
Jonny Pack
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Defense mechanisms look like reactive behaviors, self-sabotaging, and avoidance. As frustrating as they can be, they’re necessary to keep us safe. Without them, our painful experiences would be overwhelming. It’s important to have skills that help you manage your feelings on a day to day basis. What I help with is working with your defense mechanisms to help uncover the sensitive feelings underneath. It’s helpful to give those some room to breathe. Developing a practice to check in with yourself will help them become more manageable. Overtime, you’ll notice yourself acting from your strengths, rather than protecting your weaknesses.
Defense mechanisms look like reactive behaviors, self-sabotaging, and avoidance. As frustrating as they can be, they’re necessary to keep us safe. Without them, our painful experiences would be overwhelming. It’s important to have skills that help you manage your feelings on a day to day basis. What I help with is working with your defense mechanisms to help uncover the sensitive feelings underneath. It’s helpful to give those some room to breathe. Developing a practice to check in with yourself will help them become more manageable. Overtime, you’ll notice yourself acting from your strengths, rather than protecting your weaknesses.
Jamie Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28805 (Online Only)
In our first session we will discuss working together on-line. I use a combination of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR. IFS is an extraordinary therapy. In safe, gentle, respectful ways, IFS accesses and TRANSFORMS that which is the cause of your problems: your hidden and not-so-hidden fears, shame, anger, hurt… why you have negative thinking (I’m not good enough, things are not the way I want them to be), as well as the negative ways you may be acting (in anger, critical, impatient, abusing substances). I use a special on-line platform for EMDR which I am finding works well.
In our first session we will discuss working together on-line. I use a combination of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR. IFS is an extraordinary therapy. In safe, gentle, respectful ways, IFS accesses and TRANSFORMS that which is the cause of your problems: your hidden and not-so-hidden fears, shame, anger, hurt… why you have negative thinking (I’m not good enough, things are not the way I want them to be), as well as the negative ways you may be acting (in anger, critical, impatient, abusing substances). I use a special on-line platform for EMDR which I am finding works well.
Caroline Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28804
After 30 years of clinical experience with individuals and couples, I believe the process of psychotherapy strengthens relationships with the self and others, enhancing both insight and opportunities for growth. I bring an open mind, respect and practicality to the therapeutic relationship. I am currently offering treatment using teletherapy and in-person sessions. I am an out of network provider but am committed to helping you to receive reimbursement by your insurance and to adjusting the fee if necessary.
After 30 years of clinical experience with individuals and couples, I believe the process of psychotherapy strengthens relationships with the self and others, enhancing both insight and opportunities for growth. I bring an open mind, respect and practicality to the therapeutic relationship. I am currently offering treatment using teletherapy and in-person sessions. I am an out of network provider but am committed to helping you to receive reimbursement by your insurance and to adjusting the fee if necessary.
Erika Greiner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
If chronic stress and trauma is leaving you feeling disconnected and unsafe, I'm here to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. My approach emphasizes recognizing and appreciating your strengths while empowering you to change patterns and move towards your desired outcomes.
If chronic stress and trauma is leaving you feeling disconnected and unsafe, I'm here to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. My approach emphasizes recognizing and appreciating your strengths while empowering you to change patterns and move towards your desired outcomes.
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Number of Therapists in Asheville, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Asheville, NC who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
70% | Aetna |
50% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Asheville, NC see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Asheville?
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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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
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.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.