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Leah S Madamba
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28805  (Online Only)
As a seasoned therapist and Certified Parent Coach, I bring over two decades of expertise in supporting teens and their families. Throughout my career, I've engaged in individual and group therapy with both adults and teens, led parent support groups, and developed parent education programs within a residential facility for adolescents. On a personal note, as a parent to teenagers myself, I understand the joys and challenges that come with parenting. I'm here to assure you that you're not alone. My mission is to provide you with tools and guidance to help you navigate the complexities of parenting with confidence and resilience.
As a seasoned therapist and Certified Parent Coach, I bring over two decades of expertise in supporting teens and their families. Throughout my career, I've engaged in individual and group therapy with both adults and teens, led parent support groups, and developed parent education programs within a residential facility for adolescents. On a personal note, as a parent to teenagers myself, I understand the joys and challenges that come with parenting. I'm here to assure you that you're not alone. My mission is to provide you with tools and guidance to help you navigate the complexities of parenting with confidence and resilience.
(828) 501-0770 View (828) 501-0770
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Chris Holloman
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC, GCDF
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28805  (Online Only)
I understand that it can be difficult to take the first step towards counseling. I’m here to help with what you are experiencing, and I welcome the opportunity to assist you with your needs. In my work, I strive authentically to help my clients to achieve their goals. I accept you where you are nonjudgmentally, work with you to identify practical strategies to overcome struggles you are encountering, and help you to gather tools needed to thrive in life. I’m happy to serve as a safe place to assist you in getting to the places where you’d like to go.
I understand that it can be difficult to take the first step towards counseling. I’m here to help with what you are experiencing, and I welcome the opportunity to assist you with your needs. In my work, I strive authentically to help my clients to achieve their goals. I accept you where you are nonjudgmentally, work with you to identify practical strategies to overcome struggles you are encountering, and help you to gather tools needed to thrive in life. I’m happy to serve as a safe place to assist you in getting to the places where you’d like to go.
(704) 459-5455 View (704) 459-5455
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Kristen Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28805
Now accepting new clients! Panic attacks are the worst. One moment you feel "fine" & the next you're freaking out! Do you deal with stress, anxiety, & panic? Are you a person who is sensitive to all the dysfunction & pain in the world? Does it feel like sometimes you are full of hope & other times you’re totally hopeless? It can be so confusing & leave you feeling more stress & frustration. Are you coping in unhealthy ways just to get by? Like overeating, overthinking, shopping, drinking to numb out the anxious feelings? Maybe you’re tired of being stuck in this loop. You want to focus on solutions, not just survival.
Now accepting new clients! Panic attacks are the worst. One moment you feel "fine" & the next you're freaking out! Do you deal with stress, anxiety, & panic? Are you a person who is sensitive to all the dysfunction & pain in the world? Does it feel like sometimes you are full of hope & other times you’re totally hopeless? It can be so confusing & leave you feeling more stress & frustration. Are you coping in unhealthy ways just to get by? Like overeating, overthinking, shopping, drinking to numb out the anxious feelings? Maybe you’re tired of being stuck in this loop. You want to focus on solutions, not just survival.
(828) 528-7527 View (828) 528-7527
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Elizabeth Whitesides
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28805
Not accepting new clients
Ready to take the first step towards creating the life you want? It takes courage and awareness. Make the changes within yourself to improve life's journey. I am here to help you realize your inherent strength, wisdom, and access to your own inner healer... all the while providing encouragement and support along the way. Licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addictions Specialist, I have 15 years of experience working with women, men, and couples, of all ages and backgrounds. I believe in your ability to create transformation for yourself through commitment and our work together.
Ready to take the first step towards creating the life you want? It takes courage and awareness. Make the changes within yourself to improve life's journey. I am here to help you realize your inherent strength, wisdom, and access to your own inner healer... all the while providing encouragement and support along the way. Licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addictions Specialist, I have 15 years of experience working with women, men, and couples, of all ages and backgrounds. I believe in your ability to create transformation for yourself through commitment and our work together.
(828) 548-1514 View (828) 548-1514
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Amanda Turlington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28805
Not accepting new clients
Have you noticed yourself looking around at your life and wondering, “how the hell did I end up here?” Things may feel chaotic, misaligned, or imbalanced right now. You might feel like you are at the end of your rope and desperately need something to change. It might feel like a lot is changing right now, and it’s happening all at once. You have stronger feelings about things than you once did. You want to spend your time differently. It feels like there is an itch; a drive for something more, different, better. You want things to feel more easeful, more balanced, and more aligned with who you are NOW, not who you have been.
Have you noticed yourself looking around at your life and wondering, “how the hell did I end up here?” Things may feel chaotic, misaligned, or imbalanced right now. You might feel like you are at the end of your rope and desperately need something to change. It might feel like a lot is changing right now, and it’s happening all at once. You have stronger feelings about things than you once did. You want to spend your time differently. It feels like there is an itch; a drive for something more, different, better. You want things to feel more easeful, more balanced, and more aligned with who you are NOW, not who you have been.
(828) 415-5434 View (828) 415-5434
Reality Therapy

Is reality therapy evidence-based?

Reality therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapies. However, some research does indicate that reality therapy might be helpful for people with addiction, and may be effective in treating social anxiety in young people.

How long does reality therapy last?

Reality therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Reality therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of reality therapy long after treatment has ended.

Does reality therapy work?

Reality therapy can help a person manage concerns such as eating disorders, addiction, substance use, anxiety, phobias, and relationship difficulties. This type of therapy encourages a person to be accountable for their behaviors. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure. Reality therapy can be useful in one-on-one therapy or in group sessions. This method may be used with children, families, and adults.

What are the limitations of reality therapy?

This therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the therapist focuses on choices made by the individual in the present day. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over others. This format may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every client.