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Vanessa S Crisp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
I am a Certified IFS Level 3 Therapist. Counseling is a courageous step toward healing and emotional growth, and I am honored to walk alongside those willing to start this therapeutic process. I am committed to providing professional and relationally based counseling that allows clients to grow, heal, and live from a place of restoration. My IFS trainings and trauma informed approaches are the backbone of my practice and I welcome you to step toward healing. May peace and kindness meet you on your journey to find the right therapist!
I am a Certified IFS Level 3 Therapist. Counseling is a courageous step toward healing and emotional growth, and I am honored to walk alongside those willing to start this therapeutic process. I am committed to providing professional and relationally based counseling that allows clients to grow, heal, and live from a place of restoration. My IFS trainings and trauma informed approaches are the backbone of my practice and I welcome you to step toward healing. May peace and kindness meet you on your journey to find the right therapist!
(828) 522-4090 View (828) 522-4090
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Jessie Phillips
Psychological Associate, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
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 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.
(828) 929-0811 View (828) 929-0811
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Maegan Brown
Counselor, MAEd, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Not accepting new clients
Ever find yourself repeating the same unhealthy patterns over and over again? Reading all of the blogs, listening to all the podcasts, memorizing Brené Brown quotes? Feeling like part of you “knows” something, while another part “feels” differently? “I know I shouldn’t allow people to treat me this way, but I feel like if I speak up, they’ll leave me.” Most of what we struggle with today comes from beliefs we developed long ago - beliefs that may have protected us, or helped us make sense of our world at that time. Sometimes these beliefs create a pattern of behavior that is no longer helpful.
Ever find yourself repeating the same unhealthy patterns over and over again? Reading all of the blogs, listening to all the podcasts, memorizing Brené Brown quotes? Feeling like part of you “knows” something, while another part “feels” differently? “I know I shouldn’t allow people to treat me this way, but I feel like if I speak up, they’ll leave me.” Most of what we struggle with today comes from beliefs we developed long ago - beliefs that may have protected us, or helped us make sense of our world at that time. Sometimes these beliefs create a pattern of behavior that is no longer helpful.
(828) 600-5262 View (828) 600-5262
Photo of Rhonda Suzanne Karg, Psychologist in 28806, NC
Rhonda Suzanne Karg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Dr. Rhonda Karg is an internationally renowned expert in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. She is a co-author of the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5, which is considered worldwide to be the gold standard of psychiatric assessments. Dr. Karg is an active research scientist with Columbia University, and a clinical psychologist specializing in solution-focused psychotherapy where you'll not just talk about problems — she actually teaches you new skills so that you feel better as quickly as possible. Dr. Karg provides evidence-based treatment and consultation.
Dr. Rhonda Karg is an internationally renowned expert in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. She is a co-author of the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5, which is considered worldwide to be the gold standard of psychiatric assessments. Dr. Karg is an active research scientist with Columbia University, and a clinical psychologist specializing in solution-focused psychotherapy where you'll not just talk about problems — she actually teaches you new skills so that you feel better as quickly as possible. Dr. Karg provides evidence-based treatment and consultation.
(828) 358-0378 View (828) 358-0378
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Sharon Leigh Young
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
Waitlist for new clients
At some point during the complex journey of life we all experience stuck points, emotional suffering, and sometimes an emotional crisis. It my deeply held belief, however, that we all have the innate ability to recover, heal and thrive. Providing an environment that facilitates healing and resilience is tremendously life-affirming work. I trust that each one of us has tremendous wisdom and strength. In partnership, we identify growth areas, goals, and strategies. Although it is essential that therapy is nurturing and nourishing, it is also hard work. I admire anyone who has the courage to push themselves out of their comfort zones.
At some point during the complex journey of life we all experience stuck points, emotional suffering, and sometimes an emotional crisis. It my deeply held belief, however, that we all have the innate ability to recover, heal and thrive. Providing an environment that facilitates healing and resilience is tremendously life-affirming work. I trust that each one of us has tremendous wisdom and strength. In partnership, we identify growth areas, goals, and strategies. Although it is essential that therapy is nurturing and nourishing, it is also hard work. I admire anyone who has the courage to push themselves out of their comfort zones.
(828) 475-8742 View (828) 475-8742
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Neal Robert Jones
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
My ideal client would be a person who is ready and willing to explore how their past informs their present, how their internal life (thoughts, emotions, and aspirations) influences their external life (job, family, and friendships), and how their perceptions shape their reality.
My ideal client would be a person who is ready and willing to explore how their past informs their present, how their internal life (thoughts, emotions, and aspirations) influences their external life (job, family, and friendships), and how their perceptions shape their reality.
(828) 548-4805 View (828) 548-4805
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Savannah Hanson
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
If people describe you as “type A” or a “perfectionist” or you are struggling with anxiety, past traumas, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling inadequate, I may be able to help. It’s exhausting trying to maintain the standards you hold yourself to when internally you’re feeling like things are falling apart. I take an empathetic and non-judgmental approach that creates a safe and warm environment allowing you to explore past traumas, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or inadequate. Please visit my website for more information.
If people describe you as “type A” or a “perfectionist” or you are struggling with anxiety, past traumas, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling inadequate, I may be able to help. It’s exhausting trying to maintain the standards you hold yourself to when internally you’re feeling like things are falling apart. I take an empathetic and non-judgmental approach that creates a safe and warm environment allowing you to explore past traumas, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or inadequate. Please visit my website for more information.
(828) 222-6131 View (828) 222-6131
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Cliff Koos
M Ed
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806  (Online Only)
I am a trauma-informed, integrative, EMDR therapist. I use ego states and parts work in conjunction with somatic work to help bring ‘online’ the left and right hemispheres of your brain. I am focused on treating the whole person and would like to have an open, honest conversation about what you are looking for and your treatment wants and needs.
I am a trauma-informed, integrative, EMDR therapist. I use ego states and parts work in conjunction with somatic work to help bring ‘online’ the left and right hemispheres of your brain. I am focused on treating the whole person and would like to have an open, honest conversation about what you are looking for and your treatment wants and needs.
(609) 610-6501 View (609) 610-6501
Photo of Terran Michelle Saine Sutphin, Psychological Associate in 28806, NC
Terran Michelle Saine Sutphin
Psychological Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
As a licensed psychological associate at Matone Counseling and Testing, I hope to assist individuals in overcoming obstacles they face, aid them in reaching their goals, and lead gratifying lives. I am committed to providing a safe space for clients to express and explore themselves. Additionally, I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image, and maladaptive eating behaviors.
As a licensed psychological associate at Matone Counseling and Testing, I hope to assist individuals in overcoming obstacles they face, aid them in reaching their goals, and lead gratifying lives. I am committed to providing a safe space for clients to express and explore themselves. Additionally, I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image, and maladaptive eating behaviors.
(828) 554-7030 View (828) 554-7030
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Elizabeth Joyner
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
I believe that every individual has the ability to change, grow, and work through life’s struggles. My job as your therapist is to partner with you to foster healing, introspection, and growth, and utilize the strengths you already possess while building upon them. I believe that you are the expert on what you need, I am simply a partner to help you get there. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University. My foundation is a collaborative and non-judgmental, person-centered approach to ensure clients feel empowered through their journey.
I believe that every individual has the ability to change, grow, and work through life’s struggles. My job as your therapist is to partner with you to foster healing, introspection, and growth, and utilize the strengths you already possess while building upon them. I believe that you are the expert on what you need, I am simply a partner to help you get there. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University. My foundation is a collaborative and non-judgmental, person-centered approach to ensure clients feel empowered through their journey.
(828) 367-1010 View (828) 367-1010
Photo of Jessica Danielian, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 28806, NC
Jessica Danielian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Maybe you are feeling unsettled, anxious or alone. Perhaps you are struggling with relational challenges or past trauma. Whatever led you here, therapy offers a valuable path towards growth and embracing your true self. As your therapist, I will support your power to change so you can step into your light and shine.
Maybe you are feeling unsettled, anxious or alone. Perhaps you are struggling with relational challenges or past trauma. Whatever led you here, therapy offers a valuable path towards growth and embracing your true self. As your therapist, I will support your power to change so you can step into your light and shine.
(828) 423-0529 View (828) 423-0529
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Hayes Paden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Do you feel as if your mind is constantly spinning? Are you avoiding or running from emotions and thoughts? Are you simply doing and not living? You are finally ready to unpack distressing things from your past. It has become clear that your past is not buried but may be contributing to your current feelings and experiences. Do you wish those old patterns would change for the better? Your way forward seems to be full of setbacks and you may have trouble moving forward. Looking at others you envy how easy their lives seem. You are a brave soul to be here and desire for things to be different. Now is the time.
Do you feel as if your mind is constantly spinning? Are you avoiding or running from emotions and thoughts? Are you simply doing and not living? You are finally ready to unpack distressing things from your past. It has become clear that your past is not buried but may be contributing to your current feelings and experiences. Do you wish those old patterns would change for the better? Your way forward seems to be full of setbacks and you may have trouble moving forward. Looking at others you envy how easy their lives seem. You are a brave soul to be here and desire for things to be different. Now is the time.
(828) 338-3200 View (828) 338-3200
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David Durpetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
Life can be full of obstacles and one wants to ensure that we do not stand in our own way of success. Are you tired of your own thoughts, moods, and behaviors stressing you out, making you depressed, increasing your anxiety, making you easily angered, and/or disturbing your sleep? If so, I would love to partner with you on your journey to overcoming these patterns that tend to be direct obstacles in feeling your best and reaching your absolute potential.
Life can be full of obstacles and one wants to ensure that we do not stand in our own way of success. Are you tired of your own thoughts, moods, and behaviors stressing you out, making you depressed, increasing your anxiety, making you easily angered, and/or disturbing your sleep? If so, I would love to partner with you on your journey to overcoming these patterns that tend to be direct obstacles in feeling your best and reaching your absolute potential.
(828) 554-2186 View (828) 554-2186
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Kristin Elliott
Counselor, MA, LCMHC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Counseling offers a unique opportunity to look inside ourselves and to look around us. Through counseling we can further consider what it would mean to have greater personal understanding, to heal from past or current wounds, and/or to transform into the person we feel we have yet to become. The counseling relationship offers a space of non-judgment where we get to explore any part of what it means to be a human living in this complex, painful, and beautiful world.
Counseling offers a unique opportunity to look inside ourselves and to look around us. Through counseling we can further consider what it would mean to have greater personal understanding, to heal from past or current wounds, and/or to transform into the person we feel we have yet to become. The counseling relationship offers a space of non-judgment where we get to explore any part of what it means to be a human living in this complex, painful, and beautiful world.
(828) 520-2525 View (828) 520-2525
Photo of Kayla Cypher Holistic Therapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 28806, NC
Kayla Cypher Holistic Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Are you feeling overwhelmed at home or work? If you are at a loss of ways to help yourself or your family overcome such barriers, then speaking with a counselor can provide you with the answers and support that you are seeking. I know it can be scary to ask for help but, my primary goal is to meet you where you are without posing any judgment. This allows freedom for discovery, hope, and fulfillment by establishing healthy thinking, healthy feeling, and healthy behaving.
Are you feeling overwhelmed at home or work? If you are at a loss of ways to help yourself or your family overcome such barriers, then speaking with a counselor can provide you with the answers and support that you are seeking. I know it can be scary to ask for help but, my primary goal is to meet you where you are without posing any judgment. This allows freedom for discovery, hope, and fulfillment by establishing healthy thinking, healthy feeling, and healthy behaving.
(828) 415-5414 View (828) 415-5414
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Holly Young
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Holly Young, a licensed clinical mental health counselor with over six years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, grief & loss, and assertiveness training for teens and adults. I use a mix of modalities such as Dialectical (DBT), Eclectic, Trauma Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive therapy. I believe that kindness and authenticity are a great quality to have.
Hello! My name is Holly Young, a licensed clinical mental health counselor with over six years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, grief & loss, and assertiveness training for teens and adults. I use a mix of modalities such as Dialectical (DBT), Eclectic, Trauma Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive therapy. I believe that kindness and authenticity are a great quality to have.
(919) 328-3873 View (919) 328-3873
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Christina Ann LaBond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806  (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Christina. I'm Certified in Neuropsychotherapy, an LCSW in NC & MI, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and IFS & EMDR informed. Does liberation from past barriers, realization of your true potential and finding meaning/purpose in your life feel authentic in your individual growth? If so, I’d like to walk with you. Let’s explore your individuality, beauty, and unique strengths to improve your self-image, and repair your interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment and behavioral patterns to facilitate neuroplasticity.
Hi! I’m Christina. I'm Certified in Neuropsychotherapy, an LCSW in NC & MI, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and IFS & EMDR informed. Does liberation from past barriers, realization of your true potential and finding meaning/purpose in your life feel authentic in your individual growth? If so, I’d like to walk with you. Let’s explore your individuality, beauty, and unique strengths to improve your self-image, and repair your interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment and behavioral patterns to facilitate neuroplasticity.
(828) 827-4381 View (828) 827-4381
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Sarah Herndon Sanborn
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at Melissa Villodas Counseling and Consulting. Working with new parents, children and athletes is my passion. I have additional training in perinatal care and am working towards my Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). Supporting you through your time of transition, stress or discomfort and helping you move to a place of peace and growth is my goal.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at Melissa Villodas Counseling and Consulting. Working with new parents, children and athletes is my passion. I have additional training in perinatal care and am working towards my Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). Supporting you through your time of transition, stress or discomfort and helping you move to a place of peace and growth is my goal.
(828) 827-5258 View (828) 827-5258
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George Rinker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MDiv, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience; I value the uniqueness of each individual and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas of growth, vent feelings, explore possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and cultural differences. Success Starts with YOU and Counseling can help !
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience; I value the uniqueness of each individual and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas of growth, vent feelings, explore possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and cultural differences. Success Starts with YOU and Counseling can help !
(844) 406-1326 View (844) 406-1326
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Bree Normandin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS-A, MTS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806  (Online Only)
Welcome to my therapeutic space. I am honored to guide you on your journey toward healing and growth. With over a decade of experience in Western North Carolina, I specialize in treating addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. My approach is tailored to help you overcome these challenges and achieve personal growth.
Welcome to my therapeutic space. I am honored to guide you on your journey toward healing and growth. With over a decade of experience in Western North Carolina, I specialize in treating addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. My approach is tailored to help you overcome these challenges and achieve personal growth.
(828) 266-0411 View (828) 266-0411
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.