Asheville, North Carolina Therapists

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

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North Carolina, Louisiana

They say change is one constant… And as the leaves are constantly changing on the acreage where Treehouse Therapy is nestled, we are reminded that we all posses the ability to move gracefully with the seasons on our life.
Lauren Vilar
LCSW, MSW
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Wilmington, North Carolina

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North Carolina

You usually appear to have it all together on the outside, while inside it never stops. A recent change has left you feeling confused and lost. You feel overwhelmed, confused, & anxious. Your friends seem to have figured it out but no matter how...
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North Carolina, New Hampshire

With over 37 years experience as a psychotherapist and an art therapist, I've helped women and healers transmute anxiety into peace and productivity. My bottom line is to "do what works." Internal Family Systems Therapy plus Intuitive Counseling...
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Statesville, North Carolina

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North Carolina

Sandra Mayta is currently providing therapy services at Center for Emotional Health of Statesville, NC. CEH provides outpatient psychiatry services that include: Medication Management, Outpatient Counseling/Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation...
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North Carolina

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) providing counseling in Sanford North Carolina. I received my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in 2001 at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. I have completed the required two years of postmasters...
Myla Erwin
MA, Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach
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High Point, North Carolina

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North Carolina

Immediate openings available! *Online sessions offered.* You might be a woman in transition, dealing with relationship stress or setting healthy boundaries. You feel weary after years of sacrificing and putting everyone else first and beginning to...
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Davidson, North Carolina

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North Carolina

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Charlotte, North Carolina

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North Carolina

*Accepting New Clients*** Life can become overwhelming and take unexpected turns. I help people through difficult or challenging life transitions, specializing in women who are experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as individuals...
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North Carolina

Dr. Ulrich grew up in Maryland surrounded by a large multi generational family. She had an interest in working with children since a young age and she worked at child care facilities and domestic violence shelter children's programs prior to...
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North Carolina

Relationships, trauma, health issues, life transitions, grief, family dynamics, and childhood wounds can keep us feeling stuck. Nothing is more important to the therapeutic experience than the relationship between client and therapist. My goal is to...
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Burnsville, North Carolina

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North Carolina

Angela is a licensed therapist who creates a warm, gentle, and genuine therapeutic presence where clients can navigate life’s challenges and changes across the lifespan. She specializes in supporting adolescents, teens, and adults who struggle...
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Cary, North Carolina

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North Carolina

Has life challenges, left you feeling overwhelm, unable to cope? MBS Restorative Centre employs a holistic approach of psycho-therapy counseling by incorporating the mind, body and spirit. Strength is the ability to recognize when to ask for help as...
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Gastonia, North Carolina

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North Carolina

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I received my Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2012, and my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Coastal Carolina University in 2006. I...
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Mint Hill, North Carolina

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North Carolina

I unreservedly believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and I have personally seen clients move from merely surviving to thriving. I am committed to offering a safe place in a non-judgmental setting where you can discover your own strengths...
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Charlotte, North Carolina

Kelsey Sullivan is currently providing therapy services at Center for Emotional Health of South Park. CEH provides outpatient psychiatry services that include: Medication Management, Outpatient Counseling/Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation...
Anne Moss
Ed.D., MA
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Georgia, North Carolina

Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor who would like to help you achieve meaningful change, find balance, and feel better. I work with adults and adolescents who may be facing challenging situations regarding relationships, social issues,...
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Arizona, North Carolina

Hi, I’m Kelly. I own a telehealth only private practice where I work with clients from North Carolina and Arizona. I enjoy working with couples who are experiencing relationship conflict and would like to improve communication skills and increase...
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Winston Salem, North Carolina

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North Carolina

Leslie Travia is currently providing therapy services at Center for Emotional Health of Winston Salem. CEH provides outpatient psychiatry services that include: Medication Management, Outpatient Counseling/Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation...
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Greensboro, North Carolina

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North Carolina

I do my best work helping people through life transitions. Navigating through changes while maintaining our values is our biggest challenge. I can help by being a catalyst and supporter.
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North Carolina

I believe it is my job to come alongside you in your journey, to be supportive of the goals you have but also to respectfully challenge you at times. When you need to be challenged, you will be encouraged to take steps that you may have never...
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North Carolina

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and have practiced in North Carolina since 2005. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings including a children's hospital, community mental health agencies,...
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North Carolina

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist- Associate. I graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and received a Master's degree in Marriage...
Natalie Huston
LPC, NCC
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Charlotte, North Carolina

Are you looking to be restored from trauma or difficult life experiences? Are you looking for more whole or meaningful relationship with self, God/Higher Power, or others? Have you been hurt, broken, or feel weary from emotional pain and you long...
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Charlotte, North Carolina

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North Carolina

Gregory Logan is currently providing therapy service at Center for Emotional Health of University. CEH provides outpatient psychiatry services that include: Medication Management, Outpatient Counseling/Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation...

An Overview of Mental Health in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, North Carolina is located in Buncombe County and is the largest city in the western portion of the state. The population of this city is 91,916 with significant growth in the metropolitan area.

The economy in the area is supported by the healthcare, entertainment, and food service industries and employs nearly 45,000 people. However, available jobs seem to be decreasing in the area and leading to a reduction in the median household income rate, which is $43,848. This is much lower than the median income for the country, which sits at $59,039. While Asheville’s unemployment rate is relatively low at 2.9 percent, especially when compared to the rate of four percent for the entire country, there are still many people living below the poverty line and who have no access to mental health services to treat problems such as anxiety, addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Mental Health Challenges in Asheville

The Citizen Times asserts that one of the greatest challenges to mental health wellness in Asheville is suicide among veterans, which has increased greatly over the last few years. The same report notes that 37 per 100,000 Asheville veterans ended their own lives in 2014 versus the national average of 17 per 100,000 individuals. Other mental health issues in the city may be triggered by other factors that include:

  • Disproportionate ethnic populations, with Caucasians dominating the area at 77 percent;
  • A poverty rate of 16.2 percent, which is three times the rate of the national average;
  • A misunderstanding or misdiagnosis of mental health disorders;
  • A lack of health insurance for treating anxiety, depression, and other disorders;
  • Inequality in wage earnings for men vs. women in nearly every industry in the area;
  • Sexual trauma among female veterans.

There is hope for Asheville’s mentally ill, however. For example, the CooperRiis Healing Community, a comprehensive mental health recovery center that covers four acres, is available for patients over the age of 18. This facility is unique in that it offers an approach that blends holistic, medical, and work-focused programs that are designed to treat an array of mental health issues. Patients work together to understand that healing does not happen without help and cooperation.

In 2016, the UNC School of Medicine announced budget increases designed to expand health care to rural areas of North Carolina, including Asheville. Improvements cited included repairing a shortage of physicians in the area; however, it is unknown if these improvements include mental health treatment or if they will reduce the challenges facing the city’s residents.

The Challenges of Obtaining a Therapist in Asheville

Asheville’s metropolitan residents typically have better access to mental health services than those that live in the city’s rural areas. Public transport may not be available there, and people with disabilities, such as combat veterans, might it find it difficult to get to clinics or other facilities without help.

Another challenge in this area is that many of the area’s male population may not be willing to admit they have a mental illness. According to Psychology Today, 75 percent of suicide victims in America are men, and this is connected with factors such as job loss, sexuality issues, feelings of isolation, and trauma connected with unresolved childhood trauma.

While it is unknown how many men in Asheville suffer from these issues specifically, suicide in men in North Carolina is 22.5 per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national average of 21.9. These numbers seem to indicate that men with mental illnesses either do not seek help or are not aware they are suffering until the symptoms become severe enough for them to commit suicide.

Accessing Mental Health Care in Asheville

Asheville has a variety of treatment centers for men and women suffering from addiction issues that spring from mental illness. From Legacy Freedom Treatment Centers to Mountain Health Solutions, which specializes in drug addiction treatment, there are many options. It is important to remember, however, that not all facilities accept the same types of insurance and that some may sliding-scale payments for those with low income.