Therapists in Asheville, NC

At Focus Centers of Asheville, I have assembled experienced professionals with a wide range experience and training in mental health, education, and applied psycho-physiology. Together we provide a unique approach to your healthcare that blends traditional mental health services with cutting edge neuroscience. We utilize EEG Biofeedback (also known as neurofeedback), psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, psychological testing, qEEG brain imaging and educational consultations for children and adults with emotional, behavioral, stress, trauma and learning disorders.

My passion is working with individuals who have suffered from the consequences of making high risk decisions. These decisions have resulted in legal, medical, and interpersonal dilemmas. I use a focused, solution-oriented approach designed to explore the context within which these decisions and associated patterns of behavior have become impractical and repetitive. We will explore alternative problem-solving approaches that incorporate mindfulness, paradox, metaphor, and contingency management. My background involves working with individuals/couples/families in crisis.

We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.

Having worked in a variety of healthcare, recreational, educational, and private-practice settings; I offer a grounded, well-rounded approach to intervention. I listen deeply for what is needed and strive to remain attuned to the realities of your situation, while we engage in education for empowerment, perspective-taking, creative problem-solving, and personal development. I value curiosity, authenticity, courage, compassionate communication, and non-judgmental transparency in my work and above all else.

If you or your child are struggling with attention, learning, or emotional struggles, I can help you uncover the foundation of your difficulties. Then we can explore ways to improve individual and/or family functioning and restore a sense of balance.

You know that you have meaningful gifts to offer, but that potential can feel hard to reach. You get by as best you can, but you wonder how other people do it- meet the needs of family, communities, and larger collectives while also creating space to tend to grief, fear, inspiration, and deeper wells of being. You have grown through many of life’s challenges. But this threshold of life is one that calls for more support. Life is impermanent, what you do with it matters, and there’s no time to waste not getting the care you need to be who you came here to be.

During any stage of life we are faced with challenges of many kinds. And these trials can keep anyone in the dark, not realizing that hope can be found. If you're someone who is trying to figure out who you are in the world, trying to find their way, or who just needs a solid connection with yourself and others; if you recognize a problem and a longing for change or struggling with overwhelming thoughts and emotions that keep you pushed away, leaving you in the dark, then you’re not alone and I’m here to help.

You constantly give your energy to others. It used to be so meaningful, but now it feels like you have nothing left to give. If you take any time for yourself at all, it’s clouded by anxiety and dread. Instead of rejuvenation, you blame yourself for being unable to fix things. Disconnection, overwhelm, exhaustion, and burnout are your constant companions, and they prevent you from enjoying the life you truly want to live. You’ve tried so hard to fix things, like you fix everything else. But you can’t. You don’t know what else to do and can’t see how anything could change.

Are you tired of that voice in your head that’s telling you that you’re broken and crazy? Are you struggling to move forward after a toxic or controlling relationship? Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or taken advantage of by a loved one? You are not alone. Destructive, controlling relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Left unaddressed, the lingering effects of past trauma can touch every area of our lives. But suffering is not a life sentence, and what is broken can be put back together even stronger, braver and more resilient than before.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! With over 35 years of mental health and substance abuse counseling experience, I believe that anyone can make changes necessary to improve their mood, relationships, and quality of life. My focus is on helping you, your partner, and your family implement practical strategies to solve problems, reach goals, and create lasting change. Areas of focus include helping couples improve communication and avoid patterns which result in conflict, and helping people with behavior, anger, or mood issues. I work with you in a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment, and respect of your needs and desires.

Dr. Dacanay provides psychological treatment for children, adults, couples, and families who are adjusting to life changes, struggling to cope with anxiety and depression, needing of behavioral planning, or seeking couples/ family therapy. She helps individuals to be aware of, identify, and change debilitating thought patterns -- and to consistently choose to act effectively in the presence of difficult life events. She also promotes understanding and collaboration among family members in order to solve the problems of one or more individuals, especially with children and adolescents.

I've been doing psychotherapy for about 50 years, and hope to never have to give it up. My role in the work is to get to know the other person as thoroughly and deeply as possible, providing the opportunity for them to get to know themselves more deeply as well. If that sounds like something that could be helpful to you, give me a call and we'll see whether we can work together.

Hello! I have over 25 years of experience & specialize in anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, self-regulation and recovery. I value in depth assessment which informs our process. Unlike some types of supportive counseling, I offer education about how life experiences are hardwired into our brains & how this impacts all aspects of life and our relationships. I also focus on teaching skills to transform anxiety and stress into resilience, calm, and increased joy. To do that, I use mindfulness, somatic/body-based skills, psychedelic & ketamine - assisted psychotherapy, RRT, and nature-based connection.

Seasoned trauma specialist & psychotherapist dedicated to co-creating a meaningful healing journey for individuals and couples who are feeling stuck, lost and trapped in dysfunctional patterns. I offer a variety of different modalities including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to aid in the recovery of many common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, addiction, etc. Additionally, I am committed to providing innovative programing as well as a practical skillset, specially designed to address personal limitations that often manifest in low self-esteem, relationship challenges and declined mental health.

What's between you and living a truly satisfying life, one aligned with your values and your highest intentions? What prevents your relationships from flourishing? Through present time, "in the moment" explorations via reflections, inquiry and encouragement, conscious and unconscious information is utilized to promote healing. Visit: deborahaburns.com

I have come to believe that by the time we meet you have probably been judged by a long list of people, organizations, culture, etc... I believe you may need to give up who you should be to be who you are and that can be amazing work! Client's I work with tend to begin a journey toward discovering their own core values and beliefs, and with these discoveries, begin to ask for things, in life, that line up with those values and beliefs. This leads to purpose, fulfillment, and an authentic life. Come and mend!

Sometimes life happens in a way that lends you to grief, feeling lost, and disconnected from the core of who you are. Grief and loss come in many shapes and sizes, loss of relationships, loss of self, life transitions, general changes, loss of dreams, body changes, aging, health struggles, new life, and death. Maybe there are specific events impacting you and maybe there aren't. Either way, you just feel off and out of alignment with the version of yourself you want to be. How about we give some space to explore who you are, who you aren't, how you got here, what impacts and influences you, and how to embody the whole you?

Are you struggling with women's issues, trauma, relationships, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My approach is to help you delve deeper into understanding some of the cyclical patterns created and to liberate yourself to optimum health mind, body, and spirit so that you can thrive instead of just survive. I honor the opportunity to explore with an individual their underlining traumas of lacking a spiritual connection to everything around us.

Erica Thiessen is the Clinical Director at LifeTutors, a clinically informed coaching program for young adults. Our integrative model includes coach teams working with young adults towards personalized goals, holistic wellness, developing personal agency, and navigating developmental territory. Erica maintains a clinical practice as well, working with individuals and families in transition, personal struggle, and the discovery new paths forward. Given the opportunity to untangle the experiences we’ve been through, she is determinedly curious and leans into humor, out-of-the-box thinking, and faith in a client’s inner resources.