Behavioral Issues Therapists in Asheville, NC
Katie Clay-Wakefield
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
All behavior is a form of communication and sometimes we need help interpreting what others are really asking for, especially when it comes to children. Young children can speak to us in unfamiliar ways. Your preschool or daycare may call to say your child has expressed their emotions inappropriately or acted out. You may find yourself tired and worried about your child, about childcare, or about your parenting. This is where I come in. I’ve worked with young children (0-6 years old) in schools, homes and community settings for 14 years, helping them find alternative ways to express themselves and process their emotions.
All behavior is a form of communication and sometimes we need help interpreting what others are really asking for, especially when it comes to children. Young children can speak to us in unfamiliar ways. Your preschool or daycare may call to say your child has expressed their emotions inappropriately or acted out. You may find yourself tired and worried about your child, about childcare, or about your parenting. This is where I come in. I’ve worked with young children (0-6 years old) in schools, homes and community settings for 14 years, helping them find alternative ways to express themselves and process their emotions.
Karan Kuretsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I have 20+ years of experience working with preschoolers, children adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating disruptive behavior disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Behavior Disorder, Disruptive behavior, Anxiety, Depression and and Adjustments due to seperation, divorce and grief and loss.
I have 20+ years of experience working with preschoolers, children adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating disruptive behavior disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Behavior Disorder, Disruptive behavior, Anxiety, Depression and and Adjustments due to seperation, divorce and grief and loss.
Trysh Huntington-Buchan Adolescent Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28804
For 25 years, I have assisted adolescents AND their families navigate through the challenges of depression, adoption, anxiety, identity and behavioral problems.
Being a teen-ager is SUPER hard. Being their parent can be even harder. There are times when you struggle to comprehend where your child is coming from and have no idea what they are dealing with. Perhaps you tried communicating with your child and all you receive is 'I don't want to talk about it' or 'I'm fine.' Maybe you feel you are living with a stranger and worry that your child's behavior is hard to understand, secretive or dangerous? Technology hasn't even been mentioned yet! Living in an environment like this can challenge the family system.
For 25 years, I have assisted adolescents AND their families navigate through the challenges of depression, adoption, anxiety, identity and behavioral problems.
Being a teen-ager is SUPER hard. Being their parent can be even harder. There are times when you struggle to comprehend where your child is coming from and have no idea what they are dealing with. Perhaps you tried communicating with your child and all you receive is 'I don't want to talk about it' or 'I'm fine.' Maybe you feel you are living with a stranger and worry that your child's behavior is hard to understand, secretive or dangerous? Technology hasn't even been mentioned yet! Living in an environment like this can challenge the family system.
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.
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.
Andy Macon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
The graduate school science degree was granted due to the focus on neuroscience associated with behavior and attachment.
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!
The graduate school science degree was granted due to the focus on neuroscience associated with behavior and attachment.
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!
Melina Bridges
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Additionally I incorporate the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), ECO/Nature therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I offer expressive and emotionally based therapies to children (ages 6 and older) a warm and nurturing environment which provides a safe space to do any healing they might need to do to move forward, to feel better about who they are, or share what might have happened in their lives that makes their heart ache. I help teens and young adults navigate the turbulence of hormones, and school work, friendships and home life, college and relationships, and all the other activities and significant events happening, while trying to discover who they are and what makes them feel most alive.
Additionally I incorporate the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), ECO/Nature therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I offer expressive and emotionally based therapies to children (ages 6 and older) a warm and nurturing environment which provides a safe space to do any healing they might need to do to move forward, to feel better about who they are, or share what might have happened in their lives that makes their heart ache. I help teens and young adults navigate the turbulence of hormones, and school work, friendships and home life, college and relationships, and all the other activities and significant events happening, while trying to discover who they are and what makes them feel most alive.
Daria Barksdale
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
Hi! I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management for children, teens, and adults. I like to utilize a creative approach to therapy to help tailor to you as an individual. I view myself as an eclectic counselor as I like to pull from various theories to best fit your needs. I mostly tend to utilize cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, expressive art therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I chose to become a counselor because I love to witness the growth that others achieve. I have a passion for healing and counseling allows me to be a part of others’ healing journeys almost every day.
Hi! I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management for children, teens, and adults. I like to utilize a creative approach to therapy to help tailor to you as an individual. I view myself as an eclectic counselor as I like to pull from various theories to best fit your needs. I mostly tend to utilize cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, expressive art therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I chose to become a counselor because I love to witness the growth that others achieve. I have a passion for healing and counseling allows me to be a part of others’ healing journeys almost every day.
Sharon Denise Buckner
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
By using cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal approaches, and positive psychology methods, she's able to uniquely help individuals experience personal growth in a safe and encouraging therapeutic space.
SD Buckner is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 11 years of experience helping clients of all ages who are suffering from the effects of ADHD, anger management issues, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, and low self-esteem.
By using cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal approaches, and positive psychology methods, she's able to uniquely help individuals experience personal growth in a safe and encouraging therapeutic space.
SD Buckner is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 11 years of experience helping clients of all ages who are suffering from the effects of ADHD, anger management issues, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, and low self-esteem.
We specialize in anxiety , mood disorders, PTSD, disruptive behavior, eating disorders, parenting support, phase of life issues, and grief and loss.
Are you having difficulty moving forward from a trauma in your past? Do you feel that anxiety prevents you from living the life you would like to live? Do you feel that parenting offers challenges that you could use some help working through? These are only a few of the issues that the clinicians at Clear Perspective can help you with. The clinicians at Clear Perspective use a client centered approach matching the skills and methods to meet your individual needs. We want to help our clients live up to their fullest potential and find their own clear perspective.
We specialize in anxiety , mood disorders, PTSD, disruptive behavior, eating disorders, parenting support, phase of life issues, and grief and loss.
Are you having difficulty moving forward from a trauma in your past? Do you feel that anxiety prevents you from living the life you would like to live? Do you feel that parenting offers challenges that you could use some help working through? These are only a few of the issues that the clinicians at Clear Perspective can help you with. The clinicians at Clear Perspective use a client centered approach matching the skills and methods to meet your individual needs. We want to help our clients live up to their fullest potential and find their own clear perspective.
I'm here to create a safe space for people to explore parts of themselves and their relationship with their mind and body. I offer a unique blend of psychotherapy that incorporates somatic, trauma-informed healing practices with cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques. I have experience with using evidence-based therapeutic models (CBT, DBT, ACT) to effectively treat the spectrum of mental health issues.
I'm here to create a safe space for people to explore parts of themselves and their relationship with their mind and body. I offer a unique blend of psychotherapy that incorporates somatic, trauma-informed healing practices with cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques. I have experience with using evidence-based therapeutic models (CBT, DBT, ACT) to effectively treat the spectrum of mental health issues.
When things don't turn out the way we expect, or when a roadblock or setback occurs, it can challenge our internal beliefs, which can show up as emotional, thinking, or behavioral concerns.
I have worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 23 years. I enjoy working with a wide range of individual concerns, including depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, abuse/trauma, addictions, and phase of life issues. I find that many of us have expectations that life will be better, that we will finally be happy, when we reach a certain milestone, or when we do what makes others happy, or if we work hard.
When things don't turn out the way we expect, or when a roadblock or setback occurs, it can challenge our internal beliefs, which can show up as emotional, thinking, or behavioral concerns.
I have worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 23 years. I enjoy working with a wide range of individual concerns, including depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, abuse/trauma, addictions, and phase of life issues. I find that many of us have expectations that life will be better, that we will finally be happy, when we reach a certain milestone, or when we do what makes others happy, or if we work hard.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
My counseling specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Brainspotting and Attachment Focused modalities.
Welcome! It takes courage to enter into counseling and I am so glad you are here! I believe that your unique life experiences guide how you build relationships with yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy gives you an opportunity to more deeply understand these relationships as well as your feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. As a clinician I believe that you possess the innate wisdom, strengths and skills that you need. My role is to help guide you back to this wisdom to help you create the life you want.
My counseling specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Brainspotting and Attachment Focused modalities.
Welcome! It takes courage to enter into counseling and I am so glad you are here! I believe that your unique life experiences guide how you build relationships with yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy gives you an opportunity to more deeply understand these relationships as well as your feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. As a clinician I believe that you possess the innate wisdom, strengths and skills that you need. My role is to help guide you back to this wisdom to help you create the life you want.
Blair Hamel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, behavior issues, and relationship problems.
Therapy can be useful to people from all walks of life. Attending therapy can be helpful for everyone. No matter how big or small your struggle, never hesitate to ask for help. I'm here to support you! I'm Dr. Blair Hamel and I have over nine years of experience helping children, teens, and adults in various clinical settings.
I have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, behavior issues, and relationship problems.
Therapy can be useful to people from all walks of life. Attending therapy can be helpful for everyone. No matter how big or small your struggle, never hesitate to ask for help. I'm here to support you! I'm Dr. Blair Hamel and I have over nine years of experience helping children, teens, and adults in various clinical settings.
Katherine Sloan
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28805
Waitlist for new clients
Not taking new clients. I am a LCMHCS (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor) who specializes in providing counseling to adults. During therapy sessions, I pull from trauma-informed approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to empower clients to embrace authentic self-expression and increase their feelings of self-worth and well-being. I also specialize in treating ADHD in adults. I am also a Licensed Supervisor with experience supervising interns. I have 20 years of counseling experience.
Not taking new clients. I am a LCMHCS (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor) who specializes in providing counseling to adults. During therapy sessions, I pull from trauma-informed approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to empower clients to embrace authentic self-expression and increase their feelings of self-worth and well-being. I also specialize in treating ADHD in adults. I am also a Licensed Supervisor with experience supervising interns. I have 20 years of counseling experience.
Mary Lynn Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
I specialize in treatment of the long term effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, excessive stress and other traumas in their emotional, behavioral and physical manifestations. These include anxiety, depression and PTSD, as well as an array of chronic diseases that are the outcome of long-term nervous system dysregulation. My approach is somatic and holistic with emphasis on resetting the nervous system and assisting clients in returning their brains and bodies to the place where we function at our best capacity for dealing with the challenges that life brings.
I specialize in treatment of the long term effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, excessive stress and other traumas in their emotional, behavioral and physical manifestations. These include anxiety, depression and PTSD, as well as an array of chronic diseases that are the outcome of long-term nervous system dysregulation. My approach is somatic and holistic with emphasis on resetting the nervous system and assisting clients in returning their brains and bodies to the place where we function at our best capacity for dealing with the challenges that life brings.
I have been providing counseling services in the Asheville area since 2005. I offer a safe, gentle, strengths based approach in working with children and families. I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral approach with a strong emphasis on expressive arts and play as tools for self expression. I find this approach works well in helping children improve emotional regulation, verbalization of thoughts/feelings and helps them identify strengths/skills.
I have been providing counseling services in the Asheville area since 2005. I offer a safe, gentle, strengths based approach in working with children and families. I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral approach with a strong emphasis on expressive arts and play as tools for self expression. I find this approach works well in helping children improve emotional regulation, verbalization of thoughts/feelings and helps them identify strengths/skills.
Kelsey Staub
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CH
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
I'm experienced in Cognitive and Behavioral therapies to develop healthy plans/goals to enhance the quality of your life.
As a licensed therapist and hypnotherapist, I have a wide range of experience with varying ages that include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, self-worth/esteem, negative habits, relationship/family issues, ADHD, sexuality, and intellectual/developmental differences. I provide a welcoming space for processing what arises in therapy, manage and regulate challenging feelings in a healthily, develop effective coping skills, re program thought/behavior patterns, heal unresolved emotions, and create a plan for life improvement. Unconditional positive regard, warmth, and acceptance are key elements to our therapeutic work.
I'm experienced in Cognitive and Behavioral therapies to develop healthy plans/goals to enhance the quality of your life.
As a licensed therapist and hypnotherapist, I have a wide range of experience with varying ages that include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, self-worth/esteem, negative habits, relationship/family issues, ADHD, sexuality, and intellectual/developmental differences. I provide a welcoming space for processing what arises in therapy, manage and regulate challenging feelings in a healthily, develop effective coping skills, re program thought/behavior patterns, heal unresolved emotions, and create a plan for life improvement. Unconditional positive regard, warmth, and acceptance are key elements to our therapeutic work.
Skills you may learn in sessions include; Behavioral Management of Anxiety, Stress, & Panic, Building/Developing Healthy Boundaries in Relationships, Improving Self-Esteem, Achieving Balance in Life Domains, Parenting Strategies, Relapse Prevention, and Addiction Recovery Skills.
Ready to find your direction? I offer action-based interventions to apply outside of sessions partnered with a compassionate, insight-oriented approach. I believe when working with clients, it's not only beneficial to identify unhelpful patterns of behavior, but to determine underlying causes of these patterns in order to enact lasting change. Whether these patterns relate to mental health, substance use, relationships, or other factors, I work with individuals to build on their resiliency & strengths to facilitate movement towards their personal goals. I embrace a holistic approach towards your wellness. LGBTQ+ & BIPOC allied.
Skills you may learn in sessions include; Behavioral Management of Anxiety, Stress, & Panic, Building/Developing Healthy Boundaries in Relationships, Improving Self-Esteem, Achieving Balance in Life Domains, Parenting Strategies, Relapse Prevention, and Addiction Recovery Skills.
Ready to find your direction? I offer action-based interventions to apply outside of sessions partnered with a compassionate, insight-oriented approach. I believe when working with clients, it's not only beneficial to identify unhelpful patterns of behavior, but to determine underlying causes of these patterns in order to enact lasting change. Whether these patterns relate to mental health, substance use, relationships, or other factors, I work with individuals to build on their resiliency & strengths to facilitate movement towards their personal goals. I embrace a holistic approach towards your wellness. LGBTQ+ & BIPOC allied.
Catherine Fulop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
She is able to guide you through identifying how these patterns repeat themselves, and how to utilize coping skills that will redirect behavior changes that you want to make.
Cay Fulop LCSW, LCAS is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW# C011690 and is a Nationally Certified Substance Abuse Specialist (LCAS 1336) in the state of North Carolina. She has 31 years of clinical counseling experience including Substance Abuse and early recovery issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, codependency, family of origin issues, grief process and family/relationship issues.
She is able to guide you through identifying how these patterns repeat themselves, and how to utilize coping skills that will redirect behavior changes that you want to make.
Cay Fulop LCSW, LCAS is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW# C011690 and is a Nationally Certified Substance Abuse Specialist (LCAS 1336) in the state of North Carolina. She has 31 years of clinical counseling experience including Substance Abuse and early recovery issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, codependency, family of origin issues, grief process and family/relationship issues.
Jennifer Gift
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in NC, a National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Professional in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare with over ten years of experience as a direct care staff and mentor serving pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and their families. A special focus of mine has been serving helping professionals who experience burnout, through individual counseling, peer support groups, advocacy, research, conference participation, and professional presentations. I am passionate about holistic wellness within the mental/behavioral healthcare field, as this directly impacts client care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in NC, a National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Professional in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare with over ten years of experience as a direct care staff and mentor serving pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, and their families. A special focus of mine has been serving helping professionals who experience burnout, through individual counseling, peer support groups, advocacy, research, conference participation, and professional presentations. I am passionate about holistic wellness within the mental/behavioral healthcare field, as this directly impacts client care.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.