Family Therapy in Asheville, NC
Wilson Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I know it is a challenge finding a therapist to fit your individual needs and the process can be exhausting. So I wanted to say thank you for putting in the effort for yourself and looking at my profile. I work with a variety of mental health disorders ranging from anxiety and depression, to substance use, to severe and persistent mental illness. I believe that each client deep down has their own answers and I work partner with and empower each client to find their true self. I incorporate a variety of modalities ranging from Internal Family Systems to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients explore and achieve their goals.
I know it is a challenge finding a therapist to fit your individual needs and the process can be exhausting. So I wanted to say thank you for putting in the effort for yourself and looking at my profile. I work with a variety of mental health disorders ranging from anxiety and depression, to substance use, to severe and persistent mental illness. I believe that each client deep down has their own answers and I work partner with and empower each client to find their true self. I incorporate a variety of modalities ranging from Internal Family Systems to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients explore and achieve their goals.
The phone number & email on my profile will direct you to the Whole Family Therapy coordinator, who will schedule an initial phone consult with you to gather more information before connecting you with me.
Hi there! I hope to come alongside humans on their unique healing path; whether that journey be healing pain from the past, lightening a sense of shame, shifting ongoing patterns, or learning to live with loss, I hope to create a safe space where you can be known. I believe this is the foundation to tap into the healing, wisdom, and courage you already have within you.
The phone number & email on my profile will direct you to the Whole Family Therapy coordinator, who will schedule an initial phone consult with you to gather more information before connecting you with me.
Hi there! I hope to come alongside humans on their unique healing path; whether that journey be healing pain from the past, lightening a sense of shame, shifting ongoing patterns, or learning to live with loss, I hope to create a safe space where you can be known. I believe this is the foundation to tap into the healing, wisdom, and courage you already have within you.
Are you feeling alone, anxious or depressed? Unsatisfied with your career, have chronic pain or illness? Relationship stress, extended family issues? My clients tell me I'm warm, easy to talk to, and down to earth. I use a variety of treatment approaches: psychodynamic and relational, combined with CBT, EFT, and EMDR. EMDR can help almost any problem resolve more quickly because it allows the brain to make changes on a deeper level than just talking. We still talk plenty though, before, during and after EMDR. My clients find telehealth to be helpful and convenient. I see regular clients occasionally at my home office.
Are you feeling alone, anxious or depressed? Unsatisfied with your career, have chronic pain or illness? Relationship stress, extended family issues? My clients tell me I'm warm, easy to talk to, and down to earth. I use a variety of treatment approaches: psychodynamic and relational, combined with CBT, EFT, and EMDR. EMDR can help almost any problem resolve more quickly because it allows the brain to make changes on a deeper level than just talking. We still talk plenty though, before, during and after EMDR. My clients find telehealth to be helpful and convenient. I see regular clients occasionally at my home office.
Kristen Keathley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
Some modalities that I often use are: IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy).
My approach is rooted in the experience and belief that we have the answers within. I want my clients to not only survive the challenges they are facing, but to thrive and live a life that they love. My clients are often incredibly intelligent, creative, and driven. I have seen my clients accomplish amazing things when they get clear on their goals and apply their gifts toward a fulfilling and meaningful life. My goal is to help you get beneath the layers (often thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns) and get down to your core. Much of our work focuses on aligning your decisions and actions with your own truth.
Some modalities that I often use are: IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy).
My approach is rooted in the experience and belief that we have the answers within. I want my clients to not only survive the challenges they are facing, but to thrive and live a life that they love. My clients are often incredibly intelligent, creative, and driven. I have seen my clients accomplish amazing things when they get clear on their goals and apply their gifts toward a fulfilling and meaningful life. My goal is to help you get beneath the layers (often thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns) and get down to your core. Much of our work focuses on aligning your decisions and actions with your own truth.
Melissa Bridges
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28804 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over a 17 of experience helping people navigate challenging relationships.
Stability can often be disrupted in life when you and your family are going through a major transition. This instability can bring about all kids of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Regardless of the challenges you are currently facing, getting input from a professional outside perspective can hep you make sense of things, creating a clearer path back to stability. If you are looking for help right now, it means you have already begun to take proactive steps towards more peace in your life.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over a 17 of experience helping people navigate challenging relationships.
Stability can often be disrupted in life when you and your family are going through a major transition. This instability can bring about all kids of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Regardless of the challenges you are currently facing, getting input from a professional outside perspective can hep you make sense of things, creating a clearer path back to stability. If you are looking for help right now, it means you have already begun to take proactive steps towards more peace in your life.
T. J. Bloechl Rutherford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
What is psychotherapy? It is deep listening, empathy, guidance. It is a place where you may bring your troubles and challenges, joys, and accomplishments. When it feels like you are falling apart, you may just need someone who can help you to see how things may be falling together. I can help you sort out feelings of anxiety, depression, loss and transition, as well as help to address issues associated with family and relationship conflicts. Whatever brings you to me, I will be honored to welcome you to a space of healing and growth.
What is psychotherapy? It is deep listening, empathy, guidance. It is a place where you may bring your troubles and challenges, joys, and accomplishments. When it feels like you are falling apart, you may just need someone who can help you to see how things may be falling together. I can help you sort out feelings of anxiety, depression, loss and transition, as well as help to address issues associated with family and relationship conflicts. Whatever brings you to me, I will be honored to welcome you to a space of healing and growth.
In my work, I use tools and wisdom from depth psychology, family systems, relational and holistic psychotherapy, and transpersonal psychology.
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” I love this Hemingway quote because it celebrates the powerful potential within us. It reminds us that we are resilient beings who have an amazing ability to heal. We can recover from painful wounds, thrive after trauma, and even flourish after tragedy. Therapy offers a compassionate place to navigate the difficult challenges and painful experiences of your life. Whether dealing with past trauma or the complexities of the now, therapy is a sacred space where you can heal, find hope, and come to know yourself as “strong at the broken places”.
In my work, I use tools and wisdom from depth psychology, family systems, relational and holistic psychotherapy, and transpersonal psychology.
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” I love this Hemingway quote because it celebrates the powerful potential within us. It reminds us that we are resilient beings who have an amazing ability to heal. We can recover from painful wounds, thrive after trauma, and even flourish after tragedy. Therapy offers a compassionate place to navigate the difficult challenges and painful experiences of your life. Whether dealing with past trauma or the complexities of the now, therapy is a sacred space where you can heal, find hope, and come to know yourself as “strong at the broken places”.
Liz Lucarelli
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, BCC, RPT-S, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I specialize in working with children, preteens, and adolescents ages 8 - 16+. I also offer therapy/coaching for parents raising a challenging child/teen and family therapy to help mend the parent-child relationship. I work best with clients who may be anxious, depressed, working through grief/loss or trauma, and have low self-esteem, and need social, life, coping, or relationship skills. My approach is playful, authentic, and honest! I blend play and expressive arts - sand tray, drawing, role-playing, and other experiential activities. I want to help my clients become more calm, curious, connected, resilient, and empowered!
I specialize in working with children, preteens, and adolescents ages 8 - 16+. I also offer therapy/coaching for parents raising a challenging child/teen and family therapy to help mend the parent-child relationship. I work best with clients who may be anxious, depressed, working through grief/loss or trauma, and have low self-esteem, and need social, life, coping, or relationship skills. My approach is playful, authentic, and honest! I blend play and expressive arts - sand tray, drawing, role-playing, and other experiential activities. I want to help my clients become more calm, curious, connected, resilient, and empowered!
Trysh Huntington-Buchan Adolescent Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28804
Teens need space to share their thoughts and to be heard by someone outside of the family.
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.
Teens need space to share their thoughts and to be heard by someone outside of the family.
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.
I love building genuine rapport with clients and believe therapy can also be a place to share a good laugh(if appropriate) I use a combination of Motivational interviewing, Solution- focused therapy, CBT, ACT, Internal family systems and mindfulness based therapy.
Hi ! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working with families and individuals for 24 years. My passion is providing a safe space built on trust and open honesty where you can be your authentic self without fear of judgment or stigma. My ultimate objective is to always help clients reconnect to the people, things, and activities that matter most to them.
I love building genuine rapport with clients and believe therapy can also be a place to share a good laugh(if appropriate) I use a combination of Motivational interviewing, Solution- focused therapy, CBT, ACT, Internal family systems and mindfulness based therapy.
Hi ! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working with families and individuals for 24 years. My passion is providing a safe space built on trust and open honesty where you can be your authentic self without fear of judgment or stigma. My ultimate objective is to always help clients reconnect to the people, things, and activities that matter most to them.
Eduardo Fabian Moreno
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Network updates may include: Emotional regulation, ADHD management, Family Systems, Community Connections, Resiliency, Communication Skills, Trauma awareness, and more.
I understand human development and thriving is difficult in this lifetime. I am here to be of help. This struggle may be found in a past trauma that is sticks out in your heart and mind as a thorn piercing in. Or maybe it's the neurodivergent attributes of yourself you haven't quite understood. Maybe you've been diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and never learned anything about it or how to take care of it other than taking medication - or worse, thinking that you were inadequate. Maybe it's the navigation of unclear waters around your own psyche. May we create clear pathways together!
Network updates may include: Emotional regulation, ADHD management, Family Systems, Community Connections, Resiliency, Communication Skills, Trauma awareness, and more.
I understand human development and thriving is difficult in this lifetime. I am here to be of help. This struggle may be found in a past trauma that is sticks out in your heart and mind as a thorn piercing in. Or maybe it's the neurodivergent attributes of yourself you haven't quite understood. Maybe you've been diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and never learned anything about it or how to take care of it other than taking medication - or worse, thinking that you were inadequate. Maybe it's the navigation of unclear waters around your own psyche. May we create clear pathways together!
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Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
Methodology may include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, attachment or family system theory.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are there problematic patterns in your relationships? Are you having difficulty effectively parenting your adolescent or young adult? You are not alone and I can help. I have been working with individuals and families for over 25 years with positive results. I create a compassionate and emotionally safe environment where we will begin your journey. I will listen to your story and together we will work through the beliefs that create limitations. I will help you develop strategies and a daily practice to improve your life.
Methodology may include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, attachment or family system theory.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are there problematic patterns in your relationships? Are you having difficulty effectively parenting your adolescent or young adult? You are not alone and I can help. I have been working with individuals and families for over 25 years with positive results. I create a compassionate and emotionally safe environment where we will begin your journey. I will listen to your story and together we will work through the beliefs that create limitations. I will help you develop strategies and a daily practice to improve your life.
Chris Byrne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
As a parent, I understand the intensity and complexity of family relationships, so the family system is an important point of exploration in my work with clients.
I believe that the deepest healing happens when therapy is rooted in connection, empathy, and compassion, so my first goal is to create an environment in which you feel understood and supported. Likewise, I believe we are truly whole when our most important relationships are thriving – including our relationship with ourselves. Strengthening these relationships is a primary focus of my therapeutic approach, along with the attainment of embodiment, mindfulness, and freedom. I work from a psychodynamic and experiential perspective to guide you towards an experience of authenticity and alignment with yourself, others, and the world.
As a parent, I understand the intensity and complexity of family relationships, so the family system is an important point of exploration in my work with clients.
I believe that the deepest healing happens when therapy is rooted in connection, empathy, and compassion, so my first goal is to create an environment in which you feel understood and supported. Likewise, I believe we are truly whole when our most important relationships are thriving – including our relationship with ourselves. Strengthening these relationships is a primary focus of my therapeutic approach, along with the attainment of embodiment, mindfulness, and freedom. I work from a psychodynamic and experiential perspective to guide you towards an experience of authenticity and alignment with yourself, others, and the world.
Lindsay Okeefe
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
These include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness based CBT and DBT, and trauma sensitive yoga.
I work with adults and couples who have a wide range of goals and challenges. I believe connection to oneself, to others, to community and to spirit are fundamental issues that underlie the particular problems people bring to therapy, as well as the solutions that emerge through therapeutic work.
These include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness based CBT and DBT, and trauma sensitive yoga.
I work with adults and couples who have a wide range of goals and challenges. I believe connection to oneself, to others, to community and to spirit are fundamental issues that underlie the particular problems people bring to therapy, as well as the solutions that emerge through therapeutic work.
Here, every individual, couple, and family holds innate potential for change.
Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Looking for a witness to guide you through meaningful change while celebrating your progress along the way? In your search for support, do you value deep connections and mutual trust?
Here, every individual, couple, and family holds innate potential for change.
Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Looking for a witness to guide you through meaningful change while celebrating your progress along the way? In your search for support, do you value deep connections and mutual trust?
Hans Rosario-Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Please reach out with questions or to see if I may be a good fit for your child/adolescent and family.
I believe every child and adolescent has the potential within themselves to become healthier and happier, and it is my job to help them unlock that potential. Traditional cognitive and behavioral approaches often fail to create meaningful change, which can lead to feelings of failure or discouragement rather than empowerment. Whether your child or adolescent is struggling with self-esteem, social challenges, or regulation skills, I can help them recognize and unlock the skills and strengths that they already have to over come those challenges.
Please reach out with questions or to see if I may be a good fit for your child/adolescent and family.
I believe every child and adolescent has the potential within themselves to become healthier and happier, and it is my job to help them unlock that potential. Traditional cognitive and behavioral approaches often fail to create meaningful change, which can lead to feelings of failure or discouragement rather than empowerment. Whether your child or adolescent is struggling with self-esteem, social challenges, or regulation skills, I can help them recognize and unlock the skills and strengths that they already have to over come those challenges.
Lynn Bregman Blass
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803 (Online Only)
I am now accepting tele therapy clients, My specialty is in individual, couples and family therapy. With over 30 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, I work with a broad spectrum of clients. My practice has evolved in these years to a more present-moment approach that heals wounds of the past. Therapy is about bringing awareness and action to change what doesn't work in our lives. At any given moment we have a choice and it is this choice that is at the core of my work.
I am now accepting tele therapy clients, My specialty is in individual, couples and family therapy. With over 30 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, I work with a broad spectrum of clients. My practice has evolved in these years to a more present-moment approach that heals wounds of the past. Therapy is about bringing awareness and action to change what doesn't work in our lives. At any given moment we have a choice and it is this choice that is at the core of my work.
Maggie Wiener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
I have clinical training in Polyvagal Interventions, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Theraplay, DBT, Brainspotting, Mindfulness and additional emotional regulation techniques.
The clients I work with are seeking therapy to navigate difficult life transitions, create repair after impactful life experiences, navigate complex relationships, regain their ability to experience a full range of emotion and have accountability without shame. Often, they are aware and understand what should be helpful to them, but struggle to turn that knowledge into change. We will work together to explore your relationship with yourself, how it developed and how it is impacting your ability to live a fulfilled life.
I have clinical training in Polyvagal Interventions, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Theraplay, DBT, Brainspotting, Mindfulness and additional emotional regulation techniques.
The clients I work with are seeking therapy to navigate difficult life transitions, create repair after impactful life experiences, navigate complex relationships, regain their ability to experience a full range of emotion and have accountability without shame. Often, they are aware and understand what should be helpful to them, but struggle to turn that knowledge into change. We will work together to explore your relationship with yourself, how it developed and how it is impacting your ability to live a fulfilled life.
In my practice, I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Narrative Therapy to offer a compassionate, client-centered approach.
I know finding the right counselor can be a big decision, and I want you to feel as comfortable and informed as possible. If you have any questions about the process, I’m here for you. Please feel free to reach out whenever you feel ready. I look forward to the opportunity to support you in a meaningful way.
In my practice, I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Narrative Therapy to offer a compassionate, client-centered approach.
I know finding the right counselor can be a big decision, and I want you to feel as comfortable and informed as possible. If you have any questions about the process, I’m here for you. Please feel free to reach out whenever you feel ready. I look forward to the opportunity to support you in a meaningful way.
Kevin Thomas Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
I use Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Internal Family Systems informed therapy to help you make changes you desire.
The mass of men (and women) lead lives of quiet desperation (Henry David Thoreau). But do we have to? As children we are often not allowed to make important decisions about our life and some suffer attachment issues and other forms of trauma that are outside of our control. Therapy is an active choice we can make as adults. It provides a sacred place where you can feel safe to ask yourself the most important questions: who am I? what do I want? who and what do I love? how do I want to spend my precious life? Change is not easy. Growth and learning is a life long process. It is never too late to become your authentic self.
I use Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Internal Family Systems informed therapy to help you make changes you desire.
The mass of men (and women) lead lives of quiet desperation (Henry David Thoreau). But do we have to? As children we are often not allowed to make important decisions about our life and some suffer attachment issues and other forms of trauma that are outside of our control. Therapy is an active choice we can make as adults. It provides a sacred place where you can feel safe to ask yourself the most important questions: who am I? what do I want? who and what do I love? how do I want to spend my precious life? Change is not easy. Growth and learning is a life long process. It is never too late to become your authentic self.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.