Humanistic Therapists in Blowing Rock, NC
Standing Stones Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years experience from a Humanistic perspective.
Although we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can move toward greater self understanding and more fulfilling relationships in the present. I engage with you based on a relationship of two people coming together as equals within the safety of the therapeutic container. My focus is on interpersonal relationship, however, I include art, music, movement, play, and guided imagery as another means to connect with each other and to free the imagination for self discovery.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years experience from a Humanistic perspective.
Although we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can move toward greater self understanding and more fulfilling relationships in the present. I engage with you based on a relationship of two people coming together as equals within the safety of the therapeutic container. My focus is on interpersonal relationship, however, I include art, music, movement, play, and guided imagery as another means to connect with each other and to free the imagination for self discovery.
Over 17 years of practice. Working with people is a privilege & a humbling experience. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, couples, and families. I concentrate on clients' strengths, and addressing dysfunctional thinking and behaviors that creates mental unrest. A great percentage of our happiness is felt in response to having healthy relationships. When we experience distress in relationships with others we feel a sense of betrayal and loss. In therapy, you will learn to identify and regulate feelings to communicate your needs in a non-defensive manner. It is my privilege to walk that journey with you.
Over 17 years of practice. Working with people is a privilege & a humbling experience. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, couples, and families. I concentrate on clients' strengths, and addressing dysfunctional thinking and behaviors that creates mental unrest. A great percentage of our happiness is felt in response to having healthy relationships. When we experience distress in relationships with others we feel a sense of betrayal and loss. In therapy, you will learn to identify and regulate feelings to communicate your needs in a non-defensive manner. It is my privilege to walk that journey with you.
Patti Stapleton Bock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (Online Only)
I invite you to utilize my over 30 years of mental health/addictions education and experience, empowering you with highly effective and enduring therapy, resolving long term and recent issues that block your happiness and success. Adults, youths, couples and whole families are carefully taught needed skills and facilitated actual healing processes, step by step, to remedy thought distortions, repressed feelings and dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that impair your relationships, socialization, work or school success. Treatment is customized in consideration of individual schedules, preferences, strengths, obstacles and goals for lasting growth and change. Christian counseling is available upon request.
I invite you to utilize my over 30 years of mental health/addictions education and experience, empowering you with highly effective and enduring therapy, resolving long term and recent issues that block your happiness and success. Adults, youths, couples and whole families are carefully taught needed skills and facilitated actual healing processes, step by step, to remedy thought distortions, repressed feelings and dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that impair your relationships, socialization, work or school success. Treatment is customized in consideration of individual schedules, preferences, strengths, obstacles and goals for lasting growth and change. Christian counseling is available upon request.
I work with both individuals and couples, empowering people to cultivate their relationships into the source of strength, hope, and life that is needed. In individual work I focus on cultivating resilience, emotional girth, and strategic approaches to difficult circumstances and relationships. In couples work my goal is to preserve and expand relationships, helping couples to grow together through life challenges in a way that is mutually beneficial and supportive. As a Christian, I also integrate matters of faith with these goals appropriate to the unique needs of each client.
I work with both individuals and couples, empowering people to cultivate their relationships into the source of strength, hope, and life that is needed. In individual work I focus on cultivating resilience, emotional girth, and strategic approaches to difficult circumstances and relationships. In couples work my goal is to preserve and expand relationships, helping couples to grow together through life challenges in a way that is mutually beneficial and supportive. As a Christian, I also integrate matters of faith with these goals appropriate to the unique needs of each client.
J Raine Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Waitlist for new clients
My focus areas include trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, grief / loss, and executive function. I want to promote a safe space to process and navigate relationships, inner child trauma and other circumstances that have impacted core beliefs and self-attachment. My goal is to support you in the realization that you are your greatest untapped resource. You are capable of achieving creative capacities through hidden potentials. The idea of brokenness does not discount your ability to experience healing. I will utilize generous listening and compassion to promote authentic connection as we embark on the journey to inner healing.
My focus areas include trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, grief / loss, and executive function. I want to promote a safe space to process and navigate relationships, inner child trauma and other circumstances that have impacted core beliefs and self-attachment. My goal is to support you in the realization that you are your greatest untapped resource. You are capable of achieving creative capacities through hidden potentials. The idea of brokenness does not discount your ability to experience healing. I will utilize generous listening and compassion to promote authentic connection as we embark on the journey to inner healing.
John McManus
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCAS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking for a relatable, down-to-earth therapist: I'm your person. If you like to laugh and get well at the same time: I'm definitely your person. Humor can be part of healing! Having been in therapy myself since age 10, I understand what it is to be depressed, anxious, and traumatized in ways that drain the color out of life and replace future excitement with a sense of hopelessness. It's an agonizing way to live. I have found ways to restore my passion for life, and I am eager to help you do the same! I'm here to collaborate with you on your path to healing- call me! I want to help people who are motivated to change.
If you are looking for a relatable, down-to-earth therapist: I'm your person. If you like to laugh and get well at the same time: I'm definitely your person. Humor can be part of healing! Having been in therapy myself since age 10, I understand what it is to be depressed, anxious, and traumatized in ways that drain the color out of life and replace future excitement with a sense of hopelessness. It's an agonizing way to live. I have found ways to restore my passion for life, and I am eager to help you do the same! I'm here to collaborate with you on your path to healing- call me! I want to help people who are motivated to change.
Pamela Aycock
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Waitlist for new clients
Modern life is full of challenges and uncertainty, and everyone struggles at times. It’s OK to ask for help when things feel difficult, whether it’s dealing with hopelessness or overwhelm, or not feeling close to the people around you. Perhaps past traumas have led to your feeling disconnected or "not good enough," and managing your emotions feels nearly impossible. You are not alone. Finding the right support is an important step on your mental health journey, and I am here to help you work through the obstacles that are keeping you from living the life you want.
Modern life is full of challenges and uncertainty, and everyone struggles at times. It’s OK to ask for help when things feel difficult, whether it’s dealing with hopelessness or overwhelm, or not feeling close to the people around you. Perhaps past traumas have led to your feeling disconnected or "not good enough," and managing your emotions feels nearly impossible. You are not alone. Finding the right support is an important step on your mental health journey, and I am here to help you work through the obstacles that are keeping you from living the life you want.
Better Days and Nights, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCSW, LCMHCA, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
We are a group practice, we take many different insurances, and file your claims for you. Our therapists will work with you to help find understanding, a solution or a change for you or your situation. Counseling/Therapy is based on you and your situation alone. Everyone is different and everyone's situation is different, so we will create an individual plan for you and your specific concerns. There is no use of a template or generalized formula. The therapeutic formula we decide on will come from you and your concerns. The counseling experience will be unique to you and your situation.
We are a group practice, we take many different insurances, and file your claims for you. Our therapists will work with you to help find understanding, a solution or a change for you or your situation. Counseling/Therapy is based on you and your situation alone. Everyone is different and everyone's situation is different, so we will create an individual plan for you and your specific concerns. There is no use of a template or generalized formula. The therapeutic formula we decide on will come from you and your concerns. The counseling experience will be unique to you and your situation.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some are in crisis, others are at a turning point in their lives, many want to understand and change longstanding patterns that are self-defeating or unsatisfying. I've been in practice for 38 years, and I continue to be deeply curious and interested in people. I'm glad to have the opportunity to assist my clients on their journeys towards more balanced and meaningful lives. I have a general therapy practice, and I've been specializing in the treatment of eating disorders since 1993. I moved to Boone and opened a part time practice here in September 2016.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some are in crisis, others are at a turning point in their lives, many want to understand and change longstanding patterns that are self-defeating or unsatisfying. I've been in practice for 38 years, and I continue to be deeply curious and interested in people. I'm glad to have the opportunity to assist my clients on their journeys towards more balanced and meaningful lives. I have a general therapy practice, and I've been specializing in the treatment of eating disorders since 1993. I moved to Boone and opened a part time practice here in September 2016.
Christina M Howell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MA, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Not accepting new clients
I believe we have the innate ability to heal our selves. We all have times when we feel separate, disconnected and unworthy. This can cause stress, frustration, anger, vulnerability, isolation, confusion, and being overwhelmed by life. We often need a light at the end of the tunnel to navigate through the confusion and gain perspective. My role is a guide on this personal journey to assist with that perspective and gain self acceptance. My work is an integration of my background in yoga, Buddhist practices and somatic movement that I call "Integrative Yoga Counseling".
I believe we have the innate ability to heal our selves. We all have times when we feel separate, disconnected and unworthy. This can cause stress, frustration, anger, vulnerability, isolation, confusion, and being overwhelmed by life. We often need a light at the end of the tunnel to navigate through the confusion and gain perspective. My role is a guide on this personal journey to assist with that perspective and gain self acceptance. My work is an integration of my background in yoga, Buddhist practices and somatic movement that I call "Integrative Yoga Counseling".
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I am an eclectic therapist, drawing on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Humanistic therapy techniques to address depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, traumatic experiences, interpersonal/family relationship problems, and more.
Now accepting new individual therapy clients for telehealth sessions! By now, you feel like the pain will never go away. It seems like the harder you fight to free yourself from the torment in your heart and in your mind, the more tormented you actually feel. It's like being weighted down, unable to breathe, unable to act. There is hope! I work with individuals (typically age 16 and up) seeking to improve mood, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I can help you understand your unique situation, find a healthier new perspective, and develop the tools you need to alleviate your suffering and keep it from returning.
I am an eclectic therapist, drawing on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Humanistic therapy techniques to address depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, traumatic experiences, interpersonal/family relationship problems, and more.
Now accepting new individual therapy clients for telehealth sessions! By now, you feel like the pain will never go away. It seems like the harder you fight to free yourself from the torment in your heart and in your mind, the more tormented you actually feel. It's like being weighted down, unable to breathe, unable to act. There is hope! I work with individuals (typically age 16 and up) seeking to improve mood, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I can help you understand your unique situation, find a healthier new perspective, and develop the tools you need to alleviate your suffering and keep it from returning.
Lynley SanGeorge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Linville, NC 28646 (Online Only)
Using an Integrative approach, I draw from various disciplines including Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapy to create a tailored plan based on the unique needs of the client.
Hi there! Are you experiencing challenges with difficult life transitions? Do you struggle with anxiety or grief? Whether you are looking to regain balance, discover inner calm, or build coping skills to navigate life, I can guide you in a judgment-free space, where your own well-being and personal growth are put above all else.
Using an Integrative approach, I draw from various disciplines including Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapy to create a tailored plan based on the unique needs of the client.
Hi there! Are you experiencing challenges with difficult life transitions? Do you struggle with anxiety or grief? Whether you are looking to regain balance, discover inner calm, or build coping skills to navigate life, I can guide you in a judgment-free space, where your own well-being and personal growth are put above all else.
Mental health seems to unravel when things become stuck. A traumatic memory frozen in time. A behavior pattern caught in a dysfunctional loop. Or depressive thoughts pinning our mind to a cycle of hopelessness. Through my person-centered approach that emphasizes connection and deep listening, I aspire to bring an honest and gently healing perspective to your mental health concern. Our conversations will be real, rich and more than a little playful too. Through a process in which you will feel seen and heard, we will collaborate on small steps guiding you towards positive change and life affirming growth.
Mental health seems to unravel when things become stuck. A traumatic memory frozen in time. A behavior pattern caught in a dysfunctional loop. Or depressive thoughts pinning our mind to a cycle of hopelessness. Through my person-centered approach that emphasizes connection and deep listening, I aspire to bring an honest and gently healing perspective to your mental health concern. Our conversations will be real, rich and more than a little playful too. Through a process in which you will feel seen and heard, we will collaborate on small steps guiding you towards positive change and life affirming growth.
Emily Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Boone, NC 28607 (Online Only)
Trauma is often at the root of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. It can dysregulate our nervous systems and keep us stuck in 'survival mode.' The same coping strategies that once protected us are now disrupting our relationships and everyday lives. The good news is that our minds and bodies want to heal. We just need to learn how to integrate ourselves and our experiences into a new, more mindful, and compassionate way so that the past is not always in the driver's seat. It is said “what you resist, persists”. I believe the practice of coming to know ourselves fully can be very powerful.
Trauma is often at the root of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. It can dysregulate our nervous systems and keep us stuck in 'survival mode.' The same coping strategies that once protected us are now disrupting our relationships and everyday lives. The good news is that our minds and bodies want to heal. We just need to learn how to integrate ourselves and our experiences into a new, more mindful, and compassionate way so that the past is not always in the driver's seat. It is said “what you resist, persists”. I believe the practice of coming to know ourselves fully can be very powerful.
Hi! Going to therapy can be an intimidating process, and my goal is to create an authentic and accepting environment to help you feel seen, understood, and give you the confidence to try things differently. Vulnerability can be one of the scariest, most liberating and empowering acts, and takes courage – so I commend you for being here, wherever you are in your process.
Hi! Going to therapy can be an intimidating process, and my goal is to create an authentic and accepting environment to help you feel seen, understood, and give you the confidence to try things differently. Vulnerability can be one of the scariest, most liberating and empowering acts, and takes courage – so I commend you for being here, wherever you are in your process.
Joyce Hones
Counselor, LCMHCA, RYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been experiencing pain that interferes with your daily functioning, feeling like you have to put on a brave face to get by, but suffering inside? Are you a young adult who previously led a vibrant, active life, now struggling to adjust to a diagnosis and figure out what that means for your present and future? Do you struggle with patterns of thoughts and emotions that heighten your pain and leave you feeling hopeless about ever escaping this cycle? Maybe you are starting to consider that traumatic events in the past have contributed to your current experience of pain and suffering.
Have you been experiencing pain that interferes with your daily functioning, feeling like you have to put on a brave face to get by, but suffering inside? Are you a young adult who previously led a vibrant, active life, now struggling to adjust to a diagnosis and figure out what that means for your present and future? Do you struggle with patterns of thoughts and emotions that heighten your pain and leave you feeling hopeless about ever escaping this cycle? Maybe you are starting to consider that traumatic events in the past have contributed to your current experience of pain and suffering.
Linda Steele
Marriage & Family Therapist, MLS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vilas, NC 28692 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself wondering why you're where you are in life...what brought you to this point? What is the meaning of this crisis in my life? Is there a purpose for my life? My approach to therapy is founded in Carl Jung's Depth Psychology and is useful for all life's problems that come our way - depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, career and aging as well as for reflection and personal growth. Together we can find the answers to these questions. My approach is holistic, warm, client centered and non judgmental.
Do you find yourself wondering why you're where you are in life...what brought you to this point? What is the meaning of this crisis in my life? Is there a purpose for my life? My approach to therapy is founded in Carl Jung's Depth Psychology and is useful for all life's problems that come our way - depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, career and aging as well as for reflection and personal growth. Together we can find the answers to these questions. My approach is holistic, warm, client centered and non judgmental.
Michelle Rowan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Boone, NC 28608 (Online Only)
Welcome! Mental health is my passion. If you're constantly feeling exhausted, stuck, overwhelmed, unheard, and misunderstood - you've come to the right place. My hope is to give folks a place to safely explore and connect with their authentic self. In sessions I like to engage folks in mindfulness and body-oriented/somatic techniques. I am EMDR trained and enjoy utilizing this tool to help clients move forward with healing. I am empathetic and direct, while helping clients find healing and new ways of coping.
Welcome! Mental health is my passion. If you're constantly feeling exhausted, stuck, overwhelmed, unheard, and misunderstood - you've come to the right place. My hope is to give folks a place to safely explore and connect with their authentic self. In sessions I like to engage folks in mindfulness and body-oriented/somatic techniques. I am EMDR trained and enjoy utilizing this tool to help clients move forward with healing. I am empathetic and direct, while helping clients find healing and new ways of coping.
Marla P Gentile
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, LCAS, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
42 Years of experience working with men and women in a safe and caring environment. Specialties include anxiety, addiction, grief, codependency and recovery issues. I also work with individuals who are experiencing a period of transition including divorce, career change or other significant life change. I have a strong background and certifications in the fitness industry as well and believe strongly in the mind/body experience in relation to the concept of holistic wellness. In person and remote counseling available. I am licensed in North Carolina, Florida and California.
42 Years of experience working with men and women in a safe and caring environment. Specialties include anxiety, addiction, grief, codependency and recovery issues. I also work with individuals who are experiencing a period of transition including divorce, career change or other significant life change. I have a strong background and certifications in the fitness industry as well and believe strongly in the mind/body experience in relation to the concept of holistic wellness. In person and remote counseling available. I am licensed in North Carolina, Florida and California.
Marissa Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28608
You deserve a life filled with joy and inner peace, and that journey begins with truly understanding yourself and your story. Think of me as your guide to healing—I'm a person who's genuinely dedicated to your well-being. As someone who deeply understands trauma and shares the perspective of being a queer therapist, I offer a space where our shared experiences can foster connection and growth. Your experiences as a trauma survivor and/or LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent individual are welcomed here. Reaching out to a therapist can be intimidating but take a moment (and a deep breath) to reach out to me and see how I can help.
You deserve a life filled with joy and inner peace, and that journey begins with truly understanding yourself and your story. Think of me as your guide to healing—I'm a person who's genuinely dedicated to your well-being. As someone who deeply understands trauma and shares the perspective of being a queer therapist, I offer a space where our shared experiences can foster connection and growth. Your experiences as a trauma survivor and/or LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent individual are welcomed here. Reaching out to a therapist can be intimidating but take a moment (and a deep breath) to reach out to me and see how I can help.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.