Humanistic Therapists in Boone, NC

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.

I am a graduate of Appalachian State University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and have been practicing since 2005. I specialize in work with individuals, couples, families and teens, and have a focus in systems theory and narrative therapy. I prefer to work in collaboration with my clients to use the expertise that they have in their own lives to help find strategies that can help them build the life that they want.

Are you looking for a therapist that you can relate to and feel safe with? Have you tried therapy a few times but felt like you never got anywhere? Or maybe its your first time and you're not sure what you're looking for. If that's you, you are exactly where you need to be. I meet clients where they are and help them navigate difficult feelings, process trauma, and find enjoyment in life. By reaching out, you're overcoming the scary first step in working towards inner healing, greater self understanding, and finding meaning in life. You don't have to do this alone. Let's work together to help you be the best version of yourself.

You're the one who does it all, and you do a pretty good job at it, but looks can be deceiving. You try so hard to hold everything together: to say the right things, to anticipate every need, and sometimes the stress is overwhelming. You feel pulled in so many different directions, it feels impossible to manage it all, but still you try. Others around you may even compliment you on how "put together" you are, or how well you juggle everything, but they don't see how it feels inside. You're falling apart. Some days you feel like you can't do one more thing. You're tired. You're worn out. You worry constantly. You need a change.

Hello, and thank you for considering me to be your therapist! I believe that change happens through connection with others, and I approach therapy as a collaborative space to practice building trust and sharing your story. I look forward to getting to know you as an individual, including your strengths, successes, and support systems. My goal is to help you identify aspects of your life that you would like to change and help you to use the strengths you already possess to craft a meaningful, authentic life.

Welcome! Growth and change as a human being is not a linear path. I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate through the ups and downs of the natural life fluctuations of being human. Together we will look at thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to identify patterns, gauge what is currently working, and learn where we can develop some new skills.

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, I'm India. I work with emerging, young & older adults (17+) from all walks of life who feel that hope seems out of reach right now. In our work together, I aim to better understand the barriers that may be relentlessly working against you. But there is hope that lives alongside the struggle, the kind of hope that comes from a willingness to face reality and still choose to see where beauty and light can be found. We’ll search for it together.

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.

Now Offering Appointments Saturday Mornings! Are you feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and burnt out? Do you often find yourself feeling isolated and believing that nobody truly understands you? It's possible that you've always had a sense of being different, and perhaps you've had to conceal your true feelings and authentic self in order to fit in and avoid standing out. Maintaining this façade requires an immense amount of effort, and now you find yourself on the verge of losing the very essence that makes you unique. You deserve to feel relief from the constant burnout.

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.

I’m guided by my belief in the eternal worth and inherent wisdom of each person. Each individual is the expert of their own experience, and, within each of us, lies an immense power for self-healing. My therapeutic style can be described as warm, collaborative, and experiential. I view my role in this process as a facilitator, working alongside individuals as they reflect upon their experiences, broaden their awareness, and investigate ongoing behavioral patterns. Together, we may begin to freely explore prevailing paradigms and construct a more personalized path forward.

You're exhausted from giving 100% & having nothing leftover for yourself. You hate disappointing anyone & have a hard time asking for what you need. Sometimes you worry you don't know who you are outside of your relationships or career. You feel resentful of the people closest to you because you just need some support, but they seem so self-focused sometimes. It even feels hard to know what you need because you're so used to trying to keep everyone else happy. You're not alone & life doesn't have to feel this way. Together we can figure out ways to help you feel more empowered, change unhelpful patterns, & create a life you love.

**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I work with with students, adults, couples, and families looking to change the things that aren't working by identifying the patterns that are creating problems in your life. I believe we all possess the ability to change our circumstances. But life happens and sometimes we can get so tangled up in our circumstances that we can't find the way out and need a little extra guidance.

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".

Sometimes we can feel as if on a mountaintop with a sense of clarity and other times in a valley unable to see the next step. Life is a journey with experiences and seasons where we can all use some help along the way. Whether it be marriage, dating, work, friendships, or family dynamics, relationships can be complex. Through life's complexities we can learn and grow. I believe everyone deserves to experience joy and live an abundant life. By living authentically to ourselves and others we can become the best version of ourselves. My desire is to meet you where you are and collaboratively work with you to reach your full potential.

I work with children, students, adults, couples and families. I practice from a systemic perspective and use a variety of clinical approaches. I often work with clients on family of origin issues, trauma-related issues, and I often incorporate expressive arts in our work. I believe we all have struggles, as well as the capacity to move through our struggles successfully. My goal is to work in ways that help you access your own courage, determination, resilience and strength - and move towards creating what you want for yourself and your family.

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.