Female Therapists in Macon County, NC
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). As a therapist, one of my main goals is to build a strong connection with my clients based on acceptance, trust, and motivation. I feel this connection is important in order to establish a successful therapeutic relationship. I believe that empowering my clients will help them achieve many goals in many areas of their lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). As a therapist, one of my main goals is to build a strong connection with my clients based on acceptance, trust, and motivation. I feel this connection is important in order to establish a successful therapeutic relationship. I believe that empowering my clients will help them achieve many goals in many areas of their lives.
Stephanie Cheryl Bowman
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Franklin, NC 28734
Waitlist for new clients
My passion lies in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma and those currently living with eating disorders or disordered eating. It is my goal to help my clients no longer feel alone, and to move from a place of shame and guilt to one of believing and knowing that all of their parts are good.
My passion lies in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma and those currently living with eating disorders or disordered eating. It is my goal to help my clients no longer feel alone, and to move from a place of shame and guilt to one of believing and knowing that all of their parts are good.
Allie Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Franklin, NC 28734 (Online Only)
Have you been waiting on hold trying to make a doctor’s appointment and think, “when did I become an adult?” How many mornings have you woken up and thought “here comes another day of adulting?” Navigating the world is hard enough but when you add paying bills, dating apps/relationships, school/work, and family, life can easily get overwhelming. My goal is to help you navigate the choppy waters of adulthood. We will work together to forge a path through modern-day responsibilities and expectations in the midst of all the chaos. My job as a therapist is to support your goals and always be a listening ear.
Have you been waiting on hold trying to make a doctor’s appointment and think, “when did I become an adult?” How many mornings have you woken up and thought “here comes another day of adulting?” Navigating the world is hard enough but when you add paying bills, dating apps/relationships, school/work, and family, life can easily get overwhelming. My goal is to help you navigate the choppy waters of adulthood. We will work together to forge a path through modern-day responsibilities and expectations in the midst of all the chaos. My job as a therapist is to support your goals and always be a listening ear.
Jessica Chastain Tewell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MDiv, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Franklin, NC 28734 (Online Only)
I understand that life can take us through some tough and unexpected turns. My goal is to support you as you navigate these challenges, whether you're going through a big life change, managing stress, or just looking to understand yourself better.
I understand that life can take us through some tough and unexpected turns. My goal is to support you as you navigate these challenges, whether you're going through a big life change, managing stress, or just looking to understand yourself better.
Sandy Van Horn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT200, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, NC 28734
I believe growth occurs when we courageously stay along the edges of our comfort zone and gently press into that boundary widening it inch by inch. I believe healing occurs when we fully allow ourselves to feel our pain, to sit with it, to befriend it, and to find out that it has edges and boundaries ... a beginning and an end. If you've been struggling with life - that can be big and small things - we can work together to identify challenges and build your capacity to move in the direction of optimal healing and wellness.
I believe growth occurs when we courageously stay along the edges of our comfort zone and gently press into that boundary widening it inch by inch. I believe healing occurs when we fully allow ourselves to feel our pain, to sit with it, to befriend it, and to find out that it has edges and boundaries ... a beginning and an end. If you've been struggling with life - that can be big and small things - we can work together to identify challenges and build your capacity to move in the direction of optimal healing and wellness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who mainly utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients. My goal is to help people identify ways to alter their own thinking in order to improve communication and decrease feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, etc,. By utilizing active listening skills and applying different therapeutic approaches, I strive to help my clients recognize patterns in behaviors and/or negative thoughts which may be keeping them from living the life they desire. Small changes can be made to help clients recognize these patterns and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I look forward to working with you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who mainly utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients. My goal is to help people identify ways to alter their own thinking in order to improve communication and decrease feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, etc,. By utilizing active listening skills and applying different therapeutic approaches, I strive to help my clients recognize patterns in behaviors and/or negative thoughts which may be keeping them from living the life they desire. Small changes can be made to help clients recognize these patterns and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I look forward to working with you.
I am a Christian Counselor with a genuine belief that there is always hope. My approach is one of compassion and authenticity with a desire to meet people where they are, and walk alongside them through the challenges that they may be facing. My goal is to help one recognize the root of the struggle, develop a vision and plan for healing, and to support one through the journey of reaching one’s full potential. I work with kids, teenagers, parents adults, and couples.: specifically premarital/marital counseling, healing from a traumatic past, healthy boundaries, overcoming fear/anxiety, self confidence and lack of motivation.
I am a Christian Counselor with a genuine belief that there is always hope. My approach is one of compassion and authenticity with a desire to meet people where they are, and walk alongside them through the challenges that they may be facing. My goal is to help one recognize the root of the struggle, develop a vision and plan for healing, and to support one through the journey of reaching one’s full potential. I work with kids, teenagers, parents adults, and couples.: specifically premarital/marital counseling, healing from a traumatic past, healthy boundaries, overcoming fear/anxiety, self confidence and lack of motivation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) and I approach counseling from a holistic lens, believing that all areas of your life impact your current situation. Whether you are seeking counseling for yourself or someone you love, reaching out is one of the hardest parts, and it takes courage! I am passionate about working with young adults, adults, and couples to heal and restore their soul. I work to empower my clients through life’s difficulties such as trauma, fear, anxiety, loss, and relational issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) and I approach counseling from a holistic lens, believing that all areas of your life impact your current situation. Whether you are seeking counseling for yourself or someone you love, reaching out is one of the hardest parts, and it takes courage! I am passionate about working with young adults, adults, and couples to heal and restore their soul. I work to empower my clients through life’s difficulties such as trauma, fear, anxiety, loss, and relational issues.
Kimberly Pearce
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, CI
Verified Verified
Franklin, NC 28734 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in North Carolina with certification in Grief and Loss and Trauma and Crisis. I am also a fully-trained EMDR clinician. I have over 20 years of professional clinical experience providing direct behavioral health services and educational/career counseling and parenting skills in private practice, educational institutions, and in the community. My approach to therapy is grounded in Adlerian theory with an emphasis on encouragement and improving relationships in our lives and with ourselves.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in North Carolina with certification in Grief and Loss and Trauma and Crisis. I am also a fully-trained EMDR clinician. I have over 20 years of professional clinical experience providing direct behavioral health services and educational/career counseling and parenting skills in private practice, educational institutions, and in the community. My approach to therapy is grounded in Adlerian theory with an emphasis on encouragement and improving relationships in our lives and with ourselves.
Are you ready for therapy? Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental, laidback, safe space where we can work together to tackle hard things. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are ready to take on challenges but might not know how or where to start. I'm also passionate about working with teachers and other school staff. After working more than 20 years in a school system, I am equipped to help you fight those feelings of burnout and exhaustion.
Are you ready for therapy? Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental, laidback, safe space where we can work together to tackle hard things. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are ready to take on challenges but might not know how or where to start. I'm also passionate about working with teachers and other school staff. After working more than 20 years in a school system, I am equipped to help you fight those feelings of burnout and exhaustion.
I specialize in Christian counseling and strive to help everyone find purpose in their experiences, create a vision for healing and truly embrace their full potential. My approach for clinical work has always been to be present with each person and encourage them to use whatever trials they have experienced to become stronger and enhance their overall story. I genuinely believe none of us have to be defined by what has happened to us in life, but rather can use those experiences, good and bad alike, to become better versions of ourselves.
I specialize in Christian counseling and strive to help everyone find purpose in their experiences, create a vision for healing and truly embrace their full potential. My approach for clinical work has always been to be present with each person and encourage them to use whatever trials they have experienced to become stronger and enhance their overall story. I genuinely believe none of us have to be defined by what has happened to us in life, but rather can use those experiences, good and bad alike, to become better versions of ourselves.
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Christina Harn
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, NCC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Franklin, NC 28734
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). As a therapist I feel it's important to have a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which the client is empowered to achieve healing and growth to all areas of their life. Built on trust, safety, and authenticity (and a bit of humor), I strive for a client-centered approach that fits the unique needs of each client.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). As a therapist I feel it's important to have a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which the client is empowered to achieve healing and growth to all areas of their life. Built on trust, safety, and authenticity (and a bit of humor), I strive for a client-centered approach that fits the unique needs of each client.
Dana E Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, NC 28734
Everyone faces difficulties in life at some point and can use discreet, compassionate, non-judgemental support to develop strategies to manage and overcome those difficulties. No single therapeutic approach can treat every individual. I believe that recovery and improvement are possible for everyone. Therapy helps find solutions that foster a sense of personal empowerment to make choices in your own recovery. My therapeutic approach focuses on an individual's strengths to engage in their life. Learn skills to help manage and treat anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, substance use issues, and trauma resolution.
Everyone faces difficulties in life at some point and can use discreet, compassionate, non-judgemental support to develop strategies to manage and overcome those difficulties. No single therapeutic approach can treat every individual. I believe that recovery and improvement are possible for everyone. Therapy helps find solutions that foster a sense of personal empowerment to make choices in your own recovery. My therapeutic approach focuses on an individual's strengths to engage in their life. Learn skills to help manage and treat anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, substance use issues, and trauma resolution.
Society has often viewed vulnerability as a sign of weakness. I believe that by embracing and sharing our weaknesses we are demonstrating true strength. I am honored to walk beside my clients through some of their most difficult times in life. I respect and understand that the decision to "process and heal" from individual life experiences can be intimidating. I strive to build healthy and encouraging counselor-client relationships that will allow each person to feel safe and supported.
Society has often viewed vulnerability as a sign of weakness. I believe that by embracing and sharing our weaknesses we are demonstrating true strength. I am honored to walk beside my clients through some of their most difficult times in life. I respect and understand that the decision to "process and heal" from individual life experiences can be intimidating. I strive to build healthy and encouraging counselor-client relationships that will allow each person to feel safe and supported.
Ridgeline Therapeutic Collaborative, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Franklin, NC 28734 (Online Only)
RTC is a traditional private mental health practice in WNC. We offer both full and provisionally licensed LMHPC and LCSW mental health professionals. Through individual, family, and couples counseling we strive to provide the highest quality person focused care supported by research. Our mission to collaborate and empower our clients to not only move past their current or past stressor but to heal and grow. T
RTC is a traditional private mental health practice in WNC. We offer both full and provisionally licensed LMHPC and LCSW mental health professionals. Through individual, family, and couples counseling we strive to provide the highest quality person focused care supported by research. Our mission to collaborate and empower our clients to not only move past their current or past stressor but to heal and grow. T
Karen A Smith LMFT, LCAS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS, MAC, SAP, SAE
Verified Verified
Franklin, NC 28734 (Online Only)
All these situations have involved special issues such as women's issues, domestic violence, divorce, mediation, trauma and abuse recovery, addiction, depression, anxiety, and male empowerment without aggression.
I enjoy working with clients who actively participate in their therapy. It is important to be ready to enter into therapy. The focus of therapy is on you not the others in your life - for after all you cannot change other people but rather the only person you can change is yourself. I can help you make the changes you want to make. Want to survive a trauma, stay sober, lose weight, interact better with others, recover from a loss, examine a troubled intimacy? This is what I do.
All these situations have involved special issues such as women's issues, domestic violence, divorce, mediation, trauma and abuse recovery, addiction, depression, anxiety, and male empowerment without aggression.
I enjoy working with clients who actively participate in their therapy. It is important to be ready to enter into therapy. The focus of therapy is on you not the others in your life - for after all you cannot change other people but rather the only person you can change is yourself. I can help you make the changes you want to make. Want to survive a trauma, stay sober, lose weight, interact better with others, recover from a loss, examine a troubled intimacy? This is what I do.
Zoe W Travers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Franklin, NC 28734 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adult individuals and couples/families providing mindfulness and skills based psychotherapy. Let’s find new ways to work with old problems. For over 15 years I have specialized in working with the mind and the body using both traditional therapy and mindfulness techniques. This skills based approach, using non-violent communication and relationship enhancement therapy, a skills based learning approach to improve communication and empathy interpersonally. Let’s collaborate to find practical solutions and reduce your life stressors.
I specialize in working with adult individuals and couples/families providing mindfulness and skills based psychotherapy. Let’s find new ways to work with old problems. For over 15 years I have specialized in working with the mind and the body using both traditional therapy and mindfulness techniques. This skills based approach, using non-violent communication and relationship enhancement therapy, a skills based learning approach to improve communication and empathy interpersonally. Let’s collaborate to find practical solutions and reduce your life stressors.
Sunny Volano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, NC 28734
Things can feel out of control and difficult to slow down. Life can feel like a whirlwind sometimes. Maybe thoughts are irrational, but you cannot stop them. Maybe you are starting to realize you do not always make the best choices. Maybe you have driven yourself into a state of panic. Maybe your child has hit a breaking point and you don’t know how to help. We can figure this out together. I want to help you achieve that balance you are looking for so you can start living the life you want. I have worked with children and adults for the past 13 years in community mental health, in schools, and in private practice.
Things can feel out of control and difficult to slow down. Life can feel like a whirlwind sometimes. Maybe thoughts are irrational, but you cannot stop them. Maybe you are starting to realize you do not always make the best choices. Maybe you have driven yourself into a state of panic. Maybe your child has hit a breaking point and you don’t know how to help. We can figure this out together. I want to help you achieve that balance you are looking for so you can start living the life you want. I have worked with children and adults for the past 13 years in community mental health, in schools, and in private practice.
I help people who’ve discovered that they have outgrown their lives find the most authentic versions of themselves. You may have become aware that something important in your life feels inauthentic, small or suffocating. This can manifest as symptoms of depression and anxiety, making you feel both overwhelmed and underwhelmed simultaneously. These life transitions can make you feel as if everything around you is falling away. This is fertile ground for growth and an ideal time to seek counseling. These experiences will break you, but can also be used as a catalyst to elevate you to create something more whole from the broken pieces.
I help people who’ve discovered that they have outgrown their lives find the most authentic versions of themselves. You may have become aware that something important in your life feels inauthentic, small or suffocating. This can manifest as symptoms of depression and anxiety, making you feel both overwhelmed and underwhelmed simultaneously. These life transitions can make you feel as if everything around you is falling away. This is fertile ground for growth and an ideal time to seek counseling. These experiences will break you, but can also be used as a catalyst to elevate you to create something more whole from the broken pieces.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have you experienced a trauma that you're struggling to work through? Is your relationship struggling? Therapy can help you turn the Struggle you have today into the Strength you experience tomorrow. You'll find that I have a warm, non-judgmental, and easy style that helps people relax. I will help you actively learn new ways to cope, gain new insights, and experience new ways of relating to people or situations. I help people discover & eliminate destructive personal & interpersonal patterns, make difficult life decisions, & work through deep seated traumas.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have you experienced a trauma that you're struggling to work through? Is your relationship struggling? Therapy can help you turn the Struggle you have today into the Strength you experience tomorrow. You'll find that I have a warm, non-judgmental, and easy style that helps people relax. I will help you actively learn new ways to cope, gain new insights, and experience new ways of relating to people or situations. I help people discover & eliminate destructive personal & interpersonal patterns, make difficult life decisions, & work through deep seated traumas.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.