Therapists in Watauga County, NC
I like to work with people that are interested in kindness, personal growth, and human evolution. I am curious about the aspects of our lives that we are hiding from ourselves and am moved to gently expose those areas as you are ready. Those places are guarded because there has been hurt. You and I will take the path of learning to trust, mainly yourself, and know that you are protected. The nervous system is a purposeful messenger telling us there is something to acknowledge and we experience the physical and emotional symptoms; anxiety, panic attacks, depression, misplaced anger, disconnect, unworthiness...
I like to work with people that are interested in kindness, personal growth, and human evolution. I am curious about the aspects of our lives that we are hiding from ourselves and am moved to gently expose those areas as you are ready. Those places are guarded because there has been hurt. You and I will take the path of learning to trust, mainly yourself, and know that you are protected. The nervous system is a purposeful messenger telling us there is something to acknowledge and we experience the physical and emotional symptoms; anxiety, panic attacks, depression, misplaced anger, disconnect, unworthiness...
Beck Long Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NBCC
Verified Verified
Boone, NC 28607
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I am a person centered, LGBTQ+ clinical mental health counselor and addictions specialist. I use an eclectic approach for a range of ages, developmental-transitional stages towards positive shifts in attitude, behavior, and mood a shift towards client wellbeing. I will work collaboratively with you, use arts therapy, area resources including outdoor settings and experiences, paired with DBT and trauma-informed care for harm reduction and to assist rebuilding trust in yourself first. And hopefully the goal is to construct resources and help identify self strategies for increased positive life experiences in your world.
Welcome. I am a person centered, LGBTQ+ clinical mental health counselor and addictions specialist. I use an eclectic approach for a range of ages, developmental-transitional stages towards positive shifts in attitude, behavior, and mood a shift towards client wellbeing. I will work collaboratively with you, use arts therapy, area resources including outdoor settings and experiences, paired with DBT and trauma-informed care for harm reduction and to assist rebuilding trust in yourself first. And hopefully the goal is to construct resources and help identify self strategies for increased positive life experiences in your world.
Paul Joseph Daoust
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
I work with children, adolescents and adults of all genders and am licensed to treat both mental health and substance use disorders. My focus is on whole person care, which takes into account factors about a person's biology, psychology and social context. When a person becomes more aware of themselves and others, it can often facilitate personal growths. I offer an emotionally safe atmosphere to assist clients in processing without fear of judgement.
I work with children, adolescents and adults of all genders and am licensed to treat both mental health and substance use disorders. My focus is on whole person care, which takes into account factors about a person's biology, psychology and social context. When a person becomes more aware of themselves and others, it can often facilitate personal growths. I offer an emotionally safe atmosphere to assist clients in processing without fear of judgement.
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.
Allison Rayburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RPT, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Boone, NC 28607
I help teens and adults like you who want to break painful cycles and gain control of their feelings, relationships and lives. You've tried to manage your stress and anxiety, but the ways that help others don't work (or last) for you. You often feel misunderstood and different from others, while hiding how much you are struggling. Sometimes, this burying of stress and feelings can cause you to hit a breaking point. You are highly sensitive to others feelings, that it seems easier to help others than yourself. You don't want to burden others with your problems and know they can't understand. But you still want to get help, too.
I help teens and adults like you who want to break painful cycles and gain control of their feelings, relationships and lives. You've tried to manage your stress and anxiety, but the ways that help others don't work (or last) for you. You often feel misunderstood and different from others, while hiding how much you are struggling. Sometimes, this burying of stress and feelings can cause you to hit a breaking point. You are highly sensitive to others feelings, that it seems easier to help others than yourself. You don't want to burden others with your problems and know they can't understand. But you still want to get help, too.
If you have ever found yourself agonizing over a text message for hours or redoing your to-do list a million times (because it wasn’t just right), we’re probably a match made in therapy heaven! I specialize in working with girlies like you, who are caught in the perfectionism and overthinking whirlwind. You know, the ones who have ten different planners, three different highlighter colors, and a love-hate relationship with Pinterest-level expectations. Maybe that need for control impacts your relationship with food and how you view your body as well.
If you have ever found yourself agonizing over a text message for hours or redoing your to-do list a million times (because it wasn’t just right), we’re probably a match made in therapy heaven! I specialize in working with girlies like you, who are caught in the perfectionism and overthinking whirlwind. You know, the ones who have ten different planners, three different highlighter colors, and a love-hate relationship with Pinterest-level expectations. Maybe that need for control impacts your relationship with food and how you view your body as well.
Over the past 9 years, I have provided counseling for individuals, students, families and couples. My licensure is in Marriage and Family Therapy, so I not only love to work with individuals, but with couples and families as well. I have a passion for helping couples strengthen and improve their marriages, as well as learn to work together as a team. I also enjoy working with individuals who are facing difficult or transitional times in their lives. I maintain an encouraging and supportive approach to help individuals identify their struggles and anxieties, as well as develop coping mechanisms to overcome the difficulties they are facing.
Over the past 9 years, I have provided counseling for individuals, students, families and couples. My licensure is in Marriage and Family Therapy, so I not only love to work with individuals, but with couples and families as well. I have a passion for helping couples strengthen and improve their marriages, as well as learn to work together as a team. I also enjoy working with individuals who are facing difficult or transitional times in their lives. I maintain an encouraging and supportive approach to help individuals identify their struggles and anxieties, as well as develop coping mechanisms to overcome the difficulties they are facing.
Mark J. Schwarze
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting New Clients. As a counselor I operate from a Person-centered approach. This means I will work hard to create a warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for us to do our work. I am interested in the way you think and conceptualize things and we can use a variety of approaches based on your specific needs. I will provide warmth and respect in our sessions.
Accepting New Clients. As a counselor I operate from a Person-centered approach. This means I will work hard to create a warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for us to do our work. I am interested in the way you think and conceptualize things and we can use a variety of approaches based on your specific needs. I will provide warmth and respect in our sessions.
Olivia Vallecillo
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, HSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with young adults (18-30) and women on anxiety, social anxiety, self esteem, and life transitions. Does this describe you? You are the lonely one; you feel unseen. You feel deeply, and your emotions are intense. You are jealous of others who find it easy to connect, and you want what they have. When you seek connection, people disappoint you with their lack of authenticity. You love, but don’t know how to be loved. You once thought a romantic relationship or best friend would be the solution; you would feel whole. But you did not feel complete, and happiness started to feel out of reach.
I work primarily with young adults (18-30) and women on anxiety, social anxiety, self esteem, and life transitions. Does this describe you? You are the lonely one; you feel unseen. You feel deeply, and your emotions are intense. You are jealous of others who find it easy to connect, and you want what they have. When you seek connection, people disappoint you with their lack of authenticity. You love, but don’t know how to be loved. You once thought a romantic relationship or best friend would be the solution; you would feel whole. But you did not feel complete, and happiness started to feel out of reach.
We all experience grief in our day-to-day lives. We could be feeling grief regarding a chance not taken, a divorce, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a pet, the loss of a loved one, the loss/damage of belongings, the loss of trust in the world, experiencing holidays without someone special, or having to move. We will begin by giving space for the losses and adjustments you have experienced throughout your life, ensuring each version of you can release these emotions and process them in a safe space. I will add helpful interventions, techniques, and educational tools to provide additional support and deeper understanding.
We all experience grief in our day-to-day lives. We could be feeling grief regarding a chance not taken, a divorce, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a pet, the loss of a loved one, the loss/damage of belongings, the loss of trust in the world, experiencing holidays without someone special, or having to move. We will begin by giving space for the losses and adjustments you have experienced throughout your life, ensuring each version of you can release these emotions and process them in a safe space. I will add helpful interventions, techniques, and educational tools to provide additional support and deeper understanding.
Audrey Lipschutz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! My name is Audrey Lipschutz and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. I have experience working with all age ranges who present with a variety of concerns, such as severe and persistent mental illness, substance misuse, identity concerns, relationship problems, adjustment concerns, and eating/body-image concerns.
Hi there! My name is Audrey Lipschutz and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. I have experience working with all age ranges who present with a variety of concerns, such as severe and persistent mental illness, substance misuse, identity concerns, relationship problems, adjustment concerns, and eating/body-image concerns.
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Counselor, NCC, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
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Scheduling clients on Wednesdays, 9AM-4PM. Every season of life brings its own unique challenges. Sometimes it may feel like your past is haunting you, the fear of the future may make it difficult to remain present or maybe relational issues are adding stress to your life. Whatever the concern, it can be difficult to carry anxiety, depression, grief, stress or trauma, while also trying to show up and function in everyday life. I aim to provide support, coping skills, a space to be free to not be okay as we move towards what you are hoping for your future. I am able to offer faith based support as desired.
Scheduling clients on Wednesdays, 9AM-4PM. Every season of life brings its own unique challenges. Sometimes it may feel like your past is haunting you, the fear of the future may make it difficult to remain present or maybe relational issues are adding stress to your life. Whatever the concern, it can be difficult to carry anxiety, depression, grief, stress or trauma, while also trying to show up and function in everyday life. I aim to provide support, coping skills, a space to be free to not be okay as we move towards what you are hoping for your future. I am able to offer faith based support as desired.
Hello! And thank you for considering me to be your therapist. When I think about the times in my life that I have needed help and reached out for it, I have been amazed and grateful when someone reached back. The fact that you are reading this right now demonstrates that you are considering a change of some sort. That takes guts. It is hard work to make a change, but important work nevertheless. Whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, building strong relationships, or exploring gender and sexuality, I am motivated to listen to what you need and want.
Hello! And thank you for considering me to be your therapist. When I think about the times in my life that I have needed help and reached out for it, I have been amazed and grateful when someone reached back. The fact that you are reading this right now demonstrates that you are considering a change of some sort. That takes guts. It is hard work to make a change, but important work nevertheless. Whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, building strong relationships, or exploring gender and sexuality, I am motivated to listen to what you need and want.
J Raine Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
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.
I work with families, couples, and individuals, including adults, adolescents and children. Treatment modalities include: ( TFCBT), Solution Focused therapy, Family Systems therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CPT, creative and expressive therapies. I approach clients with a strength based focus, believing that clients move at their own pace and have a right to self determination. Therapy starts "where the client is" and goals reflect their needs and input.. I do not discriminate or refuse professional services to anyone on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
I work with families, couples, and individuals, including adults, adolescents and children. Treatment modalities include: ( TFCBT), Solution Focused therapy, Family Systems therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CPT, creative and expressive therapies. I approach clients with a strength based focus, believing that clients move at their own pace and have a right to self determination. Therapy starts "where the client is" and goals reflect their needs and input.. I do not discriminate or refuse professional services to anyone on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years in the field with experience treating a wide range of psychological issues. I have experience working with people of all ages including college students . I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have enjoyed working with people experiencing the more severe symptoms of mental health so that they may live a more stable and fulfilling life. I am located in Boone NC but can offer Telehealth services to those in need anywhere in North Carolina
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years in the field with experience treating a wide range of psychological issues. I have experience working with people of all ages including college students . I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have enjoyed working with people experiencing the more severe symptoms of mental health so that they may live a more stable and fulfilling life. I am located in Boone NC but can offer Telehealth services to those in need anywhere in North Carolina
Stephanie Swisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
Not accepting new clients
Join me in learning the tools and skills to intentionally create the life that you desire. I work with clients who are looking to strengthen trust in themselves. My overarching goal for every client who comes to see me is for them to have a more loving, compassionate relationship to themselves, others, and their past. I use a holistic collaborative approach to counseling that recognizes our unique multidimensional nature, and honors the connection between mind, emotions, energy, and body. I specialize in Brainspotting, Parts work/IFS, and Gottman Method for couples.
Join me in learning the tools and skills to intentionally create the life that you desire. I work with clients who are looking to strengthen trust in themselves. My overarching goal for every client who comes to see me is for them to have a more loving, compassionate relationship to themselves, others, and their past. I use a holistic collaborative approach to counseling that recognizes our unique multidimensional nature, and honors the connection between mind, emotions, energy, and body. I specialize in Brainspotting, Parts work/IFS, and Gottman Method for couples.
Dwane Wynne
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MEd, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Boone, NC 28607
I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (license #S3106) with more than 30 years of training and experience working with adults and adolescents in the fields of mental health, employee assistance, vocational and psychosocial rehabilitation, and workplace training and consultation. I have extensive experience working with medical, psychological/emotional, substance abuse/chemical dependency, relationship, and career issues. I have been in private practice for 20 years. I am also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor.
I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (license #S3106) with more than 30 years of training and experience working with adults and adolescents in the fields of mental health, employee assistance, vocational and psychosocial rehabilitation, and workplace training and consultation. I have extensive experience working with medical, psychological/emotional, substance abuse/chemical dependency, relationship, and career issues. I have been in private practice for 20 years. I am also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor.
Karen Caldwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, REAT
Verified Verified
Boone, NC 28607
Not accepting new clients
My practice focuses on late adolescence and adult development issues and other problems of living including stress, anxiety, and depression. I believe everyone has struggles, and my goal is to help you to access your courage and resilience to reestablish balance and improve your quality of life. I often integrate the arts in service of an individual's path towards healing, recovery and positive change.
My practice focuses on late adolescence and adult development issues and other problems of living including stress, anxiety, and depression. I believe everyone has struggles, and my goal is to help you to access your courage and resilience to reestablish balance and improve your quality of life. I often integrate the arts in service of an individual's path towards healing, recovery and positive change.
Currently Accepting New Clients - I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to develop an understanding of ourselves and how we are influenced by events, relationships, and expectations. With this knowledge, we can explore past experiences and current stressors to identify how they impact us directly. Together, we can develop an understanding of life that provides opportunities for change and growth.
Currently Accepting New Clients - I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to develop an understanding of ourselves and how we are influenced by events, relationships, and expectations. With this knowledge, we can explore past experiences and current stressors to identify how they impact us directly. Together, we can develop an understanding of life that provides opportunities for change and growth.
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Number of Therapists in Watauga County, NC
100+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Watauga County, NC who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Stress |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 78% | Aetna |
| 46% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Watauga County, NC see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |