Looking for a therapist? Asheville, NC is home to a wide variety of professionals from across the mental health field, including licensed psychologists, licensed clinical addiction specialists (LCAS), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-A).
These clinicians are trained to provide mental health services for those facing a diverse array of life challenges, including mental illness, grief, trauma, and body image concerns.
In the Land of the Sky, you’ll find a number of compassionate, understanding therapists offering their services in various settings. With Asheville’s diverse populace, you can expect that the therapeutic approaches are as varied and inclusive as the community itself, covering a broad spectrum of specialties such as addiction counseling and LGBTQ+ therapy for those of different gender identities and sexual orientations.
BetterHelp is dedicated to helping individuals lead more fulfilling lives by matching them with online therapists who are committed to fostering an environment of healing and growth. Whether you are seeking to navigate the complexities of your identity, recover from addiction, or find more satisfaction in your day-to-day life, BetterHelp offers accessible, personalized care tailored to meet your unique needs.
Start your journey towards wellness today, and discover the difference that a truly supportive online therapy experience can make.

Terence Hunt
It is never to late to make a change for the better! You can start right where you are and begin to have a better today and tomorrow. Improvement begins when you choose to do something different! I have over 20 years of mental health and substance abuse counseling experience. I am licensed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. I am able to provide counseling for and have experience working with Couples, Depressive disorders, Bipolar disorder, Trauma and Abuse Issues, Substance Abuse Issues and Grief Issues and Military veterans. My goal is to work along with the client to facilitate the healing process and help the client find healing and direction for their own lives. I would like to empower individuals to fulfill their maximum purpose and overcome any hurdles to success.

Janet Haywood
Thank you for sharing information about yourself. I'm so happy that you reached out for your therapy needs. Hello, my name is Janet. I am a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina. I am also licensed in South Carolina as a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I have the gift of talk therapy and would love to spend time chatting with you. I have a strength in helping my clients to reach a better understanding of their symptoms, goals, and challenges as they choose their path to recovery. Remember, recovery is not a race but an individual journey. I have extensive experience in crisis management, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and anger management. I have worked with diagnosis such as Bipolar, Schizoaffective Disorders, Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorders and Post Partum Depression. I use motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapies. I create a safe zone for my clients to feel comfortable enough to share without judgement. While working with you, I will strive to provide quality care, as well as working to build a trustful and professional relationship. SPECIALTIES: Stress, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, , self care, post partum depression Also experienced in: Christian Therapy, Caregiver Issues and Stress , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Hospice and End of Life Counseling , Immigration Issues , Mood Disorders , Postpartum Depression , Pregnancy and Childbirth Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing I am currently available for your therapy needs between 430pm and 7:00pm weekdays. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Janet Please review and confirm: I understand that the service provided through BetterHelp is not intended for crisis situations and urgent needs. In a crisis situation, I agree to call 911 or local emergency services, or visit the nearest emergency room. Information shared with my counselor is confidential except in the following circumstances: If I present as a danger to myself or others, mandated reporting of abuse of children or elders, or if I sign a release of information. Thank you, Janet

Dr. Lakisha Ellison
Welcome! I am a Doctor of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. I started my social work career in 2005, working with children and families of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, and abilities. I have assisted clients with depression, anxiety, attachment, grief/loss, parenting concerns, relationship challenges, trauma, abuse, Bipolar, adjustment issues, and more. I helped families address various concerns that revolved around child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, self-esteem, and beyond. My current focus areas include sexual trauma, anxiety, work with transgender individuals, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences throughout the life span. I also enjoy working with queer and lesbian women of color interested in processing race, ethnicity, and sexuality concerns at the intersections of gender, oppression, and other unique experiences. My counseling style is client-centered, down-to-earth, and engaging. I integrate my humor and acts of holistic practice to include aromatherapy, healing rituals, and more. While I am not strictly a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), I often use CBT and find it helpful if clients are empowered to understand and use CBT outside of the traditional therapy session. Also, I use solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and aspects of reality therapy, to name a few. As a social worker, I am strength-based and conceptualize clients' needs with their unique environments in mind. My goal is to help my clients be the most authentic and empowered version of themselves and live unapologetically real. The process of uncovering and discovering takes courage, strength, and hard work, something most of us have and need a little reassurance. If you are ready to begin a new therapy journey, I will be a professional support for you. You got this! The therapeutic relationship is critical and one of the most important aspects of a successful experience. I consider it a privilege to assist individuals on their journey. I look forward to working with you! In Kindness and Wellness, Kisha

Joshua Peele
You are here because you matter. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. In a world full of people with unique experiences we all sometimes face difficulties. That's why I am here to lend an ear, offer support, and help you reach new heights. My name is Josh I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina and I made the decision that part of my mission here on Earth is to help support my fellow human beings. I have been in practice for over 4 years and I specialize in a wide area of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship issues, parenting issues, negative self talk, and mood instability among various others. My style is very laid back I am absolutely willing to meet you where you are. I am very solution focused, I want to help you get where you deserve to be. I use a strengths based approach with a high level of empathy and open-mindedness. I am here to walk with you along your journey and support you along the way. I am very in tune with dealing with a variety of emotions and hope to offer you a great non-biased experience of being able to openly talk in a safe space about anything you may be dealing with. Should you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in crisis at any time during our work together; please call 1-800-273-TALK 24 hours a day; or 911. This forum does not provide any type of emergency services, so I want to be sure you know who to contact if you need immediate help. I'm glad you're here remember to breathe, unclinch your jaw, relax your shoulders, and move your tongue from the roof of your mouth. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to and that's okay. I am here to empower you.

Aleisa Keels Wilson
I am a license clinical social worker and a license clinical addiction professional in North Carolina and Florida with over 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, co-occurring disorders , career challenges and substance abuse issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional and verbal abuse. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, dignity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person center, and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Maura Plourde
I am licensed in North Carolina with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, depression, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Ashelon Johnson
I am licensed in North Carolina with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I am available by video in the mornings and by the phone or chat feature in the evenings.

Lidia Bly-Herman
I am licensed in North Carolina with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Carolyn Hallinan
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and North Carolina with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist/counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, aging and geriatric problems, isolation/loneliness problems. I also helped many people who have experienced life purpose problems, emptiness and self-love. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, client-centered and solution focused. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Sophia Moore
I am licensed in the District of Columbia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia with more than 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, adjustment issues, and trauma. I provide professional clinical counseling and therapy to individuals with mental health problems, psychiatric disorders and the dual diagnosis population. I am eclectic in my theoretical approach based on the client’s needs. I focus on many areas of the client's life, ranging from social and family relationships, personal and professional goals, health, spirituality, and life stressors. Areas of Clinical Expertise: Individual, famly and group therapy, ADHD/ADD, conduct disorder, ODD, PTSD, anxiety disorders,autism, social skills, behavioral problems, bipolar, adjustment disorders, separation, depression, achool related problems and cross-cutural issues. Populations treated are Children (including Toddlers), Adolescents,College Age, Adults, Elderly, Military & Developmental Disabled. Experience providing short-term problem-solving support to the military population with issues from deployment to reintegration, family dynamic, child & youth behavioral, coping, stress, fear, grief and loss, communication & transitioning. Distance Counseling Services - via the telephone or internet. As a Board Certified Coach, I specialize in the following speciality areas: Executive/Corporate/Business/Leadership Coach, Health/Wellness Coach & Personal/Life Coach. I am dedicated to help diverse individuals on their journey to better mental and emotional health. I believe in treating everyone with respect empathy, sensitivity, and compassion especially as you are navigating through your hardship. I will tailor our dialog and the treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage. I am proud of you for getting started towards becoming the best version of yourself!
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Types of therapists available to clients in Asheville
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Asheville that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Asheville available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Asheville therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Asheville therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Asheville region and in the state of North Carolina.
How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want
Therapists in Asheville can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Asheville may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.