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Working with me
I offer in-person counseling in West Asheville and telehealth throughout North Carolina. Individual sessions are $150. A limited number of sliding-scale appointments are available based on financial need. I accept Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and private pay is also welcome. Please ask about fees when you reach out.
About Me
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor.
For over twenty years, I have been deeply curious about the role storytelling plays in how we understand ourselves and our lives.
During the first part of my adult life, I worked in the arts through acting, music, writing, filmmaking, and live storytelling. Across these forms, I became fascinated with what makes a story feel true. I remain deeply interested in how stories work, why certain moments land, and why honesty and vulnerability tend to resonate most.
When I entered therapy myself several years ago, my therapist encouraged me to turn that same curiosity inward and examine the stories I was telling myself about my experiences. That process was at times terrifying, sad, and occasionally unexpectedly funny. It helped me become more present and to live with greater clarity and self-compassion.
What emerged from that work was a sustained curiosity about my own inner life, particularly as it relates to mental health and emotional well-being. Over time, that curiosity and the value I place on vulnerability became central to my identity as a counselor. Helping people explore their inner lives with honesty, care, and curiosity is work I find deeply meaningful.
About My Approach
First and foremost, I am a certified Safe Zone practitioner and am committed to providing affirming, inclusive care to people of all backgrounds and identities.
In my practice, I integrate several therapeutic approaches to create a compassionate and collaborative experience. Two modalities that strongly inform my work are Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy.
Internal Family Systems understands the mind as made up of different parts, each with its own perspective, emotions, and protective roles. These parts may include inner critics, wounded parts, or parts that developed to help you cope. In this work, we focus on connecting with your core Self, a place of clarity, wisdom, and compassion. By developing a respectful relationship with your inner world, it becomes possible to reduce internal conflict and support lasting change.
Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories we carry about ourselves and how those stories shape our identities and choices. Together, we explore the narratives that influence your life and consider alternative ways of understanding your experiences that better reflect your values, strengths, and hopes for the future. This work often restores a sense of agency and meaning.
By weaving these approaches together, I aim to offer therapy that is thoughtful, grounded, and responsive to your unique experience. My goal is to provide a steady and collaborative space where you can explore your inner world, loosen the grip of limiting patterns, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
I maintain a small, intentional practice in order to offer thoughtful and consistent care. If you’re considering therapy, reach out by phone or email for a free 15-minute consultation. We can talk about what you’re looking for, answer questions about fees and insurance, and see whether working together feels like a fit.
