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Grief counselors and therapists in Asheville, NC

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Asheville, NC

Processing grief and loss in Asheville is deeply personal. Headway connects you with 1,732 licensed therapists who specialize in bereavement support, complicated grief treatment, and meaning-making after loss. Whether you're coping with the death of a loved one or navigating anticipatory grief, find compassionate care through flexible virtual or in-person sessions with providers trained in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Complicated Grief Treatment.

Lisa Franklin-Pettiford

Lisa Franklin-Pettiford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have over 10 years of counseling experience. I have worked as a substance abuse counselor using both no medication and medication assistance treatment.”
Grief or loss, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rina Tucker

Rina Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Expect this to be a session filled with information about your needs, background, current challenges and goals.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jakira Miller

Jakira Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm passionate about supporting clients as they work toward their goals and create meaningful change in their lives.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Myriam Rabaste

Myriam Rabaste

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mint Hill, NC


“My role is to walk beside you to the finish line of your goals, and celebrate every victory along the way!”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Bates

Andrea Bates

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to always meet you where you are. I will absolutely be your cheerleader if you need me to be, but I'll also challenge you as we explore your motivations...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaDonn Woodson

LaDonn Woodson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative, direct, and trauma informed. I specialize in helping women break the cycle of high-functioning burnout by moving beyond surface-level coping.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cheryl Velasquez

Cheryl Velasquez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over 10 years of experience in mental health and community services, Cheryl Velasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals find their inner strength and build meaningful, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Faheda Rasool

Faheda Rasool

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Throughout my career, I've used primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused modalities in my practice along with aspects of family structural therapy and mindfulness based therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
La Kevia Moore

La Kevia Moore

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello, My name is La Kevia Moore. I have 7 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide therapy for those that need a gentle reminder of their power. I specialize in motivational interviewing, solution-based therapy and CBT.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Duane McClure

Duane McClure

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer therapy to adults to encourage insight in dealing with grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and other phase of life concerns.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Sherrill

Nicole Sherrill

Therapist

Virtual • Lenoir, NC


“My clinical intention is for every client to feel heard during their therapy session and empowered enough to express their thoughts and feelings in a space that becomes their own.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lynn Knight

Lynn Knight

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens within a safe, trusting relationship.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kathleen Murray

Kathleen Murray

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine tools from Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness to help clients deeply explore themselves and heal.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mercedes Pierce

Mercedes Pierce

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is very dynamic; I do not fit into a particular box. Everyone's needs are unique and should be treated as such.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gabriel Rueda

Gabriel Rueda

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My compassion, warmth, empathy, wisdom, and knowledge will be utilized in sessions to focus in the process of meeting the needs and goals of my clients.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Hydro

Linda Hydro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cary, NC


“With over 25 years in women's health and mental health care, I specialize in women's mental health from a place of deep clinical experience—not just theory.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lisa McShane Lloyd

Lisa McShane Lloyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Madison, NC


I am professional, compassionate, empathetic, and honest.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brillion Adams

Brillion Adams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Ready to stop managing the noise and finally start living?

You are exhausted from carrying everyone else's luggage. On paper, you are high-functioning, capable, and the one everyone turns to. But inside, the mental noise feels like a car alarm that has been blaring for days without stopping. You have tried analyzing your thoughts, policing your anxiety, and forcing yourself to stay calm, but your heart is simply tired of the old way of surviving.

You don't need another clinical checklist or a rigid set of coping mechanisms. You need a space where it is safe to completely drop your armor.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Read

Elizabeth Read

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is a space to slow down, reflect deeply, and make room for parts of you that may have been silenced, pushed aside, or hidden beneath coping strategies.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Arthur Frankel

Arthur Frankel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I want my clients to feel that they learned something about themselves and about their relationships after each session.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Laura Noel

Laura Noel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have been a practicing therapist for 7 years and have over 11 years of mental health work experience.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Vikki T. Gaskin-Butler

Dr. Vikki T. Gaskin-Butler

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


Dr. Vikki T. Gaskin-Butler is a licensed psychologist (clinical and health psychology), ordained clergy person, and yoga teacher. She is licensed as a psychologist in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, and maintains a small private practice via telehealth. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spelman College. She received a Master of Science and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Florida. She also received a Master of Divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Dr. Vikki draws on her knowledge of human potential from her experience as a psychologist, ordained clergy person, and yoga teacher to support the psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being of all people.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terri Faison

Terri Faison

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal as a therapist is to help people help themselves. We can be the villain in our own story, but we must learn how to eventually save ourselves.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Romayne Mappes

Romayne Mappes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Clients often describe me as calm, real, & deeply attuned. I believe healing begins with feeling understood—so we start there.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Shelton-Kerr

Christine Shelton-Kerr

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach focuses on helping you move beyond thinking about your emotions to actually experiencing and processing them in a way that creates real, lasting change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. KC Uwakwe

Dr. KC Uwakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I am dedicated to holistic care by fostering trust through active listening, open communication, and empathy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Fearing

Patricia Fearing

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My hope is that you will connect with yourself in new ways, with new approaches to feeling better, and realize that all the wisdom you need is already within yourself.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ashley Mathes

Ashley Mathes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 10+ years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient services. I am seasoned in working with depression, anxiety, attachment and relationships, self-esteem and identity building and trauma.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Angela Seabrooks

Dr. Angela Seabrooks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I aim to create a safe space for you to process through the challenges surfacing, while ensuring you feel heard and understood.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jillian Grant

Jillian Grant

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is person-centered and strengths-based — focused on empowering clients to build resilience, recognize their inner strengths, and develop practical tools to meet their personal goals.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Victoria Shawl

Victoria Shawl

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach sessions from a mindfulness perspective and will collaborate with you to help you find balance, as you heal and grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annette Feerst

Annette Feerst

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work at facilitating a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences, empowering them to achieve personal growth and healing.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shawnta Wright

Shawnta Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe that change is a process so I help clients increase their motivation and overcome barriers to making desired changes.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tiffany Sanders

Tiffany Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am professionally trained in trauma-focused modalities and treatment approaches, including the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tonisha Singh

Tonisha Singh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of healthcare experience. Before specializing in psychiatry, I worked in the Burn ICU and outpatient procedural settings, where I learned the importance of caring for the whole person during some of life’s most difficult moments. I earned my nursing degree from UNC Chapel Hill and my Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and especially enjoy helping people navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes—like school, relationships, career stress, or grief—that can leave us feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Hannah Kaye

Hannah Kaye

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to help you live a rich and meaningful life, and experience the growth and healing that can come after hard times.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michael Helfer

Dr. Michael Helfer

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


I've been a psychologist for over 10 years. I have practiced in different places across, the U.S., including Seattle, Hawai'i, and now Wilmington the past few years. I truly enjoy what I do. I believe working on your mental health makes life more satisfying, myself included. I work with adults from a variety of backgrounds, Common reasons people see me include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, men's issues, and substance use.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cassidy Ferguson

Cassidy Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal as a therapist is to help you help yourself and to be fresh eyes for your healing journey through multiple interventions including The Word of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Matlyn Tresierra

Matlyn Tresierra

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about leading my clients to creative solutions to what they view needs to be changed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeff Flowers

Jeff Flowers

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in the treatment of issues related to Trauma and Couples Counseling. I am also experienced in treating a wide range of adult mental health issues including Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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