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Asheville, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Asheville, North Carolina, offers a vibrant blend of urban and rural living, characterized by community warmth and cultural diversity. This growing city boasts a diverse economy driven by healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality, yet challenges persist in accessing affordable housing and quality healthcare. Disparities in economic status and systemic issues contribute to increasing mental health concerns, including dissatisfaction with life and rising rates of anxiety and depression among residents. Understanding the social determinants that affect health outcomes, many Asheville residents face mental health challenges that are magnified by these economic and social factors. Fortunately, the area is home to a variety of mental health resources, including therapy and community support programs. As Asheville continues to navigate its complexities, exploring these local mental health services can help foster resilience and well-being for individuals and families alike.

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Daniel Keith

Daniel Keith

Asheville , NC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS
Daniel Keith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who firmly believes in the transformative power of change. He recognizes that when individuals find themselves in a state of dissatisfaction, small adjustments can lead to substantial improvements in their lives. Working primarily with adults facing challenges like anxiety, trauma symptoms, and depression, Daniel employs a variety of specialized therapeutic techniques. His sessions often incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting, methods that many clients have found to be particularly effective in alleviating distressing symptoms. Additionally, mindfulness strategies and experiential exercises play a significant role in his therapeutic approach. In his practice, Daniel encourages clients to explore their past experiences while also focusing on achieving actionable goals in the present. His warm, person-centered style fosters an environment where individuals can feel supported on their journey to well-being.
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Anxiety Depression Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma
Sarah Wells

Sarah Wells

Asheville , NC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS
Sarah Wells is a licensed clinical mental health counselor dedicated to helping individuals and couples in their journeys toward emotional wellness and fulfillment. She understands that everyone longs to feel valued, understood, and connected to their loved ones. Sarah specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with self-acceptance, often finding themselves in harmful patterns, as well as couples seeking to enhance their connection and break free from toxic communication cycles. Her approach is rooted in fostering meaningful relationships while reinforcing a deep sense of self-worth, which is essential for happiness, satisfaction, and empowerment in life. Clients appreciate Sarah’s authenticity; she listens deeply and provides a grounded yet challenging perspective. With her therapeutic skills and warm demeanor, she aids clients in developing inner clarity and the necessary tools to manage their lives, emotions, and relationships with mindfulness and honesty. Whether it's feeling validated through being truly heard, gaining clarity on needs and values, learning to regulate anxiety and depression, or developing effective communication and intimacy skills, Sarah is committed to guiding clients in moving from hope to tangible change. Embrace the journey toward your goals with the support of a compassionate and skilled therapist.
Specialties
Anxiety
Yasmeen Addington

Yasmeen Addington

Asheville , NC
MA, LCMHCA
When life becomes overwhelming, whether from a specific event or prolonged exhaustion, Yasmeen Addington stands ready to guide individuals on their healing journey, beginning right where their challenges arise—in relationship. She believes that the client-counselor relationship serves as the cornerstone of effective therapeutic work. Yasmeen emphasizes that therapy is an opportunity to give focused attention to the various aspects of ourselves that may be suffering, providing them with the truth and care they need to step closer to their truest selves. By engaging clients' stories, lifestyles, and bodily sensations with curiosity and a true desire to heal, Yasmeen opens the door to breathtaking transformation. As a bi-racial, first-generation Arab American therapist, she is deeply passionate about supporting BIPOC individuals, those dealing with autoimmune disorders, and anyone interested in exploring spirituality. Together with her clients, she cultivates a space for engagement with their narratives and teaches embodied practices aimed at aligning mindset with action. Yasmeen understands that the healing process is unique to the intricate intersections of each individual's identity, including race, ethnicity, gender, culture, class, ability, education, orientation, language, and age. Through their collaborative work, her hope is that clients discover healing and develop more sustainable ways to lead the lives they envision—connected to themselves, their communities, and the earth.
Specialties
Spirituality

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