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104 licensed therapists & providers in North Carolina—4 in Asheville. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting addiction therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Durham, NC

From my own neurodiverse experience, I understand how challenging and overwhelming day-to-day functioning can be. I am here to lis...

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Raleigh, NC

As a woman and a mother, I deeply understand the transformations and challenges women face throughout their lives and have a passi...

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Winston-Salem, NC

As a queer woman of color, I bring both lived experience and clinical expertise to creating a safe, affirming, and culturally resp...

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Raleigh, NC

Resetting means reconnecting with what truly matters, letting go of what no longer serves you, and intentionally aligning your act...

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Cary, NC

As a West African immigrant fluent in two cultures, with over 10 years of experience across medical, administrative, and behaviora...

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Addiction FAQs

What is addiction counseling?

Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Asheville, NC can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.

How does addiction counseling work?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Asheville, NC works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.

Is addiction counseling conducted in person or online?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does addiction counseling last?

The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.

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Addiction Therapy in Asheville, NC—Addiction Therapists, Counselors

Many people think of addiction and associate it with a substance like cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, or prescription drugs. Addiction can also be a compulsive activity like sex, gambling, video games, Internet, or shopping. In both cases, the behavior is just the surface of a deeper disease. Addiction of any form changes the way that people’s brains functions. It also offers false promises of healing and love, but it only delivers destruction and pain.

The therapists and counselors at Thriveworks Asheville, NC have helped many people in their fight against addiction. We understand that the path of recovery, healing, and sobriety take holistic treatment and support. Our professionals have helped many clients find the resources they need to take their lives back from addiction.

Symptoms of Addiction

Addiction is an illness that alters a person’s brain. As individuals use a particular substance or engage in a particular activity, their brains release more and more pleasure hormones. The addiction rewards people for actions that harm them. While this is happening in people’s brains, there may also be physical, behavioral, and emotional signs in their lives.

Physical Signs of Addiction

  • Weight loss
  • Being hyperactive or lethargic (depending upon the drug)
  • Red eyes, dilated pupils
  • Repetitive speech
  • Excessive sniffing while not ill
  • Being undernourished or pale
  • Body odor that is unpleasant or different

Emotional Signs of Addiction

  • Defensiveness
  • Irritability
  • Being unable to handle stress
  • Loss of interest in people/activities that were once valued
  • Obnoxious, silly, easily confused
  • Lack of awareness about the problem: denial, rationalizations, minimizations, blame, diversions

Behavioral Signs of Addiction

  • Missed work/school/personal engagements
  • Lying to loved ones (especially to cover the addiction)
  • Difficulty in school or work
  • Isolating oneself
  • Relationship problems
  • Keeping secrets
  • Financial problems (particularly, needing money)

Risk Factors for Addiction

Addiction is a common illness, but some have a higher risk of developing an addiction than others. Family history and genetics play a role in addiction’s formation. Circumstances also has a part. In particular, emotional numbing and peer pressure can raise an individual’s risk.

Emotional Numbing: Many people who have an addiction have also lived through horrific life circumstances. Think about Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. To numb the painful memories of war, he turns to alcohol and an addiction grows. The details may be different, but the pattern is the same for many people. Trauma, war, neglect, childhood abuse, and more can leave people vulnerable to addiction.

Peer pressure: Many teens, in particular, first start using a substance with a friend, and overtime, an addiction can form. Something that may begin innocently grows into something more sinister. Of course, peer pressure affects more than teens—many adults for an addiction this way as well.

Setting Up an Appointment for Addiction at Thriveworks Asheville Counseling

Are you struggling? Is someone you love struggling? If you recognized any of the signs of addiction, know that help is available. Thriveworks Asheville also wants you to know that…

  1. Addiction is not a choice—We know that addiction is an illness. You did not choose to have an addiction, just like people who have cancer did not choose to have their illness.
  2. Addiction is not weakness—We know that you are strong, courageous, and capable. Addiction is not about being weak or strong. It is about finding the right treatment for an illness.
  3. Addiction is not rare—You are not alone. There are many others who struggle. Support and care is available.

When you contact our office, know that a real person will answer your call. Our scheduling specialists will help you make an appointment. We offer evening and weekend sessions. New clients can often meet with their therapist within the same week. We also accept many forms of insurance.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Asheville accept 29 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Asheville
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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It was a very good experience! My therapist made me feel very comfortable
Zaria Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Wendy Krull sees me as a whole person and hears me as the individual that I am and that alone is a good thing. We all need that. Being able to talk things out, the good things as well as my struggles, even how my day to day goes is so helpful. When my life got turned upside down last September 2025, I didn't know how to handle the emotional and physical stress I was dealing with, and nobody understood what I was going through. It became difficult to talk to my family, and I had additional stress from work. Wendy has helped me through it all. The highs the lows, the good days and the difficult days. Wendy is my safe person to talk to without judgement. We all need that for the healing process to begin.
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Isabella Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My therapist is easy to talk to.
Emilio Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
The counselor listened and showed me where a lot of my behaviors came from
Sophie Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Wendy Krull is my counselor and she is amazing. She's supportive, listens, and genuinely cares about people and it's reflected. I know I'm safe talking with her, regardless of what I'm talking about. She shares insights with me and has taught me techniques in how to relax my body and the positive effects it has on our overall health. The questions she asks me are so simple but yet they make me think and I have to look within myself for the answers and I've surprised myself on what was unlocked that I didn't even realize was still there. She helps me sort through my emotions and make sense of them. She's been a lifeline for me that I didn't know I needed. She's so easy to talk to and I can really share what's going on, past, present and my hopes and fears for the future. Wendy has been able to help me navigate through the health issues I've been dealt and how to overcome and not give up on myself. I've had crying meltdowns a few times and I just don't do that outside of my immediate family, and I'm OK if it happens because she's able to help me work though it when I'm at my lowest point. I've had highs and lows, and she's been with me every step of the way. There's been many times she's told me she was thinking about me during the week and was concerned. That in itself just makes you feel good knowing someone cares and is there to help. I am a better person to be around because I'm not holding all this emotional junk inside. I really look forward to our weekly sessions. Our lives are messy and we all need someone to help us navigate through it and I'm so thankful I have this wonderful lady to help me get through it.
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Zoe Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Her ability to redirect me.
Sherry Mar 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Miranda is a very compassionate, knowledgeable, and empathetic therapist. Therapist. She has helped me already in a very short amount of time to get back to a place of self-love. I have not experienced that in years and I am so grateful.
Destini Mar 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★☆
Ms. Comer is very empathetic and sincere. She has a compassionate approach and is a gentle person which is well suited for handling patients with anxiety or PTSD.
Millee Mar 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

82 Patton Ave Suite 201
Asheville, NC 28801

Getting here

82 Patton Ave is located in The Capital Center, near Patton Ave and Coxe Ave, off I-240. It is right by Pritchard Park and a short distance from Pack Square Park.

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Phone number

(828) 523-9140
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Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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