Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Asheville, NC

""I choose to work with highly motivated people from a strengths-based and client-centered approach to support them in better functioning, better mental health, and wellness.""

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"My goal is to create a safe space to encourage your openness to discuss your concerns."

Marsha Clarke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 21 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking help with problems in living such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and chronic or terminal health conditions. 

Marsha completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Hunter College, City University of New York. She approaches therapy with compassion and empathy and seeks to facilitate a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive space. Marsha utilizes collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral , motivational interviewing techniques, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy. She strives to always maintain the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet her client’s needs. 

Marsha seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in bolstering your strengths and better collaborate with you towards achieving your goals and living the meaningful life you envision, value, and desire. 

"Living out of the country, my exposure to various cultures and having a blended family, has helped broaden my ability to appreciate the differences in people. "

Shannon Gutschick is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She truly enjoys people and feels strongly about assisting others. She specializes in treating anxiety, stress, undeveloped coping skills, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.

Shannon received a Master's degree in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She uses a blended treatment approach, valuing different therapeutic modalities. These approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Humanistic/Rogerian approaches, person-centered therapy (PCT), motivational interviewing, and more. Shannon understands that life can be hard and just having someone to discuss things with can make it easier. She also believes that having someone to challenge you will expedite change and growth.

The therapeutic relationship is a partnership in which the clinician and the client navigate through the clients individual life challenges together. Shannon won't shy away from whatever those challenges are. She is warm, engaging and tries her hardest to make you feel comfortable from the very first session. If you are looking for the type of therapist that will listen to you, but also give you honest feedback and challenge you, please make an appointment with Shannon today.

"As someone who has overcome various challenges in life, I am excited to work with you and help you thrive as you face your life challenges!"

Amanda Comer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents address life challenges and lead healthy and fulfilling lives. She focuses on Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Bipolar Disorder, Stress, and Life Transitions.

Amanda completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University and has professional experience in hospitals and private therapy settings. Her approach is strength-based and compassionate in her work with clients. Amanda is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which is highly effective in treating and resolving trauma. She also utilizes multiple treatment modalities including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).

It takes strength and courage to reach out for help. Amanda is ready to walk with you and empower you to work through difficult areas in your life, heal traumas, and help you shift your perspective on life. She is authentic and will remain non-judgmental, empathetic, and open-minded. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!