Find therapists in Banner Elk

Shilo Frank

I specialize in Trauma, Personality Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Thought Disorders, and Addiction. Anyone that feels like they are losing control in any area of their life, I understand. We have all been there. And we all have the answers on what we need to do to change inside of us. We just need someone to guide us through. I can be your guide. Reach out to me. I am currently accepting tele-therapy clients in the states of Florida and North Carolina. I do not accept any insurance.

Cindy Lineberger

I help women navigating high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, chronic illness, sexual dysfunction, and burnout. Many are fellow helpers, educators, or caregivers who look “put together” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck inside. In this space, we focus on boundaries, self-worth, emotional wellness, and reclaiming joy—so you can live with more ease, confidence, and authenticity.

Lela Saffle

Do you have a heaviness that won't lift? No matter what you do, you can't get it (life, work, relationships, your faith, fill in the blank!) right and you're lost and frustrated. Anxious and depressed. You can't get things to budge even a little and mostly it just hurts. I get it - you're stuck and you can't find your way out. That's where I come in. I am here to help you find your path to peace, find your footing and move towards the life you want, the person you want to be.

Tricia Osterberger

I am here to help people struggling with navigating a world that feels like it's not built for them. Whether it's working through gender/sexuality issues, trauma, or figuring out how to be in the world without drugs and alcohol, I work with folks to strengthen their own inner wisdom in order to walk through the world whole and confident with a sense of belonging.

Sarah J. Thompson

When it comes to clientele, I enjoy working with, and most drawn to, those who are at a crossroads in life and are wanting to make a change. I best serve clients and couples who are looking for a trauma-informed, sex positive and affirming therapist who is open to all orientations and identities. I am currently licensed in Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina!

Tori Essex

Feeling overwhelmed, like you can’t slow down, or maybe ‘stuck’? You’re not alone. Finding the right therapeutic support for you is a great next step. I’m here to help you to reconnect with yourself, & rediscover your unique ways of moving through the world. I utilize trauma-informed practices (actually!), somatic awareness, mindfulness, and creative expression to create a collaborative space where you feel seen, respected, and empowered to grow.

Ali Siewert

Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.

Kristin Mignogna

Asking for help and letting someone in can be difficult and even intimidating. You may be looking for someone who can help you reach your mental health goals while also meeting you where you are in your life & mental health journey. I aim to create a space of comfort, safety, & trust in which clients can heal, progress, & develop self-compassion. I work with adults of all ages, across various cultures, ethnicities, religions, romantic/sexual relationship styles, and sexual & gender identities.

Holly Henry

I work with individuals and couples. I support folks who are recovering from trauma (including relational, institutional, spiritual and religious trauma), repairing attachment wounds, navigating relationships, and experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief. Therapy will look different for everyone. My goal in our work together is to centralize your individual goals, stay guided by your values, empower your agency, and collaborate in defining what the therapeutic process is for you.

Breese Annable

Are you exhausted from the relentless cycle of anxiety, shame, and guilt? Tired of obsessing over food and your body? Unsure what "healthy" even looks like anymore? It doesn’t have to stay this way. Imagine having more energy because your mind isn’t caught up in endless rumination and comparisons. What if your body felt like an ally instead of something to battle? What if you could meet yourself with acceptance and compassion? Imagine eating with freedom, ease, and genuine satisfaction.

Monroe Spivey

We might be a good fit for working together if you're: An empath, wanderer, seeker, an artist, adventurer, existentialist -- one walking the road less traveled. People I've been of support to include: Those seeking to heal attachment wounds as they watch them arise in relationship; Digital nomads & adventurers needing virtual support; People navigating mid-life crisis or spiritual emergency; Those seeking to liberate themselves from the chains of trauma, consciously crafting a new future!

Jonny Pack

I work with adults to help resolve traumatic events. I also work with children and families. In child therapy, I work with them individually as well as including family sessions as part of the process. I enjoy helping people of all walks of life find purpose and meaning in their experiences.

Carlyle Stewart

You advocate for others. Who advocates for you? Equality, racial justice, the environment, peacemaking -- if you are working for any of these and you want more peace and understanding for yourself, then I want to help. I want to help you have peace with yourself and harmony and influence with others in your life, including family, friends, lovers, difficult comrades, and even those who might seem like adversaries.

Scott Fischer

Mostly male identified adults 20's and up. People who are looking to dive deeply into their habitual thoughts in order to understand themselves more fully and therefore show up more fully and authentically in the world. Are you unsure of how to grow out of patterns of stagnancy with your partner, parents, friends, siblings or children? This can feel so impossible and permanent and yet I've found that lending space to these issues can be incredibly useful and transformative

Aubrey Baptista

This isn’t surface-level therapy. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real change, you’re in the right place. You don’t need to be an artist — just willing to explore. Art taps into the parts of your brain where insight, healing, and momentum live. Clients often find clarity, emotional relief, and self-trust faster by going deeper — creatively, safely, and with support.

Beverly Lutz

You’ve tried therapy before but nothing seemed to “stick”. Every session felt like a rehash of the last one. You learned some things about yourself but never figured out why you are in so much pain and distress or what to do about it. The only tools your therapist offered were deep breathing, journaling or cognitive behavioral therapy. You weren’t making real improvement - even after months or years in therapy.

Ashton Burdick

My ideal clients are women in their 20-40's that care deeply & often give too much of themselves, have frequent anxiety, some burn out or depressed mood, difficulties with boundaries & work/life balance. I also enjoy helping veterinarians/animal care professionals, teachers, & college students with burnout, compassion fatigue, & chronic stress. All sessions are offered online & getting started is introvert friendly!

Michael Burson

Chances are, if you're reading this, you are already noticing there are behaviors or patterns in your life you think could be better, and think it could be helpful to talk to someone about them. Someone who's not a friend, parent, teacher, or co-worker; someone who is impartial, someone with nothing to gain from you going one way or another. Engaging in counseling is a brave choice, and I am here to give space to your burdens so that you can continue on your journey that much lighter.