Navigating life as a college student or young adult can be both exciting and overwhelming. Many young adults find themselves grappling with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, academic or financial stress, depression, and more—especially in the wake of Hurricane Helene here in Asheville and throughout Western North Carolina. Our therapists specialize in providing counseling support tailored specifically for college students and young adults in Asheville and virtually all across North Carolina. Our clinicians are experienced in helping you develop effective coping strategies focused on how to deal with anxiety, how to heal from trauma, how to process your emotions before / during / after a breakup, and how to build healthy relationships with others—and most importantly—with yourself. 

Our compassionate team is dedicated to supporting young adults and college students on your journey to healing and growth. Specifically:

• Kristen Goossens, LCSWA, works with teenagers and adults in North Carolina. Kristen’s clients are often seeking their first therapy session, recovering from toxic relationships, desiring better relationships with their families, and are often ADHD or Autistic. 

• Genevieve Bingham, LCMHCA, works with college students or young adults in North Carolina. Genevieve’s special interests include complex PTSD, anxiety support, ACOA (adult children of alcoholics), HSP (highly sensitive people), mindfulness, spirituality, and internal family systems/parts work. 

• Ailsa Bennett, LCMHCA, provides therapy for college students in North Carolina, therapy for sensitive teenagers and young adults / folks who identify as HSP, PMDD / PMS / premenstrual support, and support for overachieving women. She also helps new-to-therapy men grow their emotional intelligence and helps teenagers and young adults manage their anxiety, depression, and ruminations. Ailsa’s advanced clinical trainings include in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.

• Becky Singer, LCMHC, works with teenagers age 17+ in Asheville virtually across North Carolina. Becky’s specialties include ADHD management, breakup prevention and support, working with new to therapy folks, and creating more authentic relationships. Her clients often are experiencing difficulties with failure to launch, neurodivergence, anxiety, and depression.

All of our therapists are LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming. Visit thebreakuptherapist.com/therapists to learn more about each of our therapists and schedule a free consultation today.