Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Asheville, NC
WNC Art Therapy and Counseling has provided specialized mental health services since 2014, combining clinical expertise with creative therapeutic approaches. Our practice focuses on helping adults and adolescents navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions through evidence-based methods including EMDR, art therapy, and mindfulness techniques. With over 14 years of combined clinical experience, our team employs a trauma-informed integrative approach that emphasizes building resilience and fostering personal growth.We maintain active credentials with professional organizations to ensure high standards of care while offering personalized sessions designed to help clients reconnect with their inner strengths. Our Asheville-based practice provides a confidential, welcoming environment where clients can develop coping strategies and achieve emotional well-being through structured therapeutic processes.
Services
Individual Counseling
Art Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Workshops
Supervision
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 14 years of combined clinical experience in mental health counseling and art therapy
- Our trauma-informed approach integrates EMDR, mindfulness, and creative expression techniques
- Board-certified art therapy services with specialized training in emotional containment methods
- Personalized sessions designed to build resilience and foster emotional well-being
- Active professional credentials in both clinical mental health counseling and art therapy
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized counseling sessions address trauma, anxiety, and life transitions using evidence-based techniques. Our approach combines traditional talk therapy with creative expression to help clients build resilience and emotional well-being. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and fostering personal growth through structured therapeutic processes.
Art Therapy
Board-certified art therapy utilizes creative expression to process emotions and trauma safely. This evidence-based practice helps clients explore self-expression while developing coping mechanisms for anxiety and stress. Sessions incorporate structured art-making activities combined with therapeutic guidance to promote emotional healing.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized EMDR therapy addresses trauma and PTSD through evidence-based protocols. This approach helps clients reprocess distressing memories while developing emotional regulation skills. Sessions follow standardized procedures to reduce trauma symptoms and promote psychological healing through bilateral stimulation techniques.
Workshops
Educational workshops teach art therapy techniques for stress management and emotional wellness. These sessions provide group learning experiences focused on creative coping strategies and personal growth. Participants learn practical tools for emotional regulation through structured art-making activities and guided discussion.
Supervision
Clinical supervision services support mental health professionals in developing therapeutic skills. Supervision focuses on ethical practice, case management, and professional development for counselors and art therapists. Sessions provide structured guidance for maintaining clinical standards and improving therapeutic effectiveness.
People
Ann-Marie Kilpatrick
Owner
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist with 14 years of experience. Specializes in trauma recovery using EMDR and creative therapies. Holds credentials in both counseling and art therapy supervision.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, art therapy, EMDR therapy, professional supervision, and educational workshops for trauma recovery and anxiety management.
How does art therapy work?
Art therapy uses creative expression to process emotions safely. Our board-certified therapists guide clients through structured art-making activities that help develop coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Please check with your provider about mental health coverage and reimbursement rates for out-of-network providers.
Are sessions available online?
Currently we offer in-person sessions at our Asheville location. Please contact us to discuss current service availability and scheduling options.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for trauma recovery. It uses bilateral stimulation to help reprocess distressing memories and reduce trauma symptoms.
How to schedule a consultation?
Contact us through our website form or call 828-773-4149 to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation for mental health services.
