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ICF Psychological Services · Asheville

Therapy, intensives, evaluations, and workshops

ICF Psychological Services offers four distinct paths: therapy, Couples Intensives, evaluations, and workshops. Each has its own audience and purpose, with care available in Asheville and online when appropriate.

A guided introduction

A Place to Start

A complimentary consultation is a chance to share what’s bringing you here, ask questions, and get a feel for what working together might be like. Think of it as a way to gather information, explore your options, and decide whether my style and approach feel right for you.

  1. TherapyCollaborative work for respite, insight, or change.
  2. Couples IntensivesGoal-driven psychoeducation and relationship skill-building—not therapy.
  3. EvaluationsA structured process clarifying diagnoses, strengths, and needs.
  4. Workshops & PresentationsInteractive group experiences for relational skills and self-awareness.

Need help choosing? Explore the four service paths below, learn about supporting a loved one with OCD, or contact the practice to discuss fit.

In person or online

In Person or Online

Our Asheville office is a thoughtfully designed space for focused conversation, reflection, and meaningful work. If you prefer to meet remotely, telehealth appointments are available through HIPAA-compliant video platforms, including Zoom and SimplePractice, allowing you to connect from wherever works best for you.

Evidence-informed care

Approaches I'm Trained In

Trained

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Understand patterns and find practical ways forward.

In CBT, you and your therapist look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions affect one another. Together, you can work through problems and practice responses that support the goals that matter to you.

Source: Beck Institute
Trained

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Make room for difficult moments and focus on what matters to you.

ACT can help you make space for difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them make every decision. You identify what matters to you and practice taking steps in that direction.

Source: Baylor College of Medicine
Trained

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Build skills for emotions, stress, and relationships.

DBT pairs acceptance with change. Its skills can help you stay present, get through intense moments, understand and regulate emotions, and communicate more effectively.

Source: DBT.tools

The work

Four ways to work together

Each offering has its own audience and purpose. Choose the page that matches the question you are bringing. Therapy includes individual, couples, and family work; Couples Intensives are not therapy.

  • Therapy at ICF Psychological Services

    Therapy

    Collaborative work with a licensed psychologist using evidence-based approaches — for respite, insight, or change.

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  • Couples Intensives at ICF Psychological Services

    Couples Intensives

    Goal-driven support focused on psychoeducation and skill-building—without diagnosing or treating mental health conditions.

    Learn more
  • Evaluations at ICF Psychological Services

    Evaluations

    A structured assessment process that clarifies diagnoses, strengths, and needs—often used to guide treatment, school, or workplace decisions.

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  • Workshops & Presentations at ICF Psychological Services

    Workshops & Presentations

    Interactive group experiences that build relational skills, foster connection, and highlight the importance of relational self-awareness.

    Learn more

Family support

Supporting a Loved One with OCD

OCD rarely affects just one person. Loved ones may change routines, offer reassurance, help with rituals, or avoid situations that trigger anxiety. These responses often come from care, but can unintentionally strengthen OCD over time. Support can help your loved one face anxiety without organizing family life around OCD’s demands.

  1. 01Distress occurs
  2. 02Loved ones provide accommodation
  3. 03Distress is relieved in the short term
  4. 04Reliance on loved ones to relieve distress continues
  5. 05Anxiety symptoms are maintained over time

What works in the short term often keeps OCD alive in the long term.

Explore therapy options for supporting a loved one.