Asheville-Central
Asheville, NC 28801
It can be rough out here, can’t it? Out here in the world, as we try to be all the things to all the people, always considering the “what-ifs” and preparing for the multitude of ways things can happen. It is utterly exhausting thinking all of the time. “All of the time” as in, those thoughts don’t stop! Maybe they’re obsessive, questioning, fearful or downright rude thoughts about yourself, either way – too many, right? And getting in your way, right? In the past you’ve likely learned how to manage them, or even tailored your distractions to fit your own personal style of avoidance. But the distractions aren’t distracting anymore.
With a healthy dose of humor, Maryanne uses tools and insight from exposure, cognitive behavioral and person-centered therapies to help adults navigate the complexities of OCD, anxiety, adjustment and self-relationship. She encourages clients to explore impacts experiences have had on their sense of self and increase self-awareness around what is, and isn’t, beneficial in their life and functioning. Maryanne is trained in exposure therapies for the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders.
Maryanne strives to create a safe, authentic and non-judgmental space for clients to express their thoughts and feelings, share experiences and explore their identity in whatever form they take. Maryanne believes that every client deserves to be seen and heard in their entirety, free of holding back, fitting in boxes and emotional suppression. Maryanne would be honored to bear witness to clients becoming everything for themselves.
Outside of the therapy room, Maryanne enjoys live music, sports, reading, British TV and seeing the world through the eyes of her curious (and always hungry!) beagle, Ernie.