meet louise

relationship therapy in asheville

before i became a therapist, i came to therapy because i couldn’t figure out how to move forward. i felt stuck in my parenting, my work, and in the goals my spouse and i shared. nearly every part of my life felt stagnant, and i didn’t know how to shift it.

both personally and professionally, i’ve come to understand how attachment wounds and trauma shape the way we relate to ourselves and the people we love. this is the foundation of my work as a therapist in asheville, nc. that understanding made real, lasting change possible for me. more freedom, more agency, deeper connection in my relationships, and the ability to step back from ones that no longer fit.

therapy for relationship patterns and boundaries

a lot of the people i work with come in feeling like their relationships would be easier if someone else would just change. “i’d be okay if they could just get it together.” and sometimes that’s true. but waiting, pushing, or quietly hoping someone will change often leaves you feeling anxious, resentful, or worn down.

i work with people who are highly attuned to others. you can read a room quickly. you are the one people rely on. you might feel like things will fall apart if you step back, set boundaries, or prioritize yourself. you give a lot, adjust often, and feel responsible for how your family feels or whether something gets better.

you may find yourself replaying conversations long after they end or noticing that someone else’s mood can take over your whole day. you wish others would be as thoughtful about you as you are of them, or that they would notice what you need without you having to say it.

attachment-based therapy in asheville

in our work together, we focus on helping you step out of that constant sense of responsibility and into something more grounded and sustainable. that might mean learning how to set boundaries without losing connection, understanding why you feel responsible for how others feel, or finding language for needs you have been carrying quietly.

if you have a lot of insight but still feel like you are not getting traction, you are not alone. therapy can help you turn that awareness into real change so your relationships feel more mutual, your decisions feel clearer, and your life feels more like your own.

therapy for parents

i work with parents who want a closer, more connected relationship with their child, especially as things shift in the teen and young adult years. parenting at this stage can feel like a completely different experience, and many parents feel unsure how to stay connected while things are changing.

you might feel like you don’t recognize your child in how they act or speak to you. you may find yourself getting frustrated more quickly, losing patience, or responding in ways that don’t sit right with you afterward. a lot of parents carry guilt about how these moments play out, even when they care deeply and are trying their best.

in our work, we focus on helping you respond in ways that feel more aligned with the kind of parent you want to be. that includes understanding what is happening beneath the surface, staying more grounded in hard moments, and rebuilding connection without giving up your role as a parent. the goal is not perfection, but a relationship that feels more steady, respectful, and real over time.