An Asheville trauma therapist’s explanation of complex trauma and the ingredients that it takes to heal. Just like when you get a wound and you clean it and care for it, and then your body heals itself. This is also true for emotional and psychological trauma when it is tended to with compassion, care, and this right treatment interventions – it can heal. Trauma not only heals but it can also become a source of strength, resilience, and transformation.
Read MoreWhile Asheville, keeps making lists for the best places to visit in the United States, truth is, this place is rad. However, just because Asheville is amazing, doesn’t mean life doesn’t come up and you don’t sometimes need some support. You think that you may want a counselor, therapist, or psychologist-but you don't really know what to expect. I’d like to help you find someone who can help.
Read MoreIn my west Asheville therapy office, I offer therapy services that are radically inclusive. This means that I work with people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, cultures, faiths, abilities, sizes, & lifestyles. I love saying, “Y'all means all” since I welcome ALL people into my therapy practice. Those who live traditional lives as well as folks who don't identify with a dominant (white, heterosexual, cisgendered) paradigm. I work to honor people's FULL SELF and all the unique and complicated aspects of identity and expression.
Read MoreYou have been in therapy before but you felt that the therapist didn’t get you. Maybe you felt like things weren't getting better or that the therapist just sat there and nodded. You stopped going to therapy and now you’re back in the same spot that sent you looking for help just like the last time. You have found a few therapists in Asheville that seemed nice enough. All of them talk about offering a "free consultation." But, what should you ask? What should you say? What is appropriate?
Read MoreAs a therapist in Asheville, one of the things that I am most struck by is how hard people are on themselves. Losing our grip on our negative self-talk is a crucial component to healing. It is essential to meet our inner negative thoughts with grace and compassion. Learning to be gentle with ourselves is the key to finding ease and contentment in this lifetime.
Extending a warm hello to Asheville. Howdy, I am Tracy Davis-Black (pronouns she/ her/ hers) and I am super excited to be moving to Asheville in September! I am a Trauma Specialist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I offer radically inclusive therapy services to folks who are experiencing stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and trauma (click here to find out more). I am passionate about helping people to live authentic, empowered, and connected lives.
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