As a Counselor in Asheville, NC, I have some thoughts...
I’ve been a counselor in Asheville and throughout NC for over fifteen years, and I love this work.
Here on my blog page, I share some of my thoughts on life, healing & the human condition. You can find my ideas and ruminations about counseling, therapy and the healing process here in my blog. I also share some of the podcast interviews I’ve done below, and a bit of my social media presence. You can also check out some of the articles I’ve contributed to here.
I realize that reaching out to a virtual stranger to get support in areas that might evoke shame, feel overwhleming, or are too vulnerable to typically share can be daunting. My hope is that, through reading some of my thoughts and ideas and hearing my voice you’ll get to know me a bit, and feel more comfortable to reach out.
If you have any questions, or would like to set up a phone consultation, you can do that here. Here are some links if you’d like to learn more about my services, who I work with, or my rates.
Asheville Counseling Blog by Rachael Chatham
On Anxiety and Depression
As an Asheville Counselor, I often see individuals who are dealing with varying degrees of anxiety and depression. It is my belief that we all deal...
Mindfulness Meditations – Free!
https://itunes.apple.com/itunes-u/mindful-meditations/id434136047?mt=10#ls=1I just discovered that ITunes has several free mindfulness meditations! These are 5 - 33 minutes in length and vary in terms of their focus; some...
What Is Buddhist Psychology?
What is Buddhist Psychology? How does the ancient philosophical tradition of Buddhism relate to contemporary psychology and psychotherapy? I am...
A great article highlighting the many research studies being done on Mindfulness Meditation and its benefits was published in this week's The...
Read moreTranspersonal psychology, or spiritual psychology, aims to incorporate spiritual experience with modern Western theories of psychology. The existential and spiritual aspects of the human experience are seen as having significant value for personal growth and, by increasing awareness of our connection with all life forms, is also important for evolution and global sustainability.
Spiritual Psychology Asheville
Transpersonal psychology, or spiritual psychology, aims to incorporate spiritual experience with modern Western theories of psychology. The...
Psychotherapy and/or Medication
http://www.amazon.com/Psychotherapy-Medication-Challenge-Integration-Psychoanalytic/dp/0881634514In this letter to the Editor recently published in the New York Times, Larry Sandberg professor, psychoanalyst, and co-author of Psychotherapy and...
Learning That Your Child Has an Asperger’s Diagnosis
https://kelsimcmartin.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/dancing-with-tigers/Please check out this blogpost by Psychotherapist Kelsi McMartin located in Morgan Hill, California. In it, she shares her experience of learning...
The Four Agreements
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, is a book that was first published in 1997 by shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel...
Read moreDon’t hold back: swear, cuss, curse ‘like a sailor!’ Letting out how you really feel (expletives included) can help to improve your mental and physical well-being. A 2009 psychological study at Keene University found that swearing lights up the circuits on the brain’s right side and plays a role in decreasing pain and tension reduction.
Go Ahead and Swear… It Might Help You to Feel Better!
Don't hold back: swear, cuss, curse 'like a sailor!' Letting out how you really feel (expletives included) can help to improve your mental and...
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Counseling in Asheville for Hurricane Helene
Western North Carolinians have been through a lot lately. Residents of WNC are still healing after Hurricane Helene flooded our town and changed our lives.
As a psychotherapist and counselor in Asheville, NC, I have felt, seen and heard about this experience as it conintues to reverberate throughout our mountain town.
If you need a space to process Helene’s impact on you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Podcast Interviews with Rachael Chatham, Counselor in Asheville, NC
Counselor Asheville, NC | Rachael Chatham on Instagram
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