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
How is talking going to help?
Article: How Psychotherapy Retrains The Brain I just great a great article by Alex Afram, PhD published on the Good Therapy website on "how...
Attachment Therapy in Asheville
Attachment Therapy in Asheville In the past year I have been enrolled in and engrossed by a certificate course on traumatic stress, offered by The...
Inviting Intuition Imagery Group
I am excited to announce that Whole Self Therapy will soon be offering therapeutic and psycho-educational groups in addition to one-on-one...
Read moreAnger and sadness are an important part of life, and new research shows that experiencing and accepting such emotions are vital to our mental health. Attempting to suppress thoughts can backfire and even diminish our sense of contentment.
Can Well-being Result From Feeling Unwell? (YES!)
Anger and sadness are an important part of life, and new research shows that experiencing and accepting such emotions are vital to our mental...
The Life-Changing Art of Tidying Up
Over the holidays I was exposed to the documentary film Minimalism, which is about simplifying life through letting go of material things. This film...
Scientifically Proven Rituals for Happiness
http://www.businessinsider.com/a-neuroscience-researcher-reveals-4-rituals-that-will-make-you-a-happier-person-2015-9This is a great article from Business Insider based on the findings of UCLA neuroscience researcher Alex Korb. These four simple shifts in the way...
Read more“Anger is like a howling baby, suffering and crying. The baby needs his mother to embrace him. You are the mother for your baby, your anger. The moment you begin to practice breathing mindfully in and out, you have the energy of a mother, to cradle and embrace the baby.”
Anger by Thich Nhat Hahn
2016 has been a rough year for many reasons, namely, the election shocker that shook many of us to our core (and that continues to inspire fear and...
The Myth of the ‘Bad’ Meditator
"I'm not a good meditator, I can't stop my thoughts" "I'm not a good breather" I can't count the times I have heard these sentiments expressed, but...
Therapy for Men: Man-Up and Meet Your Emotions!
Are you a dude? You may be familiar with one or more of the following issues arising in your intimate relationships: Inability to be present, or...
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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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