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41 Clayton St. #300, Asheville, NC 28801
The contact buttons don’t always work on every device. If they are not working for you, here is how to contact us and schedule your appointment.
41 Clayton St. #300, Asheville, NC 28801
Maybe you’ve always felt “too much”—too intense, too sensitive, or too analytical. You might have coasted through school only to hit a wall in adulthood, or perhaps you struggle to find peers who understand the speed at which your brain runs.
We understand the unique weight of potential. At Resilient Mind Counseling, we offer specialized Therapy for Giftedness to help gifted adults and teens navigate a world that wasn’t built for their intensity. Our team of neurodivergent-affirming therapists understands that giftedness isn’t just about being “smart”—it’s a different way of experiencing the world.
We are a neurodivergent-owned practice, and we prioritize showing up for the brilliant, complex, and often misunderstood community of gifted individuals in Asheville and across North Carolina.
Take the first step towards understanding your mind.
Giftedness is a form of neurodivergence. It is often characterized by asynchronous development, high intellectual potential, and distinct emotional intensities (overexcitabilities).
While society often focuses on the “perks” of high intelligence, we know that being gifted often comes with a heavy load of perfectionism, sensory processing issues, and a deep sense of alienation. Many of our clients are also “Twice Exceptional” (2e), meaning they are gifted while also having ADHD, Autism, or other learning differences.
We don’t view your intensity as a disorder. Our Gifted Affirming Therapy services are designed to help you integrate your intellect with your emotions, moving you from burnout to balance.
Gifted Burnout: Years of masking, high performance, and meeting others’ expectations can lead to a crushing state of exhaustion. We help you recover and redefine success on your own terms.
Existential Depression: Gifted individuals often grapple with the “big questions” of life—death, meaning, and freedom—at a very young age. This can lead to a unique type of existential dread that requires a therapist who isn’t intimidated by deep philosophical work.
Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome: You might feel like you are only as good as your last achievement. We work to untangle your self-worth from your productivity.
Sensory & Emotional Intensity: As defined by Dabrowski’s Overexcitabilities, you may experience the world more vividly than others. This can be overwhelming, but it is also the source of your creativity and passion.
The “Gifted Kid” to “Adult Failure” Pipeline: Many clients feel they haven’t lived up to their “potential.” We validate these feelings and help you process the grief of lost expectations.
Social Isolation: Finding peers who can match your pace and depth can be difficult. You might feel lonely even when surrounded by people.
Twice Exceptionality (2e): Navigating the complex intersection of being highly intelligent while struggling with executive function or social cues (AuDHD/ADHD).
Validating Your Reality: Finally, a space where you don’t have to “dumb it down.” Our therapists can keep up with your train of thought and validate your lived experience without judgment.
Managing Energy & Boundaries: We help you identify energy leaks and set boundaries that protect your peace, specifically tailored for those with high empathy and high sensitivity.
Embracing Asynchronous Development: We recognize that you may be intellectually advanced but emotionally needing more support. We honor all parts of your development.
Reconnect with Passion: Remember when you used to love learning just for the sake of it? We help you reignite your curiosity without the pressure to monetize or perfect it.
Cultivating True Belonging: By understanding your neurotype, you can stop masking and start building relationships that honor your authentic self.
We are more than just a therapy practice. We are a community of providers who are committed to providing culturally competent and affirming care. We believe that:
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We understand that the idea of therapy can be intimidating. But taking that first step is an act of strength. It’s an investment in yourself, your future, and your well-being.
At Resilient Mind Counseling, we believe in providing inclusive counseling services. This is why we also provide supportive therapy for those who identify as Neurodivergent and LGBTQ. Our online therapists in North Carolina also provide anxiety treatment, depression treatment, and PTSD treatment. As well as mood disorder treatment, marriage counseling, and couples therapy.
For accessibility, we provide these services through online therapy in North Carolina.
We accept payment through a HIPAA compliant payment processing software.
This ensures that your financial information remains encrypted and protected.
Therapy can be vulnerable and new, so it’s natural to be nervous. It can be scary to think of opening up or crying in front of someone new, perhaps fearing that it will be awkward and uncomfortable. The fear around that can feel overwhelming. Getting the counseling we need can be challenging. And although it’s normal to be nervous, that doesn’t make it feel great. It takes courage to continue getting the help you need.
Therapy is a space where you can be yourself and feel safe from judgment, including feeling nervous. We’re committed to finding a way to care for your nervousness and ensure sessions are as comfortable as possible.
We’re here if you want to talk about it during a free phone consultation.
Take your time to read through this website. If you sense that we may be a good fit based on what you are reading, you can call us.
During a free phone consultation, you can ask one of our therapists about how they have helped other people like you before, ask how they work as a therapist, or any other questions you may have that are specific-to-you. You’ll also be able to tell them what’s up, and you and one of our therapists can decide together how they can help.
It will usually take a couple of sessions to feel comfortable and develop a relationship. During the sessions, you’ll be able to understand how comfortable you feel in sessions. Our approach is not going to work for everyone. What’s most important is that you find someone who you feel is the right fit for you. We can explore that together.
If something feels overwhelming or even terrifying to discuss, that’s actually very normal. It can often feel difficult to talk about some things. During sessions, your therapist will never push you to talk about things that are too painful for you to talk about. They will be there to guide you towards discovering what feels comfortable for you to share. Working at your pace, together you can look at the tough stuff if you’re ready.
You can also share with them that you are nervous to open up about something, and you and your therapist can talk about that too. Whatever is present for you. Whatever you are going through. Bring that to session and you can explore that together.
If you open up, we will not think you are crazy. We will think you are someone who’s very courageous. Many clients have had the same fear (that people would think they are crazy).
Through our own life journeys and working with clients, we know how “normal” your experience is.
You’re not being dramatic or “too much.” Nothing you can say will cause us to judge you.
We know nobody’s perfect. We all struggle. We all suffer in different ways.
Whatever it is you’re going through, we provide a safe space where you can feel heard and supported without judgment.
You might already know that you want to share sensitive information about your loved ones and you don’t want them to find out what you’ve said. So we want you to know that unless there is an imminent danger to yourself or someone else, everything you share is completely confidential.
There is nothing more important than your privacy.
You can rest assured that you can talk about anything without fear of that information getting out.
If you have specific questions about how confidentiality works, you can ask during your free phone consultation or anytime during your work with your therapist.
Overall, you can think of the first session as a structured assessment that helps your therapist get to know you and the challenges that brought you into treatment. They’ll invite you to share more about yourself, and you can also talk about what’s worked or not worked for your mental health in the past.
Some questions that your therapist might ask during a first session include:
You can ask your therapist questions as well. You might be curious about their experience or how future sessions work.
The most important part of a first session is that you see if you feel your therapist is a good fit for you. If you feel supported, seen, and at ease with them, you can discuss if you’d like to meet again.
Sometimes the hardest part is getting started. We’re here to make it easier with a free consultation—just a conversation, no pressure, only support.
