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41 Clayton St. #300, Asheville, NC 28801

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Shantel Smythe V2 1 (1)

Licensed Therapist

  • LMFT

Shantel Smythe

  • She/Her/Hers
  • Private Pay Only
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples for:

Top Specialties:

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • BIPOC
  • Chronic Illness
  • Code-Shifting
  • Family Therapy
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Neurodivergence
  • People-Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Issues
Quete

“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.​”

~ Toni Morrison

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.​”

~ Anais Nin

Accepted Insurance Providers

  • Aetna
  • BCBS
  • Medcost
  • United

Rate/Fees

  • $175 Initial Intake Appointment
  • $150 60-Minute Session
  • $200 Couples Counseling
  • Sessions, Private Pay Only
  • Limited $100 – $150 Sliding Scale Sessions

Ages I work with

  • Serving individuals age 18+

Languages

  • English

My Approach & Philosophy

My therapeutic journey has been anything but linear. I didn’t discover I was AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) until later in life, and that diagnosis brought a wave of emotions with it. There was grief — grief for all the years I spent feeling “too much,” “not enough,” “weird,” or like I was failing at being “normal.” I’ve been through a lot of trauma, the kind that leaves deep marks, and I’ve put in the years of hard, painful, committed work in therapy to heal and keep healing.


So when I say I get it, I really do.

Maybe you’re here because you feel stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or like no matter what you try, nothing is working. Maybe you’re exhausted from being misunderstood, holding shame, or carrying the weight of just trying to survive in a world that wasn’t built for you. Maybe you just need a space where you don’t have to censor yourself — where you can say what you really feel, cuss if you want, and finally breathe.


That’s the space I create.


I work with people who are looking for something real, not polished or sugar-coated. Whether you’re exploring your Autistic or ADHD identity, navigating life as LGBTQIA+, processing the weight of being Black, Brown, or Indigenous in a society that often devalues those identities, or figuring out whether your relationship can heal — you don’t have to go through it alone.


My approach is simple: therapy should reflect the whole of who you are, including the systems and oppression that impact your life. Trauma doesn’t happen in isolation, and healing can’t either. I bring an anti-racist, anti-ableist, trauma-informed lens to this work, because real change doesn’t just happen inside of us — it happens when we start to see ourselves clearly in the world around us, and when we’re supported in reclaiming our story.


As a Black therapist, I hold deep respect for the unique challenges and resilience within Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. I also know how complicated it can feel to live at the intersection of race and neurodivergence, and I’m here to hold space for all of it — the grief, the rage, the tenderness, and the hope.


Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about building the capacity to live in alignment with who you really are, even when the world tells you otherwise.


If you’re done doom-scrolling through profiles and you’re ready for therapy that feels real, raw, and human — I’d love to hear from you.


Shantel Smythe V2 1 (1)

Get in touch with Shantel Smythe, LMFT

Reach out to Shantel Smythe, LMFT, for compassionate, client-centered support. She’s here to listen, understand, and guide you on your path toward healing and growth.

HEALING TESTIMONIALS

Stories of Resilience

Every voice matters. These testimonials highlight real experiences of healing, hope, and the strength found in connection.

Ratings:

Erin Klender
Erin Klender
4 months ago
As a Psych NP in the Lake Norman area, I can’t say enough good things about this practice. I often send my Asheville clients their way. Time and again my clients share how comfortable they felt and how well-matched they were with their therapist.
Liz Westphal
Liz Westphal
1 year ago
I was told I would get a meet and great call. I was sent a text with the therapist information/ number they’d be contacting me from. Definitely a little disappointed that I had to wait a month for this meet and greet phone call. When the date came… nothing- no call or text or email. Still haven’t received any response.
Xander Burgess
Xander Burgess
1 year ago
Resilient Mind Counseling is an amazing group of people. They are so kind, caring, and really understand what it's like to be ND. They really believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. I cannot recommend them enough.
Becca Granda
Becca Granda
1 year ago
Highly recommend working with Resilient Mind Counseling. You cannot go wrong with a group led by Patrick Casale, with all he offers the community and extended network of therapists, you are only going to find the best quality services here.
Elizabeth Blose
Elizabeth Blose
1 year ago
Jennifer Garrett may be one of the most caring, thoughtful and self-less humans I have ever known. She can hold space for you like no other. In that space, you feel safe, heard and supported. I recommend Jennifer and the many other therapists of Resilient Mind Counseling.
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Frequently Asked Fee
& Insurance Questions

We accept payment through a HIPAA compliant payment processing software.
This ensures that your financial information remains encrypted and protected.

How Do I Discover What My Insurance Will Cover?

To find out what your insurance may cover, contact your insurance and ask if you have out-of-network mental health coverage.

You may also want to mention the type of license that I have to ensure services with my type of credential are covered.

Other things you may want to ask about are:

  • What your deductible is
  • What your co-insurance payment will be
  • How many visits you get per year
  • If you need authorization for your visits
  • Details on how to submit a superbill

Contact me if you would like more guidance on how to figure out what your insurance will cover.

Every client will receive a Good Faith Estimate. The Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill.

The Good Faith Estimate is not a contract and therefore does not require you to obtain the items or services provided by Resilient Mind Counseling PLLC. The foundation of a good therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is the client’s right to autonomy and self-determination. Therefore, you (as the client) have the right to terminate services at any time.

If you are billed for more than the Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.

You may contact the health care provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available.

You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill.

There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on the Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.

To learn more about disputes and get a form to start the process, go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.

We can provide a monthly superbill that you may submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

To cancel a scheduled Counseling session, a minimum of 24 hours in advance of your session is required. If prior and timely notification is not given, you will be charged the full session fee for the missed session.

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