Support for healing, regulation, and growth
ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Asheville Inner Child Counseling & Consulting, PLLC is a small, clinician-led therapy practice based in Asheville, North Carolina. We provide thoughtful, developmentally informed therapy for children, teens, adults, and parents, with an emphasis on emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, and relational healing.
Our work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when people feel safe, understood, and supported at the pace that works for them. We value clarity, collaboration, and care that is responsive rather than reactive.
We intentionally operate as a small practice in order to protect the quality of care we provide and the sustainability of our work. This allows us to be present with our clients, maintain clear boundaries, and offer services that are both clinically sound and human.
Clear Communication
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Thoughtful Care
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Respect for Autonomy and Pace
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Clear Communication · Thoughtful Care · Respect for Autonomy and Pace ·
Who We Serve
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Children & Adolescents
navigating emotional regulation challenges, anxiety, behavioral concerns, trauma, attachment difficulties, and major life transitions
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Adults
navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, relational stress, and major life transitions.
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Parents
seeking support related to their child’s care, including guidance around behavior, emotional regulation, family transitions, and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
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Families
navigating transitions, stress, or emotional challenges, with support focused on communication, connection, and creating steadier patterns at home.
OUR APPROACH
We work from evidence-based, experiential, and relational therapy models, adapting our approach to the needs of each individual and family. Depending on the client and context, our work may include:
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
Trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches
Brainspotting for teens and adults as part of trauma-focused work
Parent support and consultation
Individual therapy for teens and adults
Collaborative care that respects the client’s values, culture, and lived experience
Brainspotting is used thoughtfully and collaboratively, and may be integrated alongside other therapeutic approaches when appropriate. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach to trauma work; care is tailored to each client’s readiness, goals, and nervous system needs.
We believe therapy should be intentional, transparent, and grounded in trust. Our role is not to rush insight or outcomes, but to create a space where growth can unfold in a way that feels steady and supported.
1:1 Counseling
Individual (1:1) therapy helps you slow down, make sense of what you are carrying, and build steadier ways of coping and connecting. Sessions are tailored to your goals and paced thoughtfully, with attention to emotional regulation, safety, and what feels sustainable over time.
We offer 1:1 care for children, teens, and adults. Depending on the client’s needs, individual work may include developmentally informed support, trauma-responsive approaches, relational therapy, and practical skills for navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. For teens and adults, Brainspotting may be integrated when it is clinically appropriate and aligned with readiness and consent.
Coordinated Care
As a co-founded practice, Lauren and Chandler collaborate closely in their clinical work. In some cases, this may include coordinated care in which a child is seen in therapy while a caregiver meets separately with the other clinician.
When used, this approach can support continuity of care by preserving the child’s protected therapeutic space while caregivers receive guidance and support without intruding on the child’s process. This structure may be especially helpful during periods of transition or when coordinated child and parent work supports regulation and attachment.
This approach is used selectively and thoughtfully, based on clinical need and logistical feasibility. It is not a standard or guaranteed service and is arranged intentionally rather than scheduled routinely.
