I offer virtual counseling and recreational therapy sessions, as well as community and nature based sessions in the AVL area. Some clients do a mix of everything. We can figure out together what feels most helpful if you’re not sure.

Solstice does not currently have a traditional office location. Virtual therapy is available throughout North Carolina, and community- and nature-based sessions are available in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Recreational therapy is a licensed clinical service that uses interests, leisure, recreation, meaningful activity, and experience as vehicles for therapeutic work. Sessions may incorporate creativity, movement, games, mindfulness, leisure exploration, community experiences, skill-building, or other approaches based on your goals and interests. You don't need to already have hobbies, be athletic, or consider yourself particularly “recreational” to benefit from RT.

At Solstice, nature therapy and takes place in the natural beauty of the greater Asheville area. Sessions often include mindfulness-based practices, guided reflection, connection with self, and gentle skill-building activities. The focus is on using nature as a co-therapist—helping clients slow down, process emotions, and find grounding. Sessions are typically one hour, though extended intensives or group experiences are also available.

Initial Intake Appointment: $150
Follow-up Appointments: $125

Solstice is a private-pay practice and does not currently accept insurance.

Sliding-scale, reduced-cost, and pro bono therapy options may be available. We also participate in Open Path Collective. If finances are a barrier to care, please reach out—we're happy to talk through current options and see what might be possible.

Many of our clients are uninsured or underinsured, choose not to use insurance to protect their privacy, or prefer that insurance companies not influence their mental health care. Because of this, we are committed to making therapy as accessible as possible and work hard to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent someone from receiving the support they need.

Thanks to the generosity of community grants and supporters, nearly half of our current clients receive therapy at reduced or no cost. We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, regardless of their financial situation, and we are always looking for ways to expand that access.

If you'd like to help, visit our Support a Session page to make a donation. If you know of grant opportunities, foundations, or community partnerships that align with our mission, or if you'd like to volunteer your time or expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Every contribution helps us provide more affordable therapy and reach more people in our community. Please reach out to maegan@solsticecounselingnc.com with any questions or resources!

I work with children (8+), teens, and adults with a wide range of identities, experiences, and reasons for coming to therapy. Areas of support include ADHD and neurodivergence, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, chronic stress and burnout, emotional regulation, relationships, grief and life transitions, suicidal thoughts and chronic suicidal ideation, athlete mental health, and more.

Solstice is an LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodivergent-affirming practice. You don't need to fit a particular diagnosis, identity, or specialty area to reach out.

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin building a foundation of trust. We will chat to better understand who you are, what’s bringing you in, and what support might be most helpful. It’s a collaborative conversation—we’ll work together to identify your needs, decide what therapy should focus on, and talk about things like session frequency and goals. You don’t need to have it all figured out ahead of time—we’ll explore it together.

No. Solstice is an outpatient practice and does not provide emergency, on-call, or crisis response services.

Experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm urges, or other significant mental health concerns does not automatically mean that outpatient therapy isn't appropriate. We can talk together about your needs, current supports, and whether Solstice can provide the level of care you're looking for.

When additional or more immediate support is needed, I can help connect you with community resources, crisis and warmline supports, and referrals to providers or programs that offer higher levels of care or crisis services when appropriate.

If you are experiencing an immediate or life-threatening emergency, please use emergency or crisis resources rather than waiting for a response from Solstice.

You may be more familiar with the term trauma-informed, which generally means recognizing how trauma can affect a person's emotions, relationships, behaviors, sense of safety, and experiences with care. Trauma-responsive care takes that awareness a step further by actively adapting therapy in response to it.

At Solstice, that means prioritizing safety, choice, collaboration, autonomy, transparency, and your control over the pace and direction of therapy. We pay attention not only to what you've experienced, but also to what helps you feel safe enough to engage in the work now.

You won't be required to disclose or process trauma before you're ready, and having a trauma history doesn't mean therapy always has to revolve around it. The goal is to create care that responds to you rather than expecting you to adapt yourself to therapy.

That’s completely okay. Many people aren’t sure at first. We’ll figure it out together based on how you feel, how you learn best, and what’s been working (or not) in your daily life.

You can reach out via phone (828-209-8926) or email (maegan@solsticecounselingnc.com) to schedule a free consultation, or send a message through the contact page. There’s no pressure. We’ll take the first step together when you’re ready.