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Mental Health Therapy in

Boone

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A counseling center helping people experience a deep and nurturing connection with the natural world, as well as a deeper experience in their internal world through traditional and non-traditional approaches. Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationships
Affirming Care for Individuals with Chronic Illness, Couples, Neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ Clients.

We invite you to explore your goals, foster healing, and expand your happiness in a safe, non-judgemental space.

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Email: info@caringmindcounselingpllc.com

Call/Text: 828.902.9882

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Book a Free Phone Consultation

Book a free phone consult with one of our clinicians who is accepting new patients. Visit their bio page for details about services and fees.

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Individual Counseling

Through individual mental health therapy, clients can engage in art therapy, EMDR, animal-assisted therapy, and nature-based approaches, alongside a compassionate therapist.

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Couples Counseling

Couples therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and better understand one another. Whether you’re feeling stuck in conflict, struggling with communication, or wanting to rebuild trust, we help you and your partner develop healthier patterns and deeper emotional connection. We provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and inclusive of diverse relationship structures and identities.

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Group Counseling

In group therapy, clients not only benefit from the collective wisdom and diverse perspectives of fellow participants but also have the unique opportunity to incorporate art and movement as a powerful medium for expression.

Fees & Insurance


Self-pay fees and insurance participation vary by clinician. While we strive to keep our rates within a similar range across the practice, fees may differ based on each clinician’s credentials, level of licensure, specialized training, and insurance panel participation.

At this time, our clinicians are paneled with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). Some clinicians may be in the process of becoming credentialed with these insurance providers.

Generally, self-pay sessions with fully licensed clinicians offering specialized approaches are around $155, while associate-level clinicians are typically around $130. We also work with part-time contract clinicians who help meet the needs of our community; these clinicians independently determine their own rates and insurance participation.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding fees, insurance acceptance, and specialties, please visit each clinician’s “About Us” page below.