Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Asheville, NC
WNC Art Therapy and Counseling is a dedicated practice specializing in trauma-informed care through art therapy, counseling, and EMDR. Founded in 2014 by Ann-Marie Kilpatrick, our mission is to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges by identifying inner resources and fostering resilience. With over 14 years of clinical experience, we integrate evidence-based methodologies like Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and EMDR to address trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress. Our approach prioritizes personalized, confidential support to help clients reconnect with joy, creativity, and authentic self-expression.We serve adults and adolescents in Asheville, NC, offering individual counseling, workshops, and supervision. Our practice is grounded in the belief that healing occurs through compassionate guidance, creative exploration, and evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique journey. We are committed to continuous professional growth, maintaining active licensure and certifications to ensure the highest standards of care. Our office provides a welcoming environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult emotions and build pathways toward lasting well-being.
Services
Individual Counseling
Art Therapy Sessions
EMDR Therapy
Workshops
Clinical Supervision
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 14 years of clinical experience in trauma-informed care
- Specialized training in EMDR and art therapy integration
- Personalized approach combining creative and evidence-based methods
- Free initial phone consultation for new clients
- Owner actively maintains dual supervisory qualifications in counseling and art therapy
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified Registered Art Therapist
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- Certified EMDR Clinician
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored mental health support addressing trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress through talk therapy and creative exploration. Clients develop coping strategies and resilience while working through difficult life transitions. Sessions focus on building confidence, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering authentic self-expression through a combination of traditional counseling techniques and art-based interventions.
Art Therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic approach using art-making to process emotions and trauma safely. Clients explore non-verbal expression while developing mindfulness and emotional regulation skills. The process helps identify patterns in artwork that reveal underlying psychological states, with structured containment techniques to manage intense emotions during creative exploration.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing memories. This method reduces the emotional charge of traumatic experiences while building resiliency. Sessions follow a structured eight-phase approach to address past experiences, current triggers, and future coping strategies for lasting healing.
Workshops
Educational sessions teaching art therapy techniques for stress reduction and emotional wellness. Participants learn practical tools for using creative expression in personal growth and professional settings. Workshops focus on accessible methods for individuals without prior art experience to develop self-care practices through structured creative activities.
Clinical Supervision
Mentorship for mental health professionals seeking art therapy certification or EMDR specialization. Supervision covers ethical practice, trauma-informed care, and integrative treatment approaches. Focus areas include developing clinical skills, processing complex cases, and maintaining professional boundaries in therapeutic settings.
People
Ann-Marie Kilpatrick
Owner
Trauma-informed art therapist and licensed counselor with 14 years of clinical experience. Specializes in EMDR and integrative therapy approaches for trauma recovery. Holds dual supervisory qualifications in counseling and art therapy fields.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, OCD, and trichotillomania using EMDR and art therapy techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and offer flexible payment options for therapy sessions.
What happens during a first therapy session?
Initial sessions focus on building rapport, discussing treatment goals, and introducing art therapy techniques while creating a personalized care plan.
Are art skills required for art therapy?
No artistic experience is needed. Our approach focuses on the therapeutic process rather than artistic skill development.
How do EMDR sessions work?
EMDR uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories, following an eight-phase protocol to reduce emotional distress and build coping skills.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Currently we provide in-person sessions at our Asheville office, with options for phone consultations and community workshops.
