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Best Psychologists in Asheville, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Asheville: Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis Center, RP Score 76/100; 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: The Pisgah Institute, 183 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #25.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

35 Asheville psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 35 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Asheville at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychologists in Asheville at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis Center763.9★ (27)Asheville—Overall
2Kara Catrelle755.0★ (6)Asheville——
3Brinkley Stone743.7★ (3)Asheville——
4Kathryn Murphy-Carlson, PHD743.0★ (6)Asheville——
5Katy Flagler, PhD742.8★ (14)Asheville——
6Asheville Testing734.9★ (67)Asheville——
7Audrey Ulke, PsyD734.9★ (55)Asheville——
8Pardoll Mindy E PhD725.0★ (4)AshevilleSat—
9Mumpower Carl PHD704.3★ (17)Asheville——
10Ray Doktor, Psy.D. | Life & Relationship Coach in Asheville705.0★ (9)Asheville——

The 35 best psychologists in Asheville, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  2. #2 Kara Catrelle

    Based in Asheville

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    1070 Tunnel Rd Ste 10 311 a, Asheville, NC 28805
    View profile for Kara Catrelle(414) 687-0008

  3. #3 Brinkley Stone

    Based in Asheville

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    31 College Pl Ste 310, Asheville, NC 28801
    View profile for Brinkley Stone(828) 606-5591

  5. #5 Katy Flagler, PhD

    Based in Asheville

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.8★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    218 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
    View profile for Katy Flagler, PhD(828) 707-3050

  6. #6 Asheville Testing

    Based in Asheville

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    64 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
    View profile for Asheville Testing(828) 515-1379

  7. #7 Audrey Ulke, PsyD

    Based in Asheville

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 Medical Park Dr Suite 3400, Asheville, NC 28803
    View profile for Audrey Ulke, PsyD(828) 213-4100

  8. #8 Pardoll Mindy E PhD

    Based in Asheville

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    30 Clayton St, Asheville, NC 28801
    View profile for Pardoll Mindy E PhD(828) 254-3485

  9. #9 Mumpower Carl PHD

    Based in Asheville

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Asheville Medical Building, 675 Biltmore Ave Ste G, Asheville, NC 28803
    View profile for Mumpower Carl PHD(828) 252-8390

  10. #10 Ray Doktor, Psy.D. | Life & Relationship Coach in Asheville

    Based in Asheville

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    170 S Willow Brook Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
    View profile for Ray Doktor, Psy.D. | Life & Relationship Coach in Asheville(424) 309-1188

  11. #11 Dr. Rebecca Norton

    Based in Asheville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Town Square Blvd Ste 260, Asheville, NC 28803
    View profile for Dr. Rebecca Norton(828) 771-6258

  13. #13 Roger J. Debeus, PhD

    Based in Asheville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 S Pack Square #350, Asheville, NC 28801
    View profile for Roger J. Debeus, PhD(828) 333-5359

  14. #14 Lisa Robinson, PhD - Psychologist

    Based in Asheville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1950 Hendersonville Rd #1458, Skyland, NC 28776
    View profile for Lisa Robinson, PhD - Psychologist(713) 922-5339

  15. #15 William H. Matthews, PhD

    Based in Asheville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Village Ln #3, Asheville, NC 28803
    View profile for William H. Matthews, PhD(828) 774-5045

  25. #25 The Pisgah Institute

    Based in Asheville

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 183 Google reviews, based in Asheville.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 183 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    158 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC 28801
    View profile for The Pisgah Institute(828) 254-9494

All 35 psychologists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

psychologists in Asheville, ranks 26 to 35
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Asheville574.1★ (19)In Asheville
27Asheville DBT & Trauma Therapy575.0★ (9)In Asheville
28Simon Wullimann Psychotherapy565.0★ (4)In Asheville
29Focus Centers of Asheville565.0★ (5)In Asheville
30North Carolina Center for Resiliency563.9★ (7)In Asheville
31Dr. James B. Payton, MD553.4★ (16)In Asheville
32Mindful Hypnosis Counseling & Consulting PLLC555.0★ (5)In Asheville
33Full Circle Community Wellness484.4★ (27)19 mi
34Clarvida403.0★ (20)19 mi
35PATHS at Pardee Psychiatric and Addictions Health Services394.3★ (6)20 mi

Also serving Asheville

20 more psychologists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychologists serving Asheville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
All Souls Counseling Center4.1★ (14)In Asheville
Asheville Family Counseling5.0★ (10)In Asheville
CooperRiis at Asheville3.5★ (23)In Asheville
Cynthia S. Buff, PhD3.1★ (21)In Asheville
Flourish Counseling & Wellness4.6★ (22)In Asheville
Higgins Wellness4.2★ (19)In Asheville
Insight Owl Counseling and Wellness, PLLC5.0★ (28)In Asheville
Jump Start Counseling and Neurofeedback4.7★ (13)In Asheville
Katherine Hyde Hensley Counseling & Consulting4.8★ (11)In Asheville
Lindsey Brock Counseling, PLLC4.3★ (8)In Asheville
Matone Counseling & Testing4.8★ (17)In Asheville
Matone Counseling & Testing4.9★ (12)In Asheville
Milestone Therapy and Consultation - Shaaron A Boyles LCSW5.0★ (39)In Asheville
Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Asheville4.1★ (166)In Asheville
Neuro-Abundance Counseling Center, PLLC4.4★ (13)In Asheville
Paula Zerfoss, LCSW, Couple Therapist5.0★ (10)In Asheville
Positive Transformations5.0★ (17)In Asheville
Psychiatric Associates and Counseling4.5★ (78)In Asheville
Resilient Mind Counseling PLLC4.9★ (132)In Asheville
Winter to Spring Wellness, PLLC4.8★ (12)In Asheville

How we ranked Asheville psychologists

We scored 35 Asheville psychologists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Asheville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychologist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychologist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Do you offer psychological testing, or therapy only?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychologists in Asheville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Asheville?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Asheville, NC is Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis Center with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews. Kara Catrelle (#2) and Brinkley Stone (#3) follow. We ranked 35 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Asheville?

RankedPsychologists ranks 35 psychologists serving Asheville, NC. 32 of them are based in Asheville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychologists in Asheville work on weekends?

4 of 35 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pardoll Mindy E PhD (#8), Asheville Psychiatry and Mental Health (#20) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Asheville (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Asheville psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 35 rated psychologists in Asheville is 4.3★, with a median of 9 reviews. The Pisgah Institute has the most, 183 reviews, and ranks #25. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychologists?

Each psychologist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychologists outside Asheville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Asheville city center, our service radius for psychologists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychologists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychologists in Asheville ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychology and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a therapist?

“Psychologist” is a protected title: only people licensed by a state or provincial psychology board may use it. Most hold a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) and are trained in psychological testing as well as therapy. “Therapist” is a general word: licensed counselors, clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists also provide therapy under their own licenses.

Can I see a psychologist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Asheville

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 35 psychologists serving Asheville.

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