***As of February 25, 2010 I am no longer in private practice.***
BUT here are the best of the best licensed professionals that I would recommend in the area! Most accept private insurance and Medicaid or have affordable private pay fees:
Joey Dickson, LPC at 180 Behavioral Health- working specifically with children, adolescents and their families- http://www.180behavioralhealth.com/
Other helpful resources:
OASIS, Inc. for domestic violence and sexual assault http://www.oasisinc.org/
Hope Pregnancy Resource Center http://www.choosehope.org/
McLeod Addictive Disease Center http://mcleodcenter.com/locations.html
Smoky Mountain Center Access (screening and referral) to mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services for NC Medicaid recipients and the uninsured 1-800-849-6127 (24/7, 365)