
The Alternative to Traditional Outpatient Treatment
Integrative Mental Health and Psychedelic Medicine in the Heart of Asheville, North Carolina
At Widening Circles, we’re driven by a passion to revolutionize mental health care and set a new standard for treatment. Our Heartwood Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), located in the serene Appalachian mountains of Asheville, NC, is the only CARF-accredited IOP focused on mental health in the region. We’re redefining the IOP model to offer a truly innovative, integrative, and evidence-based approach to mental health recovery.
Our Heartwood IOP program combines traditional therapeutic practices with integrative and innovative modalities, creating a supportive environment for sustainable healing. Inspired by the ripple effect of hope and healing, we’re more than just a program—we’re a movement. By blending collaborative, integrative treatments, Widening Circles offers individuals an empowering alternative to traditional care, providing the hope and healing they deserve.
By offering an integrated blend of collaborative modalities, Widening Circles provides hope and healing to individuals seeking alternatives to traditional treatments.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Licensed psychotherapists offer individual sessions to delve deeper into personal trauma narratives, explore underlying issues, and develop coping strategies. Therapists collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach.
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Therapies
Licensed psychotherapists offer individual sessions to delve deeper into personal trauma narratives, explore underlying issues, and develop coping strategies. Therapists collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach.
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Psychedelic Medicine
Licensed psychotherapists offer individual sessions to delve deeper into personal trauma narratives, explore underlying issues, and develop coping strategies. Therapists collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach.
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Modalities Included in Our IOP Program
Insurance Providers
We are accredited and recognized by the Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities allowing us to accept major insurance which can be applied to our Heartwood IOP Service. This makes this program more accessible to more individuals.
Why Widening Circles?
We are a space for those who seek healing. We strive to widen the circles of possibility and hope.


The Alternative to Traditional Mental Health Care
For individuals seeking hope, healing and alternatives to traditional mental health care, Widening Circles is unlike any other mental health care program. We have created a recovery space that is at the center of a movement to provide empowering innovative, integrative evidence based mental health care tailored to each patient’s goals, needs and lifestyle.


Our Mission
Driven by Personal Experiences to Revolutionize Mental Health Care.
Founded on compassion and innovation, our practice integrates a wide range of evidence based modalities to address the intricate connections between body and mind. We aim to dismantle stigma and empower individuals through personalized, holistic treatment. Our multidisciplinary team fosters a supportive environment where every patient is known by name, valued for their unique journey, and guided towards lasting healing and empowerment.
- Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
- Experienced Counselors
- Many Major Insurance Plans Accepted
- Personalized & Flexible Treatments
What’s Your Next Step
Provide Your Information
Complete the form on our Contact Page to tell us more about yourself, your background and your goals
Phone Call
A team member will reach out to schedule an inquiry call to discuss your goals and determine the best path for you. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll provide referral options.
Establish Care
You will meet with one of our practitioners for a clinical assessment and an individualized treatment plan. You can then begin your road to sustainable recovery.