Meet the Team

Find the counselor who fits.

All of our licensed, affirming clinicians across Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, and virtually are each trained in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and neurodivergence. Narrow by the more specialized area that matters most to you or reach out to the referral coordinator and we will match you!

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30 counselors
In Person · Virtual

Jake Wilensky

Trauma · Relationships · Attachment

A warm, steady presence for exploring trauma and relationship patterns without judgment.

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In Person · Virtual

Becca Gaunch

Religious Trauma · Identity Exploration · Life Transitions

Supporting life transitions and healing from religious trauma and spiritual abuse.

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Hope Hinson

Complex Trauma · Attachment · Life Transitions

A compassionate, trauma-affirming space for "bottom-up" healing of deep wounds.

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Caitie Foster

Grief · Terminal Illness · End-of-Life Care

An INELDA-trained end-of-life doula offering warm, person-centered support through grief and life’s hardest transitions.

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Chelsea Sinkovich

Anxiety · Body Image · Self-Worth

A warm, compassionate space that fosters trust, creativity, and honest conversation.

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Sarah Broughton

Trauma-Informed · Somatic Work · Mind–Body

Experiential, trauma-informed, holistic care that reconnects emotional and mental wellbeing.

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Hunter Waldrop

Family Conflict · Depression · Life Transitions

A WNC native taking an integrative, holistic approach to individuals, couples, and families.

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Gray Swartzel

Gender & Sexuality · Anxiety · Religious Trauma

Warm, grounding therapy for folks who want to feel more like themselves.

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Samantha Morgan

Childhood Trauma · Anxiety · Neurodivergence

Helping children and families find calm, connection, and confidence again.

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Krysten Richardson

Anxiety · Emotional Regulation · Life Transitions

Therapy as a partnership — a place to be your true self, free from judgment.

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Derek Martinez

OCD · Phobias · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Helping clients reclaim the activities anxiety and OCD have taken from them.

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Ethan St. John

Men's Issues · Attachment · Trauma

A warm "co-pilot" helping you navigate life's challenges and patterns.

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Lee Shepard

Grief · Aging & Identity · Life Transitions

Person-centered, strength-based care rooted in the arts, community, and end-of-life work.

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Jodi Helpman

Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions

Healing through authentic conversation, trust, and feeling truly heard.

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Eliza Paul

Childhood Trauma · Affirming Care · Attachment

Attachment-focused care to untangle early experiences and connect in new ways.

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Caitlin Riley

Children & Families · Attachment · Play Therapy

A fidget collector and Lego builder who connects with kids through play.

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Ashley Hayes

Family of Origin Trauma · Attachment · Burnout

Complex trauma-informed care guided by attachment, polyvagal, and psychodynamic theory.

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Ashlyn Bridgewater

Self-Empowerment · Attachment · Late-Diagnosed ADHD

"There are no bad parts of you, only parts that no longer serve you."

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Emmi Lohrentz

Anxiety · Trauma · Identity

Client-centered, affirming care where your goals guide the work.

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Baylor Brown

Sexual Trauma · Couples · Addictions

Experiential, mindfulness-based work meeting beliefs, emotions, and trauma in real time.

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Joey Bane

Trauma · Substance Use · Attachment

Trauma-informed work rooted in patience, curiosity, and trust-building.

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Catherine Morrison

Play Therapy · Family Dynamics · Anxiety

Creating space for hope and insight while honoring authenticity without judgment.

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Hannah Kupsov

Affirming Care · Couples & Polyamory · Neurodivergence

Helping clients move through systems and dismantle frameworks they never chose.

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Brandon Whiteside

BIPOC Experiences · Anxiety · Neurodivergence

A Black Asheville native listening first, without judgment — "Be the best you."

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Kyla Rohe

Self-Esteem · Anxiety · Body Image

IFS- and somatic-informed care for the part of you that fears it'll never be enough.

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Katie Bailey

Teens · Perinatal Support · LGBTQ+ Care

"Authenticity is my absolute jam" — genuine connection and collaboration come first.

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Elide Gonzalez Perez

Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health · Medical Trauma · Grief & Loss

Compassionate support through pregnancy, postpartum, grief, loss, and life-changing medical experiences.

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Audrey Philbrick

Trauma · Couples · Self-Confidence

Warm and compassionate, yet direct — healing in the presence of unconditional support.

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Dylan Chriscoe

Anxiety · Trauma · Child & Teen Support

A collaborative, play-based approach helping kids, teens, and young adults build the emotional skills no one is born with.

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Carrie Carpenter

Disordered Eating · Body Image · Self-Esteem

A warm, curious space for untangling a complicated relationship with food, body, and self.

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