Meet the Team

Find the counselor who fits.

29 licensed, affirming clinicians across Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, and virtually — narrow by what matters to you, or book a free consult and we’ll match you.

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29 counselors
In Person · Virtual

Sarah Broughton

Trauma · Identity · Life transitions

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

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Hunter Waldrop

Family conflict · Anxiety · Substance use

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, affirming therapy for queer, trans, and gender-expansive people.

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Samantha Morgan

Childhood trauma · Anxiety · Neurodivergence

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

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Madison Kluttz

Teen anxiety · Family dynamics · Emotional regulation

A space where teens and families can slow down, feel heard, and understand each other.

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Krysten Richardson

Anxiety · Grief · School challenges

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

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Derek Martinez

OCD · Anxiety · Phobias

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

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Ethan St. John

Anxiety · Depression · 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 · LGBTQ+ support

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

Play therapy · Children & families · Connection

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

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Virtual

Maegan Brown

Trauma · Perfectionism · Attachment

Using EMDR and IFS to update the beliefs that no longer serve you.

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Ashley Hayes

Complex trauma · Gender-affirming care · Burnout

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

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Ashlyn Bridgewater

Trauma · Life transitions · Shame

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

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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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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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Becca Gaunch

Religious trauma · Life transitions · Grief

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

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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

Anxiety · Family dynamics · Play therapy

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

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Hannah Kupsov

Couples & polyamory · Identity · Affirming care

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

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Brandon Whiteside

BIPOC experiences · Anxiety · Substance use

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

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Kyla van Zyl

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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Hope Hinson

Attachment trauma · EMDR · Affirming care

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

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Elide Gonzalez Perez

Perinatal mental health · Birth trauma · Grief

Trauma-informed support through pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and medical crisis.

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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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Jake Wilensky

Trauma · Relationships · Attachment

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

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Behind the scenes

Operations & support

The people who keep scheduling, billing, and the front desk running smoothly.

Christie Brookshire

Billing Specialist

Interested in joining our team? See open positions →

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