Cara graduated from Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service, NY with a Masters of Arts Degree in Social Work. She works with adults and couples who are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, addiction, among other challenges. She models and teaches evidence-informed approaches to help the client reach their identified goals. Techniques used in session combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Cara is exceptionally phenomenal at identifying experiences that have developed into ingrained thought patterns, resulting in constant distress in interpersonal interactions and activities of daily life. “Finally a counselor that ‘gets me’!” -MB

Personal interests are, at times, incorporated into sessions are creativity, her love of language and reading, and the natural world. She believes that when a change is made within ourselves, change begins to happen within our system.

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Introducing Devan! He’s not only our own homegrown mountain man but he is also soft spoken, super easy-going, and so easy to connect with and trust. From depression and anxiety to eating disorders and neurodivergence, he’s been there helping people navigate their challenges in various capacity throughout his career. He tailors a mixture of techniques to meet each client’s individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, He prides himself on serving others with dignity and respect.

He has worked with a wide variety of clients, from adolescents to adults and couples. His professional experience includes treating Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, Eating Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and personality disorders.

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Say Hi to Chris. He graduated with his master’s degree in 1994 from Northern Illinois University and has been a licensed counselor for 30+ years. He recently moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina with his wife and their dog, Wrigley.

He has spent his career helping people meet life’s challenges by providing skills, support, and hope to them. He believes in your ability to change. He believes change happens relatively quickly. He believes in building strong relationships with his clients from a strength-based perspective. He also believes the relationship is the catalyst to achieving goals. Through the relationship you develop with Chris, He will help you make the changes you desire in your life.

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Geoffrey completed his masters in social work from the University of Maryland in 2018. He initially focused on work in residential recovery, specializing in adults with depression/anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance addictions. He currently works with individuals and couples, generally using a trauma-informed and highly relational approach to facilitate healing, integration, and empowerment.

He is certified in DBT and has training in Gestalt and Emotion Focused Therapy, often utilizing “parts work” with his clients.

He has worked with individuals from across the economic spectrum, as well as with individuals from different cultural backgrounds, including an internship in India. He has facilitated gender workshops/groups for male identifying individuals looking to enrich their lives. He is a firm believer in the power of compassion and radical acceptance.

Geoffrey completed his masters in social work from the University of Maryland in 2018. He initial... Read More

Debbie Fain is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. She has an M.Ed. in counseling from Augusta University, has completed a two-year program in dream leader training at the Haden Institute, and Education for Ministry certificate from the School of Theology at The University of the South.

As a therapist, Debbie integrates two theories of approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a holistic Jungian-oriented approach. CBT is a goal-oriented treatment that focuses on a practical means to solving life’s challenges. Debbie sometimes combines Jungian techniques to help navigate patients through their individuation processes. Faith-based counseling is available upon request.

Debbie has experience in the following: ADHD, Alcohol/Substance use issues, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, later life and midlife transitions, trauma, women’s issues.

In her spare time, Debbie enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking, reading, music, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Debbie Fain is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. She has an ... Read More

Justina is a compassion-based therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families in healing, personal growth, and developing a healthy sense of self. She brings a dynamic, fully engaged approach that creates unique, interactive, and nourishing therapeutic experiences.

Justina specializes in trauma treatment using EMDR, supporting clients through the childbearing years (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting), and couples counseling, including for partners in polyamorous and non-traditional relationships. She also helps clients build self-esteem, improve communication skills, practice mindfulness, navigate grief, and optimize life satisfaction.

Justina earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University, graduating summa cum laude. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and offers virtual therapy services to meet clients where they are.

Justina is a compassion-based therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals a... Read More