Black Mountain, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Nancy Arsenault, a Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain, believes that there is always room for discovery in life. She views therapy as a powerful avenue for self-exploration, fostering movement, healing, and growth. Navigating life's challenges can often lead to feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, shame, depression, and a sense of being stuck. Nancy utilizes therapy as an effective tool to facilitate healthy resolutions to these issues, deepening awareness and self-acceptance, thus enabling individuals to experience more joy, peace, pleasure, and authenticity in their lives. Her approach is person-centered, creative, and grounded, often incorporating playfulness, while respecting each individual's uniqueness and honoring the vulnerability essential for authenticity. With specialized training in somatic therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other techniques, she supports healing for those dealing with anxiety, attachment wounds, and PTSD. Dedicated to understanding the connection between emotions and physical pain, as well as the impact of trauma on the body, Nancy enjoys working with motivated individuals who are eager for self-discovery, empowerment, and healing. She also assists individuals facing compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, grief, and various life transitions. Nancy's office is thoughtfully designed to accommodate those experiencing physical challenges.

Kathleen Shannon is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who understands the complexities of her clients' thoughts and feelings. She recognizes that past experiences shape emotional responses, and she firmly believes it’s not the clients' fault for how they think or feel. Kathleen honors all parts of her clients, acknowledging that deep down, there are aspects that deserve attention to foster healing and lasting transformation. Through a respectful and safe approach, she guides clients toward true, integrative healing by listening to the wisdom that each part of themselves offers. Kathleen values the intelligence and skepticism of her clients, viewing these as healthy attributes that protect them from easily accepting ideas without critical thought. Utilizing experiential, evidence-based approaches, Kathleen builds a healing relationship that is fundamental to the therapeutic process. Her mission is clear: to help clients overcome feelings of being broken or damaged and to guide them toward a state of wholeness and peace.

Kallie Brown is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who believes that every individual brings unique strengths and gifts into the world. She understands that amidst the challenges of turmoil, loss, and pain, people may lose connection with their true selves and the gifts they possess. In her practice, Kallie creates a safe and therapeutic environment where clients can explore obstacles that hinder their joy, guiding them in the heartfelt journey to reclaim their holistic selves. Her approach is grounded in attachment theory, mindfulness, and body-centered modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and expressive arts. Since 2015, Kallie has worked with individuals facing trauma, addiction, and grief, drawing from her background in wilderness therapy to incorporate nature into sessions when appropriate. She is passionate about helping clients reconnect with their deeper selves and harness their bodies' wisdom. Kallie believes that each person is the expert of their own story, striving to offer a compassionate, authentic, and supportive space for exploration, healing, and self-discovery.