Morganton, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Catherine Bost Taylor is a devoted Marriage & Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships and personal growth. She believes that the most meaningful aspect of life lies in being seen, heard, and understood by loved ones. With specialties spanning adult love to family bonding experiences, Catherine focuses on helping couples repair and reconnect after periods of distress. Her approach includes emotional re-engagement, allowing clients to overcome past wounds and cultivate healthier relationships for a brighter future. Catherine’s ultimate aim is to foster security, closeness, and genuine connection in intimate partnerships, recognizing that emotional connection is essential for lasting love. Additionally, she specializes in addiction treatment, guiding couples through the challenges that addiction presents within relationships. By involving family support in the recovery process and conducting interventions, Catherine aids families and individuals in their journey toward healing and renewed bonds. She employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, tailored to the diverse needs of her clients.

Lori Breland is a dedicated counselor specializing in working with young adults within the age range of 11-17. She provides support for individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, anger management, and a range of other life issues. Lori utilizes a diverse array of therapeutic modalities to craft treatment plans tailored specifically to the unique needs of each individual. With expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for both adolescents and adults, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents, she combines various techniques to ensure effective treatment outcomes. Lori is committed to empowering her clients to lead their best lives, collaborating with them and any additional individuals they find supportive during their journey, while prioritizing their needs above all else.

Kati Cushman is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who walks alongside individuals on their healing journeys towards transformation and wholeness. With extensive experience in assisting those facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and life stressors, she nurtures growth and resilience in her clients. Kati offers a flexible approach to her sessions, embracing both outdoor therapy in nature and traditional office settings based on each client’s unique preferences. She believes in the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, thus addressing all aspects of an individual during therapy. Utilizing an eclectic and integrative approach, Kati employs a variety of methods including Brainspotting, expressive arts, nature-based therapy, mindfulness practices, HeartMath, Safe and Sound Protocol, EFT (tapping), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tailored to meet the needs of her clients. She places a strong emphasis on treating the whole person and offers Christ-centered therapy for those who wish to incorporate their faith into their healing journey, ensuring that she respects and honors each person's individual desires and needs.