Weaverville, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Kate Brockett, MSW, LCSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adults and elders find their authentic selves. With extensive experience in trauma-focused therapy and a strong emphasis on self-compassion, she understands how self-judgment and invalidation can hinder personal growth. By guiding individuals in recognizing the roots of their challenges—including mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship difficulties—she fosters mindfulness and connection to the present. Kate’s warm, non-pathologizing approach encourages clients to navigate their emotional landscapes, offering them coping skills to manage distress effectively. As an LGBTQ+ affirming clinician, she acknowledges the significant impact of external factors and structural inequities on mental health. Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Kate prioritizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship. Throughout the therapeutic process, she positions her clients as the experts of their own lives, providing a safe and supportive space to explore barriers and cultivate the tools necessary for living in alignment with their values.

Emily Deserio, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who embodies a deep belief in the human capacity for transformative growth. In her practice, she creates a warm, judgment-free space where clients can freely express their doubts, fears, uncertainties, dreams, and experiences. Emily listens with empathy, respect, and genuine curiosity, guiding her clients to set down what isn't working, trust their intuition, and find clarity in their lives. She understands that difficult experiences can obscure passions and a sense of purpose; however, with her support, individuals can rediscover their resilience and chart their path forward. Emily specializes in addressing mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, chronic stress, grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. With a particular emphasis on women in the childbearing and rearing phases of life, she employs therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and integrated wellness strategies, focusing on nutrition and overall well-being. Her intuitive and warm demeanor coupled with a collaborative, curious, and empathic style fosters a supportive environment for clients to uncover their unique gifts. Emily views the journey to personal freedom as unique as one's fingerprint, and she is honored to walk alongside her clients as they navigate their journeys.

Laura Fisher-Caudill, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, is dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate their emotional challenges and find fulfillment in their lives. She specializes in supporting adults dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders. Laura employs a variety of therapeutic modalities including Somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), offering a culturally sensitive and trauma-focused approach tailored to each client's needs. She understands that many individuals struggle with feeling seen, heard, and validated in their relationships, often feeling overwhelmed in their daily lives. By helping clients develop effective coping strategies and guiding them to unburden their past pains, Laura fosters an environment where clients can discover their inner strength and resilience. She believes in the client's expertise over their own life and looks forward to collaborating with them to improve their relationships, achieve mental health goals, and create a life filled with purpose and joy. With years of experience supporting empathetic adults facing the challenges of trauma and difficult relationships, Laura is committed to understanding each client’s unique experience and aspirations for growth, making her an invaluable partner on their journey toward healing and fulfillment.