About

Hi, I'm LK (they/them)

About Me:

I am a licensed mental health counselor in both North Carolina (14310) and Florida (MH20959).  I am currently based in Asheville, NC and can meet for in-person session in Asheville.  I offer telehealth to folks in Florida and North Carolina

I have worked in the mental health field for over 18 years.  I am passionate about supporting folks in their healing journeys.  I believe the client/counselor relationship is the key to the healing process.  While I have specific theories and techniques I use in session, research shows better outcomes for folks when they have a trusting relationship with their therapist.

I know some people say that people cannot change and I disagree with this wholeheartedly.  People can change, however, it takes a lot of work.  I always tell my clients when we first meet that we will create a safe space to experience discomfort this is where the growth occurs.  One of my favorite poets says this in one of their poems:

"I said to the sun, 'Tell me about the big bang.'  The sun said, 'It hurts to become.'  -Andrea Gibson

All this talk about discomfort and you're probably wondering why you would ever do therapy.  I can assure you that I use a lot of humor in therapy and that we will build up to the discomfort, remember, we have to create safe space first, we have to build that trust and rapport.  We will also celebrate the high moments, the moments of safety, connection, and joy. 

Who I work well with:

The folks I work with are often experiencing anxiety, PTSD, religious/spiritual trauma and abuse, self-doubt and low self-esteem, depression, interpersonal struggles, relationship/attachment struggles, and role changes. 

I have found that I work well with folks who are experiencing symptoms related to unresolved trauma and stress in their lives. I also work with the LGBTQ+ community providing support and safe space to explore their identity, accept who they are, develop skills to manage and heal from difficult experiences, and decide how they want to show up as their authentic self in the world.