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Therapy
Shasta K. Minton, LCMHC About: Hello, I’m honored to partner alongside you as we navigate through life’s rollercoaster and pursue your Best Life. My early professional work was focused on working within family systems. Strengthening relationships with effective communication, developing healthy coping skills and working through past traumas are just a few areas of experience. I tailor my therapeutic approach to what best meets your needs, where you are. My passion is working with high performing athletes and achievers. Recognizing such a competitive environments can breed mental struggles, I educate individuals on somatic techniques that can assist in accelerating their physical performance while also addressing their biggest opponent; their mind. I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends. I have been married to by best friend for almost 20 years. We share three amazing children together that keep us busy running between soccer fields and dance competitions.
Education: Appalachian State University: B.S. Psychology Liberty University: M.A. Professional Counseling
Sara M. Martin MA, MA, LMFT About:Â Welcome. :) My clients are intelligent, cognitively, somatically, and/or empathic. They care about growth towards greater health and balance, relationally and professionally. From a body felt and practical sense, they would like to feel met, seen and valued, as is true of all of us. I work from a calm, clear, non-judgmental, warm, fun, skilled and compassionate place, who can connect to what is being shared. I am in my mid 50's. I personally know multiple forms of trauma and have found greater health and healing through each of their unique and similar forms. I focus where you are. I help create intentions that are mutually agreeable. I offer a choice on how we go about reaching intentions. I keep things present tense, while also creating the safety to touch into and integrate the deepest of traumatic material, somatically, cognitively, and relationally. I help you feel more at ease in the mind and body. I have the intention to see you...to hear you...to meet you right where you are. I would be honored to help you find greater health, peace, love, and light of your soul. I look to supporting you in your transformation to a place that is just where YOU want to be!
Education: Western Carolina University: Master's in Education ​ Pfeiffer University Master's in Marriage Family Therapy
Kelsey Fish MA, LCMHC, NCC About: I'm Kelsey, A Panamanian-American licensed clinical mental health counselor with 6 years of counseling experience. I have worked with clients of all ages from various backgrounds and with a variety of presenting problems, including trauma,  anxiety, depression, substance abuse, mood disorders, psychosis, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, relationship/family issues, and transitions/adjustment issues.  I have a strong background in drama, dance, and music and utilize the arts in therapy regularly. I am certified in Expressive Arts Therapy and also have post-graduate training in Gestalt Therapy, DBT, and Motivational interviewing.  My counseling theoretical orientation is eclectic and informed by feminist therapy.  Gestalt therapy, DBT, Narrative therapy, Motivational interviewing and expressive arts perspectives. In the fall of 2023, I also became a Registered Yoga Teacher. I am a passionate advocate for disenfranchised groups and utilize a social justice-oriented lens while supporting individuals in responding to life challenges. I believe that each person has unique strengths, and I will work to help identify and lean into those strengths to reach your goals.  I strive to create a safe, nonjudgemental ( and hopefully fun!) environment where you can be yourself and feel free.  My goal is to guide you toward your own inner wisdom, to assist you in learning how to best meet your needs, and to embody your authentic self.
Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Bachelor of Science in Psychology Minor: Women's and Gender Studies ​Appalachian State University: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate: Expressive Arts Therapy