Our Therapy

Brandi is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in the state of North Carolina with over 12 years of experience. Clinician is also able to provide supervision for those working to obtain their license in counseling as well as their LCAS or CADC.   Brandi has experience with children, adolescents, and adults looking for support with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, and addiction. Brandi completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University. Brandi utilizes an eclectic approach when working with clients including cognitive behavioral, person centered, solution focused, motivational interviewing and relational therapies. Brandi wants to be there to help support you on your journey of self-discovery and dealing with your daily stressors. She believes everyone can improve their sense of well-being with proper support. Brandi seeks to develop a caring and supportive relationship with you in order to identify your strengths and help you meet your goals.

 Dr. Char has been working in the field of addiction and mental health for over 11 years. The clinician has experience with children, adolescents, and adults seeking support for mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, and addiction. Dr. Char earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Theater and Educational Technology from Tennessee Technological University. Additionally, they attained a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling and Educational Psychology from the same institution. Lastly, Dr. Char successfully obtained a PhD in Social Psychology from Liberty University in 2024. The clinician employs a diverse and client-centered methodology encompassing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Art Therapy, and Inner Child Work. Dr. Char's goal is to empower individuals to navigate life's stressors effectively. He emphasizes the importance of achieving harmonious mental well-being and cultivating self-acceptance. 

Summer is a soon to be Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with two years of experience in child and family therapy and six years of experience with developmental disabilities.  Clinician is trained in the art of families and couple's therapy. Summer has experience with children, adolescents, and families working with behaviors and mental diagnoses. Summer has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Argosy University and is finishing up her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy from National University.  She will be licensed in March of 2023. Summer specializes in cognitive behavioral, solution focused, emotionally focused, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy models. Summer strives to assist and support clients in improving the difficulties that they are facing and providing the clients with tools to improve their lives. Summer believes that everyone deserves a happy fulfilling life and strongly believes that the key to personal happiness is

inside everyone.

Rachelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Licensed Clinical Addictions and Substance use Associate and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. Rachelle has 5 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. Most of her experience is with trauma, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, substance use, and grief.  She has specific training in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Rachelle received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Misericordia University and received her Master of Social Work from University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  Rachelle’s approach to therapy is person centered and strengths based. She believes in meeting the client where they are at and using their strengths to move forward. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing as well as art therapy and play therapy with children. She believes that a strong therapeutic connection goes a long way in dealing with mental health issues and reaching mental health goals. 

 Ashley is the Clinical Support Administrator at Wings of Flight Center for Change. With over eight years of customer service experience and two years of office administration experience, she greets everyone with a smile. She graduated from McDowell High School in 2018 and continued her education at McDowell Technical Community College, where she studied Computer Technologies, Graphic Design, and Psychology. Ashley also studied Real Estate at Cumbie and Trull of Asheville. She always goes above and beyond to help others, whether the task is big or small. 

  Alexis is a QMHP, CADC-R, and MSW Intern. Alexis has over two years of experience working with adults and adolescents with substance abuse and mental health struggles. Alexis completed her Bachelors of Art in Psychology and Bachelors of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion from UNC Asheville in 2021. Alexis is currently working on obtaining her Master of Social Work from Northern Kentucky University and will graduate in 2025. Alexis utilizes a person centered approach, motivational interviewing techniques, CBT techniques, and strength based techniques. Alexis strives to create space where clients feel safe and empowered in order to form a strong therapeutic bond and promote client growth.  

  Amy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who has years’ experience in the Mental Health field. She has 4 years’ experience working with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. Amy has experience with children, adolescents, families, and couples working through behavioral issues, trauma, mood

and anxiety disorders. Amy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Penn State and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She utilizes an eclectic approach with a focus on person-centered therapy. Amy utilizes Gestalt, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution-Focused, and motivational interviewing to help the client achieve

their therapeutic goals. Amy believes authenticity is the foundation for personal

growth; she encourages clients to come as they are and view the therapeutic

relationship as a safe place to grow and explore. “To thine own self be true”-

Shakespeare.

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 Lenni is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Licensed Clinician Addictions Specialist Associate with over four years of experience in the mental health field. Lenni has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience in working with mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, DBT, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. She has specific training in DBT, CBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Lenni received her bachelor's degree in psychology and criminal justice from Appalachian State University in 2010 and received her Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College in 2022. Lenni’s approach to therapy is client-centered, strength based and using positive psychology. She believes that the counseling approach should be similar to having a coffee with a trusted confidant. 

 Allan has been working in the field of Social Services for the past 15 years alongside a lifetime of experience in the arts (music, movement, writing, visual art) working with various clients like senior citizens and differently-abled adults, individually and in groups.  Allan lays a foundation of Person-Centered practice to foster safety, support, and autonomy with clients.  Realizing that there are multiple paths to healing, he draws on elements of Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Existential, and Expressive Arts Therapies, allowing clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, values, and solutions in a collaborative, non-judgmental space.