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Smith, MSW, LCSW (she/her) A native of Cullowhee, NC, Cassie earned both her Bachelors and Master’s in Social Work at Western Carolina University. Her experience includes preschool and elementary-aged children, families, adolescents, and adults. She has earned this experience through work in community mental health through day treatment and residential programs. Cassie has her Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification from the North Carolina Board, her Clinical Social Work Supervisor Certificate, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Other certifications include: School Social Work , Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Native American Health, and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6097e6d6c9843a2223e0b0b8/326d3bcc-c7dd-4c51-979a-8ddf442d365c/Self.jpg About - Brooklynn Ledford, MSW, LCSW-A (she/her) A native and enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Brooklynn earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Western Carolina University and later earned her Masters degree in Social Work at the University of New England in Maine. Her experience includes working with children aged five to seventeen and their families. She has earned this experience through work in community mental health through child outpatient services and school based mental health services. Brooklynn has her Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate certification from the North Carolina Board. Areas of Specialization include: grounding, boundaries, mindfulness, depression, trauma, anxiety, coping skills, and PTSD. Brooklynn is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6097e6d6c9843a2223e0b0b8/7d19d248-dac7-4c42-a0c2-cc01237a34f6/IMG_4558.jpeg About - Allison Hartsoe, MSW, LCSW (she/her) A native of Kernersville, NC, Allison earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work from Western Carolina University. Allison has resided in WNC since 2015 and currently lives in Asheville, NC. Allison’s experience has primarily been with children, adolescents, and adults. She has earned her experience through working in community mental health with outpatient services and in school-based services. Allison has her Licensed Clinical Social Worker certification from the North Carolina Board. Areas of specialization include: Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, and Trauma. Allison is passionate about helping her clients navigate through their challenges to reach healing and peace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6097e6d6c9843a2223e0b0b8/c92e77cd-5815-4d7d-8d93-664a0c1214b8/Whitagram-Image.jpg About - Madison Burch, MSW, LCSW-A (she/her) I was born and raised in Sylva, NC. I earned my bachelors and masters from Western Carolina University. I have experience in community mental health, outpatient, integrated programs, and school based services. I’m a licensed therapist who works with children and teens ages 10–18. I provide a calm, safe, and respectful space where young people can feel supported, believed, and understood at their own pace. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I recognize how life experiences—especially stressful or overwhelming ones—can affect emotions, behavior, and relationships. I focus on building trust, emotional safety, and a sense of control while helping kids and teens develop coping skills, resilience, and confidence. Therapy is always tailored to each child’s strengths, needs, and comfort level, with an emphasis on empowerment, healing, and growth. I believe every young person deserves to feel confident, heard, and capable of growing through life’s challenges and becoming the best version of themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6097e6d6c9843a2223e0b0b8/8fa2f907-85ba-4002-8e83-6b8b4e54650e/FullSizeRender.jpeg About - Kristen Tyler, MSW, LCSW-A (she/her) Kristen lives in the Sylva area and is a proud graduate of Western Carolina University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Social Work. She has a deep love for the Blue Ridge Mountains and the sense of grounding they bring, which shapes her approach to mental health care. Kristen’s main focus is supporting people through life transitions, helping them navigate major changes with resilience and confidence. She works with individuals who are pregnant, focusing on preparing for motherhood, building early supports, and reducing postpartum challenges. She also supports adolescents, college students, and young adults with transitions such as starting college, entering the workforce, moving away from home, or establishing healthy boundaries. Kristen addresses concerns including anxiety, trauma, stress, communication, and coping skills. She uses evidence-based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a Maternal Mental Health Certificate through Postpartum Support International. 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