Flourish Counseling & Wellness

01/02/2026

🌿 I personally don’t believe in “New year, new me!” energy … and you shouldn’t be bothered by it either. 🩵

🙅🏻‍♀️ If you’re already second guessing your resolutions for 2026, please accept this invitation to do things a bit differently this time around. Shift your focus to what’s going well, who your support crew consists of, and whether you’re living in alignment with your values.

🩷 Its a much better use of your energy.

Can we just skip the New Year's resolutions this time around and do something productive instead? I mean, seriously, New Year's resolutions are pretty much

11/03/2025

🌸 Hey all! Ally Gonzalez, LCSWA (they/them) has a new group starting in mid-November that we want to tell you about!

🎄 The Gingerbread Gang is an online support group for LGBTQIA+ adults ages 18–35 that would like some extra support as they navigate challenging family dynamics this holiday season.

🗓️ The Gingerbread Gang will meet on Mondays from 6:15pm-7:15pm and will get started on Monday November 21st and run through mid-January (8 sessions).

♥️ Please note this group is ONLY for LGBTQIA+ folx. We love allies but this is not an ally space.

🤓 We accept the following types of insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross, Healthy Blue, Amerihealth Caritas, United Community, and Wellcare.

😀 No insurance? No problem! Pay what you can between $25-$50 per session.

✅ Participants will need to complete an intake session with Ally (45-60 mins) so they have a chance to get to know one another and Ally can provide some orientation info.

👉🏼 You can sign up by calling 828–532–6717 or via email at hello@flourishasheville.com.

10/05/2025

🌿🍂 As summer slides into fall, we are soaking up the beauty of this absolutely gorgeous landscaping at our new office. ♥️🌸

🐻 Bonus points: Yesterday we had a Mama bear and her two cubs stroll through the parking lot while we setting up furniture!

🥞 Double bonus: We are right across the street from Liberty House Coffee and Café (amazing brunch and lattes) and Pulp and Sprout (best smoothies in town)! 🍎

06/02/2025

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ From our families to your families … we wish you the happiest of happy Pride month, this month and all year long! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

😍 Celebrating Pride is LIFE SAVING! Loving your neighbor is LIFE SAVING! Caring for your community is LIFE SAVING! 😍

05/21/2025

🌿 It has been a pretty rough year here in Western North Carolina and we would love to support you and your family with a Flourish Summer Reset!

😀 We offer several short-term therapies that offer a soft place to land … and can fit nicely into your summer break schedule!

🌸 Check us out online or give us a call at 828-532-6717 to get started. 🩵

02/04/2025

🌿 We are so excited to announce that Tina Manning, LCMHC is stepping into a new role as our Clinical Director!

🌸 Tina joined Flourish a little over 2 years ago and she brings a wealth of training, experience, and compassion to our team.

♥️ Outside of the office, you can find Tina playing with her pups, snuggling baby goats, and spending time with her family.

🌻 Tina, you are amazing and thanks so much for being part of our team!

01/13/2025

🌿 Please join me in welcoming Lakota Gillespie, LCMHCA, LCASA to the Flourish team! 🌸

🤗 Lakota (she/they) works with teens and adults, takes Blue Cross and Aetna insurance, and has openings for both in-person and telehealth sessions!

🧠 Lakota is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence based practice offering significant reduction in PTSD and traumatic stress symptoms, in as few as 1-5 sessions.

☎️ You can reach us at 828–532–6717 if you would like to schedule an intake and you can check out Lakota‘s bio on our website, www.flourishasheville.com

12/27/2024

❄️ As 2024 draws to a close, many of us are reflecting on the year that lies behind and planning for the year ahead!

🌿 If you are walking into 2025 rethinking your relationship with alcohol, please consider joining Audrey Kennon, LCMHCA for a 4 week online “Sober Curious” Happier Hour on Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm beginning January 13th!

🥳 Bring your favorite tea, late afternoon coffee, bubbly water, or other NA beverage and join a small group of sober curious folx like you for judgment-free support!

🥤 The cost for this series is $150 and we have lower fee spots available so please do not let cost be a barrier!

✅ Email Audrey@flourishasheville.com to sign up! We are keeping the group small for a cozy online experience, so space is limited.

11/18/2024

🦃 It is that time of year once again ... and this holiday season might just feel a little more overwhelming than usual for some of us as we are recovering from a natural disaster and our emotions are pretty raw!

❤️ If you'd like some pointers on ways to manage expectations, set boundaries, and take care of yourself over the holidays, please join Audrey and Jane for this FREE webinar, with two dates available to attend live!

🌿We'd love for you to join us! Email hello@flourishasheville.com for the zoom link and we'll see you there!

11/01/2024

We had such a great time Trunk or Treating, thanks so much to Rebel Counseling for coordinating this amazing event and to everyone who joined in the fun! 🎃👻🌔

10/27/2024

🌿❤️‍🩹🤗 I have created a few fun designs for t-shirts, hoodies, and mugs that celebrate Asheville and WNC, as well as therapy, as a way to raise additional funds that will allow our therapists Flourish Counseling & Wellness to continue providing free and low-cost mental health support to our community members in the aftermath of hurricane Helene.

😀♥️🌎 Please check it out and feel free to share this post to spread the word! Our community needs all the help we can get right now.

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10/25/2024

📚 Earlier this week I had the honor of speaking with teachers and support staff at Artspace charter school in Swanannoa, where Scout attended K-8, about trauma and resiliency and welcoming kiddos back to the classroom next week. ♥️

😅 For those of you worried about the transition back to school, please know that local educators are working hard to meet all of our children’s needs and create warm, comfortable, safe spaces for them to ease back into learning. ❤️‍🩹