Mountain Creative Arts Counseling, located in Hendersonville, NC, offers a range of services to support your wellness and healing journey. Led by Kara Ashley-Gilmore, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, this practice specializes in trauma-informed individual counseling, anxiety support groups, and expressive arts workshops. Whether you're looking for counseling, art therapy, or Somatic Experiencing® for trauma and anxiety, Mountain Creative Arts Counseling has you covered.

Kara's expertise lies in helping adults heal from childhood abuse and neglect, as well as cope with current chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices to equip you with coping mechanisms for managing stressful events. For your convenience, there are in-person and telehealth sessions available.

Mountain Creative Arts Counseling is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC and has contracts with Headway to provide services for clients with Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, and Oscar Health insurance plans. If you're seeking a trauma-informed therapist, schedule your free, 30-minute consultation with Kara Ashley-Gilmore, and take the first step towards healing and growth