"Fierce healing with a warm embrace."

Therapy, Consulting, Design, & Organization for Your Mental Health. Cultivating Clarity & Well-Being.

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Inspired by Artemis—the fierce guardian of the night and protector of the vulnerable—and the hearth, a symbol of warmth and sanctuary, I offer a sacred space where strength meets safety. Here, your stories are honored, your voice is empowered, and authenticity is welcomed. This is a place for fierce healing and a warm embrace, where you can untangle old narratives, reclaim your power, and come home to your truest self.

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A Note On Services:

I serve individuals and organizations who value intersectional, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and thoughtful approaches to wellness. My practice is rooted in inclusivity and belonging—I welcome all identities and do not tolerate bigotry, discrimination, or dehumanization in any form.

  • Psychotherapy, often called "talk therapy," is a process where you and a therapist work together to understand and navigate life's challenges. It's a safe space to explore difficult feelings, heal from past experiences, and develop the tools you need to live a more fulfilling life.

  • Therapeutic design is the purposeful arrangement of physical spaces to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It's a strategic approach that uses elements like color, light, acoustics, and furniture to create an environment that reduces stress, improves focus, and fosters a sense of calm and safety.

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Holly Young, MA, LCMHC

Hi, I’m Holly (she/her)! I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Asheville, NC. My practice is grounded in inclusivity, intersectionality, and social justice. I support adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, neurodivergence, and life transitions. Drawing on my background in Sociology and Anthropology, I approach mental health with an understanding of how culture, systems, and lived experience shape our well-being.

I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate, affirming, and empowering space for all, especially those who have been marginalized. I also offer consulting on a few different topics, including therapeutic design , helping people build environments that nurture calm, clarity, and resilience.

I’m an Aries, have one dog and two cats, and I enjoy reading, thrifting, art, and archery. I have some intersections with different groups that I identify with - we can talk more about it in a consult or session!

Credentials:

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC #12825)

  • MA (in progress) in Human Rights & Social Justice, Arizona State University

  • MA in Counseling, Wake Forest University, 2016

  • BA in Sociology & Anthropology, UNC Asheville, 2012

  • Scandinavian Studies Exchange Program, Oulu, Finland, 2011

  • AA in General Studies, Forsyth Tech Community College, 2010

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Experience & Education:

Experience -

Over a decade of experience supporting individuals in a variety of settings, including:

  • Community Specialist for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;

  • Intensive In-Home team member;

  • School Therapist;

  • Community Mental Health Intake Assessor;

  • Outpatient Therapist;

  • Certified Forensic Evaluator;

  • Tele-psychotherapist in private practice for the past three years.

  • Founder of a private PLLC, offering online therapy, therapeutic design, consulting, trainings, and peer support.

  • Advocate for trauma-informed care, disability justice, and anti-oppressive practice.

  • Researcher with interests in trauma, reparations, decolonizing therapy, and health equity.

Research Interests:

  • Trauma-informed care and methods;

  • Human rights, health justice, and social justice;

  • Decolonizing Western society, especially therapy spaces;

  • Reparations and restitutions, accountability and healing for past and current harm;

  • Cultural bias’, stereotypes, narratives, etc.;

  • Disability, minority, queer, BIPOC, women’s advocacy & agency;

  • Intersectionality in healing and mental health.

Education -

  • MA (in progress), Human Rights & Social Justice – Arizona State University (virtual program):

    • Research: Statistical analysis of “Exploring Trauma & Reparations Narratives in the News Regarding Immigrants in the USA”

  • MA, Counseling – Wake Forest University:

    • Research: Literature review on “Most Effective Interventions for those on the Autism Spectrum”

  • BA, Sociology & Anthropology – University of North Carolina at Asheville

    • Research: Qualitative analysis of “Hyper Masculine Variables in Media”

Values -

  • Inclusivity & Belonging:

    • All identities are welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated; bigotry is not tolerated.

  • Equity & Justice:

    • Committed to dismantling oppression and advocating for fairness and reparative action.

  • Compassion & Respect:

    • Every person’s humanity is honored with warmth and empathy.

  • Curiosity & Intelligence:

    • I value lifelong learning, open-mindedness, and thoughtful engagement with complex issues.

  • Empowerment & Agency:

    • I support clients in reclaiming their voice and living authentically, with self-determination at the center.

Reviews:

  • "Holly is engaging, empathetic, kind and helpful. I have worked with many therapist in my lifetime and the ones who connect like Holly have been the most helpful and healing."

    —Client

  • "She's knowledgeable and gets me."

    —Client

  • "Friendly and easy to talk to. It's only session two and I already have great tools to use and a better understanding of my diagnosis."

    —Client

  • "Holly is a creative and compassionate counselor. She has the ability to connect with clients in a warm, meaningful way that puts them at ease and makes them feel heard and understood. She cares deeply and uses her unique style to enrich the lives of others!"

    -Mental Health Counselor