Our Team
Our diverse backgrounds enrich our work, but we are connected by a common passion for purposeful therapy, intentional collaborative guidance, and genuine human connection.
Dr. Tia Crooms
I have over 13 years of clinical experience and most importantly, I have a passion for supporting people on their journey to personal growth in being who God called them to be. Through the power of creativity and authentic presence, I unlock healing and growth in every person served. I believe, “You are worth it!”. Limited availability. Call to inquire about openings.
Client Expertise: Christian Based Therapy, Couples (using Gottman Method), Adult Issues, Spiritual Health, Personal Growth
States Served: NC & SC, virtual
Insurances Accepted: N/A, Private pay
Practice Owner, LMFT, AAMFT Supervisor & Mentor
Ashley Newbrough
I believe that you, your relationships, and your concerns fit together and “make sense” in the overall shape of your life. My job is to listen with curiosity, be present with you, and support you in making manageable shifts, mindful of the overall context and systems in and around you. I come to the field of Marriage/Couple and Family Therapy after many years as a music therapist in hospice, grief, and women’s mental health care. I started work in the healthcare field in 2005, as a direct care provider, and am still as excited and passionate about showing up and being present as the day I started. I like to integrate creative approaches, and connect with what feeds your sense of wholeness.
Populations served: Older adults, Adults, Teens, Women, Children, those with serious illness, Caregivers.
Treatment interests: Dementia care (including The Validation Method), caregiver strain, serious illness, grief and life changes, mental health concerns, couple and marriage counseling.
States served: NC, Virtual & In person in Hendersonville, NC office
LMFTA, Certified Music Therapist
LMFTAYeshira Benson
My understanding of mental health resource disparities and my belief that relational support is essential for every human’s development drives my passion to contribute towards advancement within the Marriage and Family Therapy field. While utilizing a systemic approach, I collaborate with clients to identify measurable goals and develop effective treatment plans to demonstrate best practices. While serving as a mental health clinician in a post-graduate program, I acquired training while working with various presenting issues.
Education: I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wofford College and Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.
Populations Served: Adults, Adolescents, Children, Couples and Families
Clinical Approach: Systems theory, Emotionality, Intergenerational Family Therapy
Treatment Interests: Anxiety, Depression, Emotionality (stress, anger management, etc.), phase of life issues/life transitions, PTSD, Relational issues, Harm Reduction
Payment for Services: Cash pay, BCBS
States Served: NC & SC, virtual
Jaqualine Shibley
MFT Student InternI am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life challenges, strengthen relationships, and pursue personal growth. My clinical approach is grounded in systemic therapy, focusing on the relational patterns and environments that shape each person’s experience. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.
I provide knowledge from years of experience in supportive and guidance based roles, including work as a QBHC serving clients experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. I also have a passion for integrating faith into the counseling process for clients seeking Christian based therapy.
Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families
Clinical Approach: Systemic Therapy, Relational Therapy, EFT, Christian Counseling
States Served: NC, virtual
LMFTAKatina Redmond
I use an integrative approach from evidence-based foundations to uncover intergenerational and relational dynamics, and provide ways to identify strengths in individuals, couples, and families. I recognize the vulnerability, commitment, and courage it takes to properly heal and acknowledge how intimidating it might feel to entrust an “outsider” with details of your life. I believe developing a good therapeutic relationship early is necessary in the healing journey. My eclecticism is nourished by multicultural awareness and sensitivity, travel journeys and appreciation for holistic wellness.
Education: I obtained a BS in Business Administration/Marketing, MA in Strategic/Organizational Communication and a MA Marriage Family Therapy.
Population Served: Adults 21+ for individual therapy, Children and teenagers in family therapy, 18+ for premarital and couples counseling
Clinical Approach: Integrative, systems theory, collaborative communication, EFT, CBT, Narrative, experiential, existential.
Treatment Interests: Premarital counseling, “marriage checkups,” symptoms from emotional wounds, infidelity, separation, divorce, custody issues, grief and other life transitions.
Payment for Services: Cash pay, BCBS
States Served: NC, Virtual
Amanda Hewitt
MFT Student InternI am an MFT Intern committed to working with clients from all walks of life, serving as a supportive facilitator in helping them discover that life can be meaningful, no matter the challenges faced. A quote that deeply resonates with my counseling approach is, “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced” – Soren Kierkegaard. In our work together, I will walk alongside you on your journey, from the first step to the last, with the intention of helping you uncover your best self and embrace your potential along the way.
Populations Served: LGBTQIA+, children, couples, senior community, D/deaf and HoH community, alternative sexual practices, developmental & intellectual disabilities, blended families, neurodivergence, Atheist and Agnostic communities.
Clinical Approach: Narrative Therapy, SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy), EFT (Emotion-Focused) Therapy, Somatic Therapy
Treatment Interests: Trauma Informed Care, divorce mediation, discernment counseling, Parent-Child bonding; attachment-based interventions, play therapy, sandcastles therapy, sexual disorders, systemic sex therapy, sexuality and gender issues, reproductive health, men’s health, women’s health, couples counselling, grief & loss, adjustment and transition challenges, self-esteem, pre- & postnatal care, postpartum care, and developmental-behavioral based interventions.
States Served: NC, virtual and In-person