Born to Bend Mental Health and Wellness
Group Practice
Asheville, NC 28801
Let's Connect (828) 330-8685
At Born to Bend Mental Health & Wellness, we offer a safe, inclusive space where you feel heard, supported, and valued. Welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities, we tailor therapy to your unique needs. We integrate humor, warmth, and trust to create a therapeutic relationship where you can grow and heal.
This is a space where we use evidence-based strategies to help you navigate life’s challenges, guide you in building coping skills, processing emotions, and strengthening resilience. Our group practice has many different approaches to tailor to your mental health support.
Our Team
Do you feel like life is pulling you in too many directions, leaving you drained and overwhelmed? Maybe you're searching for clarity, trying to find your next steps, or simply longing to feel like yourself again. You might feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, or struggling with exhaustion that makes the smallest tasks feel impossible. Maybe you question your worth, feel disconnected from your sense of self or carrying emotional burdens that weigh you down. Imagine what it would feel like to reclaim your energy, motivation, and confidence- to wake up ready to take on the day, pursue your goals, and build the life you deserve.
Do you feel like life is pulling you in too many directions, leaving you drained and overwhelmed? Maybe you're searching for clarity, trying to find your next steps, or simply longing to feel like yourself again. You might feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, or struggling with exhaustion that makes the smallest tasks feel impossible. Maybe you question your worth, feel disconnected from your sense of self or carrying emotional burdens that weigh you down. Imagine what it would feel like to reclaim your energy, motivation, and confidence- to wake up ready to take on the day, pursue your goals, and build the life you deserve.
Hey, take a seat, get comfy! Life throws a lot at us, and it can feel like an uphill battle. So, let me start with this - no matter how messy it may seem, I'm here to listen.
It can feel like our society, our generation, or our community has not prioritized our emotional wellbeing. This is our time to navigate the potentially spooky world of vulnerability in a nonjudgmental space. Whether it means we're going to dive into anxious or depressive thoughts and feelings, explore life transitions you’re going through, or hold space for processing any trauma, this is where we work as a team to navigate these challenges.
Hey, take a seat, get comfy! Life throws a lot at us, and it can feel like an uphill battle. So, let me start with this - no matter how messy it may seem, I'm here to listen.
It can feel like our society, our generation, or our community has not prioritized our emotional wellbeing. This is our time to navigate the potentially spooky world of vulnerability in a nonjudgmental space. Whether it means we're going to dive into anxious or depressive thoughts and feelings, explore life transitions you’re going through, or hold space for processing any trauma, this is where we work as a team to navigate these challenges.
Hi there, My name is Dylan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at Born to Bend Mental Health and Wellness. What I appreciate most about this work is the opportunity to witness growth and change firsthand. It is a privilege to support you as you deepen your understanding of yourself, navigate life's challenges and move towards what matters most. As an affirming therapist, I welcome LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and anyone who has felt marginalized, misunderstood, or unseen. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental space where all parts of you are welcome.
Hi there, My name is Dylan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at Born to Bend Mental Health and Wellness. What I appreciate most about this work is the opportunity to witness growth and change firsthand. It is a privilege to support you as you deepen your understanding of yourself, navigate life's challenges and move towards what matters most. As an affirming therapist, I welcome LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and anyone who has felt marginalized, misunderstood, or unseen. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental space where all parts of you are welcome.
Sometimes the stories we’ve been told—or the stories we tell ourselves—make us feel like we’re too much, not enough, or just "wrong" in a world designed for someone else. That's why I love working with clients to untangle old narratives and build new ones that allow for living authentically, where your pain can be held, and your fears can be overcome. Whether you’re experiencing frequent arguments, emotional distress, infidelity or intimacy issues, or challenges adjusting to big changes, we will collaborate on ways to re-author the stories that no longer serve you, rebuild trust, and resolve conflicts.
Sometimes the stories we’ve been told—or the stories we tell ourselves—make us feel like we’re too much, not enough, or just "wrong" in a world designed for someone else. That's why I love working with clients to untangle old narratives and build new ones that allow for living authentically, where your pain can be held, and your fears can be overcome. Whether you’re experiencing frequent arguments, emotional distress, infidelity or intimacy issues, or challenges adjusting to big changes, we will collaborate on ways to re-author the stories that no longer serve you, rebuild trust, and resolve conflicts.
Kristin M Keliher
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
I deeply believe in community care. We can begin together to create a relationship where you can be truly seen and start to see yourself, with all the beauty and imperfections you bring to the world. I see my role as providing a space where we can explore your strengths, challenges, ambitions, and fears without judgment and at your pace. If you are feeling lost, exhausted, frustrated, or not sure of your next steps; we can sit together in the messy and the celebrations. Empowering you and helping you understand your humanness while being supported by the community you choose is my only goal.
I deeply believe in community care. We can begin together to create a relationship where you can be truly seen and start to see yourself, with all the beauty and imperfections you bring to the world. I see my role as providing a space where we can explore your strengths, challenges, ambitions, and fears without judgment and at your pace. If you are feeling lost, exhausted, frustrated, or not sure of your next steps; we can sit together in the messy and the celebrations. Empowering you and helping you understand your humanness while being supported by the community you choose is my only goal.
One of my greatest clinical passions is supporting individuals navigating eating disorders and their relationship with food and their bodies. This includes concerns related to disordered eating, body image, body dysmorphia, self-esteem, and the complicated emotions and experiences that can shape how we see and care for ourselves. I recognize that these struggles are rarely just about food or appearance, and I approach this work with curiosity, compassion, and respect for the many personal, relational, cultural, and societal factors that can influence recovery.
One of my greatest clinical passions is supporting individuals navigating eating disorders and their relationship with food and their bodies. This includes concerns related to disordered eating, body image, body dysmorphia, self-esteem, and the complicated emotions and experiences that can shape how we see and care for ourselves. I recognize that these struggles are rarely just about food or appearance, and I approach this work with curiosity, compassion, and respect for the many personal, relational, cultural, and societal factors that can influence recovery.
Location
Primary Location
Born To Bend Mental Health and Wellness, P.L.L.C.
Asheville, NC 28801
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