Meet our Team
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Dr. Alexis Decosimo, DrPH, ATR, LCMHC
Owner, Art Therapist, and All Ages Therapist
As an art therapist and counselor, I focus on strengths, compassion, and coping skills, tailoring my approach to each client's needs. With expertise in trauma-informed practice, I've worked extensively across diverse populations and cultures in various global contexts. I integrate artistic expression, EMDR, and talk therapy methods to create a non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore and express themselves.
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Nadia Hernandez
Adolescent and Adult Therapist
I'm a compassionate therapist with seven years of experience in Asheville, NC, focusing on fostering joy through warmth and laughter in therapy. My approach centers on expressive arts therapy, using creativity to facilitate healing beyond traditional talk therapy. I encourage clients to explore art forms to uncover deeper aspects of their narratives, embracing laughter, joy, and playfulness in our sessions.
Owner, Art Therapist and Counselor
Dr. C. Alexis Decosimo, DrPH, ATR, LCMHC
As an art therapist and mental health counselor, my style of work is to focus on strengths, compassion, and coping skills. While I am trained in a diversity of methodologies including EMDR, my primary focus is to individualize my approach for each client. I have a specialty in trauma-informed practice, and I have worked with a wide range of populations, including at-risk adolescents, children, families, adults, trauma survivors, and active-duty military. I have also worked in a diversity of cultures, including East, South, and West Africa, India, Eastern Europe, and Appalachia.
I see my role as a supportive ally and advocate. As an art therapist, I believe that artistic expression bypasses the limitations of language and opens the door to self-discovery. I understand that not all people are comfortable with art, so I also use talk therapy methodologies, but I do always have art materials by my side.
Whether it is sand tray, drawing, or painting, I want to support clients in feeling free to express themselves in different modalities. A therapist's role is to be a safe place non-judgmental place for their client. I encourage honesty and collaboration with my clients.
Adolescent and Adult Therapist
Nadia Hernandez, LCMHC, NCC
I am a compassionate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with seven years of experience in the mental health field in Asheville, NC. My therapeutic approach is marked by warmth, laughter, and a sincere dedication to fostering joy in my sessions. Central to my practice is expressive arts therapy, a transformative method that harnesses creativity as a conduit to healing. Recognizing that traditional talk therapy may not resonate with everyone, I encourage my clients to explore various art forms to delve into deeper layers of their narratives.
In our sessions, laughter, joy, and playfulness are not only welcomed but encouraged. Expressive arts therapy lies at the heart of my approach because it recognizes that traditional talk therapy may not resonate with everyone. By engaging in various art forms, you can bypass the limitations of language and tap into deeper layers of your story.
If you're ready to embrace your neurodivergence, unleash your creativity, and reclaim your inner power, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, let's create a life filled with authenticity, connection, and joy.
