Hi there! I’m Maggie Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) and individual therapist at Born to Bend Mental Health & Wellness.

Are you thinking about your next steps in life but unsure how to move forward? Even when your community tells you how hard-working and resilient you are, you still feel insecure or uncertain of yourself. That’s where I step in.

Welcome! Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, we will face your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and welcome them a seat at the table. With a goal or intention at hand, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing will then guide you in taking new steps forward.

Therapy can feel intimidating, especially scheduling the first appointment. Let me start with this: You are not alone, and we can work through your healing together with compassion and nonjudgment. We may laugh together some, and it is always okay to cry! There is no such thing as being “too sensitive”.

My experience includes working with refugees, individuals who are incarcerated, and young adults and their families.

This is your safe vessel, I look forward to hearing from you.

Population: 9+, Adolescents, Adults

Specializations: LGBTQ2S+ folks, Mindfulness, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety/Phobias, Self-Harm, Sexual Trauma/Abuse

Location: Hendersonville, Virtual

Hi there! I’m Maggie Allen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) and individual th... Read More

Hello! Most of us have walked through a season when life just feels hard. Maybe you are a parent of a child or adolescent that is struggling with sadness, anger, friendships, self-esteem, or school related issues. You might be a family unit that just can’t get seem to get on the same page or recently faced a change in family dynamics and needing to find a new normal. Maybe for you, life just feels overwhelming or stressful and you are looking for an objective person to talk with.

At Born to Bend Mental Health & Wellness, I offer a welcoming and trusted environment to share your thoughts, concerns, questions, and goals. I acknowledge that each client comes to therapy with different needs. I utilize many different therapy techniques such as strength based therapy, motivational interviewing, family centered practice, and others.

Whether we are having a difficult conversation or a moment of laughter, we will work through your healing journey together. I would be honored to meet you.

Population: 6+, adolescents, adults

Specializations: Family Therapy, Couples, Trauma, Life Transition, Parenting Skills, Boundary Work, LGTBQIA2S+ folks

Location: Hendersonville, Virtual

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Hello! I’m Tyra Williams, I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves. My practice embraces a holistic, social justice approach to therapy, recognizing the impact of societal factors on mental health and well-being.

I enjoy working with clients who are actively seeking growth, self-awareness, personal transformation, and a deeper connection to themselves. If you’re on a quest to understand yourself better, overcome barriers, explore intersectionality of various parts of your identity, or cultivate resilience, you’ve come to the right place. I love working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families by challenging intergenerational patterns and beliefs systems. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, gender celebratory, and sex positive. Together we’ll explore your values, aspirations and the broader context of your experiences, including how systems of power and privilege may influence your life.

I believe in creating a warm and inviting environment where individuals can feel safe to express themselves openly. My approach is integrative, combining evidence-based techniques with empathy and understanding. I draw from various therapeutic modalities, including minority stress theory, narrative theory, decolonizing therapy, and systems theory, tailoring my methods to fit each individual’s unique needs. My goal is to empower you to explore your own self-worth, lighten the invisible emotional weight you might be carrying, and dig deeper into reaching your full potential while developing a more integrated version of yourself.

Together we’ll work on deconstructing unhealthy narratives, forms of oppression, prejudice, biases, and discrimination while developing strategies to help you move forward with the power to speak your own truth and express your own voice. We will explore what is holding you back and create a roadmap that aligns with your authentic self. My goal is to empower you to make informed choices, fostering a sense of empowerment and confidence in your decisions.

I’m here to offer support, a different perspective, and encouragement as you explore yourself and discover a path that resonates with you. Outside of my practice I enjoy physical fitness, reading books, spending time with my family, connecting with my two fur babies, and serving within my local community, which allow me to stay inspired and connected. I look forward to the opportunity to work together as you navigate this important phase of your life. I’ll walk through the storm with you as you embark on this journey of discovery!

Hello! I’m Tyra Williams, I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to becoming t... Read More