A young woman with curly dark hair, wearing a blue sleeveless button-up dress, sitting on a dark-colored sofa, smiling against a wooden background.

Katie Sachs

Embedded Clinician

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Katie received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She completed her internship at a local recovery center in Asheville, providing group and individual therapy for adults struggling with substance use disorders. Katie also has experience supporting youth with complex needs as both a case manager and Youthserve AmeriCorps member.

Katie’s approach to counseling utilizes evidence-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a foundation in Person-Centered therapy. She has additional training in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and mediation. With a background as a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, Katie brings a strong awareness of the mind-body connection to her clinical work, integrating a trauma-informed perspective into the healing process.

After the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Katie felt a strong desire to “help the helpers.” She considers it an honor to support our first responder community, and holds deep respect and appreciation for their daily sacrifices.