Practitioners:
Aimee Mercier, LCSW, MA, RYT, C.Ht
During the course of our lives we experience many joys and hardships, and along with them the full range of human emotions. Each moment and feeling is an opportunity to better understand self, other, and the world. Your painful feelings may be signals that old wounds need to be attended to, or that your truth is not being lived fully. If you are currently struggling to cope with life challenges, are feeling unfulfilled, or want to seek personal growth, the therapeutic relationship can provide an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere to explore the body and mind in a safe, comfortable space.
Aimee works with adults and couples impacted by childhood trauma, intrusive thoughts, anxiety and panic, relationship issues, codependency, identity confusion, low self esteem, and grief/loss. She also provides business coaching for new therapists and other wellness providers.
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Aimee works with adults and couples impacted by childhood trauma, intrusive thoughts, anxiety and panic, relationship issues, codependency, identity confusion, low self esteem, and grief/loss. She also provides business coaching for new therapists and other wellness providers.
Aimee draws on ancient practices, Eastern medicine and evidence-based research to awaken your innate healing potential. In her work Aimee utilizes a variety of modalities such as mindfulness, hypnotherapy, IFS, EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, NLP and DBT. Her certifications include Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Provider, and Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (200 hour). If you’re ready to try something different from traditional psychotherapy, she may be a great fit for you!
Stephen Mercier
Stephen Mercier is an MSW student at the University of Kentucky who is pursuing a career in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Stephen’s formal education also includes training in philosophy and English. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with a BA in English and a heavy course-load in philosophy.
Stephen brings curiosity and openness to the therapy room as an intern at Mission Hospital in the substance abuse clinic. He also assists with retreats and monthly virtual integration groups at Asheville Psychedelic Therapy. Stephen hopes to offer discounted KAP sessions at Asheville Psychedelic Therapy after receiving his license and further formal training in the modality.
Ash Ledford, M.Ed, RYT, CRMT
Ash uses a combination of Usui Reiki, Quantum Touch, chakra balancing and intuitive energy healing techniques to clear, transmute and move stuck stress. Intuitive energy healing utilizes intuition and visualization and works with life force energy to shift and remove imbalances in the body’s energetic system.
Ash has been studying spirituality and the wisdom of healing for over 15 years, has read countless books on the subject and worked with mentors and spiritual teachers. Ash has completed yoga teacher training, has certification from Harvard University in mindfulness and meditation and is certified in energy healing as a master Reiki practitioner.