To promote lasting mental health recovery, we engage a caring team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, recovery coaches, and master’s degree professionals. The integrative recovery team in Asheville meets regularly to collaborate, communicate, and ensure excellence in whole-person care.

Lucas Elms
Lucas Elms, DO
Integrative Psychiatrist
Shelby Sipperly
Shelby Sipperly, MSW, LCSW 
Clinical Director
Kimberly Traenkle
Kim Traenkle, Psy.D.
Integrative Therapist
Rhiannon Burk
Rhiannon Burk, MA, LCMHC, LCAS - A, R - DMT
(she / her / they / them)
Integrative Therapist
De Sean Horton, MSW, LCSWA
Integrative Therapist
Jason Hawbaker
Jason Hawbaker, MC, LCMHC
Integrative Therapist
Jay Maki
Jay Maki, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Integrative Therapist
Liz McIlwain
Elizabeth “Liz” McIlwain, MSW, LCSWA
Integrative Therapist
Kota Gillespie
Lakota “Kota” Gillespie, LCASA ,LCMHCA
Integrative Therapist
April Lewis
April Lewis, BA
Admissions Coach / Clinical Recovery Coach 
Summer-Zachery
Summer Zachery, BA
Clinical Recovery Coach
Rachel Roberson
Rachel Roberson, BA
Clinical Recovery Coach
Christian Watson
Christian Watson, BSN, RN
Nurse Manager
Danielle-Eavenson
Danielle Eavenson, BS, BA, CHHC 
Integrative Health Director
Kacie Ross
Kacie Ross, BSN, RN
Nurse
Kelly New
Kelly New, LPN
Nurse
Germaine Williamson
Germaine Williamson, RN
Nurse
Steph-Wieczorek
Steph Wieczorek
Medical Assistant
Rachael Shileds
Rachael Shields, RN
Nurse