Mental Health Counseling in Boone, NC
At Blue Ridge Expressive Arts, we provide mental health counseling in person in Boone, North Carolina and telehealth throughout NC for adults, children and adolescents navigating medical trauma, grief, chronic/terminal illness, life transitions, perinatal trauma and loss, peri/menopause, and neurodivergence. Our therapists combine evidence-based counseling with expressive arts and other integrative approaches to support healing.
Our Story
Blue Ridge EXA believes in the value of integrated care with mental health support coming alongside an individual or loved one's medical support team. The authentic connection created within a therapeutic relationship supports individuals in accessing their inherent strength, wisdom, and resilience in order to take natural steps in the direction of healing. We trust in your ability to heal, recover from serious setbacks, challenges, and make meaning in your life.
Meet Our Providers
TYLER DEAL
Meet Tyler, founder and lead clinician at Blue Ridge EXA. Tyler specializes in medical trauma, grief, peri/menopause and later in life diagnosed ADHD. Her approach emphasizes the strength of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate trust in the process through narrative based therapy, expressive arts and EMDR. Tyler offers consultations to individuals, group practices and organizations nationwide.
SARAH DESHIELDS
Meet Sarah, counselor at Blue Ridge EXA. Sarah specializes in medical trauma, grief, perinatal trauma/ loss and life transitions. Sarah blends creative, contemplative, and clinical approaches into her work with clients through ritual, story, or creative expression, finding pathways to help you return to the fullness of your being.
MELISSA RILEY
Meet Melissa, a dedicated provider at Blue Ridge EXA focused on supporting children and adolescents. Melissa’s approach centers on building trust, fostering resilience, and helping youth develop a strong sense of self to create a supportive and engaging environment where young people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
MORE WAYS we can work together
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a Classical Chinese Medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and balance.
Massage Therapy
Workshops
Our workshops are a space where you can explore, express, connect, and transform. Guided by experienced and compassionate providers.
Massage Therapy believes in the body's ability to heal itself and/or reduce pain when we listen to it. Kway utilizes his knowledge and expertise to the best of his abilities to assist in this process