Find the therapist that meets your needs
Every need is unique and each is served by our trained and compassionate team of counselors.
Our Team
Kelly Boone, LMFT
Kelly Boone (she/her/hers) is a 2016 graduate of the Appalachian State Marriage & Family Therapy master's degree program and founder of Boone Family Therapy. She has lived in the mountains of NC since 2001, and when not at work she is usually with her husband and sons, tending to their old home forever in need of renovations, or enjoying the beautiful outdoor spaces of the High Country. She is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina and a professional EMDR practitioner, certified through the EMDR International Association.
As a therapist, Kelly is dedicated to creating a safe space for all of her clients to explore themselves and their lives. She strives to combine her clinical knowledge and experience with her clients’ wisdom and perspective to facilitate effective change. She recognizes the courage needed to reach out for help and offers her deep respect to her clients in their efforts to confront the challenges of their lives.
Clear Pricing Plan Provider - LMFT License #2094
Tessa Koeval, LMFT
Tessa Koeval (she/her/hers) received her master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at Appalachian State University in 2022 and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Tessa lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband, where they enjoy hiking, backpacking, and exploring the High Country together.
As a therapist, she works to join with her clients and journey alongside them as they move towards their personal and/or relational goals. She is passionate about working with a wide range of clients (individuals, couples, families, etc.) on a variety of presenting issues from depression, anxiety, bipolar, and grief, to couple, relational, family, and life-phase difficulties. Instead of just surviving, she wants her clients to feel they are living their lives and experiencing their relationships to their fullest.
Clear Pricing Plan Provider - LMFT License #00912
Julie Browder, LMFTA
Julie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families cultivate strong and meaningful relationships. Julie has lived in Western NC for most of her life and graduated from the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program at Appalachian State University.
Julie supports her clients by providing a compassionate, non-judgemental space to explore their stories and patterns to foster healing and resilience. As a systems therapist specializing in relational health and wellness, she uses evidence-based techniques combined with the principles of attachment theory to help couples strengthen their overall connection, enhance communication, and deepen emotional intimacy.
Julie is a Gottman Level 1 certified therapist and is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). Julie believes strongly that a healthy relationship to self and others is the foundation for overall well-being.
Clear Pricing Plan Provider - LMFTA License #20421A
Susan Blevins, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
With 20+ years of experience in the mental health and substance use fields, Susan offers a compassionate, experiential approach to therapy that helps clients connect more deeply with themselves and find effective ways to navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, addictive behaviors, and body image concerns. Susan is an LGBTQ+ informed and affirming therapist and welcomes clients from all backgrounds.
Susan is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful modality for addressing trauma and its lasting impact. She also applies a range of evidence-based practices—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness techniques—to support your path to greater well-being.
Clear Pricing Plan Provider - LCSW License #CO12116
Emily Cheek, LMFTA, MMT, MT-BC
Emily Cheek (she/her/hers) received her master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at Appalachian State University in 2024 and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA). She lives in Boone with her fiancé and enjoys hiking, playing music, and exploring new local spots.
As a therapist, Emily focuses on building relationships and creating non-judgmental, supportive environments for her clients, in the belief that we are way more than just our problems. Clinical interests include life transitions, couples therapy, grief, chronic illness, anxiety, & depression. She is passionate about incorporating queer theory and critical race theory to create a welcoming space for all individuals.
Additionally, Emily has been a board-certified music therapist for the past three years, working with diverse populations such as mental health, NICU, and the App State clinic.
Clear Pricing Plan Provider - LMFTA License #20487A
Caroline Schuck, Clinical Intern
Caroline (she/her/hers) will receive her master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at Appalachian State University in 2025. She received her Bachelor’s of Fine Art from Pratt Institute in 2019. When she moved to North Carolina in 2021 she began doing birthwork and became passionate about advocating and supporting families during pregnancy and into all stages of parenthood.
She is dedicated to supporting maternal/parental mental health, LGBTQ+ populations, as well as individuals, couples, and families. Caroline aims to assist in the process of client-led change and wants those she works with to strengthen their resources in moving toward a more fulfilled life.