Michael Fagan, LPC

Michael (he/him) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in private practice in Asheville. He has a BA in Philosophy from University of Notre Dame  and a MS in Counseling from Western Carolina University. He is the owner of Second Spring Counseling where he provides Mental Health and Substance Use Services in Asheville. Michael has worked in both residential and a variety of outpatient settings as a therapist and supervisor and he has been an adjunct instructor for the Western Carolina University Masters degree Counseling Program. He enjoys travelling, playing guitar/ukulele, growing plants, riding bikes and hiking in the mountains.

Sarah Marger, LCMHCA

Sarah (she/her) graduated with her B.S. in Psychology from Appalachian State University and earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Asheville. She is a trauma-informed practitioner and likes to incorporate mindfulness and CBT skills in therapy. She believes that meaningful work and healing can take place when an individual is fully accepted by another and is honored to provide support as clients process life experiences and learn about themselves. She allows clients to lead during sessions as everyone knows themselves best, and encourages curiosity as a way to eliminate shame.

Sarah is passionate about providing a safe space for all, including those who are historically underserved and she has experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and the BIPOC community. In the past, she worked in community mental health and at a residential treatment center. Sarah enjoys taking long walks in nature, reading, seeing live music, and spending time with family and friends.

Katie Costanzo, MSW, LCSW-A

 

Katie Costanzo (she/they) has worked in mental health, community organizing and nature connection. She is excited about weaving together relationship to the natural world, healing and working to dismantle systems of domination and oppression within the individual and the collective. She likes to rock climb, get lost in the woods, garden, write poetry and build community.  

 

 

 

 

Clare Ende, MSW intern

 

Clare Ende (any pronouns) is a graduate student at Smith College School getting a Master’s in Social Work. Clare has an eclectic mix of experience as a farmer, a camp counselor, a therapy intern in an inpatient treatment facility, an innkeeper, and a personal assistant. Clare values humor and laughter and connection and authenticity, and loves exploring the never-ending dance of emotions that we all experience. Clare recognizes the impact that constructing your own story can have, and loves to walk alongside folks through that process. 

Clare is interested in narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, strengths-based therapy, has experience working with DBT, and utilizes an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens within therapy. Clare loves playing and listening to music, peanut butter toast, fermented pickles, learning more about the mysteries of plants, anything related to cows, and reading sad novels. Come on by and let’s talk about emotions, existential dread, or simply nothing at all.

 

 

Did you know that our counselors are often up for meeting outside?  If the idea of having a session in an office indoors is not appealing to you, let you counselor know and a 'walk and talk' can be scheduled.  If you like to be indoors, that's cool too!  We are pretty fond of our office space, located on the Pavilion side of the Health Center.  You'll see the wicker furniture on the porch.  We have a waiting room right through that door.