Also known as CareNet Counseling of Marion, we are a compassionate, spiritually-integrated and community-based care organization affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. As one of six regions in the CareNet Counseling family, our center is committed to improving the mental health of our region and the counties we serve including: McDowell, Avery, Rutherford, Buncombe, Yancey, Burke and Mitchell.
We are supported in our mission by a highly-engaged board of prominent religious, business and professional leaders with one driving goal – making sure everyone in our community has access to our counseling services and educational programs regardless of their ability to pay.
Kevin Parker, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Regional Manager
Kevin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. He also serves as a clinical social work supervisor. Kevin earned his Master of Social Work degree and Child Welfare Certificate in 2010 from East Carolina University. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Child Development and Family Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2006 from East Carolina University. He is a veteran of the US Air Force. Kevin is a general practitioner and provides services throughout the lifespan. His professional affiliation is The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). He currently serves as the director of CareNet Western Region.
Chrissy Holiday, MDiv, MA/EdS, NCC, LCMHC
Chrissy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She attended Gardner-Webb University for graduate school and earned her MA/EdS in Mental Health Counseling as well as an MDiv; for undergraduate, she attended Appalachian State University and has a degree in Religious Studies with a minor in Psychology. Chrissy’s main interests in counseling revolve around helping to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, spirituality, ADHD, and OCD, trauma, and working with those in the LGBTQIA community. She works especially well with teenagers but also enjoys working with adults both young and old. Chrissy encourages her clients to integrate their spiritual lives into counseling to receive the most holistic healing possible and often works through emotional regulation techniques, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and reality therapy. She sees her role in therapy as assisting clients in better understanding their bodies, perspectives, and relationships. Chrissy is originally from Winston-Salem, NC, and in her free time enjoys books, coffee, thrifting, as well as spending time with her wife and her pets (Pickles, Sunshine, Nimbus, and Obsidian).
Chatty Majoni, LCSWA
Chatty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker a graduate of CareNet’s two-year residency in Spirituality and Mental Health. Chatty received her Master’s in Social Work with a certificate in ‘Disaster Mental Health and Communal Trauma’ from Tulane University. Prior to that she spent many years overseas doing mission work and then in the High Country Area working with diverse populations in various social work and human services positions. Chatty has experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds and is particularly passionate about providing support for immigrant and other marginalized populations and those struggling to find healing from trauma. She is excited to be able to offer counselling services in Spanish for those who need it. Chatty encourages folks to explore their own spiritual resources and how exploring and engaging with the divine can enhance healing. When not in the office you can likely find Chatty spending time with her family, shopping for plants, baking for her friends, or planning her next overseas adventure.
Mark Siler – MSW, MPS, LCSW, LCAS
Mark’s vocational life has taken him back and forth between pastoral/chaplain roles and counseling. He has a particular interest in the healing of trauma, the path of sobriety, spiritually-integrated therapy, and barrier-free/low-threshold counseling for those who are often excluded from care. Mark loves a good book, a run in the woods, making music, time with his family and Rice Krispie treats.
Sierra Stratton – LCMHCA
Sierra is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She obtained her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College in 2024. Currently, Sierra is taking part in the two-year residency program for psychotherapy and spirituality with CareNet. Prior to completing her degree, she spent 3 years working with enhanced mental health services with at risk youth and families within the local communities. Her clinical interest is supporting others through life transitions, stressors, trauma, grief and loss, relationships, and spirituality. Additionally, she treats a variety of mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.) Sierra enjoys working with youth and adults to achieve strong well-being and healing from a holistic approach. She believes in providing a safe, judgement-free, and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support clients through their healing journey. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, her cats and dog, being outside in nature, watching a good TV show, or painting.
Locations
Asheville
27 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-559-0125
Marion Center – Main Center
79 Academy Street
Marion, NC 28752
Phone: 828-559-0125
New Client Forms
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Presentations & Talks
We deliver presentations to civic, religious and professional groups about topics related to mental health and whole person wellness. Please contact us to plan a presentation tailored to your specific needs.
Programs & Workshops
We are actively engaged in the community developing programs in collaboration with key partners that address the intersections between mental health and food security, workplace wellness and addiction, and Sabbath practices of radical wholeness. Please check back soon for updates.
Donate
At CareNet we know everyone should be able to get the mental health care they need that’s why we’re inviting you to support our mission and help make it happen.
Remember, it’s because of donations from organizations, service clubs, corporations, foundations and individuals like you, that we’re able to provide these critical counseling services for the communities we serve here in the Western Region.
Please join us by giving the gift of mental health and help us help the children, teens and adults who need us most. Every gift makes a difference.
ONE-TIME ONLINE DONATION
RECURRING ONLINE DONATION
GIVING BY MAIL
Please mail your donation to the address below with your check made payable to:
CareNet Counseling Center
79 Academy Street
Marion, NC 28752
VOLUNTEER – An Invitation to Give Your Time & Talent
We always need volunteers to serve on our board and committees, as well as help in our office and at events. If you are interested in volunteering please contact us at 828-559-0125.
Our Board
Board Officers
Kerry Davis – President
Nancy Oliver-Wanamaker – Secretary
Kevin Griffin – Treasurer
Board of Directors
Dr. Melanie Orange
Dr. Tom Atkinson
Ricardo Gonzalez
Miriam Juarez-Custodio
Rachael Stewart
