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, LCMHC
Chrissy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She earned a Master of Arts and Education Specialist degree in mental health counseling, as well as a Master of Divinity in 2018 from Gardner-Webb University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies and a minor in psychology from Appalachian State University in 2014. In addition to being a therapist, Chrissy is also the Minister to Youth and Children at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Grover, NC, where she has been since 2017. Prior to arriving at CareNet in August 2019, Chrissy was an outpatient therapist at a private practice in Shelby, NC for one year. Chrissy’s main interests in counseling revolve around helping to treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions, but has experience in other areas: grief and loss, separation and divorce, trauma, and many other mental disorders. She works especially well with teenagers but enjoys seeing adult and geriatric clients of all ages just as much. Chrissy encourages her clients to integrate their spiritual lives into counseling to receive the most holistic healing possible and often works through mindfulness, emotional regulation techniques, cognitive reframing, and narrative 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 nature, coffee, and spending time with her dog, Cornbread.
Alisha Davis, LCSWA
Alisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate and part of CareNet’s two-year residency in psychotherapy and spirituality. She received her master’s degree in social work as a Child Welfare Collaborative Scholar from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2003. She spent the following 19 years practicing in public child welfare and adult protective services in various roles, mainly in Western North Carolina. Through those years of work alongside families, children and at-risk adults, Alisha has seen the effects of trauma, lack of resources and other barriers to personal well-being. Alisha is passionate about working with children, parents and families to heal past traumas, strengthen relationships and overcome present life stressors. She welcomes individuals of any age to her practice, and focuses on the healing aspects of spirituality, working to integrate a person’s own spiritual beliefs into the process. When she is not working, Alisha can most likely be found with her husband and children at one of their children’s many extracurricular activities, enjoying a hike or with her nose stuck in a good book.
Chatty Majoni, LCSWA
Chatty is a licensed clinical social worker associate and part 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
After studying history at Wake Forest University, Mark obtained a Masters of Social Work at East Carolina and worked in child welfare. Things took a turn when he was given the chance to be a Clinical Pastoral Education resident in Charlotte, NC, which he did for two years. It was in this pastoral role and realm that he found his place. Mark eventually completed a Masters of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University in New Orleans, was ordained and found work as a prison chaplain in Marion, NC. From 2016-2020, he was the Associate Pastor at Haywood St. Congregation in Asheville, NC, a church that focuses on building community with those experiencing homelessness, unsupported mental illness, addiction and poverty. There, he witnessed up close the barriers that people with high levels of trauma and few economic resources face when seeking counseling support. With the encouragement of CareNet, he obtained his associate license in clinical social work and is now offering counseling to the Haywood St. community and beyond. He has a particular interest in the healing of trauma, the path of sobriety, and barrier-free/low-threshold counseling for anyone who wants it. When not involved in those endeavors, you would likely find Mark enjoying time with his wife and two adult daughters, running in the woods, reading a good book, tending to his family farm, taking a nap or playing the guitar.
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. 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 dogs, 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
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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
If you or a loved one are struggling with thoughts of suicide or experiencing emotional distress, contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7, free and confidential, English or Spanish).
It is the policy of CareNet Counseling, Inc. to administer all educational and employment activities without discrimination because of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification or a statutory requirement) and in accordance with all local, state, national laws, executive orders, regulations and guidelines.