Katie Smith is a Western North Carolina native and was born and raised in Brevard, NC and currently lives in Asheville where she’s lived for the past 8 years. The mountains of WNC and the people...

 "It takes a village to raise a child" is an African proverb that means that an entire community of people must provide for and interact positively with children.  And let’s be honest- coming into adulthood is not...

Good Intentions We have all heard these words, and they are often used interchangeably, but mistakenly so. There is a lot of confusion about the distinction between the two, and their distinction is critical. Diving into...

Whether you moved your kid into their dorm for the first time this fall or are already into the college dorm routine, it’s never too late for dad to come to the rescue with awesome...

This guest article was graciously contributed by Hillary Bolter, LCSW, LCAS, owner and foundering of Bolter Counseling & Consulting. In her private counseling practice, Hillary specializes in helping individuals who have PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar...

Returning to School With the return of fall, many students are heading back to school or college. Whether in person, virtually, or in a hybrid setting, starting a new school year is often an exciting but...

Trey Crispin is a gentle giant!  He is soft spoken and approaches our LifeClients with tenderness and compassion.  His excellent reflective listening and motivational interviewing skills allow him to act as a mirror for our...

This guest article was graciously contributed by Leslie Campos, founder of Well Parents. Leslie knows that to raise well kids, parents have to take care of and invest in themselves, too. Whether it is exercise...

LifeTutors understands that real life means travel plans, family get-togethers, and all sorts of other adventures. Now that it is officially summer, our young adult LifeClients are heading home to visit family and taking trips...

We know that our LifeTutors are the driving force behind our organization, as they are the people on the ground, supporting our LifeClients. All of our LifeTutors bring unique skillsets and talents to the table....

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! On labeling jars, not people… Where We Have Been Mental health concerns, commonly referred to as ‘mental illnesses’ continue to be poorly understood in our culture. Due to the lack of...

Most of us have felt depressed or low at one point or another. Someone may have even asked us when we were younger if we were depressed. Even if we didn't know what the word...