Brenna Pellington

My Story

I believe transformative healing and growth take place when we balance connection- within ourselves, each other, our world- with disconnection. The walls we build, the numbness we embrace, and the distance we sometimes crave are all protectors that formed to try and keep us safe. In my office, no part of you will be cast aside for being inconvenient or unpresentable. Our wounds carry wisdom, which is why we will listen to what your system has been trying to tell you and move at a pace that honors your history and nurtures your growth. 

I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2016 and went on to work in residential, caregiving, and advocacy settings for mental health for nearly a decade. Some of my most meaningful learning as a mental health professional, however, came from my experiences as a client; from sitting on the other side of the room and discovering what it means to feel truly seen, understood, and supported. These personal and professional experiences ultimately inspired me to earn my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2026.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating trauma, grief, and attachment-related challenges, and am drawn to areas of nuance such as religious trauma, sexual trauma, and complicated/disenfranchised grief. I’m familiar with the lonely experience of navigating loss which is unseen, minimized, or misunderstood by others and have great respect for the ways grief reshapes us. Loss is not something for us to get over, but something to be integrated, honored, and carried with care. 
I also have experience working with neurodivergent adults and approach therapy through a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed lens. As someone who is neurodivergent, I know how exhausting it can be to move through a world not built for your brain and how powerful it is to channel the creativity and abundance our minds have to offer. Additional areas of interest for me include identity work, shadow and parts work, navigating relationships (including non-traditional relationships), and reconnecting with the wisdom of the body through somatic approaches.

When I’m not in the therapy room, I find fulfillment in good stories, long walks, creative expression, snuggling with my cat, and connecting over food or games with my favorite people. There are so many paths toward healing. Together, we can find which ones are most meaningful for you.

I specialize in:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Dissociation

• Grief

• Identity exploration

• LGBTQIA+

• Life transition

• Trauma

• Neurodivergence

• Relationship challenges