Kelly Cole
I am an MSW student, compassionate learner, and passionate advocate.
My Story
I am a third-year MSW student at University of North Carolina Pembroke. I currently reside in the Asheville area. I have previous experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Prior to working with Ginkgo Leaf, I completed a direct services internship working with survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking. Currently, I am completing an internship at Ginkgo Leaf Health Services. As part of the Ginkgo Leaf team, I have partnered with other local agencies to work with caregivers and patients on the Dementia journey, and I have witnessed patients and their families cope with critical injury and illness in the ICU.
I believe that everyone has an innate ability to heal. As a clinician, I prioritize safety and collaboration. You are the expert on your own life. I am here to hold space for you, listen to your story, and walk alongside you in your journey.
I especially enjoy working with individuals who are dealing with chronic pain/illness, aging, grief, insomnia, and life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and queer-affirming.
In my free time, I enjoy singing in choirs, going to concerts, and writing poetry. I look forward to meeting you!
Ginkgo Leaf Health Services
The ginkgo tree is known as a living fossil, and the leaves of this plant have medicinal properties for both heart and brain.
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The GLHS logo shows a ginkgo leaf in yellow, which echoes the shape of a brain and brain stem.
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The white space forms the pages of a book, emphasizing commitment to ongoing learning and evidence-based practice.
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Like the ginkgo tree, humans are survivors. We develop wisdom through working with emotions and intellect, heart and brain. By pairing new knowledge with embodied wisdom, we can find a path from surviving, through coping, to thriving.