Meet Our Team
Lisa Ripperton – Clinical Social Work/Therapist LCSW, LCAS
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical addiction specialist with 15 years of experience as a therapist. I look forward to the opportunity to facilitate your journey into a more fulfilling life. You can change, and I would be honored to be the catalyst of that change.
I use a combination of modalities, but primarily DBT and EMDR. DBT teaches the skills you need to manage and embrace your emotions. EMDR is a tool for moving through the hurts of the past and stepping into your life in the present. Together, these tools will assist you in developing a life worth living and leaving the past behind.
Julia Rodriguez-Chapman – MA, LCMHCA
Julia has her master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Lenoir Rhyne. She has been seeing clients as an LCMHCA since 2024 and has been working with individuals as a holistic health coach since 2011. "I take a collaborative approach to counseling, creating a safe space for self-exploration and discovery. My approach is trauma-informed built from a foundation of mindfulness practices. I do not claim to have all the answers, but I do have the experience to offer insight and to support you on your path to healing.”
Julia enjoys working with youths/teenagers and will be offering a support group for parents of children who have ADD/ADHD diagnoses.
Tristan Killian – LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Tristan Killian is from Caldwell County, NC.
"I am a simple country boy. I enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, making stuff, fixing stuff, eating, being a dad, and working out. I believe in God, common sense, honor, manners, respect, and community. I believe that therapy requires appropriate evidence-based intervention by a trained professional, not just talking."
Contact Us Today
At Mountain Pathways Counseling, we believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. Our therapists are committed to providing personalized support and guidance to help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals.
Contact us today at 828-520-2328 to schedule an appointment and begin your journey toward healing.