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The Bloom Team

meet our current team 

We're a compassionate counseling team offering 
tailored services to support
your journey. 

Clay Watson, BS.

Practice manager

Clay is our Practice Manager and the glue that holds everything together at Bloom. With 13 years of experience in teaching, community outreach, and project management—and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology—Clay brings a unique mix of expertise, heart, and organization to our team. He takes care of all the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our practice running smoothly. From managing day-to-day operations and scheduling to supporting staff and creating a welcoming environment for clients, he ensures every detail is handled with care!

Allison Freeman, LCMHCA

cO-FOUNDER + THERAPIST

Allison Freeman works with high-achieving, introspective individuals who often feel stretched too thin by a relentless drive to succeed while quietly battling self-doubt and overwhelm. Her clients have spent years navigating exhausting expectations and the emotional toll of constantly adapting to meet others’ needs, leaving them disconnected from their true selves. Through her specialized work with a small number of clients, Allison offers compassionate guidance to guide them in uncovering their unique needs, values, and strengths, then integrating these insights into their self-narrative. Clients can expect to reduce energy-draining patterns, creating a life that is authentic, sustainable, and fulfilling.

Catherine Bruce, LCSW

CO-FOUNDER + THERAPIST

Catherine is refreshingly real, unapologetically affirming, and deeply attuned to the challenges her clients face. With sharp insight and unwavering dedication, she identifies the patterns holding clients back and equips them with actionable tools to transform their lives. Specializing in OCD and high-achieving women with late-discovered ADHD, Catherine empowers her clients to break free from cycles of overwhelm and integrate practical strategies that foster real, lasting growth. Her approach is equal parts precise and supportive, offering clarity, confidence, and the tangible progress her clients need to thrive.

Sarah P.

Our community is so fortunate to have your expertise and clinical support! Fantastic humans!

Leah R.

Very chill time here! Catherine and her team are awesome.

Blaine S.

If you're looking for a therapist who is both brilliant and personable, this is your place! Highly recommend for anyone ready to grow along the way!

Anya J.

Amazing people, great listeners, honest, and no judgment. I would highly recommend Bloom Counseling to anyone in NC!

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