Asheville & Western North Carolina

Children grow when the adults around them feel supported

ConnectEd Circles brings together educators, clinicians, and family support specialists to offer reflective coaching, professional development, and culturally responsive guidance - for the people who care for our youngest children.

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“Small, everyday moments of connection matter. When children, families, and educators feel seen and included, growth and resilience follow.”

- ConnectEd Circles founding belief

Bilingual services Neurodiversity affirming IMH-E® endorsed team

Find Your Path

I am a…

Parent or Caregiver

Circle of Security groups, family coaching, and support navigating systems.

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Educator or Teacher

Workshops, reflective coaching, autism training, and classroom environment design.

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Program Director

Program evaluation, data storytelling, curriculum design, and organizational coaching.

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Who We Serve

Relationships come first - for everyone

We weave together care, knowledge, and reflection for children, families, educators, and communities.

For Families

Circle of Security™ Parenting groups and one-on-one guidance that build on your family’s existing strengths. These spaces give parents and caregivers a chance to pause, reflect, and find new ways of connecting in the everyday routines of life.

Think about a simple moment - a bedtime hug, a walk to school, a shared laugh. How do these everyday moments help your child feel safe and connected?

For Educators & Programs

Professional development, reflective coaching, and workshops drawing from the Bank Street developmental-interaction approach, Emotionally Responsive Practices, and current brain science. Deep expertise in autism-supportive strategies including the Play Project, DIR model, and TEACCH.

Recall a time a child surprised you with their strength or creativity. How did that moment shape the way you see your role?

For Communities

Data and research should serve people. Our team includes specialists in data development and science communication, helping programs understand their impact and share their stories in meaningful ways.

What helps you feel supported so you can bring your whole self to the children and families in your care?

Specialized consultants

20+

Years combined experience

IMH-E® endorsed members

Evidence-based frameworks

The People Behind the Work

Meet the team

Educators, clinicians, and family support specialists united by a belief that relationships are the foundation of everything.

Gabriel Guyton

Founder & Clinical Director

Skylar Belt

Early Childhood Specialist & ASD Coach

Omaira Ojeda

Bilingual Family Support Specialist

James Fuller

IMH-E® Professional

Anja Mayr

Early Childhood Educator

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Field Notes

Latest from the blog

Clinical reflections, practical tools, and honest thinking on early childhood development from our team.

Gabriel Guyton · March 2026

Bridging Attachment, Trauma, and Neurodiversity in Early Childhood Clinical Practice

How do we stay attuned to attachment needs, honor neurodivergent nervous systems, and hold trauma history in the same room?

Skylar Belt · February 2026

After Helene: What Therapeutic Playgroups Taught Us About Community Resilience

In the weeks after Hurricane Helene, we created play spaces in living rooms and community centers across Asheville.

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What People Say

Voices from the field

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