How Sleep Affects Mental Health: What Clients in New Bern NC Need to Know

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Sleep problems often go hand‑in‑hand with anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. In this post, we explore how sleep and mental health in New Bern NC are deeply connected — and how therapy at Renewed Wellness Counseling can help you feel more rested, grounded, and like yourself again.

How to Handle Uncomfortable Family Conversations During the Holidays

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Navigating family conversations during the holidays can feel overwhelming, especially when topics turn political, critical, or uncomfortable. This post offers simple boundary phrases, grounding tools, and ways to stay steady during tough interactions. If you’re feeling drained by family stress this season, support is available in New Bern, NC and through online therapy in NC, SC, and VA.

Therapist Spotlight: Meet Emily Weeks, LCSWA

Headshot of Emily Weeks, LCSWA, therapist at Renewed Wellness Counseling offering in-person therapy in New Bern and virtual therapy across North Carolina.

Meet Emily Weeks, LCSWA — a therapist serving teens and adults through in-person counseling in New Bern and virtual therapy across North Carolina. Emily specializes in trauma, attachment patterns, early motherhood, sleep issues, and chronic stress. Learn more about her background, clinical training, and what clients can expect when working with her.

What Is CBT-I? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Explained

Woman lying awake in bed with her hand on her face, illustrating the frustration of insomnia addressed through CBT-I therapy.

If you find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., exhausted but wide awake, you’re not alone. CBT-I — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia — helps you understand and change the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck in sleepless cycles so you can rest more easily again.

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

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Walking into (or logging onto) your first therapy session can bring a mix of feelings — relief, nerves, and curiosity about what comes next. In this post, we share what really happens in that first appointment, how to know if it’s a good fit, and how our Get Matched program helps make the process feel easier from the start.