Therapy for Military & Veterans
Your service and sacrifices deserve recognition, and your struggles deserve support.
Military life comes with unique challenges that most people don’t understand: constant moves, long separations, career disruptions, and the weight of always being “the strong one.”
Whether you’re active duty, a veteran, or a military spouse, there are many invisible burdens you carry.
We see you and are here to make sure you aren’t carrying those burdens alone.
Constantly explaining why military life is so demanding or why transitions feel so hard (even when they're supposed to be positive) is exhausting.
We get it.
Some of our therapists are military spouses themselves. We understand the challenges and unique aspects of military life, so you don’t have to spend energy explaining the culture or the constant uncertainty.
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- Isolation and loneliness from being far from family and starting over repeatedly
- Identity confusion about who you are beyond your military role or as a military spouse
- Anxiety about separations and missing important family milestones
- Communication challenges at home, despite being strong leaders professionally
- Career frustration from constant moves disrupting licenses, jobs, and professional growth
- Relationship strain from deployments, separations, and the stress of holding everything together
- Grief from transitions like leaving the military or moving away from a duty station you loved
The truth is: not all military trauma is combat-related.
Military spouses and families face their own traumas within this lifestyle: constant worry, relational trauma, and the weight of caring for everyone while the service member is away for long periods.
You have so much on your plate, and you deserve support, too.
Yes, you can thrive in this life.
We know military life will always have its challenges, but you can feel stronger and more connected through them.
Yes, you can thrive in this life.
We know military and veteran life will always have its challenges, but you can feel stronger and more connected through them.
Here's what becomes possible when you work with our military therapists:
- You process the unique stresses of military life without having to explain the culture
- You develop coping strategies for separations, moves, and uncertainty
- You reconnect with your partner and family after periods of distance or stress
- You rediscover your identity beyond your military roles and responsibilities
- You build resilience for handling whatever comes next in your military journey
- You find ways to create stability even when everything around you keeps changing
- You communicate more effectively with your loved ones about military stresses
We’re here to help you and your family not just survive military or veteran life, but truly thrive in it.
Whether you meet with us in person in New Bern or virtually from anywhere in North or South Carolina, we understand the demands of military schedules and can work around trainings and sudden changes.
We’re here to help you and your family not just survive military or veteran life, but truly thrive in it.
Whether you meet with us in person in New Bern or virtually from anywhere in North or South Carolina, we understand the demands of military schedules and can work around trainings and sudden changes.
You don't have to be strong all the time.
Service comes with sacrifices, and sometimes the impact lasts long after the uniform comes off or your partner retires.
Whether you’re active duty, transitioning out, a veteran, or a military spouse, you’ve given so much. You’ve been the one holding it together, adapting to constant change, and putting the mission or family first.
Whether you’re active duty, transitioning out, a veteran, or a military spouse, you’ve given so much. You’ve been the one holding it together, adapting to constant change, and putting the mission or family first.
But you don’t have to carry everything alone.
Therapy isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a space to process the weight you carry and reconnect with who you are outside of your service.
Our Process
Getting started is simple.
STEP 1: Get Matched with a Therapist
Fill out our therapist matching form to tell us about your military experience. We’ll pair you with a specialist who understands military culture and fits your needs, preferences, and schedule.
STEP 2: Schedule a Free Consultation or Your First Appointment
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with your therapist, or if you’re ready, go ahead and book your first full session. We understand military schedules can be unpredictable.
STEP 3: Begin Your Journey Towards Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Start working with your therapist to process your military experiences and develop tools to help you thrive in military life or your transition out of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose a therapist who understands military experiences?
When you work with a therapist who truly knows military life, you don’t have to spend energy explaining the culture, constant transitions, or the invisible weight you carry. We understand the demands of service, the impact on families, and the long-term effects of deployments and moves.
How can counseling help with deployment and family separation?
Military life often means long separations, sudden changes, and high levels of uncertainty. Therapy offers a space to process these challenges, learn practical ways to manage anxiety and stress, and strengthen your coping skills. It can also help you navigate the emotional distance that builds up and support reconnection.
What are the benefits of therapy for military spouses?
Frequent moves can disrupt your career, friendships, and sense of stability. Therapy can help you process feelings of frustration, loss of identity, or loneliness that often come with these changes. It’s a space to explore who you are beyond the roles you take on and find new ways to build community.
Can a therapist really understand my military trauma?
Yes. Our team includes providers who are military spouses or have worked extensively with active duty service members and veterans. We understand that trauma looks different for everyone—from combat experiences to the quiet grief of leaving the service. We’re here to help you process these stories at your own pace.
Is counseling only for crisis situations?
You don’t have to wait for things to fall apart to start therapy. Many military families find counseling helpful for managing daily stress, improving communication, and keeping relationships strong during demanding times. Therapy can be a proactive way to maintain mental health.
Do you accept TRICARE?
Yes, we are Tricare Certified Non-Network Providers. This means we’re approved to offer care to Tricare members, and you can use your Tricare benefits with us depending on your specific plan and eligibility.
It’s important to understand how your Tricare plan works:
- Tricare Prime is like an HMO. You’ll have a primary care manager and will need a referral to see us.
- Tricare Select works more like a PPO. You can see Tricare-authorized providers (like us) without a referral, giving you more flexibility, and your co-insurance follows your plans allowances. You do not need a referral to see us.
- Tricare for Retirees includes Prime and Select options, similar to active duty family plans, but with different enrollment fees and cost shares depending on your retirement status and eligibility.
- Point of Service (POS) option within Prime allows you to see Certified Non-Network providers (like us) without a referral, but at higher costs, which count toward your deductible. The deductible is $300 and once that is met, Tricare covers 50% of the appointment, leaving you responsible for the remaining 50%.
- If you have Tricare Prime and do not obtain a referral and wish to see one of our providers, you would be using the POS Option.
Navigating Tricare can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to help clarify what’s covered and what to expect. You can also confirm details directly with Tricare at 1-800-444-5445.
Ready to get support that understands your service?
Military and veteran therapy is available virtually across North Carolina & South Carolina, with in-person appointments in New Bern, NC.
Therapy for Military and Veterans
Your story deserves care as strong as your service.
Our practice holds a special place in our hearts for service members, military spouses, and dependents. A few of our counselors are military spouses themselves, and deeply understand the challenges and joys of living a military lifestyle.
At Renewed Wellness we cannot wait to help you thrive on your military journey!
Common Needs of Therapy
for Military Families
Therapy for Military Spouses in North Carolina
As a military spouse, you might feel like your career is always on hold. Moving states can mean jumping through hoops to get new licenses, or settling for jobs that don’t match your skills or goals.
On top of career disruptions, you might also find yourself far from family and longtime friends. Starting over in a new place without a trusted support system can feel deeply isolating.
With each move, it can be hard to build real connections. You’re often the one holding everything together at home, carrying the weight of daily life, and putting your own needs last.
Over time, all of this can chip away at your sense of self. You might start to feel like you’ve lost pieces of who you are beyond being a spouse or parent.
Separation from the Family
Even when not deployed, service members are often away for training, temporary assignments, or unaccompanied orders. These separations can strain your relationship and leave you feeling alone in holding everything together at home. You might long for more connection and shared moments, and your kids feel that absence too.
Missed recitals, first steps, and graduations can bring a deep sense of loss. It’s common to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or heartbroken as these milestones pass by.
These feelings are normal and deserve care. You don’t have to navigate this on your own. A professional counselor can help you process these challenges and support you and your family through them.
Separating from the Military
It is finally here; the long-anticipated DD-214. You feel excited and anxious to return home or start a new journey, and yet, there is a part of you that will miss the only world you have known for so long.
Many emotions emerge as you transition back into civilian life. While you’re reunited with their family and friends, or new adventures in the civilian workforce, a new grief settles in as the military family and lifestyle is left behind. Processing these massive changes with a counselor can be a game-changer as you settle in to your new “normal”.
Communication in Military Families
Communication is the foundation of relational health. In military families, communication takes on an even greater significance. When there’s little outside support and so many changes happening, clear and caring communication becomes essential for a healthy family.
Whether a service member or a civilian, many of us lack effective communication skills when it comes to our personal relationships. We might lead a team and communicate well in a professional setting, but when it comes to our home life our way of communicating crumbles. The way we talk to loved ones often comes from patterns we learned in our own families.
Counselors help military families and military couples communicate in ways that support and bolster a successful partnership or family structure. We would love to help your family thrive!
Not all challenges are negative
There’s a lot of positive to being a military dependent. An OCONUS move, promotion, or a new location comes with excitement and opportunity for new adventures!
Our guess is that as a military dependent, you have felt the spectrum of emotions from thankfulness to frustration at some point in the service member’s career. This in itself can be stressful and talking through it with a counselor can be helpful.
Working through these unique difficulties is essential for the well-being of the service member, the dependents, and for the family system as a whole.
Trauma and Military Families:
Therapy for Military Families in
North Carolina and
South Carolina can Help
If you are a service member or military spouse, you have likely heard the word “trauma.” Usually, when we think of trauma in a military context, we only think of the service member. While trauma is an undisputed reality for our service members, spouses and families often face their own traumas within the military lifestyle.
Traumas experienced by service members might include:
Traumas faced by military spouses and families might include:
The weight you've been carrying deserves care and understanding, not just survival
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Military, Veterans, & First Responders
When you work with a therapist who truly knows military life, you don’t have to spend energy explaining the culture, constant transitions, or the invisible weight you carry.
We understand the demands of service, the impact on families, and the long-term effects of deployments and moves. This shared understanding helps you feel more comfortable opening up and allows us to support you in ways that feel relevant and real.
Military life often means long separations, sudden changes, and high levels of uncertainty.
Therapy offers a space to process these challenges, learn practical ways to manage anxiety and stress, and strengthen your coping skills. It can also help you navigate the emotional distance that can build up over time and support you in reconnecting with your partner and family when transitions happen.
Frequent moves can disrupt your career, friendships, and sense of stability.
Therapy can help you process feelings of frustration, loss of identity, or loneliness that often come with these changes. It’s a space to explore who you are beyond the roles you take on, regain confidence in your goals, and find new ways to build community and support systems wherever you are.
Yes. Our team includes providers who are military spouses or have worked extensively with active duty or first responders, and are deeply connected to the military community.
We understand that trauma and transition look different for everyone – from combat-related experiences to the quiet grief of leaving the service. We’re here to help you process these stories at your own pace, without judgment, and find a path forward that feels true to you.
You don’t have to wait for things to fall apart to start therapy. Many military families find counseling helpful for managing daily stress, improving communication, and keeping relationships strong during demanding times.
Therapy can be a proactive way to maintain mental and emotional health, feel more balanced, and build tools that make everyday challenges easier to handle.
Yes, we are Tricare Certified Providers. This means we’re approved to offer care to Tricare members, and you can use your Tricare benefits with us depending on your specific plan and eligibility.
It’s important to understand how your Tricare plan works:
Tricare Prime is like an HMO. You’ll have a primary care manager and will need a referral to see us.
Tricare Select works more like a PPO. You can see Tricare-authorized providers without a referral, giving you more flexibility, though you may pay higher co-pays. You do not need a referral to see us.
Tricare for Retirees includes Prime and Select options, similar to active duty family plans, but with different enrollment fees and cost shares depending on your retirement status and eligibility.
Point of Service (POS) option within Prime allows you to see out-of-network providers without a referral, but at higher costs and those costs count toward your deductible.
If you have Tricare Prime and do not obtain a referral and wish to see one of our providers, you would be using the POS Option.
Navigating Tricare can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to help clarify what’s covered and what to expect. You can also confirm details directly with Tricare at 1-800-444-5445.
Begin therapy in North Carolina or South Carolina to start your journey toward hope and healing.
Service comes with sacrifices – and sometimes, the impact lasts long after the uniform comes off. Whether you’re active duty, transitioning out, veteran, first responder, or spouse, therapy can be a space to process the weight you carry and reconnect with who you are outside of the mission.
At Renewed Wellness Counseling, we offer both in-person sessions at our counseling practice located in New Bern, NC and online for anyone living in North Carolina or South Carolina.
Get started by following the steps below.
STEP 1: Get Matched with a Therapist
Fill out a short form to help us learn more about you. We'll match you with a compassionate therapist who fits your needs, preferences, and schedule.
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STEP 2: Schedule a Free Consultation or Your First Appointment
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - or if you're ready, go ahead and book your first full session.
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STEP 3: Begin Therapy and Discover Renewed Wellness
Start meeting with your therapist and take meaningful steps toward healing, clarity, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
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Want to feel more prepared before your first session? Our New Client Guide walks you through what to expect—from scheduling to your first conversation—so you can feel confident and ready to begin.
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Renewed Wellness Counseling
Online Therapy and In Person Therapy in North Carolina and Online Therapy in South Carolina