Therapist Spotlight: Meet Emily Weeks, LCSWA
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 to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
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.
What Is Whole Person Therapy? (And How It Can Help You Heal More Fully)
When summer arrives, the world feels like it speeds up, but for those living with chronic illnesses, it can bring exhaustion and a painful sense of being left out. At Renewed Wellness Counseling, we understand the emotional complexity of navigating summer while honoring your body’s needs. In this article, we explore the unseen struggles of summer and share five gentle ways to care for yourself — physically and emotionally. Discover how to redefine what “summer fun” means to you, communicate openly with your support system, and embrace small moments of restoration that nurture your well-being.
Success Stories: How Therapy Helps You Navigate Life’s Toughest Moments
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, they’ll never understand the purpose or need for therapy. Others want desperately to seek therapy but are worried about what others may think or say. We need to get away from that mindset. If you break your arm, a good friend, really any person, will tell […]
Why Online Therapy is Changing the Mental Health Landscape in NC and SC
Diagnosis and the treatment of mental health issues have been around throughout history. However, the use of therapy to treat mental health issues is a relatively new pursuit. Therapy as a viable treatment is something only recently been widely accepted. Online Therapy is an avenue that is changing the mental health landscape in the Carolinas […]
Navigating Summer with a Chronic Illness: Honoring Your Body and Your Needs
When summer arrives, the world feels like it speeds up, but for those living with chronic illnesses, it can bring exhaustion and a painful sense of being left out. At Renewed Wellness Counseling, we understand the emotional complexity of navigating summer while honoring your body’s needs. In this article, we explore the unseen struggles of summer and share five gentle ways to care for yourself — physically and emotionally. Discover how to redefine what “summer fun” means to you, communicate openly with your support system, and embrace small moments of restoration that nurture your well-being.
The Role of Therapy in Self-discovery
The journey to self-discovery is complex and constantly evolving. However, the most important part is listening to yourself. Therapy can point you in the right direction toward self-discovery. It can be scary, but taking charge of your life, even if there are mistakes along the way, is much more fulfilling than living someone else’s vision for your life.
The People Pleasers Guide to Boundary Setting
Do you feel like you’re on a never-ending hamster wheel of saying “yes” to everyone but yourself? For people pleasers, the struggle is real—you’re constantly juggling work, relationships, and favors, all while your own needs get pushed to the back burner. The result? Overwhelm, anxiety, and maybe even a nagging sense of resentment you can’t quite […]
Strengthening Relationships Through Individual Therapy
Building and maintaining strong relationships can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, especially when anxiety, depression…