January Mental Health Check-In: Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves (Before the Year Picks Up Speed)
January often brings stress, fatigue, and reflection. This gentle mental health check-in offers grounding questions and therapy support in New Bern and online.
Gentle Self-Care Rituals Inspired by 2026 Wellness Trends (That Actually Support Mental Health)
Feeling overwhelmed by January goals? These gentle self-care rituals—grounded in 2026 wellness trends—offer a realistic, therapist-informed approach to supporting mental health, anxiety, and stress.
How Therapy Helps with Depression in North Carolina and South Carolina
Depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Learn how therapy helps adults understand what’s underneath the heaviness and find steady, meaningful change through support in NC and SC.
Understanding Tricare for Therapy: What You Need to Know
Confused about TRICARE Prime vs Select? This guide explains how TRICARE works for therapy in New Bern, NC, including referrals, coverage, and Certified Non-Network Participating providers like Renewed Wellness Counseling.
How to Handle Uncomfortable Family Conversations During the Holidays
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
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.
Finding Joy Again: Recovering From Depression
Even individuals who struggle with frequent depression can experience a life filled with joy and happiness.
5 Signs You’re Experiencing Chronic Stress (and How to Manage It)
Stress is a normal part of life. There is a natural ebb and flow of higher and lower intensity events, but many individuals suffer from chronic stress. Episodic stress events can be positive as they generate a reaction in our body to react. These situations can be an important client meeting, an interview, or even […]
How to Help Your Child Feel Ready for the School Year
As the new school year approaches, families experience both excitement and worry. Your child may be eager yet stressed about the changes. This guide offers tips for emotional readiness, like setting routines and expressing feelings. Learn to identify signs of anxiety and support your child during this time. At Renewed Wellness Counseling, we’re here to help you navigate these challenges. Ready for a smoother school year?