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.
Decision Fatigue and Anxiety: Break Free From Overthinking
We have all felt stress and anxiety at one time or another. However, decision fatigue can lead to or exacerbate existing anxiety. When we are bogged down by decision fatigue, we risk shutting down completely.
Signs of Depression: It’s More Than Feeling Down
It is normal to feel down and experience a range of emotions. Depression is when you cannot escape feeling down.
The Mental Health Benefits of Talking with a Therapist, Not a Friend
Conversations with a therapist are different from those we share with our friends and family. A therapist is prioritizing you. You both have the same goal: your success. All of our team members at Renewed Wellness Counseling are exceptional listeners, but we understand that personal connections are a huge part of successful therapy.
From Surviving to Thriving with Therapy
Living in Survival Mode Do you often ever feel that you’re just going through the motions of life but not really living? You check off your list of obligations: Going to work, completing tasks, getting to the gym, making appointments, taking kids to practices, and maintaining required social commitments. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught […]
5 Signs You Need Help for Anxiety
Everyone is bound to have a bad day, hit a rough patch, or just put too much on our plates, but it can be hard to know when it’s time to seek help for anxiety and stress. You could have a deadline at work, fear of layoffs, an unexpected move, relationship problems, to name a […]
How Online Therapy Works: Breaking Down the Process for First Timers
Online therapy is an accessible option that provides flexibility and freedom for mental health services.
Ditch the ‘Perfect Mom’ Pressure
The Myth of the “Perfect Mom” What comes to mind when you hear “perfect mom”? Maybe it’s a mother who always has a clean house, packs the most creative school lunches, throws Instagram-worthy birthday parties, and still has boundless energy for work, her marriage, and herself. Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it? Yet, for so many mothers, […]
