Solution-focused Therapy

Solution-focused therapy makes the focus on your future. There is less emphasis on the “why or how?” and more on the “what’s next?” Looking forward can be a potent tool. Focusing on the future can give you freedom from the ties of your past, holding you back.
Meet the Therapist: Beth McErlean, LCSW — Providing Online Therapy in NC, VA & WI

Renewed Wellness Counseling is proud to welcome Beth McErlean, LCSW, to our team. Beth offers online therapy in North Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin, supporting clients with anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, bipolar disorder, and family stress related to substance use or misunderstood mental health conditions. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach helps clients find calm, balance, and lasting change from wherever they are.
Finding Joy Again: Recovering From Depression

Even individuals who struggle with frequent depression can experience a life filled with joy and happiness.
EMDR Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps with Trauma

Whether you are currently in therapy, have friends or family who go to therapy, you may have her the term EMDR Therapy. EMDR stands for eye movement and desensitization reprocessing therapy. It can seem like a mouthful, but it can be extremely successful method in working through trauma. What is Trauma? Trauma comes in many […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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.