Balanced Wellness

07/29/2025

Back to school is next week. The backpacks are (almost) packed… but how are you feeling?

This time of year can bring a mix of things like feelings of relief, overwhelm, guilt, or even just space you haven’t had in months.

If you're feeling off, stretched thin, or finally have a moment to breathe — therapy can help.

Individual, couple's, child, and teen therapy support is available virtually in SC, NC, and GA, with in-person sessions in Ridgeland, SC (between Beaufort and Bluffton) and Wilmington, NC.

Let our team support you and your family this school year.

🔗 Visit balanced-wellness.org or submit a therapy interest form: bit.ly/bwnewclients

07/24/2025

It’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week, a critical time to center the voices and experiences of Black mothers.

While depression is the most common complication of pregnancy and postpartum, it doesn’t always look the same. For Black women, it often shows up as irritability, fatigue, insomnia, self-blame, and physical symptoms not always the sadness or hopelessness typically associated with depression.

These differences matter. When signs are overlooked or misunderstood, care is delayed or denied. This week, and every week, we advocate for equitable, culturally responsive mental health care that truly sees and supports Black moms.

Source: Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, 2023 Fact Sheet

07/23/2025

Meet Akacia 💙

Akacia is a Licensed Master Social Worker at Balanced Wellness, offering both in-person sessions in Ridgeland, SC and virtual therapy across South Carolina.

As a Marine Corps veteran and military spouse, Akacia brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges that come with military life, major transitions, and high-stress seasons. She’s especially passionate about supporting new parents, service members and their families, and people of color—while welcoming clients from all backgrounds.

With specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and evidence-based trauma treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Akacia combines clinical expertise with lived experience to provide therapy that’s compassionate, culturally sensitive, and solution-focused.

Ready to connect with Akacia? Visit bit.ly/bwnewclients 💻

07/18/2025

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month 💛

Here's a reminder that cultural competence isn’t enough. What our communities truly need is cultural humility.

Cultural humility means acknowledging that we’re always learning. It asks therapists to show up with openness, self-awareness, and a deep respect for each client’s lived experience. It means recognizing power dynamics, honoring identity, and making space for the client to be the expert of their own story.

This month and every month, we uplift the need for therapy that doesn’t just know culture, but listens, adapts, and honors it.

Tag a therapist or healer who embodies this 🙌🏾

07/16/2025

✨Meet Rachel, one of our compassionate therapists here at Balanced Wellness!✨

Rachel Chaney is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate providing in-person therapy in Ridgeland, SC and virtual therapy to clients across South Carolina.

Rachel brings a calm, steady presence to her work with clients of all ages. She’s especially passionate about supporting women through the perinatal journey and individuals navigating trauma. As a TF-CBT-certified and EMDR trained therapist (and a mom who’s been there), Rachel offers a safe, judgment-free space for healing and growth.

Whether you’re processing big emotions, past experiences, or simply need a space to talk, Rachel’s here to walk with you.

📍Located conveniently between Beaufort, SC and Bluffton, SC
💻 Perinatal Mental Health | Trauma | Individual Therapy

07/14/2025

💬 How did you know your therapist was the one? 👀⁣
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Swipe through this carousel for tips from our latest blog on how to choose the right therapist—because finding a good fit is key to feeling seen, supported, and safe in the therapy room. 💛⁣
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Whether you’re starting your search or reflecting on your current match, we’ve got helpful questions and signs to look for. 🛋️⁣
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✨ Drop a comment and tell us how you knew your therapist was the right fit!⁣
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📖 Read the full blog here: bit.ly/bwblogrightfit⁣
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07/11/2025

This Disability Pride Month, let’s move beyond awareness and stand for true inclusion. Celebrate the power, resilience, and voices of the disabled community. Speak up, challenge ableism, and commit to creating spaces where everyone belongs. Pride is more than a feeling—it’s action.

07/09/2025

🎉 Welcome, Amanda – and Congratulations! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate Amanda as she transitions from intern to pre-licensed clinician here at Balanced Wellness! Her time with us during internship showed her heart, dedication, and clinical excellence—and we’re so excited to have her officially join our team.

Amanda brings a down-to-earth, collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients develop meaningful habits and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and compassion. While she supports a wide variety of clients, Amanda is especially passionate about working with women and girls across the lifespan, as well as military families, veterans, and first responders.

Her clinical focus includes:
🧠 OCD & anxiety disorders
💬 Autism and ADHD
🍽️ Disordered eating
🤰🏽 Perinatal mood & anxiety disorders

As a U.S. Army veteran, Amanda brings a unique and deeply personal understanding of service-related stress and trauma. She is also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and has completed training in maternal mental health through Postpartum Support International.

We're honored to have Amanda continue offering compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care to the clients we serve.

📍 Now accepting new virtual clients in NC, SC, and GA. Connect with Amanda today at 👉 bit.ly/bwnewclients!

07/09/2025

This is an upcoming retreat for couples struggling with fertility challenges. Trisha Zehrung is an incredible resource and we value her knowledge and expertise. If you know someone who would benefit from this event, please forward along!

✨ Mark your calendars! ✨

Join us August 14–17, 2025, for our Restore & Renew Fertility Retreat — a sacred space for couples seeking connection, education, and holistic wellness on their fertility journey.

🌿 Limited spots available.
📍Bluffton, SC

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

The Fourth marks more than just fireworks—it's the midpoint of summer and a gentle reminder that the back-to-school season is just around the corner. 📚

As the days begin to fly by, we encourage you to soak up these summer moments—laugh a little longer, rest a little deeper, and make space for quality time with the people you love most. 💛

At Balanced Wellness, we’re here to support your emotional and mental well-being through every season. We are currently accepting new clients, and now is a great time to begin preparing for the transition into fall, the holidays, and beyond. 🍂🎒🎄

Whether you're looking for support, clarity, or simply space to grow—you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out when you're ready 📲 bit.ly/bwnewclients

07/03/2025

Hilary has been a valued part of the Balanced Wellness team by providing virtual therapy services to clients across North Carolina and South Carolina!

As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern, Hilary brings curiosity, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping others grow. With a degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley and a clinical foundation through Northwestern University, she creates a supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is your sign. 💬

✨ Hilary is accepting new clients!✨
🖥️ Telehealth only
📍 Serving NC + SC
📩 Get started today: bit.ly/bwnewclients