Restore & Renew Counseling

09/10/2025

✨ Book Spotlight ✨
"Scattered Minds" by Dr. Gabor Maté is a powerful deep dive into the origins of ADHD — not as a genetic flaw, but as a response to early experiences. 🌱🧠

If you've ever struggled with focus, parenting a sensitive child, or understanding how childhood shapes the brain, this is a must-read. 📖💡

🔖 Favorite quote:
"ADHD is not a problem of knowing what to do – it is a problem of doing what you know."

09/01/2025

Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to our feelings in a healthy way. It doesn’t mean ignoring emotions, it means learning to notice them, pause, and choose how to respond.

This guide is a great tool for when emotions feel overwhelming. With practice, you can train your mind and body to work with your feelings instead of against them 🌿🧘‍♀️

08/26/2025

Seeking peace doesn’t have to be complicated 🌿

These 6 simple steps can help bring calm and clarity to your everyday life 💫

08/11/2025

Restore and Renew Counseling would like to welcome our new Intern, Rachael Watson, to the practice!

Rachael is a third-year graduate student in the Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling program at Michigan State University. She is currently training to earn both her Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credentials.

She is also accompanied by Tucker, her soon-to-be certified therapy dog! Tucker is a two-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever who is available to join in-person sessions for additional comfort and support.

Rachael has immediate availability and is accepting new clients on a sliding fee scale dependent on the client's ability to pay. She is available for in-person sessions on Mondays at our East Lansing office and offers virtual appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To schedule a consultation with Rachael, please contact her directly at rachael@restorerenewcounseling.com or reach out to the practice at hello@restorerenewcounseling.com.

08/03/2025

Happy !

Today’s about slowing down—a cup of tea, deep breaths, and giving yourself what you need: rest 🧘‍♀️

Did you know that 77% of U.S. adults regularly experience physical symptoms due to stress, like headaches, fatigue, or muscle tension (American Psychological Association, 2020)? Taking time to reset isn’t indulgence—it’s essential.

So cheers to slow mornings, warm coffee, and a little peace of mind. Take time today to reset, recharge, and just be 💆‍♀️✨

07/28/2025

🧠 What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a powerful, brain-body based therapy that helps people process trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain by focusing on specific eye positions that access deep areas of the brain where unprocessed experiences are stored.

Whether you're coping with PTSD, chronic stress, or just feeling “stuck,” Brainspotting can help your brain and body do what they were wired to do: heal. 💫

Have questions about how Brainspotting works or if it’s a good fit for you? Send a message or comment below 👇

07/20/2025

Restore and Renew would like to highlight our therapist Nicole Kallgren, LLMSW!

Nicole is currently accepting new clients for morning, afternoon, and evening sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Nicole has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and stress management. She utilizes a combination of CBT, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, with a Strengths-Based approach.

Nicole is in network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, McLaren, Molina, Priority Health, and medicaid plans.

Please reach out to Nicole@restorerenewcounseling.com or the practice directly at hello@restorerenewcounseling.com to schedule your free 15 minute consultation today!

07/11/2025

Most of us talk to ourselves without realizing it—often in negative, limiting ways. Dr. Shad Helmstetter’s simple techniques, based on how the brain works, help people replace that negative self-talk and take control of their lives.

By changing how you speak to yourself, you can boost confidence, break bad habits, reach goals, and improve every area of life. And it works.

If you are struggling with negative self-talk, this book is for you.

“You will become what you think about most; your success or failure in anything, large or small, will depend on your programming—what you accept from others, and what you say when you talk to yourself.”
― Shad Helmstetter, What To Say When You Talk To Your Self

07/09/2025

Summer is the perfect time to become more active. Research shows exercise can provide great benefits for our mental health. If you're new to exercise, start slow. Find an activity you enjoy, grab a friend, and get out there and move!

07/07/2025

This week, Restore and Renew Counseling would like to highlight one of our recent additions to the team, Kelly Charette, LMSW. Kelly has over 10 years of experience in the field and specializes in working with children (10+), teenagers, adults, couples, and families who are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD.

Kelly is currently accepting new clients for both virtual and in-person services at her downtown office in Remus, MI. Kelly has openings for morning, afternoon, and evening appointments Monday thru Wednesday. Kelly is in network with Aetna, BCBS/BCN, McLaren, Priority Health, and medicaid plans.

Please reach out to Kelly@restorerenewcounseling.com or the practice directly at hello@restorerenewcounseling.com to schedule your free 15 minute consultation today!

06/26/2025

Restore and Renew Counseling would like to welcome Delana Joyce, LLMSW back to the practice after a short hiatus!

Delana is currently accepting new clients 16 years and older for telehealth services. She specializes in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma as well as working with victims of domestic violence, along with those who have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

Delana is in network with Aetna, BCBS, McLaren, medicaid, and Priority Health insurances.

She is currently scheduling clients Mondays thru Thursdays during the hours of 11am to 8pm and on Fridays from 12pm to 3pm.

Please reach out to the practice at hello@restorerenewcounseling.com or to Delana directly at delana@restorerenewcounseling.com to schedule your free consultation today!

Welcome back Delana!

09/05/2024

Good morning!
Just wanted to put this out there for anyone with referrals that they can't accommodate for individuals without insurance or who need a sliding scale out of pocket rate, and pro bono. We have an intern who is accepting clients/referrals for her internship beginning in the next week. You can find Taylor's bio listed in the link below on our website. You can also contact hello@restorerenewcounseling.com with any questions or referrals you would like to send her way! TY!

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