New Beginnings Mental Health and Wellness

03/16/2026

✨ Insurance Update ✨
We are currently in-network with select insurance plans and are continuously expanding our panels to increase access to care.
If you’re unsure whether your insurance is accepted, we’re happy to help you verify your benefits.
Our goal is to make therapy as accessible as possible while providing high-quality, compassionate care. 💬
📩 Contact us to check your coverage or schedule a consultation.
📞 (912) 275-4763
🌐 www.newbeginningsmentalhealth.com
More insurance panels coming soon (including AMBETTER) —stay tuned!

03/12/2026

It’s been a while, so let’s introduce our staff……drum roll please🥁 🥁

Meet the ones who prescribe the meds: Jessica Coleman and Heather Burandt - both dually certified family nurse practitioners and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Both having worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings && both the best of the best ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Meet the one who you talk to first and keeps us all in line: Debra aka “Deb” - whos official job duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting patients but let’s be real, she’s really here for her unofficial job duties: managing everyone’s chaos, fixing problems we didn’t know existed, & keeping the rest of us functioning. She’s the real MVP 🏆

02/13/2026

🚨 NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE 🚨

We are taking a break (for vacation) & the office will be closed Monday 2/23/26 through Sunday 3/1/2026. Normal office hours will resume Monday 3/2/2026.

••• Please be sure to contact the office prior to closure for any prescription refills or concerns. If you have an emergency while the office is closed, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 988 •••

01/16/2026

We are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day on Monday, January 19. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20.

01/09/2026

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
availability within 2 weeks 👌🏼
Call us today (912) 275-4763 -OR- go online to www.newbeginningsmetalhealth.com 💚

01/05/2026

Exercise isn’t just good for your body—it’s powerful for your mind too 💪🧠
Moving your body can reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, improve sleep, and increase focus and confidence. Even a short walk can make a difference. Your mental health deserves movement ❤️

If you’re local to Brunswick, CrossFit Brunswick is offering a FREE week to anyone interested in trying it out. With several class times available this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your physical health which impacts your mental health.

🌟 Community Week 🌟

1/5/26-1/11/16 - Come try out CrossFit for a full week, completely free! Start your fitness journey with one of the best communities and coaching staffs around!

12/31/2025

‼️‼️IMPORTANT INSURANCE UPDATE‼️‼️

As we approach a new year, with new deductibles and new insurance plans, we want to keep you informed about the health insurance plans we currently accept.

✅ We Are In-Network With Most Major Commercial Plans, including:
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareSource (Marketplace)
Cigna Healthcare
Healthgram, Inc.
Optum
Oscar
UMR
UnitedHealthcare ... plus their subsidiaries!

❌ Plans We Are Unable to Accept include:
Medicare
Medicaid - including CareSource Medicaid and Amerigroup
Tricare

🧠 How to Verify Your Coverage
Insurance networks can change, and the plan type (HMO, PPO, EPO, etc.) matters — even within the same company. Before your visit, please:
📞 Call the number on your insurance card.
🗣️ Ask if our clinic/providers are in-network for your specific plan.
💰 Confirm your copay, deductible, and if prior authorization is required.

Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these complex insurance guidelines. Our priority is always providing you with the best possible care.

The New Beginnings Mental Health and Wellness team 💚

12/30/2025

Wishing you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
New Year - - New You - - New Beginnings!

Our office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, 12/31/25, at 2PM and all day on Thursday, 1/1/26. We will be open for appointments only with Heather on 1/2/26.

12/29/2025

✨ Meet Our New Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Heather! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Heather to our practice! Heather brings over 10 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment, with a background spanning both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Heather also holds a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree. While she does not routinely manage primary care concerns, this training allows her to take a more holistic, whole-body approach to psychiatric care—considering how physical and mental health intersect to support overall well-being.

Outside of work, Heather enjoys cheering on her family—watching her husband race dirt bikes, her daughter shine in cheer, and her son play the drums. 🏍️📣🥁

Please join us in giving Heather a warm welcome! 💙 She will be accepting new patients starting 1/2/2026.

12/22/2025

🚨 Christmas Closure 🚨

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, 12/24 and will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, 12/29.

Please remember: if you experience a mental health emergency while we are closed, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.

We wish you comfort, safety, and wellness this Christmas season. 💫 🎅🏼 🎄

12/22/2025

🧠 Your Mental Health Needs More Than Just Therapy & Sleep 🧠

Micronutrients—vitamins and minerals your body needs in small amounts—play a huge role in brain health and emotional well-being.

✨ Why micronutrients matter for mental health:
• Support neurotransmitter production (serotonin, dopamine, GABA)
• Help regulate mood, focus, and energy
• Reduce inflammation linked to anxiety and depression
• Support stress response and nervous system balance

💡 Food is foundational—but not always enough.
Stress, gut health, medications, and lifestyle can impact absorption. That’s why mental health care works best when we look at the whole picture.

🩺 Mental health is biological, psychological, and nutritional.
Fuel your brain the way it deserves.

👉 Always talk with a healthcare provider before starting supplements.

(912) 275-4763
www.newbeginningsmentalhealth.com

12/20/2025

She’s right 👇🏼
Also, if you have any friends or family members who reside in NC and may need help, this is who we recommend 💚

Food for thought .. (y'all see what I did there 😎)

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