Empowerment Counseling & Coaching, PLLC

10/04/2023

Empowerment Counseling & Coaching, PLLC Would like to take the time to say "Happy Birthday" to one of our middle and high school based therapist! Lizzy, you have been an amazing addition and great asset to our team. You are making an impact in the lives of the ECPPS students you serve and we are confident the skills the students learn today will cultivate into positive, healthy habits in the future. With your help, we are able to assist students with developing change in their everyday lifestyles and produce a future of driven, goal oriented, mindful, healed adults.

Do you have a child/children who attend a school located in the ECPPS district and you are interested in your child receiving school based therapy? Contact our office at (252) 656-5799 for more information!

09/07/2023

The owners of Empowerment Counseling & Coaching are super excited to be apart of this amazing program
DG McGee

ENCEP Cohort V is live! We launched yesterday and we have dedicated business owners that are ready to scale.
We're thankful for our partnership with LaTasha Best Gaddy of Infinity Bridges as our Lean Canvas facilitator as well as our partnership with Dr. Bryan McGann and Duke Law to help our business owners with the legalities of business. Take this ENCEP journey with us.



Kevin J. Price DG McGee Motivates Partner Community Capital Institute Capital Women’s Business Center of North Carolina - WBCNC Duke School Of Law

09/05/2023

Help us extend a warm welcome to the newest member of our team! Kara will be joining us as a School Based Therapist. We are happy and excited to have her artistic and kind spirit. Check out our website to learn more about Kara!

09/05/2023

Help us extend a warm welcome to the newest member of our Team! Lizzy will be joining us as a School Based therapist. We are happy and excited to have her energetic and compassionate spirit. Check out our website to learn more about Lizzy!

08/24/2023

Our office would like to send a big thank you to Bertie County Middle school for allowing Ms. Smallwood and I to set up a booth at their open house event on Monday. We are looking forward to assisting children and their families in your area. Do you have BCBS or Medcost insurance and you are seeking services? Ms. Smallwood is currently accepting new clients!

Do you have a child who is apart of the ECPPS district and you are unable to attend sessions in office due to your work schedule? We are accepting new students for this upcoming school year! Please inquire with our office on how to schedule your child!

Do you have BCBS, Medcost, Aetna, Cigna, or Sentara Healthcare Management plans? We are accepting new clients for in office and tele-health! Please inquire within our office for more information on how to schedule an appointment. If you are unsure if we accept your private healthcare plan please contact our office for verification of insurance. We also have payment plans available!

08/22/2023

While you are attending your child(ren) open houses this week do not forget to inquire with your school counselor, student advocate, or principal about our school based therapy program and how to enroll your child!

08/19/2023

Are you looking for extra school supplies? Check out a few sponsored events in our area!

08/08/2023

Do you have BCBS, Medicaid, or Medcost and you are seeking therapy? We have two appointments available tomorrow August 09, 2023 at 10am and 11am! Call today to schedule the appointment within our office. You will need a valid photo ID, insurance card, and payment (if copay and self pay are applicable) upon scheduling your appointment. Our skilled clinicians offer in office and virtual sessions! We look forward to assisting you on your journey!

08/07/2023

Are you seeking therapy for your child during the school year? Are you located in the ECPPS school district? Are you interested in scheduling your child for therapy but you work a demanding schedule? Inquire within our office about our school based therapy and see if it would be right for you!

08/07/2023

As school approaches the stressors in life that are otherwise manageable can become overwhelming. Schedule an appointment in our office today with one of our skilled clinicians to assist you with time management, goal setting, coping skills, behavioral therapy, positive parenting, marriage counseling, individual therapy, trauma focused therapy, or even just a listening ear. We are accepting new clients! Take your first step today towards a better tomorrow!

08/02/2023

Our modern world has a lot of demands, making it easy to feel stressed out or overwhelmed. In order to not allow stress to impact your physical and mental well-being, stress needs to be actively managed. One way to reduce stress is to take an occasional mental health day that involves a break from all life’s stressors. Allow your mind to focus on one task at a time. This can look like journaling, poetry, or even a light workout. What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? What can you change to manage stressors in your day to day routine?

07/25/2023

Are you ready to begin your journey towards a more connected, motivated, inspired, and esteemed you? It is time to take a step towards achieving your goals. Through individual therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, life coaching, Triple P positive parenting, CBT, and trauma focused therapy we are equipped to provide you with necessary coping skills and resources while assisting you and your family on a journey of empowerment. We offer tele-health and face to face sessions. Give us a call today.

07/24/2023

Empowerment Counseling and Coaching PLLC is now accepting walkins! We have two appointments open TODAY Monday, July 24, 2023. We have a 2pm and a 3pm available. When you arrive please have your photo id, insurance card, and payment information available. Our office accepts most insurances. If you are curious about whether we accept yours please visit our website for more information. For those who do not have insurance we have self pay options available. We look forward to assisting you on your journey of becoming connected, motivated, and empowered.

07/23/2023

Empowerment Counseling and Coaching PLLC is now accepting walkins! Our next available day is tomorrow, July 24, 2023. We have a 2pm and 3pm open. When you arrive please have your photo id, insurance card, and payment information available. Our office accepts most insurances. If you are curious about whether we accept yours please visit our website for more information. For those who do not have insurance we have self pay options available. We look forward to assisting you on your journey of becoming connected, motivated, and empowered.

07/22/2023

Today is the day! Empowerment Counseling and Coaching has partnered with Mixxedfit to bring to you reboot fitness. The fun begins at 2pm and will end at 3:30pm. There will be $1 raffles, door prizes, music, and resources for mental health. Tell a friend to tell a friend! We look forward to seeing you all there!

07/21/2023

Tomorrow is the day! Come out and dance with us for Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Empowerment Counseling and Coaching has partnered with MixxedFit to bring you reboot fitness. Tickets are $10 and will be purchased at the door! There will be $1 raffles, music, resources for mental health, snacks, and more. Tell a friend to tell a friend! We hope to see you all there!

07/20/2023

Are you looking for something to do saturday? Come dance with us and learn about resources for mental health. Tickets are $10 and will be purchased at the door! Come out and get down with us while we provide resources and skills to cope with disparities against minorities! There will be door prizes, $1 raffles, music, dance, and a whole lot of fun! Tell a friend to tell a friend! Hope to see you there!

07/18/2023

Tickets are $10 and will be purchased at the door! Come out and get down with us while we provide resources and skills to cope with disparities against minorities! There will be door prizes, $1 raffles, music, dance, and a whole lot of fun! Tell a friend to tell a friend! Hope to see you there!

07/12/2023

Come on out and help us celebrate Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Enjoy your time dancing and learning about common disparities impacting our minority communities while also learning coping skills and developing resources to combat the mental health crisis ! We are partnering with Mixxedfit dance fitness to bring you a day of fun! event will be held on July 22, 2023 2pm-3:30pm. Entry is $10 at the door. You do not want to miss this event! 💃🎵🎶

07/12/2023

In the month of July, the CDC recognizes Minority Mental health, raising awareness of the challenges that affect the mental health of racial and ethnic minority groups. It is important that we share information about mental health throughout the community as well as coping skills to combat the economic disparities, displacement of families, and affordability of healthcare that place an impact on the mental health crisis in those communities. Empowerment Counseling and Coaching PLLC is able to provide mental health services and resources for all communities.

If you are facing a mental health crisis don't hesitate to contact the mobile crisis team:
1.866.437.1821 / 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Enjoy this article about how to compact poverty in minortiy communites:

Greater income seen as a partial success in improving mental health.

06/28/2023

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Teinesha Smallwood, MSW, LCSWA to our team. Ms. Smallwood obtained her MSW from Capella University. Ms. Smallwood experience includes working with children and families who face a broad range of challenges.
Ms. Smallwood aims to help others by normalizing therapy and embracing life’s problems. Ms. Smallwood strives to provide a non-judgmental and safe space for everyone she serves. Ms. Smallwood is currently seeing clients in the office and via Telehealth Monday-Friday.

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Smallwood, please call our agency at (252)656-5799.

06/24/2023

Exercise not only changes your body. It changes your mind, attitude, and mood.

Empowerment Counseling and Coaching will be hosting a "Get Fit For Mental Health" REBOOT Fitness Event on July 22nd from 2pm to 330pm with guest instructors Nekia Williams Vikki Vik and Lakia Williams. Tickets will be purchased at the door! A part of the proceeds will go to “project dream”. Project dream is a non-profit organization developed to challenge our youth within the community and help them develop healthy lifestyle choices and coping skills.

Come and “get fit” with us!!!

06/22/2023

Summertime is here! Aside from summer break for kids, cookouts, and vacations it is important for you to get out and relax. Did you know that sunlight exposure releases Vitamin D that aides in improving mental health? So if you are planning a beach trip with the ladies, BOOK IT! Remember that increasing temperatures can also cause dehydration so make sure you stay hydrated and cool! Tell us in the comments your plans for this summer! 😎

05/12/2023

For everyone attending the event the address 961 Oak Stump rd suite C

05/12/2023

Results are in Tenna Roach is the winner of the free ticket!

Tickets are still on sale. Grab them while you can. The link to purchase tickets is below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-i-vent-paint-night-tickets-626658441267?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

05/11/2023

Hello everyone!

We are one day away from our first Sip and Paint event! If you would like to enter yourself into a drawing to win a free ticket please comment your name under this post by 5pm today. We will be announcing the lucky winner tonight so stay tuned! We are still accepting seats for this event. You can purchase your tickets at the eventbrite link below. See you all there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-i-vent-paint-night-tickets-626658441267fbclid=IwAR3lW6zw44fmQUyhFlTZuc3VyBbDYDDpcNLxVxnMRsJX0qSx6AS69ISxefA

05/08/2023

If you are interested in attending this event please comment your name to be entered into a drawing to receive a free ticket. Miracle Brumsey-Whitaker has purchased a ticket to sponsor one person to attend free of charge!

Thank you Miracle much we really appreciate the generous act!

05/04/2023

Happy friday eve! You have made it through one more week and now the weekend is approaching! If you are anything like me you have to prepare yourself for the upcoming weekend. Make sure you get a seat at our "Can I Vent" sip and paint event next Friday May 12, 2023 in celebration of Mother’s Day ! Don't forget to bring a family member or friend! You'e not going to want to miss this event!

03/30/2023

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”

This phrase is a reminiscence of our childhood and it has gotten us through some tough times but how true is it?

Negative words spoken to an individual daily can hurt them not only on a deep psychological level but also in their everyday lives subconsciously.

The Masary Emoto study can be conducted at home. You take two mason jars 3/4 full of jasmine rice. You label one jar love and one jar hate. Over a course of a month you speak to each jar. The jar with the word love you’ll fill it with loving affirmations such as you’re beautiful, I care for you, you are amazing. The other jar labeled hate you fill it with hateful words such as you’re worthless, you never do anything right, you’re ugly. Researchers began to notice the jar labeled hate began to mold and go bad as soon as a week of hateful words versus the love jar that remained in conditioned weeks after being filled with affirmations.

So treat yourself to that extra pep talk!

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03/30/2023

Are you interested in a career in counseling with children? We are hiring!

You can apply on Indeed.com or forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

03/17/2023

Happy Birthday to our office manager!!!! Enjoy your day 🎂🥳🎈

03/06/2023

Empowerment will like to express our gratitude for our dedicated staff members, interns, and those who serve their communities everyday. It is not only your education that make you a great social worker. It is your compassion, your diligence, your steadfastness, your involvement, and most importantly your courage to take a stand. Thank you not only today but everyday for the lives that you impact and inevitable change. Remember, it only takes one person to start the domino effect of change.

02/27/2023

Empowerment Counseling Coaching, PLLC had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Title 1 Event "Coffee with the Counselors" hosted at River Road Middle School! For more information on Title 1 program please review the flyer below! Our office is accepting school based therapy referrals. If your child is in need of therapy and you are unable to attend sessions in office, we also provide sessions via school based and tele-health. school based Therapist counsels students in the ECPPS school district during school hours to allow not only convenience but also comfortability for the student.

“For there is always a light, if only we are brave enough to see it, if only we are brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman

02/17/2023

TGIF!
You have made it to see another weekend. Applaud yourself with self care. Prepare your mind and your home for the upcoming week. Renew yourself. Discover. Get inspired. Get connected. Look at how far you have traveled on your journey and become empowered in who you are not only today, but who you will be in the future.

02/16/2023

Do you have BCBS, MedCost, or Medicaid and you're seeking therapy?

We have a clinician that is accepting new clients! Ms. Smallwood offers family therapy and individual therapy with adults, children, and adolescents! Mrs. Smallwood has open availability starting during evening hours!

We are looking forward to assisting you with not only setting goals along your journey but also coaching you on how to achieve those goals and surpass them!

Review our office flyer below for more information on our practice and while you're there, scan the QR code for information on resource booklet.

Discover. Connect. Get Inspired. Get Empowered.

02/16/2023

Jessica Schrader wrote an article in psychology today stating "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” according to William Shakespeare, but what about a snack? Would a snack by any other name have as many calories? Recent research suggests that the name given to an eating episode can affect the amount consumed. "

Sometimes we overindulge in things because we label them incorrectly. Like the example Jessica used; a snack compared to a meal. Do the three piece chicken tenders from Burger King with a large lemonade and no fry sound more appealing when you say its a "snack" in-between of your breakfast and dinner because you only ate a biscuit for breakfast and you know your dinner will be heavy. Would that same 575 calorie "snack" from Burger King make the same impact if you recognized it as a meal and not a snack? Would you have made a better health choice?

How can we apply this knowledge to other areas of our lives we call "snacks" or light problems when in reality they can carry very heavy weighted burdens like a heavy meal but we label them incorrectly.

You might eat more depending on what you call it.

02/15/2023

What happens the day after Valentines Day?

Many social misconceptions of Valentines Day focus on the appreciation of love beginning and ending on February 14th. The truth is, love is still there after nightfall and the cost of jewelry, chocolates, and fancy dates doesn't amount up the priceless feeling of a healthy, balanced, loving relationship and friendship. Setting standards and boundaries for your love life will ensure nourishment in all forms.

Good Read:

Why self-love is foundational to lasting romantic partnerships.

02/14/2023

Love is in the Air!

When buying those chocolates for your significant other remember that life is just like those box of chocolates. You may not know which piece you're going to choose but it's always a sweet surprise.

Are you looking for ways to learn how to handle the mental stigmas of Valentines Day?
https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/5-mental-health-tips-to-take-on-valentines-day/

02/13/2023

The City of Elizabeth City, NC

Your journey begins today!

Our office is accepting new clients! We offer several services such as individual therapy, group therapy, marriage counseling, and couples therapy. We also offer school based therapy for students in the ECPPS school system. You can't make it into our main office for face-to-face sessions? no worries, we also provide services via tele-health.

Check out our pamphlets for more information on insurances we accept! Also, while you're here, scan the QR code to view our resource booklet.

Don't forget to like and subscribe to our Facebook and Instagram for more updates on mental health awareness and community events!

We look forward to assisting you with discovering, connecting, getting inspired, and becoming Empowered!