Real Talk Counseling

Real Talk Counseling Founded by Tameka Brewington, Real Talk Counseling is where authenticity meets quality care. We’re here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.

No fluff, just real talk.
📍CLT, NC
📞 Call us today to schedule your first session! 980-939-0991

✨ Meet the Team: Jim Winnek ✨Meet Jim Winnek, M.A., LCMHC, one of our experienced clinicians at Real Talk Counseling 💚He...
02/13/2026

✨ Meet the Team: Jim Winnek ✨

Meet Jim Winnek, M.A., LCMHC, one of our experienced clinicians at Real Talk Counseling 💚

Here’s what people usually want to know 👇

🕘 Availability: Monday through Friday | 9am to 4pm
🏢 Options: In-person in Charlotte or virtual across North Carolina
👥 Works with: Individuals, couples, and adolescents
💬 Focus areas: Stress, anxiety, depression, academic and professional pressure
🛠 Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy

With nearly 20 years in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Jim understands how mental health impacts performance in school, work, and relationships. He also brings a strong athletics background and often uses sports as a lens for navigating everyday challenges.

His work is practical and focused. Build self-awareness. Strengthen commitment. Move forward with intention.

Steady support. Clear direction. Real Talk. ✨

✨ Meet the Team: Intern Spotlight — Aaron ✨Meet Aaron, one of our counseling interns here at Real Talk Counseling 💚Aaron...
01/21/2026

✨ Meet the Team: Intern Spotlight — Aaron ✨

Meet Aaron, one of our counseling interns here at Real Talk Counseling 💚

Aaron works under the supervision of Tameka Brewington, with support and guidance built into his training and sessions.

Here’s what people usually want to know 👇

🕘 Availability: Flexible, typically Monday–Sunday | 9am–6pm
🏢 Options: In-person or virtual sessions
👥 Works with: Individuals, couples & adolescence
💬 Focus areas: Stress, anxiety, emotional challenges & life transitions
🧠 Approach: Person-centered, CBT & strengths-based care
💵 Rate: $30 intern rate

Aaron believes therapy is a collaborative process and that every person has the capacity to grow. He’s committed to meeting clients where they are and supporting them with care, intention, and trust.

Affordable. Supported. Real care.
✨ Real Talk ✨

✨ Meet the Team: Intern Spotlight — Sienna ✨Meet Sienna, one of our interns here at Real Talk Counseling 💚Sienna is curr...
01/21/2026

✨ Meet the Team: Intern Spotlight — Sienna ✨

Meet Sienna, one of our interns here at Real Talk Counseling 💚

Sienna is currently pursuing her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and works directly under Tameka, with support and supervision every step of the way (yes, Tameka is sometimes in session).

Here’s what clients usually want to know 👇

🕗 Availability: Flexible hours, typically 8am–5pm
🏢 Options: In-person or virtual sessions
👥 Works with: Adolescents, individuals, and couples
💬 Approach: Supportive, collaborative, and grounded in CBT
💵 Rate: $30 intern rate

Sienna was inspired to become a counselor after experiencing the impact of therapy in her own teenage years, and she brings that same empathy, understanding, and care into her work with clients today.

If you’re looking for affordable, supported care with real guidance behind it, Sienna is a wonderful place to start.

Real people. Real care. Real Talk. Book now!!! 980-939-0991 👇

https://therealtalkcounseling.com/our-therapists

New year. Still here.We’re kicking off 2026 the way we always do — with care that’s real and people you can count on.We’...
01/09/2026

New year. Still here.

We’re kicking off 2026 the way we always do — with care that’s real and people you can count on.

We’ve got:

🕗 Appointments from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
💬 In-person and virtual options
💳 Most major insurance accepted
💸 Sliding scale rates with our rockstar interns

Whether you’re ready to dig deep or just need someone to talk to, we’re here.

Real people. Real care. Real Talk.

11/04/2025

They say you’re on the leadership track… but are you actually moving?

📈 Training, certifications, evaluations — they’re just steps. Let’s talk about strategy.
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🎯 Ready to actually land that leadership role?
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🎃 Spooky Talk. Real Talk. 👻Ghosts aren’t real.But your stress, anxiety, and burnout? Very real.We’re here when you’re re...
10/31/2025

🎃 Spooky Talk. Real Talk. 👻

Ghosts aren’t real.
But your stress, anxiety, and burnout? Very real.

We’re here when you’re ready, no tricks, just support.

Happy Halloween from Real Talk Counseling!

https://therealtalkcounseling.com/

🌈🎃 Tonight’s the Night! 🎃🌈Hey Charlotte fam!Something spooky and special is brewing at Lenny Boy Brewing tonight for the...
10/28/2025

🌈🎃 Tonight’s the Night! 🎃🌈

Hey Charlotte fam!

Something spooky and special is brewing at Lenny Boy Brewing tonight for the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce Fall Block Party ... and I’ll be there!

I’m honored to be nominated for the CLGBT Chamber Board, and I’d love your support and your VOTE. 💜

Come join us for:
🍁 Fall vibes & community fun
🎯 Carnival games and great people
🍻 Craft brews & bites from Lenny Boy
📸 Free costume photos (costumes encouraged!)

Let’s celebrate connection, purpose, and progress together.
If you’re attending, come say hi and let’s catch up!

📅 Tuesday, Oct 28 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
🗳️ Voting for Chamber Board runs Oct 28–Nov 4 — check out candidate profiles on the Chamber site and cast your vote for me, Tameka Brewington! https://www.clgbtcc.org/59726-2/

10/27/2025

“Stop rushing your season. Just because you want it doesn’t mean you’re ready for it.”

Sometimes it’s not your season for the title, the promotion, or the ring — it’s your season to grow into it. 🌱

10/20/2025

Are your relationships pouring into you, or just pulling from you?

Sometimes the real shift starts with one word: boundaries.

It’s okay to expect reciprocity. It’s okay to protect your peace.

That’s what Real Talk looks like.

Yes, therapy really can be just $30.Our intern sessions are led by a deeply knowledgeable, passionate intern who’s fresh...
10/15/2025

Yes, therapy really can be just $30.

Our intern sessions are led by a deeply knowledgeable, passionate intern who’s fresh on all the latest training — and guided by a Real Talk therapist with years of life experience and clinical insight.

If you’ve ever been in therapy, you know how rare it is to find support at this rate.

Accessible, quality care. That’s what we believe in.

$30. Real therapy. Real Talk.

Still glowing from Millie CEO!Huge thank you to the Millie CEO Summit and Bobby Robinson for creating such an empowering...
10/14/2025

Still glowing from Millie CEO!

Huge thank you to the Millie CEO Summit and Bobby Robinson for creating such an empowering space. We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to connect, share, and learn alongside such amazing people we can now call FAMILY!

We walked away with new knowledge, new connections, and a renewed sense of purpose. So honored to be part of it.

Looking forward to next year already.

10/06/2025

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Charlotte, NC

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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(980) 939-0991

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