Renew Hope Counseling

10/28/2025

10/05/2025

Time to shine a spotlight on Benjamin Dahl!
Benjamin joins us as a Limited Licensed Counselor in Michigan with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. He interned at Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties, providing counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, marital, and group settings. Before becoming a counselor, Benjamin taught in high schools, community colleges, prisons, and served in a music ministry. Benjamin is currently accepting cash or HSA patients with many insurances to come. You can schedule with Benjamin here, or reach out to him directly at bdahl@renewhopecounseling.com

09/24/2025

We had a great time at St. Vladimir Orthodox Church festival this year! RHC was honored to help support.

09/21/2025

Renew Hope is Growing! 🌱

We’re excited to announce that Benjamin Dahl will soon be joining the team! (& Dr. Marty is especially looking forward to having another guy around! 😊)

Stay tuned—great things are coming!

06/24/2025

Carolyn Nicholson, MA, LPC, offers professional support for couples and individuals navigating challenges in their everyday lives. Specialized counseling for relationships, life transitions, and personal growth.

06/04/2025

RHC welcomes Carolyn Nicholson, MA, LPC!

With over 20 years of experience as a professional educator and counselor, Carolyn brings deep insight, compassion, and dedication to her work as a Life Coach and Therapist. After retiring from the Michigan Public School system, she transitioned into independent practice, where she continues to support clients in achieving personal growth and emotional well-being.

Carolyn believes strongly in human potential. Her approach centers on validating the strengths within each client while encouraging self-trust and intuitive decision-making. She helps individuals become more aware of their boundaries and communication styles, fostering healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Using techniques such as active listening, empathy, and reflective questioning, Carolyn creates a safe, supportive environment for healing and self-discovery. She works with clients facing a range of challenges, including:

Anxiety & depression **ADHD**Alcoholism & recovery**Childhood abuse & trauma**Relationship concerns**Communication issues**
Boundary setting & goal development

Carolyn’s mission is to walk alongside each person as they uncover their resilience, build confidence, and move toward a more empowered life.
Schedule with Carolyn here!https://drmartinfletcher.mytheranest.com/appointments/new

06/03/2025

Join Dr. Marty and Madison Rowland this June for a 4-week wellness group at Renew Hope Counseling. Sleep, nutrition, movement, connection—it’s all here! For more information Call 734-664-2528

Psychological services in downtown Dexter. Plenty of free parking and located near the schools

05/10/2025

Join Martin Fletcher and Madison Rowland as they lead a four-week Health and Wellness Program designed to provide you with the tools, support, and motivation you need to make lasting positive changes! They'll focus on key areas of your well-being, including nutrition, movement, spirituality, and sleep, guiding you step-by-step towards your goals.
There are just a few spots left in the Wednesday evening group, so reach out today if you'd like info on pricing and being part of this new venture with RHC!

11/12/2024

Are you ready? We've got openings.

11/09/2024

Here are some common types of Cognitive Distortions:

1. **All-or-Nothing Thinking**: Seeing situations in black-and-white terms, without recognizing any middle ground (e.g., "If I’m not perfect, I’m a failure").

2. **Overgeneralization**: Making broad, sweeping conclusions based on a single event (e.g., "I failed this test, so I’ll fail everything").

3. **Mental Filtering**: Focusing exclusively on negative details while ignoring positive aspects (e.g., dwelling on one critical comment despite receiving praise).

4. **Discounting the Positive**: Rejecting or minimizing positive experiences or achievements (e.g., "They complimented me, but they were just being nice").

5. **Jumping to Conclusions**:
- **Mind Reading**: Assuming you know what others think without evidence (e.g., "They think I’m incompetent").
- **Fortune Telling**: Predicting that things will turn out badly without proof (e.g., "I know I’ll fail the interview").

6. **Catastrophizing**: Expecting the worst possible outcome in any situation (e.g., "If I make one mistake, my whole career will be ruined").

7. **Emotional Reasoning**: Believing that if you feel something, it must be true (e.g., "I feel unworthy, so I must be unworthy").

8. **"Should" Statements**: Setting rigid rules for yourself or others that lead to guilt or frustration when they aren’t met (e.g., "I should always succeed" or "They shouldn’t act that way").

9. **Labeling**: Assigning a broad, negative label to yourself or others based on one incident (e.g., "I’m a failure" instead of "I made a mistake").

10. **Personalization**: Blaming yourself for events outside of your control or assuming responsibility for others' problems (e.g., "It’s my fault they’re upset").

Recognizing these distortions is the first step in challenging and changing negative thought patterns.

10/31/2024

Another fun year of Morning Star trick or treaters visiting us this morning!

10/14/2024

Common Psychology Terms to Know and Consider Exploring Within Yourself:

**Confirmation bias** is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's pre-existing beliefs or theories, while disregarding or undervaluing information that contradicts them. This bias can lead people to make skewed judgments or decisions because they only focus on evidence that supports their viewpoints.

**Intention** refers to a person's purpose, aim, or plan behind an action or decision. It’s the mental determination to achieve a particular outcome or carry out a specific action. Intention reflects the underlying motivation or reason for doing something.

**Intentionally** means doing something on purpose or with deliberate thought and planning. It implies that an action was done with full awareness and a specific goal or reason in mind, rather than by accident or chance.

**Authenticity** refers to the quality of being genuine, real, or true to oneself. It involves being honest, transparent, and sincere in actions, behavior, and expression, without trying to conform to others' expectations or pretenses. An authentic person or thing is seen as trustworthy and original, staying true to its core values or nature.

**Cognitive distortions** are irrational or biased patterns of thinking that negatively influence how a person perceives reality. These distortions often lead to inaccurate and overly pessimistic views of situations, oneself, or others, contributing to emotional distress and unhealthy behaviors. Common examples include black-and-white thinking, catastrophizing, overgeneralization, and personalization.