Research Triangle Counseling, PLLC

Research Triangle Counseling, PLLC Research Triangle Counseling is a trauma informed counseling practice for busy professionals.

Halfway through the week, your brain deserves some TLC: especially if you’re carrying stress, deadlines, or tough emotio...
01/07/2026

Halfway through the week, your brain deserves some TLC: especially if you’re carrying stress, deadlines, or tough emotions. Here are six simple ways you can support your brain today:

• Rest: Take even a 5-minute pause to breathe deeply or step away from your screen. You’re allowed to rest.
• Hydrate: Keep water nearby and drink often: hydration boosts focus and energy.
• Engage mind: Challenge yourself gently: try a word puzzle, read an inspiring article, or learn one new fact.
• Connect: Text a friend, share a laugh, or check in with someone you trust. Connection fights isolation.
• Move: Take the stairs, stretch at your desk, or get outside for a few minutes: movement nourishes your mood.
• Mindfulness: Notice one thing you enjoy about today, even if it’s small. Name it, savor it.

You don’t have to overhaul your routine: tiny, intentional shifts matter. And if this feels hard, you’re not alone. Therapy is a safe space to talk about what weighs on your mind.

Ready for support? Book a consult at rtcounseling.clientsecure.me.

You show up for everyone: work, family, friends. But what about you? Healing isn’t “one more thing” on your list: it’s t...
01/06/2026

You show up for everyone: work, family, friends. But what about you? Healing isn’t “one more thing” on your list: it’s the anchor that helps you keep going. Whether you’re squeezing in self-care along the Catawba or grabbing moments of calm between commuting from South Carolina to Charlotte, you deserve support that flexes with your life. Therapy doesn’t have to mean rearranging your world. With flexible virtual or in-person sessions in NorthEast Charlotte, your story fits right in.

Licensed for SC, Ja’Net Brown meets you where you are to help you navigate stress, trauma, and transitions. Whether you use Cigna, AETNA, or private pay, finding real support just got easier.

If you’re carrying more than you let on, reach out. You don’t have to do it all alone. Ready to take the next step toward healing and clarity? Let’s connect. Schedule your appointment today: https://rtcounseling.clientsecure.me/

Trauma doesn’t just stay at home or in our personal lives: it can show up in workplaces, too. The truth? You’re not alon...
01/05/2026

Trauma doesn’t just stay at home or in our personal lives: it can show up in workplaces, too. The truth? You’re not alone if you find yourself feeling on edge, overwhelmed, or even unsafe in professional environments.

In fact, research shows that 1 in 3 professionals have experienced some form of workplace trauma.

Whether it’s burnout, bullying, microaggressions, or unprocessed grief, these experiences matter. Your story and your healing are valid. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Ready to take the next step? Therapy can help. Reach out to get started, or book a consult at https://rtcounseling.clientsecure.me/

Looking for a resource for your staff? Contact us to learn how we can help you -support@researchtrianglecounseling.com

You deserve support. Your healing is possible. Let’s walk this road, together.

For a long time, many of us were taught we had to choose:faith or therapy,prayer or processing.But healing was never mea...
01/04/2026

For a long time, many of us were taught we had to choose:
faith or therapy,
prayer or processing.

But healing was never meant to be an either/or. (And honestly—why should it?)

At Research Triangle Counseling, we honor the truth that faith and mental health can work together. If Christian spiritual practices ground you, strengthen you, or help you make sense of hard seasons, they are welcome here—not tolerated, not sidelined, but respected.

Healing isn’t just about thoughts or behaviors. It’s about tending to the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. That includes questions, doubts, hope, grief, prayer, and trust in God, all showing up together.

So yes—if you want to bring your Bible, your journal, your prayers, or your faith into session, there is room for that here.

As this new year begins, let this be your reminder:
You don’t have to leave parts of yourself at the door to heal.
Your whole story belongs here.
Your whole faith belongs here.

Messy. Hopeful. Honest. And held.

Now that we’re past the holiday season, it’s time to address this:Your feelings are not up for debate.No performance req...
01/02/2026

Now that we’re past the holiday season, it’s time to address this:

Your feelings are not up for debate.

No performance required. No explanation needed.
Your feelings are valid—full stop.

Around here, we honor the messy, complicated, unfiltered parts of your story. Because mental health doesn’t require perfection, productivity, or politeness. The world may try to minimize, rush, or gaslight your experience—but healing begins when you stop negotiating your truth.

This is your reminder as the year begins:
You’re allowed to take up space.
You’re allowed to feel fully.
You’re allowed to say, “I feel…” — and let that be enough.

No shrinking. No softening. No apologies.

Side note: Learning how to hold space for others without abandoning yourself is a skill—and therapy can help you build it.

Schedule your consultation here- https://rtcounseling.clientsecure.me/

Here’s to a gentle start and brighter days ahead. Wishing you a peaceful and uplifting New Year: one filled with rest, g...
01/01/2026

Here’s to a gentle start and brighter days ahead. Wishing you a peaceful and uplifting New Year: one filled with rest, growth, and renewed hope.

No matter how 2025 ended, you have permission to move forward at your own pace. Healing isn’t rushed, and neither is joy. You’re not alone as you step into this new season: your story matters, your dreams matter, and you’re worthy of all the good that’s coming.

If you’re ready for support, we’re here for you: every step of the way. Happy 2026, from all of us at Research Triangle Counseling!

Before we step into 2026, let’s pause together. This year, your progress might look like tiny steps, big leaps, or simpl...
12/31/2025

Before we step into 2026, let’s pause together. This year, your progress might look like tiny steps, big leaps, or simply how well you held it all together. At Research Triangle Counseling, we honor every win, no matter how small.

You showed up for yourself. That matters.

We’d love to hear: What are you proud of from 2025? Even if it’s a small shift: share it in the comments so we can celebrate with you. And if you feel comfortable, let us know what you hope for yourself in the year ahead.

Remember: Growth isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like quiet courage. If you’re ready for support in 2026, therapy can help( reach out when you’re ready- https://rtcounseling.clientsecure.me/)

Warmly, From all of us at RTC!!

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired: it quietly undercuts team energy, innovation, and even your bottom line. Did you...
12/29/2025

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired: it quietly undercuts team energy, innovation, and even your bottom line. Did you know employee burnout costs U.S. companies an estimated $322 billion each year in turnover and lost productivity?

When workplaces foster cultures that normalize stress, high achievers pay the unseen price. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. By opening real conversations about mental health, prioritizing rest, and modeling compassion at work, we shift more than just numbers; we shift lives.

How can your company create spaces for true mental wellness, not just less burnout?

Every January, we hype ourselves up to change, work harder, stress less, maybe call our mom more (lol). But what if THIS...
12/27/2025

Every January, we hype ourselves up to change, work harder, stress less, maybe call our mom more (lol). But what if THIS year, you put your own mental wellness at the top of the list? Not as a "fix myself fast" thing, but as a fierce commitment to show up for yourself every week.

Therapy is where you learn how your story shapes the way you show up in the world: at home, at work, in the mirror. You don’t have to wait for a total meltdown to start. Your brain’s literally ready to rewrite old patterns for 2026, promise. Wanna stop living on autopilot? Set the intention, reach out, and let’s make this year the one that feels GOOD in your actual body.

Life’s busy, but healing matters. We’ve got you; RTC Charlotte AND Durham, or wherever you are in NC. Book your session today. 🫶

Link right here- https://rtcounseling.clientsecure.me/

Ever wake up in a cold sweat, checking your bank app before coffee? Financial stress isn't just numbers, it’s the gut pu...
12/26/2025

Ever wake up in a cold sweat, checking your bank app before coffee?

Financial stress isn't just numbers, it’s the gut punch when surprise bills hit midweek, the brain fog when you’re answering emails, the way it feels like your worth is tied to every expense. Yeah, round these parts (Charlotte & Durham, we see you), money anxiety is REAL. It drains energy, affects sleep, makes you snippy with your people, and sometimes puts therapy on the back burner (which, lol, is the time you probably need it the most).

Here’s a gentle FYI: It’s not just about budgets; it’s about how stress rewires your brain and weighs heavy on your spirit. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to untangle it solo. RTC’s trauma-trained crew is here in Charlotte *and* Durham for the support you need: because healing starts with talking about it. Book now at RTC and take one worry off your plate, seriously.

We are in network with Cigna, AETNA and BCBS!!

The holiday season can bring up all kinds of feelings for us. Sometimes you’re the one in the loud sweater, laughing wit...
12/25/2025

The holiday season can bring up all kinds of feelings for us. Sometimes you’re the one in the loud sweater, laughing with your people; sometimes you just want a mug of cocoa and some quiet. Whatever this season looks like for you, we hope you find a little light, a lot of peace, and some real moments of connection (even if it’s just with yourself).

From all of us at RTC: Merry Christmas, and we see you. 🎄❤️

Whew, the holidays come with so many feels, right? Christmas means something different for all of us: some find it restf...
12/24/2025

Whew, the holidays come with so many feels, right? Christmas means something different for all of us: some find it restful, others feel the crunch, and sometimes it’s both in the same breath.

Wherever you’re at today, you’re enough. Give yourself permission to pause, to reflect, to lean into or away from the celebration as you need.

And if this season is tender or complicated, that’s okay too. Around here, we celebrate your honest heart. Merry Christmas Eve, friends. You matter.

(And if you need to step back from the noise, we’re still here, holding space for you. 🤍)

Here’s to hoping your holiday is honest and just enough for you. ❤️✨

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