The Haymount Institute

The Haymount Institute Providing counseling, psychological testing and medication management. We offer a courtesy discounted rate for those that do not have insurance.

The Haymount Institute is one of the largest and most widely recognized privately owned outpatient mental health clinics serving Cumberland, Hoke, and surrounding counties in North Carolina. We offer a full range of specialty Behavioral Health services provided by a culturally and professionally diverse staff of psychologists, clinical therapists, substance abuse specialists, and holistic health p

roviders, with the collective intention to serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a community setting. Our clinicians represent a range of psychological treatment perspectives including systemic, cognitive-behavioral, biological, developmental, and psychodynamic concepts, and having this diversity of perspective increases our ability to understand clients in an integrated manner. Services provided include individual and group therapy, psychological/ neuropsychological assessment, substance abuse counseling, and medication management. It goes without saying that having all of these disciplines available ensures that there will be communication between all providers, making your treatment seamless and maximizing the therapeutic benefit of your care. We offer evening and weekend hours to accommodate any schedule, and our clinicians take all forms of insurance including Tricare, BCBS, Medicare and Medicaid. Please click on any link above to explore the many services offered by The Haymount Institute, and contact us with any questions.

Emotional exhaustion is not a failure. It is a signal. It means your body and mind are finally catching up to what you h...
05/05/2026

Emotional exhaustion is not a failure. It is a signal. It means your body and mind are finally catching up to what you have been holding for far too long. Slowing down, feeling the weight, and acknowledging how much you have carried is not weakness. It is wisdom. Naming your exhaustion is the first sign that you are ready to care for yourself in a new way. You were never meant to carry it all alone.

When emotions feel too tangled to speak clearly, it can be hard to know where to begin. Sometimes, pain shows up in patt...
05/05/2026

When emotions feel too tangled to speak clearly, it can be hard to know where to begin. Sometimes, pain shows up in patterns, distance, conflict, silence, shutdown, and we don’t even realize how long we’ve been carrying it. Emotionally Focused Therapy offers a space to slow down and notice what’s underneath the surface. It’s not about fixing people. It’s about understanding the signals behind hurt, fear, and disconnection. Healing doesn’t always start with solutions. Sometimes, it starts with feeling safe enough to feel at all.

It’s possible to feel deeply thankful for where you are and still ache for something different. Sometimes that ache is f...
05/04/2026

It’s possible to feel deeply thankful for where you are and still ache for something different. Sometimes that ache is for stillness, or for a rhythm that doesn’t ask quite so much. Naming that truth doesn’t make you ungrateful. It makes you honest. Growth is not a betrayal of what came before. It’s a sign that your inner life is expanding, asking for a little more room to breathe. You can honor what you’ve built and still choose to build differently from here.

OCD can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t define you. With the right support and treatment, you can regain control over ...
05/04/2026

OCD can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t define you. With the right support and treatment, you can regain control over your thoughts and actions, one step at a time. Progress may be gradual, but every small victory brings you closer to a life of peace and balance.

Connection is not repaired by saying more. It is repaired by showing up differently. When trust has been strained or dis...
05/03/2026

Connection is not repaired by saying more. It is repaired by showing up differently. When trust has been strained or distance has grown, louder words do not bring people closer. It is presence that matters. It is listening, attunement, and the willingness to hold space without defense. If you want to rebuild connection, let your actions speak gently and consistently. Words are part of healing, but they are never the whole story.

Caregiving can be rooted in love and still feel heavy when there’s no room left to breathe. When duty replaces choice, t...
05/03/2026

Caregiving can be rooted in love and still feel heavy when there’s no room left to breathe. When duty replaces choice, the weight of unspoken expectations can start to dull even the clearest parts of the self. This week’s challenge is about finding gentle ways to reclaim space without shame. Not by abandoning others, but by recognizing what has been abandoned within. These daily practices are designed to help untangle emotional obligations, reconnect with identity, and slowly restore the capacity for choice. Small steps, taken honestly, can open up more room than expected.

Busy isn’t always the same as full. Constant motion can feel productive, but it can also become a way to avoid stillness...
05/02/2026

Busy isn’t always the same as full. Constant motion can feel productive, but it can also become a way to avoid stillness that feels uncomfortable. Slowing down asks for a different kind of courage. The kind that listens instead of performs. Presence doesn’t require performance. Sometimes, choosing rest is what makes room for what really matters to take root. Not every worthy moment needs to be earned through effort. Fullness can look like space, softness, and slowness too.

You were not made to shrink yourself in order to be accepted. If you feel invisible, it might not be because you are too...
05/02/2026

You were not made to shrink yourself in order to be accepted. If you feel invisible, it might not be because you are too much. It might be because you have learned to quiet your brilliance to make others more comfortable. But your light is not meant to be hidden. It is meant to guide you toward people and places that see you fully. You do not need to be smaller to be loved. You only need to be yourself, fully and freely.

There is a loneliness that comes from losing touch with your own needs. When you spend years molding yourself for others...
05/02/2026

There is a loneliness that comes from losing touch with your own needs. When you spend years molding yourself for others, you start to forget the sound of your true voice. Reclaiming it takes courage, but every small choice brings you closer to wholeness. You are not broken for struggling with this pattern. You are relearning how to belong to yourself. Healing is not about perfection. It is about showing up as real, even when it feels risky. What part of you is waiting to come back to life?

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize that mental health is a vital part of our overall well-being. Every...
05/01/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize that mental health is a vital part of our overall well-being. Every person’s experience is different, and each journey deserves understanding, compassion, and care. There are moments when things feel manageable and moments when they feel overwhelming. Both are real, and both matter.

This month is a reminder that you do not have to navigate those moments alone. Whether it is through support, reflection, or simply allowing yourself space to feel, taking care of your mental health is meaningful and important. You are worthy of support, you are worthy of care, and your well-being matters every single day.

At Haymount Institute, we offer a range of behavioral health services including individual counseling, family therapy, and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults. To schedule an appointment, call +1 (910) 860 7008 or visit www.haymountinstitute.com.

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize the experiences of children, families, and caregivers c...
05/01/2026

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize the experiences of children, families, and caregivers connected to the foster care system.

In the United States, approximately 368000 children are currently in foster care, and about 19000 youth age out of the system each year without permanent family connections (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, AFCARS Report, 2023). Many children experience multiple placements and disruptions, with research showing that frequent transitions can impact stability, education, and long term outcomes.

Children in foster care also face significantly higher rates of mental health challenges. Studies estimate that 70 to 80 percent of children in foster care have notable mental health needs, compared to about 20 percent of children in the general population (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2023). Research also shows that nearly half of youth in foster care meet criteria for at least one diagnosable mental health disorder, often linked to experiences of trauma, loss, or instability (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2022).

Additional findings indicate that youth who age out of foster care face increased risks related to housing instability, employment challenges, and limited access to consistent support systems (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2023).

At the same time, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and support networks play a critical role in providing safety, consistency, and care. Their commitment creates opportunities for stability and growth during times of uncertainty.

Awareness is an important step toward understanding. By learning more about foster care and the needs of children and families within the system, we can all contribute to more informed and compassionate communities.

This month, we recognize the resilience of children in foster care and the dedication of those who support them every day.

As May arrives, we are excited to recognize the incredible individuals who help make Haymount Institute such a meaningfu...
05/01/2026

As May arrives, we are excited to recognize the incredible individuals who help make Haymount Institute such a meaningful place. This month, we are celebrating team members with birthdays and work anniversaries.

Their dedication, compassion, and commitment continue to make a lasting difference for clients and within the community. Each person plays an important role in creating a supportive and professional environment for those we serve.

Join us in celebrating them by sharing a kind comment or leaving a like. We appreciate everything they do.

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806 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC
28305

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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