AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine

11/20/2025

Healing Transitions has been a lifeline in Wake County since 2001—offering free, 24/7 recovery services for any adult who needs help. Their work includes long-term recovery programming, emergency shelter, non-medical detox, family support, and community outreach.

Their peer-driven model creates a genuine recovery community where people support one another and help shape the next steps in their journey. Many members of our own team have regained their lives through Healing Transitions’ programs, and we carry a deep sense of gratitude for what this organization has given them—and given us.

Oakwood24 is one of the core events that sustains this work. The 24-hour run/walk has already raised over $1 million for Healing Transitions, and this year’s event takes place on Saturday, November 22nd.

The day brings together family-friendly activities and a Remembrance Hour from 9:00–10:00am to honor those lost to addiction. It’s a powerful gathering for an essential community resource.

We’ll also have a booth out there this year—so be sure to swing by, say hello, and grab some goodies while you’re making the rounds.

We’re proud to field a team and stand behind an organization that provides hope, dignity, and a path forward for so many.

And even if running isn’t your thing, we’d love for you to consider donating and supporting Oakwood24 with us.

Donation link is in the first comment!

11/18/2025

Welcome to the team Jessica!

Jessica Curry, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine-Chapel Hill.

She provides comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients, guided by a holistic philosophy that integrates evidence-based treatment with an individualized, whole-person approach. With more than 10 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Jessica has worked with diverse populations, offering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy.

She earned her MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Vanderbilt University, her BSN from Johns Hopkins University, and a BS in Women’s Studies from Towson University.

Given Jessica's view that mental health is a vital part of the project of human flourishing, she is a perfect addition to the culture and team of AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine.

11/17/2025

We’re excited to welcome Erin Cole, LCSWA, LCASA to the team at Advaita Integrated Medicine – Raleigh!

Erin is a Clinical Therapist who brings warmth, humor, and authenticity to her work—often reminding clients that growth can include lightness and laughter. Known for her nonjudgmental presence, she helps clients find strength and possibility even in the most difficult moments.

Her clinical focus includes addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, eating disorders, and women’s issues. Erin primarily uses Motivational Interviewing to build trust and motivation for change, while integrating CBT, ACT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients create practical coping tools that last.

She’s especially passionate about supporting people who are beginning to question their relationship with substances or working toward recovery—meeting them with compassion, curiosity, and respect every step of the way.

Welcome, Erin! We’re so glad to have you on the team.

11/13/2025

People are the point.

You don’t get into behavioral health without wanting to work with people and build real relationships. When we invest in those relationships, the care gets better and access gets easier for the folks we serve.

This week we had the pleasure of hosting Fellowship Hall for a site visit—special thanks to David Moore for making it happen. Fellowship Hall continues to be one of the programs we deeply trust to provide high-quality, compassionate care for our clients.

We’re grateful for the partnership and for the shared commitment to doing what’s best for the people we serve.

11/11/2025

From serving overseas as an Army Ranger to serving others through healthcare — Tripp's journey reminds us that leadership takes many forms.

As a veteran-owned and operated company, AIM is built on that same commitment to service and purpose.

On this Veterans Day, we honor all who have carried the weight of service and continue to find new ways to serve when they return home.

11/06/2025

“Good mental health isn’t found in the latest wellness trend or quick fix. It’s built, slowly and intentionally, through the same foundations that have sustained people for generations — showing up for others, making time for reflection, giving thanks, and living with purpose.”

Religion and spirituality can be complicated subjects for many. Nonetheless, it’s clear that participation in religious or spiritual communities can have profound effects on one’s overall quality of life. One need look no further than the long-running Harvard Study of Adult Development for evidence.

But what about those who don’t identify as religious or spiritual? Can they still find ways to extract the active ingredients of these communities to improve their own quality of life?

We explore these questions and themes in our latest piece.

Click the link in the comments to read.

11/04/2025

We’re excited to welcome Olivia Huckel MSW, LCSWA, as an Outpatient Therapist at AIM:Advaita Integrated Medicine in Raleigh!

Olivia works with adults navigating challenges such as anxiety and mood disorders, depression, relationship and family conflict, divorce, women’s issues, disability-related concerns, and life transitions.

Olivia brings warmth, authenticity, and a goal-oriented approach to every session—helping clients build confidence and clarity as they work toward meaningful change. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and community resource building, she tailors her approach to meet each person where they are.

Olivia provides individual, couples, and family therapy and is passionate about helping clients build practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, and stay actively engaged in their mental health as they move toward greater wellbeing and personal flourishing.

11/03/2025

Taste the teamwork! Happy Halloween from our SUD team!

Any guesses on the costumes?

10/28/2025

“Recovery carriers are people, usually in recovery, who make recovery infectious to those around them by their openness about their recovery experiences, their quality of life and character, and their compassion for and service to people still suffering.”

-Bill White

When substance use disorders advance enough, accessing the hope that things can get better can feel near impossible.

Recovery carriers are the ones whose own journeys can transmit that hope to those still suffering.

We’re grateful to welcome Jason Atkinson as a Program Coordinator within our Substance Use Disorder services.

Jason’s lived experience and commitment to supporting others in recovery embody the kind of affection and authenticity that keep this contagion alive. His presence strengthens our ability to share what every recovery community depends on most — connection, hope, and the reminder that change is possible.

Welcome to the team Jason!

10/27/2025

“Good therapy doesn’t aim to keep you in therapy forever. It gives you the skills to live better outside the room.”

The purpose of therapy isn’t just to generate insight. The truth is, there are plenty of things in life that can do that — a good book, a hard conversation, or even a moment of reflection.

Therapy should go further. It should help you take those insights and turn them into practical steps that make life more manageable, relationships more meaningful, and growth more sustainable.

Good therapy connects understanding to action.

Not all therapy is effective. Knowing the difference between good and bad therapy helps ensure your time and effort lead to meaningful progress.

10/23/2025

Be Curious-

Curiosity is essential in healthcare. The best care comes from providers who approach their work with a learner’s mind: open to new perspectives, reflective in their practice, and always asking how they can do better for the people they serve.

That’s why we place such high value on curiosity and growth within our team. When providers stay curious, they stay engaged. And when they stay engaged, care gets better—for everyone involved.

We’re grateful to work alongside partners like New Waters Recovery, who share that same commitment to learning and community.

Last week, our Manager of Substance Use Disorder Programs, Meaghan Brackin, led a CEU training on Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT)—an evidence-based model that helps families reinforce recovery behaviors in their loved ones. It’s a great example of how a learner’s mindset drives better outcomes and stronger communities.

Ever want to partner with us to create more learning opportunities?

Let us know. We always want to get better.

10/22/2025

Celebrating Two Years with Meaghan Brackin! 🎉

We’re thrilled to celebrate two years with Meaghan Brackin, MS, LCAS-A, LCMHC, CRC, the Manager of Substance Use Disorder Programs at Advaita Health.

Since joining our team, Meaghan has brought both depth and compassion to her work—helping shape and enhance the quality of our substance use programs across the Advaita Health system. Whether working with patients through Green Hill Recovery or leading initiatives that strengthen our continuum of care, she continues to raise the standard for clinical excellence and patient-centered support.

With a background spanning reentry work, private practice, inpatient settings, and psychological testing, Meaghan embodies what it means to meet people where they are and help them move forward with clarity and purpose. Her integrative approach—drawing from ACT, DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing—reflects her belief that every person deserves a space to engage honestly with themselves and the world around them.

Meaghan’s leadership, warmth, and dedication to reducing barriers have made her an invaluable part of our community. Thank you, Meaghan, for two years of impact, growth, and unwavering commitment to helping others thrive.