Hearth Counseling & Consulting PLLC

02/26/2026

The length of treatment depends on a number of factors, such as treatment goals, the nature of the problems or concerns that led you to seek care, and engagement in treatment.

For many presenting problems, a short-term course of care (10-20 sessions) is appropriate. In some cases, particularly if a problem has an extensive history or is long-standing, a longer course of treatment may be necessary to provide lasting gains.

Typically, benefits are experienced more quickly when clients are able to maintain weekly appointments and practice skills outside of sessions.

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02/23/2026

We’re excited to now offer EMDR Intensives at Hearth Counseling & Consulting for clients in North Carolina and New York.

If the term is new to you, an EMDR intensive is an extended EMDR therapy experience designed to support deeper trauma processing in a more focused timeframe. Instead of spacing the work out over many weeks, intensives provide longer, structured sessions that allow for greater continuity and momentum in the work.

Each intensive is thoughtfully planned and paced, including preparation, coping skill building (resourcing), active processing, and integration support. In simple terms, it’s a dedicated block of therapeutic time where the work can unfold with more depth and support.

This approach may be especially helpful for those navigating birth and perinatal trauma, medical or NICU trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma.

For therapists and community partners, we welcome appropriate referrals and are happy to collaborate on clinical fit.

Learn more or request a consultation at the link in bio 🔗

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02/20/2026

Not something I expected to hear at PT but this one hit me! 😅 …and honestly? This shows up in more than just our bodies.

In nervous systems, it can look like burnout.
In parenting, it can feel harsh instead of steady.
In leadership, it can become control instead of support.

Real strength isn’t just about pushing through.
It’s about having range.

The ability to bend.
Adjust.
Soften when needed.

That’s the kind of strength that lasts.
The goal isn’t just to be strong. It’s to have range.

Where have you noticed this in your own life lately?

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02/18/2026

Black History Month reminds us of resilience.
But it also calls us to look at what still isn’t right.

Black mothers and babies are still facing preventable risks - across income levels, borders, and healthcare systems.

Awareness matters.
Action matters more.

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02/16/2026

If your birth experience still lives in your body…even months or years later…this is for you.

We’re now offering EMDR Intensives at Hearth. Extended, focused sessions created for moms ready to process birth trauma, NICU experiences, pregnancy loss, or medical distress in a deeper, more supported way not just 50 minutes at a time.

If you feel ready to move through it, not around it, you can learn more or book a consultation here:
https://www.hearthcc.com/services/emdr-intensive

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At Hearth Counseling & Consulting, EMDR intensives are thoughtfully designed to support deep, contained processing in NC & NY.

02/16/2026

If your birth experience still lives in your body…even months or years later…this is for you.

We’re now offering EMDR Intensives at Hearth. Extended, focused sessions created for moms ready to process birth trauma, NICU experiences, pregnancy loss, or medical distress in a deeper, more supported way not just 50 minutes at a time.

If you feel ready to move through it, not around it, you can learn more or book a consultation here:
https://www.hearthcc.com/services/emdr-intensive

At Hearth Counseling & Consulting, EMDR intensives are thoughtfully designed to support deep, contained processing in NC & NY.

02/06/2026

If you were once resistant to going to therapy but ended up staying and now actually enjoy it, what changed for you? Was it one moment, one breakthrough, or simply finding the right therapist fit.

Curious what made you decide to keep showing up.

02/03/2026

Nervous system work isn’t about “calming down”. It’s about having enough capacity to stay present with what’s here 💚

In EMDR, we don’t chase intensity. We track regulations and follow your nervous system’s pace.

Save this for later if you’re learning to listen to your body instead of pushing past it 💚

Learn more: https://www.hearthcc.com/services/emdrtherapy

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10/24/2025

Meet Amy Mistarz, MA, LCMHC, PMH-C — Director of Operations at Hearth Counseling & Consulting, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. 🌿

Amy supports individuals and couples through every stage of parenthood — from fertility and loss to postpartum and beyond. She offers a compassionate, trauma-aware space to process emotions, find balance, and rediscover your sense of self.

Now accepting new clients — in-person sessions in Apex, NC, and virtual sessions across North Carolina.

✨Book your free 15-minute consultation at www.hearthcc.com or call 919-213-1511 (see bio)

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10/23/2025

Sometimes birth doesn’t go as planned — and even when your baby’s here and healthy, you might not feel okay.

Maybe parts of your birth story still replay in your mind… or maybe you feel nothing at all. Both are signs your body and mind are trying to make sense of what happened.

You deserve space to process that 💚
At Hearth Counseling & Consulting, our therapists help mothers heal, rebuild trust in their bodies, and feel whole again.

📍 Raleigh, NC | 💻 Virtual across North Carolina

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10/20/2025

Hi everyone, I'd like to re-introduce myself, especially to our new page followers! I'm Marina Cline, MA, LCMHC-S, LMHC, PMH-C.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the journey into parenthood, experienced loss — or found yourself wondering how to navigate big life transitions — you’re not alone. I specialize in reproductive and maternal mental health, supporting women, new and expectant parents, and their partners through infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, pregnancy, postpartum depression & anxiety, birth trauma, and the adjustment into parenthood.

Here’s a bit about my background:

I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Brooklyn College in New York.

I hold licensure in both North Carolina and New York as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC-S, LMHC).

I’m also certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International (PMH-C), and trained in EMDR therapy to support healing from trauma.

With over 14 years of experience working with individuals, women, families, and college students in settings ranging from hospitals to higher education to private practice.

My style? Warm, collaborative, strengths-based. I believe therapy is best when it’s a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel supported to explore, heal, and grow. I work through a multicultural, anti-oppressive, and social-justice-informed lens because every person brings a unique story, identity, and strength.

I’m currently accepting new clients for both in-person (Raleigh area) and virtual sessions across North Carolina.

Insurances Accepted:
BCBS, Aetna, SHP, United Healthcare (UHC), Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, AmeriHealth Caritas, UHC Community Plan, Wellcare, Alliance Health. (Out-of-network accepted for other plans.)

If you’re ready to talk through what’s going on, or you just need a space where you can breathe and be heard — I’d be honored to walk alongside you. You deserve care, connection, and support.

🔗 Learn more or book a session: hearthcc.com/marina-cline

10/13/2025

Therapy isn’t just about talking through struggles, it’s about having someone in your corner while you figure out this whole life thing.

Ariana Guzman, MSW, LCSWA, works with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, relationships, identity, and all the messy, beautiful transitions in between.

Ariana brings a warm, real, and collaborative vibe. She’ll meet you where you are and help you move toward where you want to be 💚

✨In-person + virtual sessions
✨Most major insurance accepted
✨Tap the link in bio to connect with Ariana today!

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