Anchor Family Therapy

Anchor Family Therapy Anchor Family Therapy seeks to provide a safe harbor for change for individuals, couples, and families in Eastern North Carolina.

You’re not “a little bit OCD” 💙 Let’s clear this up: OCD isn’t about loving organization or being a neat freak. It’s a ...
09/04/2025

You’re not “a little bit OCD” 💙 Let’s clear this up: OCD isn’t about loving organization or being a neat freak. It’s a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people. OCD is NOT: Enjoying a clean space Being naturally organized Having a type A personality OCD IS: Repeating actions over and over until they “feel right” Mental rituals like counting, repeating phrases, or reviewing memories that can consume hours each day Anxiety so intense it disrupts work, relationships, and daily life The difference? Choice and distress. People with OCD don’t choose these behaviors - they feel compelled to do them to reduce overwhelming anxiety. Using “OCD” casually minimizes the real struggle of those living with this condition. Let’s choose our words more thoughtfully. If you’re struggling with OCD, you’re not alone. Treatment works, and recovery is possible. 💙

✨ OCD: Myth or Fact? ✨OCD is more than just being “neat” or “organized.” It’s a serious mental health condition that inv...
09/03/2025

✨ OCD: Myth or Fact? ✨

OCD is more than just being “neat” or “organized.” It’s a serious mental health condition that involves unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that can take up hours of someone’s day.

This carousel clears up some of the most common myths and shares the facts about OCD — because understanding is the first step toward compassion. 💙

If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone. With the right support, treatment, and care, healing and hope are possible. 🌿

Too often, OCD gets reduced to jokes about being ‘neat’ or ‘organized,’ but the reality is so much more complex. For th...
09/02/2025

Too often, OCD gets reduced to jokes about being ‘neat’ or ‘organized,’ but the reality is so much more complex. For the people living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, it’s a serious mental health condition that involves distressing intrusive thoughts and time-consuming compulsive behaviors. This isn’t about preference or personality - it’s about unwanted thoughts that feel impossible to ignore and rituals that take over daily life. People with OCD often know their thoughts and behaviors don’t make logical sense, but they feel powerless to stop them. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available! this week we will be sharing about all things OCD.

💙 September is Su***de Prevention Month.At Anchor Family Therapy, we stand with those who are fighting suicidal thoughts...
09/01/2025

💙 September is Su***de Prevention Month.
At Anchor Family Therapy, we stand with those who are fighting suicidal thoughts, grieving a loss, surviving an attempt, or supporting a loved one. You are not alone. 💙

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out—there is hope and help available. 🌟

👉 Visit us at www.anchorfamilytherapy.com

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Checking in with your spouse is essential in maintaining a healthy relationships and it’s so easy to do! Weekly, and dai...
08/27/2025

Checking in with your spouse is essential in maintaining a healthy relationships and it’s so easy to do! Weekly, and daily, check-ins help you stay connected with each other and work together as a team. What are some of your go-to check-in questions?

We are so grateful for the kind words from our clients. 🙏💛 At Anchor Family Therapy, it is an honor to walk alongside ea...
08/25/2025

We are so grateful for the kind words from our clients. 🙏💛 At Anchor Family Therapy, it is an honor to walk alongside each person on their mental health journey. Every breakthrough, every moment of hope, and every step toward healing is a reminder of God’s faithfulness. 🌿✨

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your story. 🕊️

People-pleasing isn’t kindness—it’s self-abandonment in disguise. When we constantly say “yes” to avoid conflict, gain ...
08/21/2025

People-pleasing isn’t kindness—it’s self-abandonment in disguise. When we constantly say “yes” to avoid conflict, gain approval, or avoid guilt, we chip away at our own boundaries and well-being. Your worth isn’t measured by how many people you keep happy. Setting boundaries doesn’t make you difficult, it makes you healthy. It’s okay to disappoint others when staying true to yourself. Real relationships thrive when you show up authentically, not when you exhaust yourself trying to be who everyone else wants you to be.

✨ Thrive, Don’t Just Survive This School Year ✨The school year can bring schedules, assignments, and a whole lot of stre...
08/13/2025

✨ Thrive, Don’t Just Survive This School Year ✨
The school year can bring schedules, assignments, and a whole lot of stress. But it can also be a season of growth, connection, and joy—if we approach it with the right tools. 🗓️📚

💡 Thrive tips:
• Create realistic routines
• Prioritize sleep and healthy meals
• Schedule downtime (it’s just as important as homework)
• Practice gratitude daily
• Ask for help when you need it

This year, let’s make mental health a priority—not an afterthought. 💛

✏️✨ Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to stress! Studies show that nearly 1 in 3 students experience increased an...
08/12/2025

✏️✨ Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to stress! Studies show that nearly 1 in 3 students experience increased anxiety at the start of the school year. At Anchor Family Therapy, we help kids, teens, and parents build coping skills, improve communication, and create routines that promote peace of mind. A healthy mind makes for a stronger school year. 💛

ADHD in Women: Often Missed, Deeply Felt 💛For many women, ADHD is a silent companion — misunderstood, masked, and someti...
08/12/2025

ADHD in Women: Often Missed, Deeply Felt 💛

For many women, ADHD is a silent companion — misunderstood, masked, and sometimes only discovered years into adulthood.

❤️ Psychological & Social Impacts
• Often co-occurs with anxiety, depression, or eating disorders
• Heightened sensitivity to rejection (RSD)
• Struggles with identity, motherhood, or consistent routines
• Feeling “different” or misunderstood in structured environments

🔁 Why Diagnosis Often Comes Late
• A child’s diagnosis sparks self-reflection
• Burnout or postpartum challenges reveal hidden struggles
• Major life transitions disrupt long-standing coping strategies

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone — and there’s hope. With the right support, women with ADHD can thrive, embracing both their unique wiring and their strengths. 💡

🧠 Common traits? Forgetfulness, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, and racing thoughts.🌟 But also: deep empathy, crea...
08/08/2025

🧠 Common traits? Forgetfulness, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, and racing thoughts.
🌟 But also: deep empathy, creativity, resilience, and passion.

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re wired differently — and wonderfully.

Let’s keep breaking the stigma. 💬💛

ADHD in women often goes unseen — masked by perfectionism, overachievement, and deep emotional sensitivity. While boys a...
08/07/2025

ADHD in women often goes unseen — masked by perfectionism, overachievement, and deep emotional sensitivity. While boys are more often diagnosed young, many women aren’t identified until adulthood, often after burnout or life transitions.

🧠 Common traits? Forgetfulness, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, and racing thoughts.
🌟 But also: deep empathy, creativity, resilience, and passion.

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re wired differently — and wonderfully.

Let’s keep breaking the stigma. 💬💛

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