Banyan Integrated Health

04/14/2026

03/20/2026

Grief does not always look the way we expect it to. It can show up in life transitions, relationship changes, and even seasonal shifts (hello spring!).

Psychotherapist, Les Gura explores how grief can surface in unexpected ways and offers gentle, practical ways to begin processing it.

If this season feels heavier than it “should,” you are not alone.

Read our latest blog here:

Grief is not always about death. Learn how seasonal changes can trigger loss, how to recognize grief symptoms, and practical ways to cope with transitions, relationships, and life changes.

03/12/2026

Congrats to our sister company, Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness!! 👏

03/11/2026

Happy ! 🥑✨

Today we are celebrating Abby Olmstead, MS, RDN, and the incredible work she does to support clients in building a healthier, more confident relationship with food.

Abby takes a compassionate, evidence-based approach to nutrition and works with adults, children 5+, and families. Her specialties include eating disorders, ARFID, GI conditions such as celiac disease and IBS, diabetes management, and helping people feel empowered in their food choices. She is also a proud Health at Every Size (HAES) advocate who believes that all foods can fit.

Abby is currently accepting new clients!

📍 In-person in Winston-Salem
💻 Virtual appointments across NC and VA

Book with Abby here: www.banyanintegratedhealth.com/aolmstead

03/10/2026

March brings longer days, fresh energy, and !

In this new blog, Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness psychotherapist Brittany Proxmire reflects on the women who shape us and the quiet ways they influence who we become.

March is a time of renewal and reflection. In honor of International Women’s Day, we reflect on the women who shaped us, inspired us, and helped us grow.

03/06/2026

03/03/2026

Spring sports schedules are almost in full swing, which means preparation matters more than ever!

Our newest blogs cover two essential parts of performance:
🏅 Managing anxiety before and during competition
🥗 Fueling your body effectively on game day

Read here: https://www.banyantreecounseling.com/blog/fueling-your-body-for-game-day

https://www.banyantreecounseling.com/blog/5-tips-for-the-anxious-athlete

Learn what to eat before and after a game to boost performance, improve endurance, and speed recovery. Registered Dietitian Abigail Olmstead, MS, RDN, LDN shares simple, budget-friendly sports nutrition tips for athletes.

02/27/2026

Behavior is communication, and often it reflects learning in progress.

In our latest blog, Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness psychotherapist Gregoria Arreola-Meza shares a compassionate perspective on children’s big emotions and how supportive adults can foster skill-building, connection, and growth.

Read more about seeing behavior through a child’s eyes:

When children struggle with behavior, they may be learning rather than acting out. Explore how empathy, skill-building, and connection support emotional development and healthier responses.

02/23/2026

It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a reminder that eating disorders don’t have one appearance. Challenging weight stigma supports recovery.

Read our latest blog post written by psychotherapist, Abbey Lefko: https://www.banyantreecounseling.com/blog/you-dont-look-sick-how-stereotypes-and-weight-stigma-create-barriers-to-eating-disorder-recovery

Abbey is accepting new clients!

Weight stigma and harmful stereotypes can prevent people from receiving support for eating disorders. Learn how the belief that someone must “look sick” creates barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery and how we can challenge these misconceptions.

02/19/2026

We’re celebrating a special milestone… 🎉 our 1-year anniversary!!

Over the past year, we’ve had the honor of supporting our community through psychiatric services, medication management, and nutrition counseling. We are deeply grateful for the trust our clients and partners have placed in us.

Pictured is our very first psychiatric provider, Miriam Dineen, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, whose leadership helped bring BIH to life. Since our launch in February 2025, we’ve grown to include Larisa King, MSN, PMHNP-BC, and Abby Olmstead, MS, RDN.

We’re so proud of how far we’ve come and incredibly thankful for everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to many more years of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our community 💚