Birch Therapy, PLLC

We know it is July in NC when we see 100 degrees in the forecast! ☀️🔥As you strive to stay cool this month, here are some announcements from us:
Fall Scheduling is Open

We are pleased to share that we still have some after-school availability with our therapists. Now is the perfect time for both current and new clients to secure a preferred spot for the fall. Schedule a discovery call with us today to get started!
Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month—a time dedicated to honoring, celebrating, and accepting the uniqueness of every individual.
This month honors all those with sensory, physical, emotional, and invisible disabilities, as well as all types of neurodiversity, while shedding light on the injustices the disability community still faces. This observance celebrates disability as a natural and meaningful part of human diversity, challenges stigma, and encourages society to recognize the value and rights of people with disabilities.
We are deeply honored to walk alongside and advocate for individuals living with disabilities, and we remain committed to empowering and supporting them every day.
Stay safe and cool this July 4th! 😎 ♿️

As we near the end of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share an important reminder from Alex White, LCMHC, on the vital role of prioritizing your mental health and well-being. 🩵
Whether you are a male adolescent navigating the pressures of growing up, a dad balancing the beautiful chaos of family life, or a man simply trying to find his footing—you deserve the space to reflect, process, and discover a path toward true healing.
Prioritizing your mental wellness isn’t a sign of weakness—it is a profound step of strength.
👉 If you or a man in your life is ready to take that next step, Alex is here to help. Read Alex’s full blog on our website and schedule a discovery call to learn more!

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 To celebrate and support our community, Krystin Bailey, LCSWA, shares essential tips on how families can build affirming, loving environments for LGBTQ+ youth. Family acceptance is one of the most powerful protective factors for a young person’s mental health. Schedule a discovery call to learn more about working with Krystin and how we can support your family.

There is so much to celebrate lately! 🥳 Not only are we cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes for their incredible Stanley Cup win, but we are also celebrating the opening of our new Raleigh office space at 1026 Washington Street! Last week, our whole team gathered (both in person and virtually) in our new conference room for our first monthly meeting. We are so excited to expand our services in Raleigh!

Check out our website to meet the new therapists joining us this month, and book a discovery call with Maddie to get started. 💻✨

🎉 BIG TEAM UPDATE! Please join us in welcoming the newest faces to our practice! 🎉
We are thrilled to expand our team to better serve our community, from your very first phone call to your time in the therapy room. Meet our new additions! 👇
☎️ Maddie Wyatt | Care Coordinator

If you’ve called us lately, you’ve likely spoken to Maddie! She manages all new client inquiries and discovery calls. Maddie holds a Psychology degree from NC State and begins her Master’s in Counseling at Wake Forest University this August! 🎓✨
🧠 Alex White, LCMHC

Who he serves: Teens and adults.
Approach: Warm, easygoing, and person-centered. Alex brings 10+ years of experience focusing on safe, non-judgmental support.
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, grief, healthcare burnout, religious hurt, and supporting parents of autistic children.
🌸 Elizabeth Marron, LCSWA

Who she serves: Children, teens, young adults, and families.
Approach: Grounded and attachment-based. Holding an MSW from UNC-Chapel Hill, Elizabeth integrates relational frameworks and play therapy.
Specialties: Adolescent psychiatry support and dedicated space for caregiver guidance.
🐺 Krystin Bailey, LCSWA

Who she serves: Children, teenagers, and parents.
Approach: Creative, structured, and neurodiversity-affirming. A double-alum of NC State, Krystin meets clients exactly where they are. (Supervised by Laura Goulian, LCSW).
Specialties: Trauma-informed care, IFS, play therapy, DBT, and ACT skills.
✨ Whether you are navigating a major life transition, seeking support for your child, or ready to take that first step with a discovery call, our expanding team is here for you.
📅 Ready to get started? Schedule a Discovery Call with Maddie on our website to see if we are a good fit for your needs.

The end of May and beginning of June has been BUSY! 🗓️ We have officially opened our new Raleigh Annex location—right down the street from our Washington Street office!
📌 Note for our community: With this expansion, we have officially closed our Cary location, but we hope these two Raleigh offices will be central and convenient enough for all of our Western Wake clients!
Sessions started in this beautiful new space last week, and we are absolutely thrilled to have 9 wonderful therapists who will be working out of this location. 🏠
We can’t wait to welcome you here! Thank you for growing with us! 🌿

As we near the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, we thought sharing information about everyday anxiety versus an anxiety disorder might be helpful.

We all get anxious sometimes; however, it becomes a problem when it interferes with our everyday life. Sometimes we need a therapist for either type—whether we are moving through a new stage of life, experiencing a loss, or have struggled with anxiety for years.

Whatever your challenge, we are happy to provide support if we can. Mental health IS health, and you are worth the investment in your health and well-being. 🌟