Empowered Haven Counseling

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Durham, NC
Empowered Haven Counseling

Trauma and Anxiety Therapist
Se habla Español
Virtual therapy adults in NC, NY, and NJ

09/30/2025

Sometimes we hold on to chapters that quietly drain us.

Closing a chapter doesn’t mean failure. It means choosing peace, growth, and the life you truly deserve. 🌸

👉 Which one of these signs speaks to you the most right now?

✨ Ready to take the next step in your healing? Click the link in bio to book your session today.

09/26/2025

These parts aren’t bad… they’ve been working hard to protect you. But when they take over, life can feel overwhelming.

✨ IFS therapy helps you understand these parts and bring them into harmony, so you can heal from the inside out.

💻 Curious? I break it all down in my latest blog.
🔗 Read it on my website, link in bio.

09/24/2025

Safe spaces are sacred especially for immigrants and women of color.

When you’ve spent years on alert, it can feel strange to finally exhale. But here’s the truth: you deserve spaces where you don’t have to shrink, over-explain, or hide parts of yourself.

Your safe space might be with a trusted friend, a therapist, your community, or even a cozy corner of your home. Wherever it is protect it, nurture it, and allow yourself to rest there. 💛

If you’re ready to explore therapy as your safe space, contact us in the link in my bio to get started. You deserve to feel seen and heard.

09/19/2025

Your story doesn’t end with the pain you’ve been through.

Carmen Melendez, LCSW-A, is here to walk with you as you:

🌱 Break generational cycles
🌱 Heal from trauma
🌱 Build confidence and peace
✨ Virtual therapy available anywhere in NC
✨ EMDR-trained & somatic-based approach

Email today to book your free 15-minute consultation. Your future self will thank you. 💛

09/18/2025

Amiga, your healing matters. 🌱 Every step you take toward caring for your mind and heart is an act of courage.

You are breaking cycles, choosing peace, and creating space for the next generation to thrive. 🕊

If today feels heavy, asking for help is brave. You don’t have to do this alone. 💛

✨ Click the link in bio to start your healing journey. You are worthy of peace and joy.

09/13/2025

If you’re a Latina, first-gen, or BIPOC woman ready to heal, grow, and feel empowered.. this is for you.

I offer virtual therapy across NC, SC, NY & NJ, using Brainspotting, IFS, and somatic approaches to support you through anxiety, trauma, cultural identity, and boundaries.

✔️ Compassionate care
✔️ Flexible virtual sessions
✔️ Accepting Aetna, BCBS, United & private pay
✔️ English & Spanish

Book your free 15-minute consultation today in the link in my bio to see if we’re the right fit.

09/10/2025

You don’t need perfect words to check in on someone you care about. 💛 Sometimes, just being present and consistent can make all the difference.

📲 Save this post as a reminder to reach out to your loved ones.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 (U.S. Su***de & Crisis Lifeline).

***dePreventionMonth

09/05/2025

Your body is wired to help you feel good 💛

Sometimes all it takes is a little movement, sunlight, or even a warm hug to lift your mood. Remember, small daily actions can give your brain the boost it needs to feel balanced and supported. 🌿✨

Ready to explore more ways to care for your mind and body? Book a session today through the link in bio.

09/04/2025

Healing doesn’t happen in silence or in judgment.
It happens in spaces where you’re seen, heard, and held with compassion. 🌿

Where shame loosens its grip, and love takes its place. 💛

If you’re ready to find a safe space to heal and grow, click the link in our bio today. You don’t have to carry it all alone.

09/02/2025

Not every season is for hustling. Let
this month be about choosing you.

💬 What’s one way you’ll protect your peace today?

Go to the link in bio to book a session. You deserve to feel grounded.

08/28/2025

Your body whispers before it shouts.

- That tension in your shoulders? It’s asking for rest.
- That knot in your stomach? It’s signaling a boundary crossed.
- That deep sigh? It’s longing for stillness.

When we pause and listen, we can respond with care instead of pushing through pain.

💬 What has your body been trying to tell you lately?

Contact us in the LINK IN OUR BIO to start your therapy journey, it’s time to listen with compassion.

08/26/2025

Rest has many faces and it can change with the seasons.

Whatever it looks like for you right now, it’s valid. 🌿

💬 What does rest look like for you right now?

📲 We offer virtual therapy in English & Spanish, specializing in Brainspotting, IFS, somatic-based therapy, and culturally responsive care.

Contact us at the link in our bio to begin your healing journey.

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Durham, NC

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https://hernandezlcsw.com/

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