https://www.raventherapeuticservices.com/

Raven Therapeutic Services, 2444 Commerce Road Suite 120, Jacksonville, NC (2025)

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Veterans Day
Today, we pause with deep gratitude for the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans.

For many, military life comes with invisible wounds — from stress and trauma to the challenge of transitioning back into civilian life.
Healing doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.

💬 At Raven Therapeutic Services, we offer trauma-informed, compassionate care for:
• Veterans navigating PTSD, anxiety, and depression
• Military spouses and families coping with transition and loss
• Individuals managing life after service and finding a new path forward

🛑 It’s okay to seek support. Therapy is a powerful way to honor your experiences — and yourself.

📍 Serving North Carolina & South Carolina
💻 Virtual & in-person sessions
🧠 Specializing in trauma, anxiety, life transitions & substance use
💼 In-network with Aetna, BCBS NC, UHC, ChampVA, VA Community Care, NC Medicaid (Healthy Blue, AmeriHealth, WellCare, UHC)

Today and every day, we thank our veterans and military families. Your service matters — and so does your healing.

11/10/2025

🍂 Myst Monday Update 🐾
Training, trust, and tiny paws on a big journey…

Myst is now 11 weeks old and continues to impress us with her growth as a future therapy dog at Raven Therapeutic Services!

✨ She’s building a solid foundation with commands like sit, paw, and lay down
🌀 She now visits the office daily for 1–2 hours, getting comfortable with the space, adjusting to different sounds, and becoming familiar with new people
🌫️ True to her name, Myst absolutely loves misty mornings and chilly air — the colder the better!
🛍️ She’s already made her rounds at fun stores like Hobby Lobby and HomeGoods, and she’s working on desensitization training to get used to new noises, unpredictable movements, and real-world distractions.

Her curious, adventurous spirit is shining — and it’s beautiful to watch her confidence grow week by week.

Therapy dog work starts with early exposure, consistency, and calm — and Myst is rising to the challenge.

Stay tuned as this little pup prepares to become a big comfort in someone’s healing journey. 🐶💛

📍 Raven Therapeutic Services
Licensed in NC & SC | Serving ages 16+
Specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression & substance use
Virtual & in-person sessions available

11/07/2025

🍂 Friday Reminder: Take a Moment for You
The weekend is almost here — and that means it’s time to reset, recharge, and prioritize you.

Self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate. This weekend, try:
✨ Saying “no” to something that drains you
📖 Starting a cozy fall read
🧘‍♀️ Spending 10 minutes unplugged and present
🫖 Making something warm and comforting

Small acts of care add up.
Let this weekend be your permission slip to slow down and breathe. You deserve it.

🌿 At Raven Therapeutic Services, we believe in whole-person healing — mind, body, and soul.

📍 Serving North Carolina & South Carolina
💻 Virtual + in-person therapy | Ages 16+
💚 Specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use & life transitions
📅 Now accepting new clients

11/06/2025

🌀 Let’s Talk About... Procrastination

Ever found yourself saying, “I’ll do it later” — only to feel overwhelmed when “later” finally arrives?

Procrastination isn’t just laziness. It’s often rooted in:
🔸 Anxiety
🔸 Perfectionism
🔸 Fear of failure
🔸 Trouble with time management or executive functioning

When we avoid a task, we get temporary relief… but it can lead to long-term stress, guilt, and self-doubt.

💬 Therapy can help you explore why you procrastinate and teach practical tools to build motivation, manage stress, and break the cycle.

🌿 You don’t have to push through alone. Small steps can lead to big shifts.

📍 Raven Therapeutic Services
💻 Offering virtual & in-person sessions | Ages 16+
🌎 Serving North Carolina & South Carolina
🧠 Specializing in anxiety, trauma, substance use, depression & life transitions

11/05/2025

🧠 What is CBT, anyway?
Ever wondered what CBT therapy is — and how it helps?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used, evidence-based approaches in mental health care. It focuses on helping you recognize and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, so you can better manage your emotions and behaviors.

✨ Here's how CBT can support you:
• Identify negative thinking loops
• Reframe unhelpful thoughts
• Develop healthier coping skills
• Improve emotional regulation
• Break cycles of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt

CBT can be especially helpful for those struggling with:
✔️ Anxiety & panic
✔️ Depression
✔️ Low self-esteem
✔️ Trauma responses
✔️ Life transitions & stress

Therapy is not just about talking — it’s about learning, practicing, and growing. CBT gives you tools you can use in real life, long after sessions end.

🌿 At Raven Therapeutic Services, we tailor our therapeutic approach to meet your needs, using methods like CBT to help you build resilience and regain control.

📍 Serving clients in North Carolina & South Carolina
💻 Offering virtual & in-person therapy
📅 Now accepting new clients | Ages 16+
💚 Specializing in anxiety, trauma, substance use & life transitions

11/04/2025

🧠 Tuesday Thoughts
Have you ever wondered what brings someone to therapy?

Therapy isn’t just for crises — it’s a space for growth, healing, and clarity in many areas of life. Here are just a few reasons clients reach out:

✨ Struggling with self-worth or confidence
🌪️ Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or racing thoughts
💔 Working through relationship conflict or breakups
📦 Coping with grief or past trauma
🌙 Experiencing mood swings or difficulty sleeping
🌀 Navigating life transitions like divorce, parenthood, career changes, or relocation
🍃 Managing burnout, stress, or feeling “stuck”

Whether it’s something big or something you can’t quite name — you don’t have to carry it alone. Therapy is a safe, nonjudgmental space to unpack what’s going on and move toward healing.

🌿 At Raven Therapeutic Services, we offer individual therapy for ages 16+, both virtually and in person.
📍 Serving clients in North Carolina & South Carolina
📅 Now accepting new clients
💚 Specializing in anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and substance use

You’re not too much. You’re not too late. And support is here when you’re ready.

11/03/2025

🐾 Myst Monday Update 🍂
Myst is growing fast — and so is her confidence! 🐶✨

This adventurous little Aussie is now joining us at the office 1–2 hours at a time, getting comfortable with her new surroundings and soaking in a variety of new stimuli. From the hum of the office to new friendly faces, Myst is learning to stay calm and present — important skills as she begins her journey to becoming a future therapy dog.

🎓 This week, Myst has mastered sit, paw, and lay down — and she’s definitely living up to her magical name. She loves crisp, misty mornings and is happiest exploring the outdoors, ears perked and tail wagging.

Therapy dogs like Myst are trained to offer comfort, emotional support, and connection to those navigating mental health challenges — and we’re excited for her continued growth.

🖤 Stay tuned for more updates as Myst prepares for her future role with Raven Therapeutic Services!

📍 Serving clients in NC & SC
💚 Specializing in trauma, anxiety, substance use & life transitions
🐕 Offering therapy dog support in the near future
📅 Accepting new clients | Ages 16+
💻 Virtual & in-person sessions

10/31/2025

🎃 Friday Focus | Halloween Edition
Spooky season is here, but your peace doesn’t have to be haunted. 👻
This weekend, don’t forget to carve out space for you — no costume required.

✨ Try this Halloween self-care treat:
🕯️ Light a cozy candle
📺 Watch a comfort movie (even if it’s not scary)
📓 Reflect on what you want to release this season
🍬 Indulge in something sweet — rest included

Just like shedding costumes after the night ends, therapy helps us let go of the roles, fears, and patterns that no longer serve us.

🧡 At Raven Therapeutic Services, we believe the journey to healing doesn’t have to be frightening — just honest, compassionate, and supported.

📍 Serving NC & SC | Ages 16+
💻 Virtual & In-Person Therapy
🧠 Specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions & substance use
📅 Accepting new clients | In-network with Aetna, BCBS NC, UHC, ChampVA, VACCN, & NC Medicaid (AmeriHealth Caritas, Healthy Blue, WellCare, UHC)

10/30/2025

✨ Thursday Thoughts
Perfectionism isn't about doing your best — it's about fearing you're never enough.
If you constantly feel the pressure to “get it right” or avoid failure at all costs, you may be navigating perfectionistic tendencies.

Here’s how perfectionism can show up:
🌀 Procrastination out of fear of not doing it perfectly
💬 Harsh self-criticism and unrealistic expectations
😣 Difficulty celebrating achievements
😞 Chronic burnout or avoidance of new challenges

Perfectionism can quietly impact your mental health — feeding anxiety, shame, and even depression. But it doesn’t have to control your story.

💬 Therapy can help you:
🌿 Understand the roots of your perfectionism
🌿 Challenge rigid thought patterns
🌿 Develop self-compassion and realistic goals
🌿 Embrace growth over flawless outcomes

At Raven Therapeutic Services, we support you in letting go of perfection and leaning into progress — one intentional step at a time.

📍 Serving NC & SC | Ages 16+
💻 Virtual & In-Person Therapy
🧠 Specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions & substance use
📅 Accepting new clients | In-network with Aetna, BCBS NC, UHC, ChampVA, VACCN, & NC Medicaid (AmeriHealth Caritas, Healthy Blue, WellCare, UHC)

10/29/2025

🧠 Therapy Wednesday
Ever wonder what kind of therapy might work best for you?
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s about finding an approach that supports your unique experiences, needs, and goals. 🌿

Here are a few common types of therapy you might explore:

🔹 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to support healthier behaviors and emotions.
🔹 Reality Therapy – Encourages practical, present-focused problem-solving by helping you take responsibility and make empowered choices.
🔹 Person-Centered Therapy – Offers a warm, non-judgmental space where you’re accepted fully, helping you reconnect with your strengths and sense of self.
🔹 Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Builds awareness of the present moment to reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and promote calm.
🔹 Motivational Interviewing – Helps you explore and strengthen your motivation for change, often used for addressing ambivalence or substance use.

💬 There’s no “perfect” approach — only the one that works best for you.
Therapy is a supportive space to explore, grow, and heal at your own pace.

📍 At Raven Therapeutic Services, we’re here to help you find what works — offering evidence-based, compassionate care.

💻 Virtual & In-Person | Ages 16+
📍 Serving North Carolina & South Carolina
💚 Specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions & substance use
✅ In-network with Aetna, BCBS NC, UHC, ChampVA, VA CCN & NC Medicaid (AmeriHealth Caritas, Healthy Blue, WellCare, UHC)

10/28/2025

💬 Tuesday Thoughts
Ever wonder why some conversations leave you feeling heard… and others don’t?
It might come down to communication styles.

We all communicate differently — and learning your style can help you express yourself clearly, set healthier boundaries, and better understand those around you.

Some common communication styles include:
🔹 Passive – Avoiding conflict, staying quiet, putting others first
🔹 Aggressive – Speaking forcefully, often at the expense of others
🔹 Passive-Aggressive – Expressing anger indirectly or through sarcasm
🔹 Assertive – Expressing needs and opinions with respect and clarity

✨ Assertive communication is often the goal — it promotes honesty, self-respect, and mutual understanding. But shifting to this style takes practice, especially if you weren’t taught how.

👥 Therapy can help you:
🌿 Identify your communication patterns
🌿 Understand the “why” behind them
🌿 Learn new ways to speak and listen more effectively
🌿 Improve relationships — with others and yourself

📍 At Raven Therapeutic Services, we support clients through communication challenges, boundaries, conflict resolution, and personal growth.

💻 Serving NC & SC | Virtual & In-Person
📅 Accepting New Clients | Ages 16+
🧠 Specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions & substance use
✅ In-network with Aetna, BCBS NC, UHC, ChampVA, VACCN, & NC Medicaid (AmeriHealth Caritas, Healthy Blue, WellCare, UHC)

10/27/2025

🐾 Myst Monday Update
Meet Myst—our playful Aussie pup and future therapy dog! 💚

At just 9 weeks old, Myst is already making amazing progress. Over the past week, she’s learned how to sit and give paw (with lots of treats and encouragement, of course)! She’s also busy exploring her new environment and becoming desensitized to a variety of sounds, textures, and sights as part of her early therapy dog prep.

This phase is all about patience, learning, and trust—reminding us that growth takes time, and every small step matters.

🧠 At Raven Therapeutic Services, we believe healing works the same way. With the right tools, support, and consistency, meaningful transformation is possible.

📍 Serving clients in North Carolina & South Carolina
💻 Offering virtual and in-person therapy
🐶 Stay tuned as Myst continues her journey toward becoming a certified therapy dog and emotional support companion in our office!

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