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Birch Therapy, PLLC

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Birch Therapy, PLLC

Welcome to Birch Therapy, PLLC! We are a psychotherapy practice located in Raleigh, Durham, and Wilmington, North Carolina. We look forward to working with you!

We provide therapy, groups, parent education, and psychological testing.

11/21/2025

Birch Therapy is so pleased to have the wisdom and guidance of who we affectionately call “The Lauras”!

Laura Goulian provides clinical supervision for associate-level therapists both inside and outside of the practice to ensure new clinicians are offering the highest-quality care to their clients.

Laura Brimberry collaborates with churches and schools to provide parenting workshops and groups, helping us serve our community with valuable resources for improved parenting and overall wellness.

Outstanding clinical care, well-supported clinicians, and an informed community are what help our children thrive — and we’re grateful to “The Lauras “for playing such an important role in that mission!

11/19/2025

We are so fortunate to have Kate Bridgers on staff, offering psychological testing and evaluations. Having this experience and expertise as part of Birch Therapy not only provides a much-needed service, but also makes her a wonderful resource for our therapists as they help families navigate different diagnoses. She recently spoke to our staff about the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder, and that information has now been published on our blog page.

To learn more about these testing services, schedule a phone consultation on our website.

11/14/2025

Meagan Shirlen, LCSWA, offers support for neurodivergent teens and young adults and currently has reduced-fee openings for individual therapy. Sessions are available both virtually and in person at our Durham office.
Meagan supports teens and young adults with compassion and collaboration, helping them navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, ADHD, autism, and big life decisions. Her diverse background—from teaching to design to cytogenetics—gives her a unique lens for guiding clients on their own paths. Book a phone consult through our website to learn more about working with Meagan!

11/10/2025

Gratitude as Mindfulness 🌿
Gratitude isn’t just saying “thank you” — it’s a mindfulness practice that brings us back to the present moment.
When we pause to notice what’s good, even in small ways, we remind our minds that calm and contentment already exist within us. 💛 Throughout the month of November we want to highlight and say thank you to those who help make our practice be the best it can be. Stay tuned!

11/05/2025

🍁 November News from Birch Therapy

November is here, and we’re ready to cozy up with a blanket, a cup of tea (or hot chocolate!), and some quiet reflection time. For many, though, this season also brings full calendars — travel, guests, school events, and holiday gatherings can make a joyful season feel… well, not so joyful.

Our hope for you, just like last year, is to aim for a “good enough” holiday — one filled with presence over perfection, free from comparisons or “have to’s.”

Here’s what’s happening around our office this month:

✨ Laura B and Lauren will be presenting The Friendship Journey as part of a four-part parenting series at St. Timothy’s. We’re grateful for this opportunity to connect with parents and discuss meaningful topics.

💌 Our Holiday Newsletter launches soon! It’s filled with gratitude, updates, and helpful info. If you haven’t already, we invite you to subscribe on our website.

📰 We’re featured in The Cary Magazine and Main & Broad Magazine! Learn more about our new Cary and Fuquay satellite offices and the work our team is doing in these communities.

📅 Office Update:
We will not be offering phone consultations on November 28th and 29th.

If you celebrate, we wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

10/29/2025

Change is hard. 🌿

Have you heard of the term homeostasis? It describes our natural tendency to maintain the status quo — even when we’re not completely happy with it. The familiar often feels safer than the unknown.

Handling our emotions differently or approaching relationships in new ways can feel uncomfortable and even foreign. But there is hope. With consistent effort and ongoing small changes, we can reach the place we once thought was out of reach.

Therapy can help with this process — but real growth takes time and commitment. 💬

Check out Jenn Birch’s new blog, “The Commitment of Therapy,” to learn more about what it means to stay with the process of change. Because transformation takes courage — but you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

10/24/2025

💙 You don’t have to understand someone’s pain to show them care.

As we think about those impacted by mental health challenges or mental illness, let’s remember that support doesn’t require having all the answers. Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is simply be there—to listen, to show kindness, to remind someone they’re not alone.

Small moments of empathy can make a big difference. 🌿

10/22/2025

We are thrilled to introduce our new clinician, Akejah McLaughlin!

This week marks her first in-person sessions in Cary and Raleigh, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to the team.

Akejah McLaughlin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and Play Therapist from Fayetteville, NC. She provides individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, supporting clients through anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. She is also a Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) instructor, passionate about helping strengthen the bonds between children and their caregivers.

Akejah’s work is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about getting to the root of pain, fostering resilience, and promoting lasting growth. She earned her Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where she also received certification in Play Therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Clinical/Counseling from Methodist University.

Akejah will be spending most of her time in our Cary office, with limited availability in Raleigh on Monday afternoons.

✨ Book a phone consultation on our website to learn more about working with Akejah!

10/15/2025

There are so many wonderful books to help kids who worry — it’s hard to pick just one for our book of the month!📚💛
Here are Jenn’s top picks for helping children understand and manage anxiety:

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine – Julia Cook

Outsmarting Worry – Dawn Huebner

Greta and the Dark Cloud – Lana Simpkins

Anxiety Relief for Kids – Bridget Flynn Walker

The What Ifs – Emily Kilgore

Ruby Finds a Worry – Tom Percival

What to Do When You Worry Too Much – Dawn Huebner

What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts –Jennie Allen

Each of these stories offers gentle tools and relatable lessons to help kids name, understand, and calm their worries. 💙

10/10/2025

🌍 It’s World Mental Health Day — a day to recognize the importance of positive mental health across the globe, especially for those impacted by disaster and crisis. 💚

Our therapists are sharing some of their go-to strategies for finding calm when things feel heavy, because mental health is health. We all have moments when peace feels far away — and that’s okay.

Wishing you calm, connection, and positive mental wellness from our little corner of the world 🌲💚 — with hope that everyone, everywhere, can find the support they need.

10/09/2025

🌟 Does your child struggle with anxiety or excessive worry? It can be so hard to know how to help them navigate these fears. We wanted to share some tips for helping your child work through these emotions and also make sure you are aware that Laurel Tobias, LCSW, is trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) — an evidence-based program that helps parents support their child’s anxiety while reducing stress at home. 💙

If your child is feeling anxious, reach out to learn how individual therapy or SPACE can help your family find calm and confidence again. Content provided by Laurel Tobias

10/06/2025

💙 Supporting someone you love through depression can be incredibly hard. It’s painful to absorb their sadness and feel powerless to take it away. But your steady care still matters deeply.
Listen without judgment, check in often, encourage professional help—and don’t forget to care for yourself, too. 💛
If your loved one is in crisis, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone. 🌿

Address

1042 Washington Street
Raleigh, NC
27605

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+19196080398

Website

http://birchtherapypllc.com/

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