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Hurricane Helene: devastates Western Carolina and Tennessee with hundred dead and even more missing. Entire cities wiped clean. People now homeless and desperate for supplies. Shipping Union Strike: For the first time in over 50 years, the shipping union is on strike due to unfair wages. Supplies along the eastern seaboard to be at an all time low as strike continues.  In the last 7...

We are hiring NC Licensed Therapists/Counselors Join our team and be a part of what the Lord is doing at Anchored Hope Counseling! Anchored Hope Counseling, PLLC is expanding our practice located in Kannapolis, NC. Serving individuals ( of all ages), couples, and families, we are seeking a part-time or full-time contractor therapist (for virtual and in-person) with experience and...

The Plague of TikTok Diagnosis on Mental Health “Welcome to counseling. I can’t wait to get to know you and walk this journey of healing with you!” “Don’t worry. Tiktok has already told me that I have OCD and likely a personality disorder, so really I just need you to tell me how to fix that.”  TikTok diagnosis. The newest craze and epidemic plaguing teens and young adults...

New Location starting in August! To our valued clients and friends, In 2023, with the birth of my daughter, there were many changes to Anchored Hope Counseling.  For some time, Anchored Hope moved to a virtual only practice. In June 2023, Brooke Buttler started working at Anchored Hope. In January 2024, Meghan Ray Mangione also joined our team; meeting with clients in person in...

Incorporating the 6 Dimensions of Wellness into your Mental Health Healing Counseling is so pivotal to the mental health journey. However, it is not the only thing to consider as we take a 360 look at improving our lives. In recent years, research has narrowed wellness down into 6 distinct categories: emotional, social, physical, occupational/financial, intellectual, and spiritual....

As a Christian, when we walk down the aisle on our wedding day, we are committing to a lifetime with our spouse. The bible tells us in Mark 10 that when we marry “two become one flesh”, that in the eyes of God we have been joined together. When we consider our our marriages, none of us consider the idea of divorce. Quite frankly, most of us don’t even see it as an option. As a...

Decluttering your mind, body and soul Flowers are popping back up. The weather is getting warmer. Birds are chirping and returning from their winter migration. Spring is notorious for fresh starts and beginning new. In the cycle of seasons, the cycle of life is reflected. After periods of decay, death, and ends, a season of rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation takes hold. For many people,...

A reflection on why we should do the hard work to heal By Meghan Ray, March 13 2024 Instant Gratification When we look at today’s society, we see an influx in taking the easy way out. We are living in the generation of “right now” with instantaneous access to everything. You can google the name of that one guy in that one movie in a matter of seconds. I can have anything from books,...

Date Night Ideas in CLT February 1, 2024 by Meghan Ray As Valentine’s Day approaches, there is no better time to go out on a date night. Expert’s say that couples, no matter the stage of their relationship, should date at least every 10-14 days. Take a look at this list of ideas for all budgets to see how you can rekindle the intimacy or spice up the routine!  Low Budget Couples...

A List of Fiction, Non-Fiction and Memoir Books About Mental Health  January 19, 2024 by Meghan Ray As the weather gets colder and the winter blues kick in, it’s the perfect time of year to curl up on the couch with a blanket and great book. Reading is proven to lower stress levels, build empathy and resilience, increase perspective taking, improve mental health and broaden...