Workplace stress is one of the leading contributors to anxiety and burnout in adults today. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 31% of U.S. employees report feeling stressed at work “always or often.” As a result, more employers are expanding access to mental health benefits. Recent data shows that 73% of employers [...]
As we move into 2026, the mental health field continues to evolve alongside technology, cultural shifts, and economic changes. Therapist and educator Alyssa Powers recently shared her predictions for where the profession is headed—and her insights highlight important trends that will shape how clients access care and how clinicians practice. At Aspire Counseling Group, we stay ahead [...]
At Aspire Counseling Group, we believe that mental health is a journey, not a destination. As we look toward 2026, the landscape of wellness is shifting from "crisis care" to "emotional fitness"—a proactive approach to building resilience before life feels unmanageable. To meet this growing need, we opened our new Durham office recently at 1421 Broad Street, Durham, NC [...]
The upcoming holiday season is often portrayed as a time filled with joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet for many people, it can be one of the loneliest times of the year. If you find yourself feeling isolated, disconnected, or emotionally overwhelmed during the holidays, you are not alone — and there is nothing “wrong” with [...]
As a therapist, I spend my days helping people navigate the complexities of their inner worlds, offering guidance, support, and professional insight. But lately, I've noticed a growing trend that's both understandable and, frankly, a bit concerning: the rise of self-diagnosis through online searches and social media. It’s easy to see why this is happening: [...]
Simple Tools to Find More Calm, Clarity, and Control In today’s busy world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything we’re juggling: work deadlines, family responsibilities, social obligations, and the constant buzz of the digital world. If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, you’re not alone. The good news is there are effective, evidence-based tools that [...]
We’re excited to announce that Aspire Counseling Group has expanded to Durham, North Carolina! This new office location allows us to offer therapy services to even more individuals, couples, and families in the Durham community. With a continued commitment to supporting mental health and well-being, we’re here to provide high-quality, compassionate therapy for a [...]
The Impact of Childhood Trauma: How Accelerated Resolution Therapy Can Help Re-Shape Traumatic Memories Recently, ten of Aspire Counseling Group’s clinicians were trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (or ART). As a newer therapy that uses eye movements, much like EMDR, ART combines the enormous power of eye movements with other well-established therapies like Gestalt, Psychodynamic [...]
Grief, Bereavement, Loss, and the Journey to Recovery As an inevitable part of the human experience, grief accompanies the loss of a loved one. Grief manifests differently for each individual, encompassing a range of emotions that can be overwhelming. It's best to embrace these emotions rather than suppress them, as a crucial step towards healing. [...]
