Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness

08/25/2026

Today we’re holding space for the legacy of Dolly Parton, whose imagination, kindness, and generosity have touched generations of children and families. 🤍

Our “Dolly” Room is more than just a playroom. It’s a space where creativity is encouraged, stories come to life, and children are reminded that their voices and ideas matter.

Dolly’s Imagination Library was inspired in part by her father, who was unable to read or write. Wanting to honor him and help children experience the joy and opportunity that books can bring, she launched the program in 1995 in her home county in East Tennessee. What began as a local effort has since grown into a global initiative, putting free books into the hands of millions of children and nurturing curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading.

That same spirit lives on in the work we do every day with the children and families we serve.

Thank you, Dolly Parton, for showing us the power of imagination, compassion, and giving back. ✨ we will always love you 🩷

08/13/2026

Growth doesn’t always look like progress you can measure.

Sometimes it looks like waiting.
Showing up anyway.
Letting go of needing guarantees.

In “The Little Fig That Could,” clinical intern Sharon Findlay shares a quiet reminder that healing often happens beneath the surface, long before we see the outcome.

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A personal reflection on growth, patience, and healing, using the journey of a fig tree to explore resilience, control, and letting go.

08/06/2026

Next week! 🌈

Join us for our FREE monthly Disability Support Group for LGBTQ+ individuals with visible and invisible disabilities. A safe, affirming space to connect, share, and be supported.

🗓 Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 North Star LGBTQ+ Community Center

Registration is required for guaranteed entry, so be sure to save your spot! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disability-support-group-tickets-1991606133558

07/21/2026

07/16/2026

Is sugar really the villain it's made out to be?

If you've ever wondered whether you should avoid sugar completely, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions our dietitian, Abby Olmstead, hears, and the answer may surprise you.

Read the full blog and discover The Sweet Truth About Sugar:

Is sugar really bad for you? Learn the science behind sugar, cravings, energy, and food satisfaction from a registered dietitian.

07/01/2026

When you stop surviving… you start becoming.

Licensed psychotherapist, Bru Ramirez shares a reminder that healing doesn’t always happen in big moments. Sometimes it’s found in the quiet, unexpected ways we come back to ourselves.

If something in you has been asking for more… this is your sign to listen.

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Burnout, overwhelm, and losing yourself in life’s roles—this therapist’s story reveals how hobbies, slowing down, and self-reflection can lead to deep healing and personal transformation.

06/24/2026

We’re honored to support a space where community, identity, and lived experience are centered 💛
Join this free monthly support group for LGBTQ+ individuals with visible and invisible disabilities.
Come as you are. You belong here.

📅 Wednesday, July 8
⏰ 6:30–7:30pm
📍 North Star LGBTQ+ Community Center (Winston-Salem)

Register here https://buff.ly/FBiMnbM or via the QR code.
*Registration Required

06/23/2026

Your body remembers.
Even when your mind knows you’re safe, your nervous system might still be on high alert.

Licensed psychotherapist Hayley McCraw dives into the powerful connection between movement, trauma, and mental health and how learning to work with your body (not against it) can make all the difference.

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Discover how movement and body-based approaches like yoga, walking, and somatic therapy support mental health. Learn how the nervous system responds to stress, anxiety, and trauma and how to regulate it.

06/17/2026

Feeling safe isn’t something many trauma survivors can access on command. It’s something the nervous system has to experience, often slowly and in relationship.

In honor of , therapist Emu Aragon shares reflections on what it really means to help traumatized nervous systems find equilibrium, connection, and safety again.

If you’ve ever wondered why “just opening up” can feel so hard, this one is for you.
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In honor of PTSD Awareness Month, explore how trauma therapy helps regulate the nervous system, rebuild safety, and foster meaningful connection.