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Coffee Talk Therapy

Hope Crest Counseling is proud to collaborate with Michele Blake at Coffee Talk Therapy, a Cary-based nonprofit dedicated to making mental health care approachable and stigma-free. Their warm, conversational approach—designed to feel like a comforting coffee chat—creates a safe space for clients to explore challenges and foster personal growth. Specializing in individual, couples, family, and teen counseling, Coffee Talk Therapy offers both in-person and teletherapy sessions, blending evidence-based practices with genuine empathy. Together, we share a mission to provide accessible, client-centered support that empowers individuals to heal and thrive.

GreenHouse Integrative Therapy

Hope Crest Counseling is thrilled to collaborate with Greenhouse Integrative Therapy, a North Carolina-based practice led by Erin Green, LCMHC, offering a deeply holistic and body-centered approach to healing. Greenhouse Integrative Therapy provides compassionate mental health care for adolescents, adults, and professionals, with a focus on trauma, burnout, life transitions, and nervous system regulation. Their offerings uniquely blend evidence-based therapy, restorative and flow-based yoga, and professional consultation to support whole-person wellness. Grounded in values of authenticity, safety, and empowerment, Greenhouse creates a nurturing space where clients and clinicians alike are invited to reconnect with their inner strength, cultivate resilience, and move toward lasting change. This collaboration aligns beautifully with Hope Crest’s mission to provide integrative, heart-centered care to those seeking healing and connection.

Dogs with a Purpose

Hope Crest Counseling is proud to collaborate with Dogs With a Purpose, a Cary-based nonprofit dedicated to providing therapeutic support through trained therapy dog teams. Their mission is to comfort individuals with special needs through compassionate touch and interaction. Dogs With a Purpose offers therapy dog visits to various community settings, including hospitals, schools, senior centers, and more, aiming to bring joy and emotional support to those they serve. Their all-volunteer organization is committed to enhancing well-being and fostering connections through the unique bond between humans and dogs.

Guided Growth Counseling & Wellness

Hope Crest Counseling is honored to partner with Katelyn Jakobson at Guided Growth Counseling & Wellness, a Cary-based practice dedicated to fostering transformative change through compassionate, client-centered care. Guided Growth offers a diverse range of services, including individual therapy, teen counseling, and specialized support for anxiety, depression, trauma, adoption-related challenges, perfectionism, and chronic illness. Their innovative approach integrates traditional talk therapy with movement and outdoor therapy options, such as walking and dancing sessions, to enhance the mind-body connection. With both in-person and teletherapy services available, Guided Growth ensures accessible and personalized support for each client's unique journey toward healing and growth.

Hidden Growth Counseling

Hope Crest Counseling is pleased to collaborate with Hidden Growth Counseling, a Wake Forest-based practice led by Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist Bethany Dement. Hidden Growth Counseling offers personalized, compassionate care for children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with special focus on anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, behavioral challenges, trauma, and sexual health. Beth’s integrative approach blends evidence-based therapy with playful, creative interventions that foster safety, engagement, and real-world application. With a foundation rooted in authenticity, connection, and transformation, Hidden Growth Counseling provides a supportive space where clients can explore their inner worlds, build stronger relationships, and create meaningful change. This collaboration reflects Hope Crest’s commitment to offering holistic, inclusive, and empowering care for individuals and families navigating life’s challenges.

Crescent Healing Counseling

Hope Crest Counseling is so excited to collaborate with Stephanie Brekstad at Crescent Healing Counseling, a Cary-based practice led by Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Stephanie Brekstad. Crescent Healing offers compassionate, client-centered therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and professionals, focusing on areas such as grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, depression, and professional burnout. Their approach emphasizes understanding personal histories to foster healing and change, helping clients manage life's stressors, reconnect with themselves and others, and live authentically. With a foundation built on compassion, integrity, and dignity, Crescent Healing provides a supportive environment where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered on their journey toward well-being.