A traumatic pain flare-up this spring made me finally try something I'd avoided for years: acupuncture. In this interview, my friend Kate Weil, a Brooklyn-based doctor of Chinese medicine and fellow Somatic Experiencing practitioner breaks down what acupuncture actually is, how needle placement works, what "de qi" feels like, and how this body-based modality can beautifully complement psychotherapy for those healing from developmental trauma.

Have you ever tried to talk about something important only to feel your throat close up, your chest tighten, or your heart race? As a therapist, I hear this all the time—and it makes so much sense. Some experiences live in the body, not just the mind. That’s where somatic therapy comes in. It’s a gentle, powerful way of healing that meets you where you are—especially when talking feels too hard.

Parenting small children is both deeply rewarding and undeniably challenging. Between the emotional ups and downs, sleepless nights, and constant demands, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. At Fig Holistic Psychotherapy in Charlotte, NC, we believe that taking time to care for yourself as a parent isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. Therapy provides a supportive space to process the complexities of parenting, regulate your emotions, and show up in the ways you truly want for your child. Whether in-person or virtually, we offer a range of therapeutic approaches, from somatic therapy to trauma and anxiety support, helping you navigate this season with more ease, clarity, and self-compassion. Because when parents feel supported, children thrive.

The anxiety is well…palpable and we at Fig Holistic Psychotherapy in Charlotte, NC want to help folks be more proactive in dealing with the stress that is both internal and external by inviting you to learn about a deeply important and needed concept called “Completing the Stress Cycle.” If you’re struggling with burnout, feeling overwhelmed, and don’t even know where to start, this article will help provide you with a few small and tangible things you can start doing to protect your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Learn about Fig Holistic Psychotherapy’s five best mental-health podcasts. We find these resources to be helpful regardless of where you’re at on your therapeutic journey - whether you’re just starting out, have been in therapy for some time, or are currently on a therapy break but know you’ll likely go back. Podcasts can be such supportive resources to help you make sense of your story, your life, and your experiences.

Infertility is a deeply personal and painful experience that can significantly impact your mental-health. At Fig Therapy in Charlotte, NC we specialize in caring for folks experiencing infertility. It’s a lonely, confusing, sometimes hope filled and sometimes hope crushing experience that you shouldn’t have to walk through alone. Learn about ways to care for your mental-health and emotional wellbeing if you are your partner find yourselves in a season of infertility. 

Getting to know your inner child is some of the most important and transformational work you can do in therapy. Learn about what healing your inner child means from Charlotte based trauma therapist Blake Blankenbecler, LCMHC and how fostering a relationship with your younger self can help you become more of your full, authentic, awkward, and endearing self.

If you've experienced religious or spiritual abuse, you know how confusing and disorienting it is. At Fig Holistic Psychotherapy, in Charlotte, NC we specialize in caring for folks with stories of religious abuse and help you to find healing and wholeness.

Caring for your body if you’ve experienced any type of trauma is essential to healing. Blake Blankenbecler, LCMHC a somatic therapist in Charlotte, NC shares about the transformative power of somatic experiencing, a body based therapy to help your body release stored trauma and experience more capacity and fullness to be with all of life’s experiences. 

Charlotte, NC Therapist Blake Blankenbecler shares her top self-care and wellness activities for you to do in Charlotte, North Carolina that can help to boost your well-being. By engaging in self-care activities outside of therapy, you are able to experience a more nourishing relationship to yourself, your inner child, and your community at large.

Charlotte Therapist Blake Blankenbecler, LCMHC explores the importance of knowing the ins and outs of your nervous system and shares 10 simple ways to regulate your nervous system so you can experience less stress and more comfort in your everyday life.

Boundaries are a crucial aspect of holistic mental health care. Blake Blankenbecler, Charlotte based therapist, works with clients to help them understand and establish healthy boundaries that promote self-care and well-being. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that your unique needs and experiences are respected, valued and cared for. Learn about the many types of boundaries, why boundaries matter, and how to start setting boundaries.

If you want to know the secret to meaningful connections, Charlotte, NC trauma therapist Blake Blankenbecler, LCMHC shares a few ways to do that. Making meaningful connections is important to your mental-health and overall wellbeing. If you struggle to make meaningful connections, anxiety therapy and friendship therapy can be a helpful way to feel more comfortable being yourself and connecting deeply with others.

Journaling is one of the best things you can do for your mental health. This blog post shares 15 journal prompts that can help you get the most out of therapy.

Friendships can be hard and funky and lonely and the worst part is it’s not talked about enough. Friendship expert and licensed therapist Blake Blankenbecler, LCMHC based in Charlotte, North Carolina shares three ways to therapy can help improve and strengthen your friendships so that you can enjoy the good parts of friendship and know how to navigate the harder parts with care.