Empower Your Family with Counseling in Garner

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Revitalize Your Connections Through Exceptional Family Counseling Services

Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but our comprehensive family counseling services are here to provide the support you need. At Restorative Living Family Services, we specialize in addressing a wide range of issues for adults, children, and families, offering psychotherapy, family therapy, and bereavement counseling tailored to your unique circumstances. Our experienced clinician, Loretta Brown, brings over twenty-five years of expertise to help you find balance and restore harmony in your life. We proudly serve the Garner area, and we invite you to step forward and transform your journey with our guidance today.

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Now Offering Convenient Online Therapy Services

Rediscover harmony in your life without leaving the comfort of your home. Our online therapy services cater to clients who seek flexibility and privacy. Conducted by experienced professionals, you will receive personalized care through virtual sessions, designed to align with your schedule and needs. Whether it’s individual therapy or family counseling, our goal is to support your journey toward emotional well-being. Step into the future of mental health care with us and start your online therapy journey today.

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Discover Raleigh's Leading Mental Health Clinic

At Restorative Living, we provide a range of services, including:At Restorative Living Family Services PLLC, we are dedicated to fostering healing, growth, and resilience for individuals and families. Our services are designed to meet you where you are and provide the compassionate support you need to move forward. Explore our offerings below to find the right path toward balance and well-being.

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Find Peace with Our Family Counseling Services

Family dynamics are complex and ever-changing, but our family counseling services offer a haven for healing and understanding. We realize the importance of maintaining strong family bonds and provide tailored counseling to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and rebuild trust. Our approach includes innovative treatment to cultivate healthy family lives. Let us support your family through its chapters by engaging in transformative sessions. Don't wait another moment. The key to harmony can be yours.

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Leading with Compassionate Anger Management Classes

Anger can be a powerful emotion, but it doesn't have to control your life. Our anger management classes are designed to help you handle emotions constructively, enabling better relationships and a more peaceful existence. Through structured classes led by certified experts, we’ll guide you on how to transform anger into a positive force for change. Join our classes as a step forward in emotional intelligence. Channel your strengths into purposeful action

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About Loretta Brown, LCSW

Loretta Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, adolescents, children, and families through a wide range of mental health, behavioral, and life-transitional challenges. As a credentialed therapist with additional certifications including CAMS-1, CSTAS, CPI, and SAP, Loretta brings depth, compassion, and expertise to every session.


Her practice, Restorative Living Family Services, PLLC, offers both in-person and online therapy, telephone sessions, and flexible scheduling—including weekdays, evenings, and weekends by appointment. Loretta’s approach is strengths-based, culturally sensitive, and tailored; she uses a variety of therapeutic modalities to help clients let go of thoughts and behaviors that hold them back and to build toward more balanced, meaningful lives.

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Specialties & Areas of Focus

Loretta works with individuals, couples, and families around issues such as:


  • Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Behavioral Issues, Impulse Control, Anger Management
  • Life & Transitional Changes; Stress, Coping Skills
  • Parenting Skills, Family Conflict
  • Court-mandated assessments, SAP Evaluations/Return to Duty


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Navigate Grief with Expert Bereavement Counseling

Grief is a difficult journey, and our bereavement counseling is here to support you through it. Our compassionate counselors provide a safe and understanding space to help you process your loss. Through personalized guidance and therapeutic techniques, we help you navigate the emotional challenges of grief and move towards healing at your own pace.

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Where Healing Begins and Hope Grows

Navigating life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and that’s where our family counseling services come into play. In Garner, NC, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective family counseling services tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families. Led by Loretta Brown, a seasoned clinician with over twenty-five years of experience, our family counseling services cover a wide scope including bereavement counseling and anger management classes. Our mission is to inspire family connection and personal growth through innovative treatment approaches, ensuring that our family counseling services help cultivate balanced and fulfilling lives. Whether you're seeking support for children, adolescents, or adults, we invite you to explore how our family counseling services can guide you on the path to renewed hope, strength, and purpose. With a commitment to fostering optimal living, we are here for you every step of the way.

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Reach out to connect with our office today and start your mental health journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that starting counseling can raise many questions! We've compiled answers to the most common ones. If you have more questions or just want to chat, feel free to reach out. We're here for you!

  • How does online therapy work and is it as effective as in-person sessions?

    Individual or group therapy sessions are valuable for people facing personal, relational, or life challenges. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or the effects of trauma, therapy can help you gain insight and develop coping skills. Group therapy offers mutual support and shared experiences, while individual sessions are personalized to your unique situation. Contact us to see which therapy format might best fit your needs.

  • What can I expect from family counseling services?

    Our therapists use a holistic, client-centered approach in treating mental health and substance abuse issues. We incorporate evidence-based practices to address the physical, emotional, and social aspects of each client’s life. Our team fosters a non-judgmental environment, ensuring you feel safe to explore your challenges and strengths. If you want to learn more about our approach and how we can help, please get in touch for a consultation.

  • Do you accept insurance, and what payment options are available?

    Yes, we accept a variety of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Optum, and Medicare. Out-of-network options may also be available through partner agencies. 


    We offer flexible payment methods, including ACH bank transfer, cash, check, Venmo, and Zelle, and sliding scale options may be available for those who qualify.

  • What specialties and types of therapy do you offer?

    Our therapists are experienced in treating depression, coping skills, and SAP evaluations, along with issues like ADHD, anger management, grief, and life transitions. We offer a range of therapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, play therapy for children, and motivational interviewing. We also provide life coaching and specialized classes for personal development. If you are wondering about the best therapy approach for your situation, get in touch to discuss your needs and goals.

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