Welcome to the Breyta Team, Dr. Ikram! Read a bit about the strong therapeutic skills and knowledge base that Dr. Ikram brings with her to Breyta, as well as a true passion for working with women’s health, perinatal mental health, multicultural and minority issues, and emerging adulthood.
Read MoreIn today's increasingly specialized world, psychologists who choose to specialize bring immense value to the field of mental health care. By dedicating themselves to a specific domain, they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide targeted and effective interventions. For individuals seeking trauma-informed care, the advantages of connecting with a specialist in this field cannot be overstated. At Breyta, with our focus on trauma-informed care, we recognize the transformative power of specialization and remain committed to empowering individuals on their journey to healing.
Read MoreVisiting a physician can be anxiety-provoking and intimidating, but important for your health and wellbeing. Learn how to manage your emotions and communicate effectively so you can have a more positive experience when attending a medical appointment. Our medical psychologist, Dr. Cameron specializes in helping you build a foundation of mental health that includes strong relationships with your entire medical care team; in turn supporting your physical health. Read on to learn more about how you can get started.
Read MoreWe're thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Jennifer Cameron to our team! Dr. Cameron brings a unique background in medical psychology to her clinical work, which makes her uniquely suited to treat issues at the intersection of mental and physical health. From PTSD to insomnia and chronic pain, Dr. Cameron is skilled in treating a wide range of issues.
Read MoreDr. Zechella has accepted the position of Clinical Director at Breyta. We’re excited for the growth and continued clinical excellence this will bring. Our top priority is always to provide the absolute best trauma-informed care to our clients, and the addition of Dr. Zechella as Clinical Director enhances our ability to pursue this mission.
Read MoreThis month’s psychologist spotlight is on Dr. Sarini Ettigi. Click through to learn more about what makes Dr. Ettigi so uniquely talented.
Read MoreJune 27th is National PTSD Screening Day, as envisioned by the National Center for PTSD. Anyone who has encountered a life event that they deem traumatic is encouraged to consider taking a free screening or to contact a trusted mental health professional.
Read MoreProgressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a two-step process in which you systematically tense and relax different muscle groups in the body.
Read MoreJune is PTSD Awareness Month. As a trauma specialty clinic, we walk this journey year-long, but we are excited to see our colleagues and partners in care join us in the fight to decrease stigma associated with the experience of posttraumatic stress this month. We continue our efforts to provide education to our community and hear-centered, evidence-based therapy to our courageous clients.
Read MoreYou are not your emotions. You are not your thoughts. Changing your relationship to them is the key to mental health and wellbeing. Learning how to take a mindful perspective is possible through psychotherapy.
Read MoreResilience is an important quality in the ability to recover from traumatic and stressful events. The good news is that it can be learned through psychotherapy.
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Often we are told we have to choose roots or blooms. This quote is a nice reflection of ways in which we can re-examine how we think about our past. Thriving in the present doesn't require us to deny our past. It requires us to change our relationship to it. Your past doesn't define you. You can acknowledge it as a place from which you emerged; not the same thing as you. As we enter a new year, we can set intentions based on how we want to bloom, while noting what we've taken from the past and our experiences that led us here.
Want to learn some mental Kung Fu? If so, you’ll want to learn more about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT for short (pronounced as one word - '“act”). It’s the most innovative form of psychotherapy currently available. The core of the therapy is based on the concept of psychological flexibility. This elegant and incredibly effective therapy can be applied to problems faced by individuals or couples, and improves a wide range of problems. In short, it helps you be present, open up, and do what matters.
Read MoreLearn how to make therapy work for you. Use our helpful tips, to increase the likelihood that your therapy will be effective and enjoyable.
Read MoreThis month’s therapist spotlight is on Dr. Zechella. She leads our Couples Therapy services and provides stellar trauma-informed therapy to our clients. Learn more about what makes Dr. Zechella such a special part of our team.
Read MorePsychologist Spotlight on Dr. Cierra Barker
Read MoreGet to know Breyta’s founder, Dr. Vanessa Roddenberry.
Read MoreIf you're a trauma survivor, you deserve trauma-informed care (TIC) from your medical professionals. If you're a provider, you should be aware of the importance and benefit of trauma-informed care to your patients.
Read MoreLearn to relax your body and mind with the breathing skill of Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama). Dr. Sarini Ettigi walks you through this simple technique to enhance your sense of calm, focus, and awareness.
Read MoreBreyta Psychological Services, P.A. provides cutting-edge evidence-based psychotherapy to adults, couples, and families in the Raleigh area of North Carolina. We offer PTSD treatment and counseling for trauma recovery, anxiety therapy, insomnia treatment, depression therapy, counseling for life transitions, relationship counseling, grief therapy, and more.
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