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    • About Individual Therapy
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  • About Jared
  • FAQ's
  • Contact Me
  • Extra Resources

Jared Brinkerhoff, MS, Ed.S, NCC, LCMHC

Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC

Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC

Break free from cycles of disconnection and anxiety, and start responding to life with more intention and clarity.

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Jared Brinkerhoff, MS, Ed.S, NCC, LCMHC

Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC

Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling in Winston-Salem, NC

Break free from cycles of disconnection and anxiety, and start responding to life with more intention and clarity.

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It's hard to feel like yourself when you're stuck in painful patterns

  • Overthinking decisions or replaying conversations 
  • Shutting down, avoiding, or getting stuck in habits that don’t help 
  • Struggling to communicate clearly with your partner


Over time, these patterns can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your relationships, and the life that you want.


At Grounded Mind Counseling, I provide individual and couples therapy located in Winston-Salem, NC to help you understand what’s happening and create meaningful change. Together we can work to step out of survival mode and into a more intentional and connected way of living.

About Therapy

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is a space to slow down and understand what’s actually driving your behavior patterns rather than just managing them on the surface.


Sessions with my clients often focus on:

  • Countering cycles of worry and overthinking 
  • Changing unhelpful patterns of avoidance or self-criticism 
  • Building emotional awareness and regulation 
  • Strengthening your sense of identity and direction 
  • Creating habits that align with the life you want to live


This work isn’t about “fixing” you, it’s about helping you respond to your internal experiences in a way that makes your life more rich, full and meaningful.

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Couples Counseling

Most couples don’t lack caring, they simply get stuck in ineffective patterns of emotional expression and behavioral coping.


If you're in some of these patterns you might notice:

  • The same repetitive conflicts
  • One of you shuts down while the other pushes for resolution 
  • Conversations escalate quickly or go nowhere 
  • A growing sense of distance or disconnection 


In couples therapy, we focus on understanding and shifting these patterns so that both partners feel heard, respected, and more emotionally connected.

We’ll work toward:


  • Clearer, more effective communication 
  • Breaking cycles of reactivity and withdrawal 
  • Rebuilding trust and emotional safety 
  • Creating a stronger sense of partnership 


The goal isn’t just fewer conflicts but a relationship that feels more secure, responsive, and connected.

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My Approach

I utilize a blend of mindfulness-based behavioral therapy with attachment-based therapy. This combines at-home practice of techniques with in-session emotional and cognitive processing. Specifically, I utilize approaches like:


  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 
  • Gottman Method Therapy


Using these approaches we will not just talk about problem but actively work on how you relate to your thoughts, emotions, and each other.


You can expect a balance of:

  • Practical tools you can use in daily life 
  • Deeper exploration of emotional patterns and relationship dynamics 


My approach is collaborative and flexible, tailored to the individual needs of each client because no two people or relationships function in exactly the same way.

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Ready to Begin?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, caught in your own thoughts, or disconnected in your relationship, therapy can help you find clarity and start moving forward again.

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Grounded Mind Counseling, PLLC

632 Holly Avenue Northwest, Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Jared Brinkerhoff, MS, Ed.S, NCC, LCMHC

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