About Us
About MentalRest Counseling
MentalRest has been caring for the Piedmont Triad community of North Carolina since 2018, born from a simple but powerful idea: counseling should meet people where they are. What began as House Call Counseling, bringing support directly into the homes of those unable to access a traditional counseling office because of illness, injury, or other life circumstances, quickly grew into a broader mission of accessibility and compassion. In 2020, that commitment led to the introduction of video and phone counseling, so that care could continue safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, MentalRest welcomed four graduate student interns, creating a low-cost counseling program and building community partnerships in NC where interns could gain in-person experience and present mental health education for local organizations. In 2024, the success of the internship program—providing both affordable counseling to the community and rich training experiences for new counselors—was honored when the practice won the 2024 Health Equity Innovation Challenge and embraced a new name: MentalRest.
Today, MentalRest is an inclusive home for healing and growth, offering a variety of services, from low-cost counseling with supervised graduate interns to long-term, evidence-based therapy with licensed clinicians, in addition to engaging mental health education for organizations and businesses that want to better care for their people.
Graduate Programs We Are Proud to Partner With
Organizations We Are Proud to Partner With
Our Mission
At MentalRest, our mission is to address the critical shortage of mental health professionals and the urgent need for affordable, accessible mental health care. Through our innovative graduate student intern program, we provide low-cost counseling services under the supervision of experienced clinicians. We are dedicated to cultivating a new generation of culturally competent mental health professionals while breaking down barriers to care, empowering individuals to prioritize their well-being, and making a significant impact on the national mental health landscape.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where mental health care is universally accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive. We envision a future where every individual, regardless of their background or financial situation, can receive quality mental health support. By fostering a community of skilled and compassionate mental health professionals, we aim to transform the mental health services landscape, ensuring that all people have the resources they need to thrive mentally and emotionally.
Our Values
Health Equity: We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health services. Our commitment to health equity drives us to remove barriers and ensure that care is available to all individuals.
Innovation: We embrace innovation by utilizing state-of-the-art technology to enhance our internship program and improve service delivery. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that we meet the evolving needs of our community.
Community Engagement: We recognize the importance of community-based care in addressing mental health challenges. By fostering connections within local communities and utilizing telehealth support, we aim to enhance access to care and build stronger support networks.
Empowerment: We are dedicated to empowering both our clients and our interns. By providing affordable counseling services and comprehensive training opportunities, we enable individuals to take charge of their mental health journeys while preparing future therapists for impactful careers.