Welcome — I'm Brendan, the founder of Beautiful Way Counseling.
Brendan Bellavia (they/them), MaEd, LCMHCA | Providing virtual therapy for clients 18+ across North Carolina and optional walk & talk sessions in Charlotte
I created this practice as a safe, affirming space for those who think and feel deeply, especially neurodivergent and trauma-impacted individuals. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring lived experience and compassionate understanding to the work I do.
At Beautiful Way Counseling, you can expect therapy that is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in authenticity. I specialize in supporting adults navigating unmasking, identity exploration, emotional overwhelm, and healing from past wounds.
You're invited to come exactly as you are — and together, we'll work toward growth, healing, and self-trust.
At Beautiful Way Counseling, therapy is a space for slowing down, softening, and returning to yourself. My approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and rooted in deep respect for your unique experience. I believe in meeting you with curiosity, compassion, and zero judgment.
This is a practice where you don’t have to mask, explain away your sensitivity, or pretend to be okay. Here, authenticity is honored — and healing unfolds when you're seen for who you truly are.
My Approach & Values
Therapy Options
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Virtual Talk Therapy
Connect from the comfort of your own space. Virtual sessions offer a grounded, consistent way to explore your inner world — especially for those who feel more at ease in familiar surroundings.
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Walk & Talk Therapy
Healing doesn’t have to happen indoors. Walk & Talk therapy takes place outside, combining movement, nature, & conversation to help ease the nervous system and open up new pathways for insight.
Services
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Autism Support
A space where you never have to mask. Therapy is paced around your needs, sensory experiences, and communication style — with full respect for who you are. Here, you’re seen, supported, and honored as your authentic self.
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ADHD Support
Support for the beautifully nonlinear mind. We’ll work together to explore executive functioning challenges, emotional intensity, self-doubt, and the burnout that comes from trying to keep up in a world not built for your brain.
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Trauma Healing & EMDR
Trauma can shape how we feel, connect, and move through life. Together, we’ll gently explore safety, trust, and healing at your pace. I also offer EMDR, a proven approach to help process and release traumatic memories.
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Therapy for Anxiety
When your thoughts feel loud and your body stays on high alert, therapy can offer grounding. We’ll explore what’s underneath the worry and create calming, compassionate tools to help you feel more anchored and present.
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Therapy for Depression
If you’re moving through heaviness, numbness, or disconnection, you don’t have to do it alone. Together we’ll create space for your emotions, reconnect to your inner voice, and rediscover a sense of meaning — slowly and tenderly.
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
You deserve to feel safe, seen, and celebrated — exactly as you are. Whether you're exploring your identity, healing from past wounds or rejection, or simply longing for care that truly affirms you, this is a space where all parts of you are welcome and honored.
The Luna and the Flower
From the quiet mud, you rose
not broken, but blooming.
A lotus unfolding in silver light,
carrying the memory of every ache
that made you softer,
stronger,
more you.
Above, the luna moth hovers
delicate and glowing,
wings spread in the dark like a whisper of truth:
I am no longer hiding.
You became the light you once reached for.
You are the shimmer,
the sanctuary,
the guide.
Lotus and moth
root and wing
together they tell your story:
Where you came from.
Who you are now.
And how you’re offering your healing to the world.
By Brendan Bellavia
Ready to begin? Here’s How to Get Started
Starting therapy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. I’ve made the process simple and supportive every step of the way:
Explore my services and make sure it feels like a good fit.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect and see what you need.
Begin your healing journey in a space where you’re truly seen and supported.