AI and Mental Health: Why Human Connection Still Matters

AI and Mental Health: Why Human Connection Still Matters Like it or not, Artificial Intelligence is here. We can either learn how to use it wisely, or we can pretend it is not changing the world around us. And as a business owner, I can tell you—it has already changed...

Does Insurance Cover Therapy? Mental Health Myths Explained

Does Insurance Cover Therapy? Mental Health Myths About Cost and Privacy Myth Busting: Insurance, Therapy, and Your Privacy Managing your health matters—and that includes your mental health. We are used to budgeting for physical health: annual check-ups, urgent care...

Can Therapy Cause Harm? Iatrogenesis in Mental Health Care

Therapy is meant to help people heal, but can therapy cause harm? In some cases, yes. The concept of iatrogenesis in mental health care refers to unintentional harm caused during treatment. While therapy can be deeply healing, clinicians must also be willing to...

EMDR & DBT

How EMDR and DBT come together for optimal results When it comes to mental health treatment, finding the right therapy can be a game-changer. Two therapies that have gained significant attention are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical...

Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation

How does mindfulness help with emotion regulation? In today’s fast-paced world, emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming. The constant barrage of stimuli, responsibilities, and expectations can leave us feeling out of control. Managing these feelings effectively...

Christian DBT: How is it Different?

A faith-based approach to DBT that integrates practical emotional skills with biblical truth and spiritual growth. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people manage emotions, navigate distress, and improve...

The Mental Health Crisis: Who is to Blame?

by Tina Motley, LCSW Join me as I reflect on the latest statistics, self-reports, and observable trends in the mental health industry. As the owner of a counseling agency, I have seen firsthand the overwhelming demand for mental health services. Our agency has been...

How and why does EMDR therapy heal trauma?

How EMDR Therapists Can Help Heal Trauma One approach that has been gaining traction in recent years is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This innovative form of therapy has been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma and its...

EMDR Therapy in Richmond VA

What is EMDR all about? Why should you care?  In the bustling city of Richmond, nestled in the heart of Virginia, residents have been experiencing profound changes through the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This innovative and...