by tina | Apr 9, 2026 | General
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...
by tina | Nov 20, 2024 | General
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...
by tina | Nov 20, 2024 | General
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...
by tina | Nov 19, 2024 | General
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...
by tina | Jun 18, 2024 | Mental Health Crisis
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...
by tina | May 21, 2024 | General
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...
by tina | Apr 22, 2024 | General
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...
by tina | Mar 23, 2024 | Christian Counseling
Integrating Biblical Principles into Christian CounselingMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a well-known theory in psychology that outlines the basic human needs that must be met in order for an individual to reach their full potential. However, this theory has been...
by tina | Mar 5, 2024 | General
We are a group of trained Christian counselors who have different areas of specialties and we take Medicaid insurance. Because we understand that access to mental health care can be challenging, we offer both in-person and telehealth. All of our resident counselors...
by tina | Nov 28, 2022 | General
Preparing for Your Telehealth Appointment Written by: Valerie Caleb, LPC Telehealth therapy sessions were vital at the height of 2019 COVID SARs 2 pandemic, when many were confined to home by mandatory public health orders, work or concerns for their personal health....
