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Body and Mindfully Healthy is a small business providing professional counseling and more in Southwest Virginia with four locations in Galax, Abingdon, Radford, & Roanoke. Visit www.bodyandmindfullyhealthy.com for more information

In-network Provider for the following insurance companies for employer-based insurance, self-insured, and Medicaid plans:

Aetna Betterhealth / Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield / Anthem Healthkeepers / Cigna / MedCost / Optima / Optum / Tricare East / UHC UnitedHealthcare / Virginia Premier

Out-of-network billing is available for all others, however, some insurance plans do not allow for out-of-network billing. Sliding scale self-pay based on household income also available for those who do not have insurance or do not have out-of-network benefits.

You've probably heard of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are stressful or traumatic experiences during child...
10/19/2026

You've probably heard of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are stressful or traumatic experiences during childhood that can influence physical health, emotional development, relationships, and well-being across the lifespan.

But here's something equally important:

Adversity is not destiny.

While adverse experiences can increase the risk of certain health and mental health challenges, positive experiences can help build resilience and support healing. Think about what happens when someone begins to experience consistent emotional safety.

Safety makes it easier to build trust.
Trust creates opportunities for supportive relationships.
Supportive relationships can help strengthen emotional regulation.
Improved emotional regulation can make it easier to respond intentionally rather than react automatically.
And those healthier responses can create more safety and stability.

This is an example of a virtuous cycle, which is a reinforcing pattern in which positive changes support additional positive changes.

Healing doesn't erase what happened, but it can change what happens next.

Trauma-informed care should focus not only on understanding the impact of adversity, but also on creating the conditions that allow people to thrive.

SHE DID IT! CONGRATULATIONS, BEKAH SOUTHERN, LPC! Please join us in celebrating Bekah Southern on officially becoming a ...
10/16/2026

SHE DID IT!

CONGRATULATIONS,
BEKAH SOUTHERN, LPC!

Please join us in celebrating Bekah Southern on officially becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia!

Throughout her journey, Bekah has remained committed to providing compassionate, high-quality outpatient counseling services to both youth and adults. She continues to expand her clinical knowledge and strengthen her EMDR therapy skills to better support the individuals she serves.

Supporting professional development and celebrating milestones like this are part of what makes our team special.

Bekah, we are incredibly proud of your accomplishments, your dedication to your clients, and the clinician you continue to become! We are excited to celebrate this next chapter of your professional journey.

Please join us in congratulating Zoe Arnold, LPC, on not one, but TWO major professional accomplishments:Officially beco...
10/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Zoe Arnold, LPC, on not one, but TWO major professional accomplishments:

Officially becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)!

- AND -

Successfully completing EMDR Basic Training!

Both of these accomplishments represent countless hours of education, clinical experience, supervision, training, and dedication to providing quality mental health care.

Earning independent licensure is a significant milestone in a counselor's career, and completing EMDR Basic Training adds another valuable tool to support clients in processing trauma and moving toward healing.

Zoe, we are so proud of you and excited to see how you continue to grow as a clinician and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve!

When the cost of groceries increases, housing becomes less affordable, healthcare expenses pile up, and wages don't seem...
10/16/2026

When the cost of groceries increases, housing becomes less affordable, healthcare expenses pile up, and wages don't seem to stretch far enough, the consequences aren't only financial.

They're psychological.

Financial uncertainty can create chronic stress, which may affect:

- Sleep quality and energy levels.
- Concentration and decision-making.
- Irritability and emotional regulation.
- Relationship satisfaction.
- Feelings of hope and optimism.
- Anxiety and depressive symptoms.

For many individuals and families, financial stability is closely connected to their sense of safety. And when people are struggling to meet basic needs, telling them to "just practice self-care" misses an important part of the picture.

Mental health doesn't exist in isolation from our environment. Therapy cannot eliminate economic hardship, but it can help people navigate the emotional consequences, strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and identify sources of support. We also need communities and systems that recognize access to basic necessities as an important part of overall well-being.

Your financial stress is not a personal failure.

When a traumatic event becomes a major news story, especially one involving abuse, violence, exploitation, or failures o...
10/15/2026

When a traumatic event becomes a major news story, especially one involving abuse, violence, exploitation, or failures of systems meant to protect vulnerable people, the emotional impact can extend far beyond those directly involved.

For survivors of trauma, media coverage can bring up feelings and physical reactions that may seem surprising or overwhelming.

You might notice:
- Increased anxiety, anger, grief, or helplessness.
- Intrusive thoughts or memories.
- Difficulty sleeping.
- A stronger need to protect yourself or your loved ones.
- Feeling compelled to repeatedly check for updates.
- Frustration or distrust toward institutions or authority figures.

These responses don't necessarily mean you're going backward in your healing. Sometimes, new information activates an old sense of danger.

A few things to remember:
You can stay informed without reading graphic details.
You can care about victims without consuming every update.
You can advocate for accountability while protecting your emotional well-being.
And you can step away from social media without becoming indifferent to what's happening.

Trauma-informed communities must make room for both compassion and emotional safety and your empathy doesn't have to come at the expense of your mental health.

The transition from graduate student to independently licensed professional counselor involves much more than accumulati...
10/15/2026

The transition from graduate student to independently licensed professional counselor involves much more than accumulating clinical hours.

It's a period of learning, questioning, developing confidence, navigating ethical challenges, and discovering the kind of clinician you want to become.

Having a supportive and knowledgeable clinical supervisor can make a meaningful difference throughout that process.

The Body and Mindfully Healthy clinical team and is available to connect with Residents in Counseling who are seeking supervision.

Clinical supervision provides opportunities to:

🌿 Strengthen clinical reasoning and case conceptualization.

🌿 Explore ethical and professional responsibilities.

🌿 Build confidence in therapeutic interventions.

🌿 Reflect on challenging clinical experiences.

🌿 Develop your unique professional identity.

Looking for a clinical supervisor in Virginia?

https://www.bodyandmindfullyhealthy.com/clinical-supervision-residents-counseling

Contact Body and Mindfully Healthy to learn more about supervision opportunities and discuss the next steps.

When people think about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they often imagine dramatic flashbacks or vivid memories ...
10/14/2026

When people think about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they often imagine dramatic flashbacks or vivid memories of a traumatic event. But PTSD can show up in ways that are much less visible.

Sometimes it's difficulty relaxing. Sometimes it's constantly scanning your environment for danger. Sometimes it's feeling emotionally disconnected from people you love.

PTSD can affect the way your brain and body respond to perceived threats, even when the original danger is no longer present. And importantly, not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD. A diagnosis involves specific symptoms, their duration, and the impact they have on daily functioning.

Evidence-based treatments, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, can help individuals process traumatic experiences and reduce distressing symptoms.

You deserve to feel more than just safe enough to survive. You deserve opportunities to reconnect with your life.

You show up to work. You answer the emails. You take care of your family. You remember everyone's appointments. You smil...
10/13/2026

You show up to work. You answer the emails. You take care of your family. You remember everyone's appointments. You smile when someone asks how you're doing. And then you get home and completely fall apart.

Sometimes, mental health struggles don't look like what we expect. They can look like:

- Staying constantly busy to avoid difficult emotions.
- Being the person everyone depends on but never asking for help.
- Feeling exhausted after seemingly ordinary social interactions.
- Overachieving because making a mistake feels unbearable.
- Appearing calm while internally experiencing intense anxiety.
- Saying "I'm fine" because explaining how you actually feel seems overwhelming.

This is sometimes called masking (concealing or compensating for internal struggles to meet external expectations). And while masking can help us navigate certain situations, consistently suppressing our needs can contribute to emotional exhaustion and disconnection.

You don't have to wait until your life falls apart to deserve support. Therapy is for everyone, even for people who are tired of pretending everything is okay.

Have you ever had a moment where you thought… “Why do I keep doing this?”Maybe you send the text even though you know yo...
10/08/2026

Have you ever had a moment where you thought… “Why do I keep doing this?”

Maybe you send the text even though you know you should wait. You shut down when conflict gets uncomfortable. You get defensive before you’ve really heard what the other person is saying. You say yes when you want to say no. You seek reassurance, over-explain, avoid, people-please, assume the worst or react first and understand why later.

Those reactions don’t come from nowhere. But understanding why you have a pattern doesn’t mean you have to keep repeating it.

That’s why The Pattern Breaker was created.

The Pattern Breaker is a trauma-informed, self-guided reflection tool designed to help you slow down what happens between a trigger and your response.

It walks you through:

NOTICE — What’s happening right now?
REGULATE — What does my nervous system need?
UNDERSTAND — What’s underneath this reaction?
CHOOSE — What are my options?
ACT — What do I want to do next?
REPAIR — What if I already reacted?

Because breaking patterns takes learning to notice sooner. Pause longer. Understand yourself better. And have more choice in what happens next.

Recognize the Pattern. Change What Happens Next.

Try The Pattern Breaker Tool directly at: thepatternbreakertool.com

Link to the tool from the website:
https://www.bodyandmindfullyhealthy.com/patternbreaker

Link to the blog to read more:
https://www.bodyandmindfullyhealthy.com/learningandresources

The Pattern Breaker is an educational and self-reflection tool and is not psychotherapy, diagnosis, medical treatment, or crisis care.

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210 Calhoun Street
Galax, VA
24333

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Wednesday 8am - 8pm
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