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Working With Boys: Therapy Tools and Tips
A therapist's guide to behavior, brain development, and tips for building connection.

Hannah Levy
Jul 27 min read


Understanding The Three Elements of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Currently RVA Counseling is working towards integrating elements of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) into our services. In this...

Eli Mick
Apr 253 min read


Where Parts and EMDR Meet in Therapy
A big thank you to my clients for teaching me about parts and trusting me in the process! What Are Parts? As humans, we are anything but...

Samantha Haling, LPC
Jan 244 min read


Finding Light in the Darkness: A Journey Through Depression
Kaprice reflects on her personal experience with depression and ways to cope.

Kaprice Jackson
Oct 29, 20244 min read


Healthy Ways to Cope with Grief
This blog is for my courageous clients who have allowed me to join their journey. I am honored to bear your stories. Thank you for...

Kaprice Jackson
Sep 12, 20242 min read


An Introduction to EMDR
The World Health Organization estimates approximately 70% of people worldwide will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime.

Kaitlin Ingebretsen
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Living with Anxiety: Tips for Managing and Coping
Managing anxiety is an ongoing process and it's essential to develop coping strategies that work for you.

Kaprice Jackson
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Reconnecting with You: A Therapeutic Approach to Get Acquainted with All the Parts of Self
If you’ve ever used the phrase, “A part of me feels like….” or “A part of me wants to….,” then you have had firsthand experience with...

Skyler Gutierrez
Feb 21, 20242 min read


Being Mindful About Mindfulness
In recent years, “mindfulness” has become a buzzword in both the mental health community and the wider culture. A consensus seems to have...

Ty Martin and Kendra Charles
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Unlocking the Body's Wisdom: The Journey of Dance/Movement Therapy
Dance/movement therapy recognizes that emotions are multidimensional and are present in our thoughts, actions, and physical experiences.

Kaitlin Ingebretsen
Aug 6, 20232 min read


What are the differences between LPC's, LCSW's, Residents, Supervisees, and Interns?
Distinguishing Between Mental Health Professionals Written by Enoch Hananiah Bullock, Counseling Intern, and Grecia Cardenas, Social Work...

RVA Counseling
May 2, 20234 min read


7 ways therapy can positively impact your life
If the thought of starting therapy scares you, you’re not alone. According to Mental Health America, over half of US adults experiencing...
Seth Criner
Apr 20, 20232 min read


Some of Your Therapist's Favorite Podcasts
Have you ever wanted to know what kind of podcasts your therapist listens to? Maybe you enjoy educational or introspective stories, or...

RVA Counseling
Apr 4, 20234 min read


Happy Social Work Month!
Written by Grecia Cardenas. In honor of social work month we want to give a shoutout to our wonderful social workers! Social workers are...

RVA Counseling
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Am I In a Codependent Relationship?
The Invisible Strings of Codependency If you know me, you’ve probably heard me talk about Disentangle, a book I recommend to any and...

RVA Counseling
Oct 3, 20223 min read


Why My Therapist Says I Should Keep A Gratitude Journal
Steps to Self - Appreciation As the practice’s theme this month is appreciation, I wanted to take this opportunity to dive a bit deeper...

RVA Counseling
Sep 12, 20224 min read
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