In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Salina Stuart, LISW-S, EMDR-T at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about the beauty of EMDR.

We discuss:

0:00 Introduction

2:45 Salina’s background at a mental health agency for substance abuse and social work experience

8:49 What it was like to start her career during the pandemic

12:05 Her transition to working with adults vs. youth

16:34 What to expect in a session with Salina 

18:09 What is EMDR?

21:43 Salina’s favorite thing about EMDR 

23:36 Live EMDR walkthrough

30:30 Her hopes for her clients’ first session 

31:39 Salina’s plans for growth in her field

33:44 Her message to a potential client 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Salina here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/salinastuart

In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with John Anzo, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about first sessions, mindfulness, and what his clients have taught him.
 
We discuss:

0:00 Introduction

2:46 His early career in staffing and how that has strengthened his empathy

10:00 What surprised him about the therapy field 

11:02 His therapeutic styles and guiding theories 

13:55 What he wants clients to feel in their first session

15:03 Diagnoses he’s most passionate about supporting

19:20 Favorite tools and interventions he utilizes 

21:20 What is mindfulness and how can we incorporate it into our daily activities?

25:20 What he’s learned from his clients

27:25 How he would describe his strengths and quirks

29:10 What he hopes his clients feel within a few months of care  

31:30 How he defines safety

34:40 How to learn more about or connect with John

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about John here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/johnanzo

In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Brad Justice, LISW at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about your inner critic, therapeutic rapport, and when to consider scheduling a counseling appointment.

We discuss:
0:00 Introduction
2:56 Who Brad was before becoming a therapist
3:42 How Brad became interested in the field
7:06 What keeps Brad motivated
8:50 The biggest surprise about being a therapist
12:17 Brad’s therapeutic style
15:30 What Brad wants his clients to feel in their first session
17:45 What it’s like to work with Brad 
21:16 Clients with the strongest connection to Brad
22:44 What is surprising about working with Brad
25:44 Brad’s passion for self esteem
29:37 What does meaningful progress look like with Brad?
30:49 Specific diagnoses Brad is most passionate about
33:41 What Brad hopes his clients will feel after a few months of sessions
34:56 What Brad wishes potential clients knew

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Brad here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/bradleyjustice

In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Taylor Mason, LPC, EMDR-T with Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression and trauma. Together we explore what they wish more people understood about EMDR, eclectic modalities, and trauma.

We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
3:53 Early experiences that led her to counseling
6:23 What sustains her as a therapist
7:42 How she became a therapist
9:28 Her passion for educating people about trauma
10:55 How her experiences influences her therapeutic style
16:15 How she wants her clients to feel in their first session
18:24 Which of her clients are “good fits”
21:00 How she adapts different tools to fit the client
21:55 What really is EMDR?
22:55 What surprises clients about working with her
25:33 Signs you’ve overcome your trauma
27:30 Her biggest strengths and quirks 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Taylor here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/taylormason

In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Shannon Gallagher, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression, couples counseling and trauma. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about therapeutic techniques, modalities, and passion points.

We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
2:40 Beginnings as a Children’s Services Social Worker 
12:25 How Early Experiences Shaped Clinical Expertise
16:07 Therapeutic Style and Modalities Used with Couples and Individuals 
25:20 Clients Shannon Connects with the Most 
27:26 Intervention Techniques  
34:58 How to Connect with Shannon

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Shannon here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/shannongallagher