Celebrating Differences: Embracing Autism Acceptance Month & World Autism Day
Autism Acceptance Month & World Autism Day serve as important platforms to promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusivity for individuals with autism worldwide. Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center offers a diverse array of services tailored to meet the mental health needs of the community. In addition to providing comprehensive psychological evaluations, Specialized Autism Testing, psychotherapy services, counseling and psychiatry. The center specializes in offering support for individuals who are Neurodivergent. Client’s can access evidence-based treatments and compassionate care from the center's team of compassionate mental health professionals. If you are seeking supportive counseling and/or psychiatric support in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Glen Allen, Richmond or Midlothian, Virginia please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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Vote Now for Resilience Counseling: Elevating Mental Health in Fredericksburg!
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center is truly honored to have been nominated as a “Top 5” Mental Health Practice in the Fredericksburg region. It’s time to VOTE for your favorite mental health practice. As a top 5 mental health practice we have moved on to the voting round and we need your support if you feel we are the Best of the Best. Voting is open from March 10 - April 14.
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No Bad Parts: A Deep Dive into April Smith, LPC's Unique Approach to Psychotherapy
The Resilience Podcast Episode 13 featuring April Smith, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), delves into her unique [therapeutic philosophy] centered around promoting cognitive insight, somatic awareness, and resilience. April's approach to therapy emphasizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and soul, highlighting the importance of addressing these elements holistically in the healing process. Through the podcast, listeners gain valuable insights into how April's person-centered approach nurtures individual strengths, motivations, and inner resources, creating a conducive environment for personal growth and resilience building.
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Benefits of Supportive Group Counseling: The Challenges as Parents of Children with Autism
This article provides an overview of the challenges faced by parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including, emotional challenges, financial challenges, communication strategies, social support networks, the importance of self-care, and coping strategies for stress and burnout. These things can enhance a parents ability to support the children they love in the most effective way possible. We are Now Enrolling for our Support Group for Parents with Teens & Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum. This group meets at our Stafford Office located at 2052 Richmond Highway, Suite 201, Stafford Virginia 22554 every other Saturday @ 1pm. Facilitated by MaryAnn Byrne, LPC.
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Navigating Chronic Pain & Illness: Understanding the Impact on Mental Health
The impact of chronic illness/pain on mental health and the importance of tailored treatment approaches for managing both physical and emotional aspects of the condition.
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Navigating Black Womanhood: Empowering Black Women through Group Counseling and Community Support in Midlothian, Virginia.
Navigating Black Womanhood: Empowering Black Women through Group Counseling and Community Support in Midlothian, Virginia.
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Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center: Announcing Our New Location for Quality Mental Health Care in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Announcing the opening of Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Centers new Fredericksburg location, offering comprehensive mental health services and a commitment to quality care and support for the community. The new Fredericksburg location of Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center, situated at 1135 Heatherstone Drive, Virginia 22407, represents a significant milestone for the organization. This expansion not only signifies the center's commitment to enhancing mental health services but also highlights its objective of catering to the varied needs of the community in the Fredericksburg area.
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Resilience Podcast Episode 12: Joe Samaha of the Virginia Tech Victims Family Outreach Foundation
Joe Samaha, a strong advocate for victims of mass violence, discusses resilience, coping strategies, and the work of the Virginia Tech Victims Family Outreach Foundation in supporting those affected by mass shootings.
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Kate Tibbs, PMHNP-BC Leading Resilience Counseling to Success
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center is pleased to announce that Kate Tibbs, PMHNP-BC is our new Director of Psychiatric Services.
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Unlocking the Power of Play Therapy: A Journey with Christine Wheeler-Case Jones, LPC
Learn about the transformative power of play therapy for children by listening to a podcast episode featuring Christine Wheeler-Case Jones, an expert in play-based therapy, as she discusses the benefits and techniques used at the Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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Supporting Child Development: A Podcast Episode Featuring Wendy Pickenpaugh's Integrated Approach at Brain Balance: Midlothian, Virginia
Wendy Pickenpaugh, the Center Director for Brain Balance in Midlothian Virginia, offers a holistic and integrated approach to child development through physical exercises, academic skills training, and healthy nutrition, providing comprehensive support for children with ADHD, anxiety, learning disorders, and behavioral issues.
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Breaking the Stigma: Mens Mental Health Counseling in Glen Allen, Virginia. A Podcast Episode featuring Lee Hodges, LPC
In today's society, there exists a pervasive stigma surrounding men's mental health, often leading to the reluctance of men to seek professional support. However, it is crucial to normalize counseling for men and emphasize the significance of mental health care in promoting overall well-being. By addressing the societal barriers and misconceptions, men can be encouraged to prioritize their mental health without fear of judgment or shame. Seeking therapy offers numerous benefits for men, including improved emotional regulation, enhanced interpersonal relationships, and the development of effective coping strategies. For instance, a man struggling with anxiety or depression may find that therapy provides a safe space to explore and manage these emotions, leading to a more fulfilling life and better relationships with loved ones.
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Finding Affordable Mental Health Support: Navigating Insurance Coverage for Counselors and Psychiatrists in Virginia
This article explores the importance of finding in-network counselors and psychiatrists that accept insurance in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Glen Allen and Midlothian, offering tips on how to search for them, understand insurance coverage for mental health services, schedule appointments, explore online therapy options in Virginia, and access affordable therapy options.
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Expanding Access to Mental Health Care: Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center Now In-Network with Molina Healthcare of Virginia
With offices in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Glen Allen and Midlothian the in-network partnership between Molina Healthcare of Virginia and Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center is a significant step forward in providing expanded access to crucial mental health care services for Molina Healthcare members in Virginia. This collaboration offers a wide array of mental health services, including counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, aimed at addressing various concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, substance use, anxiety, grief, autism spectrum, bipolar disorder, and trauma/PTSD.
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Empowering Mental Wellness: Dr. Antoinette Stewart's Telehealth Psychiatry Services for Children, Adolescent and Teen Psychiatry in Virginia
Dr. Antoinette Stewart is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist offering comprehensive psychiatric services, including medication management and telehealth evaluations, with a specialization in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, general mental health concerns and eating disorders.
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Now Accepting Medicare! Building Resilience: Accessing Medicare Mental Health Services at Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
Starting January 1, 2024, Medicare will cover mental health care services provided by marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors for the first time.
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RESILIENCE: A BUILDING INNER STRENGTH JOURNEY: EPISODE 5
Petitecha Wimbush is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She believes mental wellness can be achieved through medication management, therapy, and complementary/alternative treatment to improve the health of the mind-body connection. Petitecha is an Army veteran of 20 years and currently serves in the Army Reserve Nurse Corps. During her active duty nursing career, Petitecha worked in various areas of nursing, but her passion was mental health. She worked as a sexual assault medical forensic examiner. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the illustrious HBCU and Mecca, Howard University in 2012 and her Masters in Nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University. Petitecha completed her clinical training at a Counseling practice providing medication management to the pediatric, adolescent, and adult population with multiple disorders. She also completed her training at a Community Service Board to patients across the lifespan. These services were also provided to individuals at the regional jail, group homes, and a crisis center providing medication management. Her areas of treatment for medication management are PTSD (including veterans), depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, child and adult ADHD, personality disorders and other mood disorders.
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Now Open: Our New Stafford Office!
It’s Official! We’ve opened in Stafford County, Virginia. We continue our mission to expand access to quality mental healthcare. We look forward to serving a new community. #resilience #buildyourinnerstrength #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #wellness #staffordva
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Dr. Antoinette Stewart, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist has Joined Our Team!
We are excited to announce that Dr. Antoinette Stewart, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience providing medication management to children, adolescents and young adults ages 7+ has joined our team!
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