Counseling Connect is gearing up for the month of June with their second annual drag show benefit in collaboration with Moon Hollow Brewing Company, Community Pride in Blacksburg, and the Downtown...
By Elle Ryan, Resident in Counseling With an estimated 4.9 billion social media users worldwide, it’s likely that Facebook, TikTok or Instagram are a regular part of our routine. Social media...
By Lindsay Caldwell, Resident in Counseling, CFRA Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic condition that causes developmental and cognitive challenges, can have a significant impact on the mental health and...
By Sivonna Stringham, Resident in Counseling July is not only a month to celebrate America’s independence, but it’s also a month that recognizes the grief behind the loss of a child, a sibling, or a...
By Elle Ryan, Resident in Counseling Most of us go through life with an understanding of how uncomfortable the feelings of both shame or guilt can be. But can we distinguish the differences between...
In June 2024, Counseling Connect welcomed Sivonna Stringham to our team of mental health clinicians. She works with adults and teens in individual therapy and is currently not accepting insurance...
By Taylor Mann, Resident in Counseling Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked, especially in minority communities. There are unique challenges and barriers...
By Lindsay Caldwell, Resident in Counseling, CFRA Bi-phobia, the fear of and discrimination against bisexuality, can have detrimental effects on the mental health and well-being of those who identify...
By Sivonna Stringham, Resident in Counseling Here’s a brief history of slavery: first documented in 3500 B.C. in Mesopotamia with the Code of Hammurabi. Jumping forward to 1526, the British Empire...
Life is an unpredictable journey, brimming with unforeseen obstacles that offer unique opportunities for personal transformation. Embracing these difficulties as catalysts, you can harness them to...