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As the term “social distancing” has made its way into our daily vocabulary, where do you turn for help with challenges?  Online therapy can be a great choice to connect you with a licensed professional when it is not convenient to go to an office for an appointment. Online therapy is not appropriate for every […]

It’s normal to feel anxious and afraid after experiencing a trauma like a sudden loss, natural disaster, a catastrophe or an act of violence. It’s normal to feel fearful for weeks, months, or even years after a trauma. If you experienced a personal tragedy or hardship, such as the death of a classmate or loved […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder with a broad array of symptoms or manifestations. The first step is diagnosis by Psychological Assessment.

Women can often experience concerns with their mental health. Among the most commonly reported issues are depression and anxiety. There are even different types of depression that are exclusive to women, such as perinatal and perimenopausal depression (depression caused by hormonal changes), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perimenopause-related depression, and postpartum depression. Here are some common symptoms […]

The National Institute of Mental Health defines Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.  These obsessions and compulsions must extend beyond an hour a day to be clinically […]

Jessica is a 32-year-old nurse, who presents to her primary care provider complaining of frequent headaches, irritable bowel, insomnia, and depressed mood.  She takes no medication and has never abused substances.  Her only mental health issue has been a single depressive episode when she was a college freshman, which was alleviated by going to therapy. […]

Psychological testing can be an intimidating concept, but in reality, it is a powerful and highly useful tool designed to help the client. Therapists often refer their clients to psychologists for psychological testing and assessment.  These assessments can help the client identify which problems to tackle in therapy (especially when a client has more than […]

Attachment Issues Attachment issues develop when children are over/under attached to others.  Often, attachment disorders can present by a child lacking the proper attachment to their parents/caregivers.  Conversely, attachment disorders can present when a child lacks boundaries with strangers.  Although attachment issues typically develop before the age of 5, symptoms of them can carry into […]

This season is one of my favorites as we slow down and put intentional focus on a mindset that often eludes us … gratitude.  Our culture and our own ambitions often drive us to want more – not only for ourselves but for our families, friends, co-workers, etc.  As an employee for Procter & Gamble […]

For most children, school just started again. Although there is a great deal of excitement surrounding a new school year, there is also a great deal of stress.  There are steps you can take to help your child get the most out of their day. Eat Breakfast! Breakfast is often overlooked on busy mornings, but […]

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a body-image disorder characterized by persistent and intrusive preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect in one’s appearance.  In America, roughly 1 to 2 percent of the general population has Body Dysmorphic Disorder.  That’s nearly 5 million people in the United States alone (Anxiety and Depression Association of America).  Although there […]

Substance abuse is becoming more and more prevalent.  Substance abuse and chemical dependency develop when the continued use of alcohol or drugs begins to cause clinically significant problems in a person’s well-being.  This can include problems with health, disabilities, or failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.  Substance abuse is not limited […]

Sensory Processing Disorder is when the brain has trouble receiving and responding to messages that it receives through the senses.  Oftentimes,  children with SPD may be oversensitive to stimuli in their environment, such as: Texture/Taste Sounds/Noises Touch Balance Sights What can you do to help? You can be a blessing by saying kind and supportive words […]

Environment can play a huge roll in a person’s emotional well-being.  An unpleasant environment can often evoke feelings of anxiety, sadness, or helplessness.  Being in nature, however, can result in the reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress.  Even viewing pictures of nature can produce this calming effect.  In a study done by Mind, it was […]

What is a speech or language delay? A speech delay refers to a delay in the development or use of the mechanisms that produce speech. Speech refers to the actual process of making sounds. Language delay refers to a delay in the development or use of the knowledge of language. In 2016, The National Institute on Deafness […]

With the holidays over, a great deal of stress may be lifted from people around this time of year. Many people, however, will continue to suffer with anxiety throughout the rest of the year.  About 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety (ADAA); that’s about 18% of Americans.  Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United states, […]

Dr. Richard Swenson is a medical doctor and researcher who has written extensively on restoring overloaded lives. In a chapter from his book, Margin (2004), Dr. Swenson encourages health through contentment. Here is a brief outline of the chapter: Contentment is our Christian duty: godliness (or our attitude and desire to please God) with contentment […]

Dr. Trina Young Greer  recently did a presentation at New Branch Community Church on ministering to special needs youth, focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Behavioral and emotional concerns are important when it comes to special needs youth with diagnoses like Oppositional Defiance Disorder, ADHD, Reactive Attachment, Social Anxiety, and Autism. When trying to understand the Austism Spectrum, it […]

Dr. Trina Young Greer recently gave a presentation on Autism at Smith Memorial Baptist Church, highlighting some of the key symptoms as well as current available treatment methods. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder with a broad array of symptoms or manifestations. Some of the key signs of Autism are: Cognitive or Learning Issues […]

Social Media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, and also a great way to stay connected within your community! As a result, Genesis Counseling Center is now increasing our presence on Social Media Platforms! Genesis Counseling Center is now on Facebook ! Feel free to check out our new page […]

Genesis therapists Shelby DeBause, LMFT and Ashley Wroton, LPC will be doing a book signing at our Hampton location on June 16th from 12 PM to 1:45 PM to celebrate their new book, It’s…Just Private! This beautifully illustrated children’s book helps teach children how to maintain safe and polite boundaries with their bodies. This book is perfect […]

  Come join us for our upcoming Open House on July 22, 2016! This event will be held in honor of the official opening of Genesis Assessment Services! Psychological Testing Genesis has provided Psychological Testing as well as Neuropsychological Testing for years now, but now has officially expanded both our building as well as our […]

April is Counseling Awareness Month and Genesis Counseling Center is celebrating by expanding several areas of service and by welcoming three new staff members. Genesis Assessment Services is now offering more psychological, neurological and education testing. Genesis offers state of the art testing for Asperger syndrome and the autism spectrum. Genesis Assessment Services could be […]

John 14:27a Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.   God says He gives us His peace, but we are often moving through life so quickly that we may not get the most out of the gift He gives us. For those who struggle with anxiety, peace is often something that is hard to feel even though we know that this […]

Recently, during a conversation with a gentleman, the topic of parenting arose. This gentleman shared how he had always viewed himself as a “good guy.” He had grown up in a Christian home, the son of a retired U.S. Marine and pastor to be exact, and he serves in professional Christian ministry. However, when he […]

How Does It Benefit Children? Play therapy helps children: Become more responsible for behaviors and develop more successful strategies. Develop new and creative solutions to problems. Develop respect and acceptance of self and others. Learn to experience and express emotion. Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others. Learn new social skills and […]

The holiday season is filled with traditions and expectations of celebration and joys spent with family and friends.   When grieving the loss of a loved one, you may feel out of sync with the upbeat holiday spirit and others around you in a society that expects people to speed through their grief. Grieving the loss […]

Have you ever stood alone in the kitchen, mindlessly gorging yourself with whatever you can find in the cabinets and fridge? Or maybe you hit the drive-through at a local fast food chain and order enough for two people, then eat it in your car where no one you know can see you? Do you […]

We are excited to announce the launch of Genesis Assist – a company committed to helping private therapy practices succeed.  This is fully in line with our dream of having quality Christian counseling available for every person.  Genesis Assist will provide business coaching, tools and services to help achieve:  More Clients, More Profit and Less […]

Check out the latest issue of Christian Counseling Today for an article by Executive Director Dr. Trina Young on Childhood Elimination Disorders

1.  Pray for them by name  Ask God to intervene in their marriage. Ask Him to give you and others wisdom to know how to help. Pray in their presence as well as alone. Send emails and notes of encouragement. 2.  Listen, but don’t give advice Listening doesn’t mean simply hearing. It involves empathizing, seeking […]

According to Focus on the Family, couples can strengthen their bonds by regularly participating in the following activities: 1. Pray together. 2. Perform daily acts of kindness for your spouse. 3. Find meaningful ways to show love that meet your spouse’s specific needs.  4. Give the benefit of the doubt, trusting your spouse’s intentions. 5. […]

The 1st Annual Genesis’ Family Picnic took place on June 12, 2010.  This event was particularly exciting for us in that it represents the first company-wide social gathering since our colleagues of Beacon Counseling and Consulting (Williamsburg) joined Genesis Counseling Center (Hampton) on January 1, 2010.  It humbles and thrills my heart to see God’s […]

Congratulations to Dr. April Cunion for recently becoming a Licensed Clinical Psychologist! April has been with Genesis for some time, and now she is officially seeing patients as an LCP. Here is a little more information about a few Genesis team members. Be sure to check out the “Meet the Staff” section of the web […]