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, LPC at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Together we explore what they wish 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