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Time Change and Mental Health It’s darker, it’s colder, and I’m busier. This time of year is hard for a lot of folks. Clients who have been managing well suddenly see themselves needing more support. Things just change at this time of year. Everybody is sick, we have to spend more time indoors, lots of … Read more
From My Bookshelf I have always found friendship in books. As an English literature major at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, my nose was always stuck in a book, assigned reading and otherwise. Nowadays, with two small children, a dog, a cat, and a practice to run, my reading looks different. However, … Read more
The teaching and educational crisis is putting a strain on the mental health of our teachers. If you are interested in getting support through the frustrations you may feel, our support group may be a good fit for you. If you are interested in participating, please let us know by emailing ellie@vawellnessassociates.com for more information. … Read more
Jo-Ann is our Resident in Counseling at VWA and an excellent clinician. What does it mean to be a resident? Jo-Ann is working towards her LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensure with Ellie’s help. She practices under her supervision until she has accrued a certain number of hours and passed a comprehensive exam. This means that … Read more
The New York Times published the above piece over the weekend that really got my attention. Matt Ritchel wrote about a teenager who was prescribed 10 different medications for her mental health condition. A headline that shocked many did not surprise me in the least. What is interesting to me is that now people are … Read more
Virginia Wellness Associates is happy to share with you more about our practice administrator, Joe Moran. Joe and Ellie have been married for 8 years and counting and he has always been supportive of Ellie’s professional goals. He is pleased to transition to working for the practice as the Practice Administrator and will be taking … Read more
We are here to help you navigate these intense times with good humor and good research-based care. Please consider this blog a way of getting to know our team on a more informal basis and a resource to help you find what you’re looking for. Today’s is our first post! I, Ellie, am pleased to … Read more
