7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist David Mortellaro has been in family counseling practice for 32 years. He founded Southwest Virginia’s ABT Counseling in Roanoke 25 years ago. There are almost 30 counselors on the ABT Counseling staff. He...
Five Ideas to Staying Mentally Healthy This Holiday Season Welcome to the final days of 2020. Whew! Give yourself a high five. You’ve made it to the holidays! At ABT Counseling we are thankful for you and wish you all the best during this...
SPECIAL REPRINT -- Science Proves Gratitude is Beneficial It’s Thanksgiving! All of us at ABT Counseling are thankful for you! Do you know there are at least seven scientifically proven benefits of gratitude? Here’s what Psychology Today has to...
Meet Chrissy Conde, LMFT ABT Counseling’s Chrissy Conde says one of the key reasons people love to meet with her is the judgment-free zone she offers in the counseling office. Confidentiality and a judgment-free zone is something you’ll find with...
FRIDAY REPRINT -- Grief and the Holidays. Dealing with Pain and Loss “The holidays are times spent with our loved ones.” This has been imprinted on our psyche from a young age. Holidays mark the passage of time in our lives. They are part of the milestones we...