Got the Back to School Blues? ABT Counseling Can Help.

 Got the Back to School Blues? ABT Counseling Can Help. The Back to School Transition The back to school transition can be a challenging season for many families. Students are expected to meet increased pressures and structure as compared to the summer season....

Three Healthy Habits for Mental Health: Are You “Doing Differently”?

 Three Healthy Habits for Mental Health: Are You “Doing Differently”? Healthy Habits for Mental Health While we believe that talk therapy can be helpful for mental health, we also recognize that “doing differently” is a requirement for “feeling differently”. That’s...

Want Counseling in Roanoke, Virginia? We have over 30 Mental Health Providers.

 ABT Counseling’s Mission Since its inception in 1995, ABT Counseling has offered “more than just talk therapy”. Our CEO and clinical director, David Mortellaro, is passionate about offering clients evidence-based options for addressing their concerns in addition to...

Need Help for Mental Health? You’re not alone!

 Mental Health in Virginia According to Mental Health America, in 2023 around 20% of adults and teens in Virginia experienced mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. These prevalence data are similar to the national average....

7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Therapist

 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

 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...