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ABT Counseling is committed to your good mental health. You’ll find below recent articles posted by our staff on mental health topics such as marriage and family, anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Like this stream at Roaring Run Furnace, getting the right information about your healthcare situation offers life. Keep checking back here often for updated articles that may complement your counselor’s practical advice.
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. Children and teenagers alike are trading exploring the outdoors...
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 why we at ABT Counseling recommend establishing healthy habits for...
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 a...
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
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 has seen thousands of patients during that timeframe....
Five Ideas to Staying Mentally Healthy This Holiday
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 season. There is a lot of great advice on how to embrace the Christmas...