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...

Meet Chrissy Conde

 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...

What Is OBOT?

 FRIDAY REPRINT -- What is OBOT? Office-Based Opioid Treatment Programs – also called OBOTs – are a type of outpatient addiction treatment designed for people living with opioid use disorder (OUD). OBOTS are classified under the general umbrella of...