Mental Healthy

On this episode of the Mental Healthy, Dr. Christopher Rosik discusses the research and studies of unwanted same-sex attraction.  Christopher H. Rosik, Ph. D., is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Oregon and earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. He is currently a psychologist and director of research at Link Care Center in Fresno, Calif...

On this episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, Dr. Jeremiah Sullins discusses guilt and shame in realation to education and the Christian worldview.   Dr. Jeremiah Sullins is a Professor of Psychology at Harding University and the Director if the Center for Cognitive Studies . Dr. Sullins has also been working with Liberty University Online since 2012. As a cognitive psychologist his primary inter...

In this episode, Dr. Patti Hinkley discusses her critical work in the field of sexual betrayal, in addition to a basic framework for how she counsels patients suffering from it. Dr. Hinkley is a professor in the online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Liberty University. She has been teaching counseling classes at Liberty for 35 years while also serving in various administrative roles,...

In this episode, Drs. Kevin Hull, Ken Miller, and David Jones discuss their methods for integrating their faiths with the case conceptualization model. Dr. Kevin Hull owns and operates Hull and Associates, P.A. a private practice in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Hull is a licensed counselor who has worked with children and adolescents and their families on the Autism spectrum since 2001. He conducts week...

In this episode, Dr. Karin Dumont discusses the pivotal work she has done in the field of addiction counseling.  She covers her experience in the field, advice for other counselors, and how she integrates her faith into her work. Dr. Karin Dumont is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Clini...

On this episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, Dr. Christopher and Angela Wheelus discuss the critical work they are both doing in providing mental health services and training to people in Ukraine. Dr. Wheelus came to Liberty University after eleven years of experience in college student affairs, most recent of which was as a university’s director of counseling, disability services, and career de...

In this episode of the Mental Healthy Podcast, Shaila Toriy discusses her work with Valeo, a company offering Gospel-based clinical care to global workers. She also goes into depth into EMDR, a useful mental health treatment technique that can be used to heal patients from trauma and other distressing experiences.   Shaila is a Brazilian TCK (Third Culture Kid) who grew up in Holland, the United S...

On this episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, Dr. Lisa Sosin discussed embodiment, a revolutionary practice that allows counselors to involve patients' entire selves in their treatment process, rather than their minds alone. This is an extremely informative episode for anyone interested in or doing work in the mental health field. Dr. Lisa Sosin is the Director of the Ph. D. in Counselor Educatio...

On this episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, Dr. Deedre Mitchell, Dr. Laura Martin, Dr. Denise Ebersole, & Dr. Laurel Shaler discuss value harnessing, a method in which counselors can more effectively integrate their personal and professional values into their work. They also discuss various experience from their time as counselors, in addition to valuable advice to students preparing to ent...

On today's episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, we invited Dr. Shannae Anderson to discuss stories from her experience in counseling. Dr. Anderson is currently an Adjunct Professor at Liberty University in the Doctor of Psychology Program. She previously taught for over a decade at Fuller Theological Seminary where she taught Pastoral Care and Addictions in the Recovery Ministry Program, in the...

On this episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with Jim Sells and discuss how the church can address the mental health crisis. Dr. Jim Sells is a professor for the School of Psychology & Counseling at Regent and the Rosemarie S. Hughes Endowed Chair of Christian Thought in Mental Health Practice. His major areas of interest are marital and family therapy, superv...

In this episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, we invite Dorcas Harbin of One Another Ministries to discuss member care. Dorcas Harbin is one of the co-founders of One Another Ministries and has served with One Another using her gifts in counseling, consulting, training, and encouragement since 1997. She has over 46 years of extensive experience in Christian ministry and missions, including counse...

On this episode of Mental Healthy, we invited Erik Troyer of Valeo to discuss missionary work around the world. Over the years, he has had the privilege of residing and serving in several places and capacities in SE Asia. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Erik desires to strategically journey with those in full-time cross-cultural initiatives to encourage and support them so that they can pour...

On today's episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, we invited Mike Vaughn of Bethesda Workshops based in Nashville, TN to discuss sex addiction and its various treatments. Mike Vaughn has experience as a accomplished business leader and therapist; specializing in the areas of sex addiction recovery, intensive therapy, marriage therapy and trauma.

On this episode of Mental Healthy, we invited Nick Dotti, camp director of Deerfoot Lodge, to discuss MESH support for camps. Dotti has served as camp director for 7 years focusing on the mental health for struggling campers.

On today's episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, Dr. Knapp invites James Covey from the podcast Shop Talk with Brandi & James to discuss member care for those who work cross-culturally around the world. James Covey is a counselor who provides for members and their families in the Eurasia region. Covey is also a coordinator for Staff Care leading a team that provides services and develops stra...

On today's episode of Mental Healthy, we welcome Dr. Cheryl Nitz and Megan Buehler to discuss the Abba Scholars program.

Dr. Kevin Conner is an assistant professor at Liberty University, currently serving as the Chair of Psychology department. Dr. Conner also serves as an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training trainer and safeTALK trainer. On today's episode, Dr. Conner joins us on the the podcast to discuss suicide prevention.

On the podcast today is Dr. Capri Brooks, alongside husband, Dr. Jason Brooks. Dr. Capri Brooks is a professor of Counselor Education at Liberty University, Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in Mississippi. Dr. Jason Brooks is a pastor in Oxford, Mississippi where the couple currently resides as ministry leaders. In today’s episode, we talk about ministry stress; how to cope as indivi...

Today on the Mental Healthy Podcast, Dr. Anita Knight joins us! Dr. Knight is an online professor through Liberty University's Counseling program. She is also an author/co-author or editor of nine books, including one of her most recent books "The Mister Rogers Effect". On the episode today, Dr. Knight speaks about her experience in the counseling field in a discussion based on Attachment.    For...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Audra Stinson, a college professor and Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Dr. Stinson speaks on the most common symptoms seen in children and adolescents after COVID-19.   For more information about Dr. Audra Stinson, please visit hopefullycounseling.com

Dr. Jeanne Brooks has a Ph. D in Psychology and has been working in the field for over 25 years. She is currently a full-time, residential professor at Liberty University with a focus on crisis and trauma. She is also the clinical director of the practice, Sitting Well Counseling. Today, we welcome Dr. Brooks as she shares the passion behind the name “Sitting Well at the Well”.    sittingwellatthe...

In this episode of the Mental Healthy podcast, we have flipped the tables around and welcome Dr. Kevin Conner as our host for today as we interview Dr. Kenyon Knapp about his latest book release, Healthy Depression. Dr. Knapp walks us through the meaning behind the title Healthy Depression and gives us a sneak peek at what you can find reading his new book.   If you're interested in purchasing Hea...

On today's episode, Elias & Denise Moitinho join us to discuss their book, "The Dream Home". Their book uses metaphors to describe multiple analogies for areas of marriage, while offering practical tips and relationship skills that are grounded on a biblical worldview to guide couples to create an intimate Christian marriage. If you wish to contact the Moitinho's, Elias Moitinho's email is: el...

Today we welcome three special guests; Janet Boynes, David Pickup, and Jonathan Alexandre. In this episode, we discuss the spiritual hope and restoration that is available for those who struggle with identity issues in the LGBTQ+ community, how to navigate complex issues such as gender dysphoria in counseling today, and the legal counsel that can impact spiritual freedoms within the mental health...