Mental Healthy

Daria White is a native of Bulgaria and has been a citizen of the United States since 2014. She has over 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health. In this episode, Dr. Knapp sits down with Daria White and learns more about her story and discuss her book.   dariawhite.weebly.com

Dr. Knapp sits down with Dr. Kevin Hull and learns more about Dr. Hull's approach to play therapy. Play therapy is in its essence similar to therapy for adults, but for children.   Dr. Kevin Hull's email if you wish to get in touch with him: kbhull@liberty.edu   Thanks for listening and we look forward to seeing you next time!

In this episode of the Mental Healthy Podcast, Dr. Knapp sits down with Lisa Ansell to discuss how she counsels victims of crimes. Lisa speaks on her job and how she helps clients, as well as highlights how important it is for people who struggle with PTSD or other victim related issues to seek help and be listened to by someone. Lisa speaks on how important Christianity is in this, as well as the...

Elena Mackey joins Dr. Knapp on the Mental Healthy podcast. Elena Mackey is a third culture kid born in Columbia, who moved to the Dominican Republic at a young age, and her parents are from the United States. She is currently a junior at Liberty University. Mackey speaks on the struggles of being a third culture kid. Mackey not only describes her own personal experiences, but also gives advice to...

The second part of our six part series on COVID-19 and it affects Mental Health

In this first episode of a six part series, we talk with a panel of experts that give a deep analysis of how the pandemic has affected us. The panel is made of up various guest from around the country who are experts in their fields and have been studying the effects of COVID. 

Dr. Jack Underwood joins the show on our latest episode to discuss Self Love, a compassionate process of developing and practicing self acceptance and self-care.

Dr. Sullivan is a pastor, pastoral counselor and an online professor at Liberty University. He is leads the Global Relief Association for Crises and Emergencies, an anti-trafficking mission. 

Dr. Rachel Piferi joined the show and shared her inspirational testimony with us. Dr. Piferi is the program director of the PHD program of Psychology and an online Psychology chair at Liberty University. 

Tim Sosin is an internationally certified trauma therapy specialist, EMDR therapist, and licensed professional counselor in PA, VA and NJ. He is the head of Birthstone Trauma Healing which helps individuals work through trauma that they've experienced. 

Dr. Shaler is a Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Social Worker. She is a former psychotherapist with the Department of Veterans Affairs where she specialized in the treatment of PTSD and anger. Her clinical and research interests include Christian integration, military/veteran issues, crisis and trauma, adoption and attachment, and the emotional well-be...

Gary A. Sibcy II, Ph. D. is a professor of counselor education and supervision as well as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He has educated, trained, and supervised counselors for over 15 years. Dr. Sibcy has a broad range of research and clinical interests, including the assessment and treatment of childhood disorders, anxiety and trauma disorders, and personality disorders. He also has an intere...

Dr. Jennifer Street is the program director of the Behavioral Sciences: Social Work program at Liberty University. She began teaching in 2009. Her teaching focus has been clinical practice and field education. Dr. Street's clinical focus is trauma and she specializes in accelerated resolution therapy for veterans and active duty military.   Find out more about ART at https://artherapyinternational...

IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR SERIOUSLY CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT 1-800-273-8255.   "Dr. Mary Bartlett is a licensed professional counselor and serves as an independent behavioral health consultant on resilience, risk reduction, and suicide prevention. With a doctorate in Counselor Education from Auburn Uni...

Dr. Lahikainen is a licensed psychologist and credentialed Health Service Provider from the state of Massachusetts. Over the years he has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in human services, psychology, school counseling, and rehabilitation counseling programs. In addition to his position as a faculty member, he is pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree at Liberty University. In...

Dr. Kim’s research interests include the effects of interpersonal and intrapersonal forgiveness as well as the integration of psychology and Christianity. Dr. Kim also has extensive ministry experience in New York City, Boston, and Madison (WI), serving various age groups in Korean immigrant congregations. He is married with three kids and enjoys reading books on the topic of psychology and spirit...

Professor Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has designed several online social work courses, is the advisor for the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society at Liberty University, and has presented at multiple national social work conferences. She has been a social worker for over 20 years, working mainly with children and families, in places such as a children’s home, a public high school,...

Dr. Virginia "Ginger" Mayer is the founder of Living Waters Counseling and Co-founder of Kingdom College.   For more information on Living Waters Counseling visit https://www.lwcounseling.net/ For more information on Kingdom College visit https://www.kingdomcollege.net/  

Dr. Hull owns and operates Hull and Associates, P.A., a multidisciplinary counseling practice. Dr. Hull specializes in using play therapy with Autism Spectrum Disorder, in addition to working with families and young adults. Dr. Hull has written several books and chapters on the topic of play, the use of video/computer games as a play therapy tool, and treating Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Lisa S. Sosin, PhD, LPC, LLP, BACS is the Director of the Ph. D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Program and professor with the Center for Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University. Dr. Sosin has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience in the field of professional counseling and clinical psychology. Dr. Sosin’s clinical practice includes the assessment and treat...

Courtney- Founder and President Yogesh- Director of Programs   One Life to Love’s unique approach empowers street children by providing them shelter, safety and equal opportunity to ensure lasting change in their lives.   Learn more about One Life to Love at https://www.onelife2love.org/   Learn more about INDspire Tours at http://www.indspiretours.com/

David Helfrich- Program Supervisor, Whitney Boyd- In-Take Coordinator The Bair Foundation will provide Christ-centered quality care and services dedicated to the treatment, restoration and empowerment of children, youth and families.   Learn more about the Bair Foundation at https://www.bair.org/  

Dr. Jenkins is Professor of Counseling and the Director of the M.A. in Addiction Counseling program in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies. He has served as Clinical Director of the International Board of Christian Counselors of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is on the Executive Board of the Society for Christian Psychology. Dr. Jenkins also recently serv...

Grace Anne grew up in the grand countryside of the Missouri foothills, tromping in the mud and building playhouses with six brothers and sisters. With animals, trees to climb, forests to explore, and adventures to have, imaginative play was the center of her growing up. When her dad became sick for many years with severe Lyme Disease, Grace Anne struggled to find how she, just a child, could help...

Vicki Moore is the founder and CEO of Rahab's Rope in Gainesville, GA. God has given her compassion for people and a heart to serve him. Vicki has been involved in her local community through various organizations including; being a former board member for CASA, vice president of Phoenix Society and a chaplain for the Hall County Detention Center. Vicki has worked in foreign missions for over 20 y...