Mental Healthy

Elena Mackey - Growing up as a Third Culture Kid

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 others who struggle with the same circumstances as well as advice to those who know and interact with other third culture kids.

COVID Panel Part 2

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

COVID Panel Part 1

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 LPC

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. Jonathan Sullivan

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

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 EDMR

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. Laurel Shaler - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & "Reclaiming Sanity"

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-being of women. Dr. Shaler is an active member of numerous professional organizations and was inducted into Chi Sigma Iota, an international honors society for counselors. Additionally, Dr. Shaler speaks and writes about the intersection of faith, culture, and emotional well-being.

 

Learn more about Dr. Shaler and her work at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/

 

Dr. Gary Sibcy - Depression & Attachment Theory

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 interest in the integration of religious beliefs in clinical practice. His current research interests focus on developing and disseminating empirically supported treatments for both children and adults. Dr. Sibcy writes, speaks, and consults nationally and internationally.

Dr. Jennifer Street - Accelerated Resolution Therapy

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.org/