Genesis Counseling Center

01/31/2026

Now is the time! Voting closes TONIGHT 1/31 and we would be honored to receive your vote once again. We have been nominated for BEST PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICE and BEST SOCIAL MEDIA. Vote NOW at: https://bestof.coastalvirginiamag.com/custom_link/69583855e0f41b084f9233b2

01/31/2026

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01/31/2026

Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember! Invest in your marriage. It’s worth it! https://info.vamarriages.org/virginia-marriage-challenge-2/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPrcyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeNxGUw-5Mayg1yUJKx1r_dQu_x4odyI1Pma9bO8BmIeWdOVXCdA8u-rr7ymU_aem_qjRUpfEm0jnmUGKV0zcIhg

Explore the map to find local activities to help you grow together in your relationship no matter what stage. Virtual and in person, one or multi-day events, and small group studies available.

01/30/2026

“Buddhist Monks continue 2,300-mile walk for peace, promoting mindfulness and compassion. This is not a protest but a living expression of hope. Each step is taken with mindfulness, carrying a message of harmony, kindness, and resilience.” https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B4HTChxgU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/30/2026

As Christians, we’re reminded that our strength does not come from ourselves, but from the Lord. What feels manageable to one person may feel overwhelming to another—and that doesn’t reflect a lack of faith. It reflects the reality that we all carry different burdens, seasons, and wounds. And here's good news: God meets each of us where we are, not where we think we should be.

Scripture calls us to “carry one another’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2), not to compare, minimize, or judge them. Compassion starts when we stop comparing and start listening. You never know what someone is carrying silently, and you never have the full picture of their story.

Offer grace freely. Listen humbly. And trust that God is still at work in every struggle—even the ones you don’t fully understand.

01/29/2026

“No longer constrained to smoky casinos with bouncers only allowing adults to enter, gambling is now front and center on mainstream and social media. Teens now can get exposed to gambling through both types of media.” Here’s what parents need to know and how to help:

Not long ago, teens had only a handful of ways to be exposed to gambling. Some might see a caregiver buy lottery tickets, some might watch a family member join fantasy sports leagues and some might encounter gambling on a family trip. Gambling was a behavior that had clear boundaries around it as "a...

01/28/2026

Genesis Counseling Center is pleased to announce our Clinical Director, Shelby DeBause, MA, LMFT, CPPT will be a key speaker at the Heal Young Minds Conference on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 13, 2026. According to DeBause, "The mission of Heal Young Minds, to protect the innocence of children from digital sexual dangers, is a passion of mine, and I think this conference is much needed. The two women that pulled this event together are trailblazers in the realm of psychoeducation for parents and kids to protect them from po*******hy, and well known in the Christian counseling world for their work against trafficking and all forms of sexual exploitation. I am honored to speak at this event and equip others with practical tools to foster open, healthy conversations and build resilience." You can learn more about this event at: https://www.healyoungminds.com/

01/28/2026

You've requested it and now it is here! An ONLINE group specifically for female service members. Genesis Counseling Center has a long history of supporting our military community and now we are offering this 10-week lunch time group committed to helping military ladies find their voice, comfort, and community. TRICARE accepted, referral required for AD. CALL NOW to register or learn more. 757-827-7707.

01/28/2026

Hello Virginia! Voting closes on 1/31 and we would be honored to receive your vote once again. We have been nominated for BEST PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICE and BEST SOCIAL MEDIA. Vote NOW at: https://bestof.coastalvirginiamag.com/custom_link/69583855e0f41b084f9233b2

01/28/2026

Congratulations to Regent University. For decades we have worked closely with Regent, hiring their graduates, training their students, and working as adjunct professors in their classrooms. We are proud to continue to partner together to “change the world” and train up the next generation of Christian counselors!

U.S. News & World Report has named Regent University the #1 best online bachelor’s program in Virginia — for the 14th year in a row — in its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Regent is also ranked among some of the most highly esteemed online degree programs in the nation.

Here’s how Regent ranked among the 2026 Best Online Programs:

Best Online Programs in Virginia
• #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia (14 years in a row)
• #3 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (non-MBA) in Virginia (Top 5 ranking 12 years in a row)
• #5 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs in Virginia (Top 5 ranking 3 years in a row)
• #5 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs in Virginia
• #7 Best Online MBA Programs in Virginia (Top 10 ranking 11 years in a row)

Best Online Programs in the Southeast
• #39 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the Southeast
• #43 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (non-MBA) in the Southeast
• #44 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs in the Southeast
• #47 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs in the Southeast
• #60 Best Online MBA Programs in the Southeast

Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the Nation
• #89 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs (top 25%)
• #125 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Business

Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs in the Nation
• #109 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs (Moved up by 25 in rankings)

Best Online Master’s in Business Programs in the Nation
• #122 Best Online Business Programs
• #178 Best Online MBA Programs

Best Online Master’s in Education Programs in the Nation
• #112 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs

Best Online Programs for Veterans in the Nation
• #31 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans (Ranked 7 years in a row)
• #61 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans (Ranked 7 years in a row)
• #88 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans (New ranking)

For more information on Regent University’s fields of study, visit regent.edu.

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