Genesis Counseling Center

11/17/2025

Want to help your kids fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up in their own bed? Check out these expert-approved guidelines on creating better bedtimes by age. 💤 Link in first comment to learn more.

11/17/2025

✨ Why Psychological Testing Can Be Life-Changing for Adults ✨

At Genesis Counseling Center, we're often asked, “Is psychological testing really worth it?” The answer is yes—absolutely.

Adult psychological assessments provide clarity when life feels confusing or overwhelming. They can help you:

🧠 Understand yourself better — Gain insight into patterns affecting your mood, thinking, and behavior.
🎯 Get an accurate diagnosis — Especially when symptoms overlap (ADHD? Anxiety? Trauma? All of the above?).
📋 Create a targeted plan — Testing guides treatment, accommodations, workplace strategies, and long-term growth.
💡 Make informed decisions — Whether you’re navigating career challenges, academic concerns, or emotional struggles.
🤝 Feel validated — Many adults finally feel seen after years of wondering what’s “really going on.”

If you’ve been searching for answers, testing can provide a clear path forward. What are you waiting for?

📍 We currently have immediate availability in our Williamsburg office, but it won't last long.
➡️ Ready for NEXT STEPS? GET STARTED today at: https://form.jotform.com/243273966714162

11/17/2025

Thanks to all who stopped by our booth last week at the Virginia Counselors Association Annual Convention to say hello, pass along kind words, ask how to refer clients, and more about the services we offer. We are proud to work alongside the army of Virginia LPC’s to make a difference in our community! Virginia Counselors Association, The Farley Center, The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, Artisan Counseling, The Barry Robinson Center,

11/17/2025

Thanks to all who stopped by our booth last week at the Virginia Counselors Association Annual Convention to say hello, pass along kind words, ask how to refer clients, and more about the services we offer. We are proud to work alongside the army of Virginia LPC’s to make a difference in our community!

11/17/2025

🌟 Helping Children Cope With Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents

Childhood anxiety is more common than many realize—and with the right support, children can learn tools to feel safe, calm, and confident. Here are a few ways you can help:

✨ 1. Normalize Their Feelings
Let your child know it’s okay to feel worried sometimes. Try saying, “Thank you for telling me. I’m here with you.”

✨ 2. Practice Calm Together
Teach simple breathing skills like “smell the flower, blow out the candle.” Modeling calm helps their nervous system regulate.

✨ 3. Create Predictability
Daily routines provide a sense of safety. Even small rituals—like a bedtime routine or morning checklist—can ease anxiety.

✨ 4. Break Big Tasks into Smaller Steps
Whether it’s homework or a social situation, helping your child take one small step at a time builds confidence and reduces overwhelm.

✨ 5. Avoid Avoidance
While it’s tempting to shield a child from stress, gently helping them face fears builds resilience in the long run.

✨ 6. Limit Information Overload
Sensitive children can absorb adult worries. Keep news, conversations, and media age-appropriate.

✨ 7. Seek Support When Needed
If anxiety begins to interfere with sleep, school, friendships, or daily functioning, a trained counselor can help.

At Genesis Counseling Center, we’re here to support your child—and your family—every step of the way. Need to talk? We can help. GET STARTED TODAY at: https://genesiscounselingcenter.com/forms-virginia-new-clients/

11/16/2025

🌿 Finding Rest in His Presence 🌿

Life can feel heavy sometimes—burdens we weren’t meant to carry alone. In Him, we don’t have to strive alone. We don’t have to hold everything together. We can breathe deeply and find true rest—body, mind, and soul.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed today, know this:
You are seen. You are loved. You are invited to draw near to the One who brings peace that truly restores.

At Genesis Counseling Center, we believe that hope is real and healing is possible. You don’t have to walk through this season alone. 🌿

Need a little help in your journey? Let us walk with you. GET STARTED today at: https://genesiscounselingcenter.com/forms-virginia-new-clients/

11/15/2025

“Parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often hear that certain foods can reduce or exacerbate ADHD symptoms, namely hyperactivity and inattention. But what does the research actually tell us?” Learn more at: https://childmind.org/article/what-we-know-about-adhd-and-food/

11/15/2025

“Experts say kids can have screen addiction and even withdrawal symptoms. The good news is they can combat it fairly quickly.” Learn more at: https://www.parents.com/signs-of-screen-addiction-in-kids

Experts say kids can have screen addiction and even withdrawal symptoms. The good news is they can combat it fairly quickly.

11/14/2025

VCA Members: Join us at 4pm today in the Chesapeake Room (4th floor) for Neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Best Practice Assessment and Treatment, led by Dr. Trina Greer, LCP, LPC, LMFT and Executive Director. Hope to see you there! 💚

11/14/2025

VCA Members: Join us at 2:45 today in the Mariott II Room (4th floor) for Unsticking the System: Navigating the Six Stuck Spots in Adoption, Foster, and Kinship Care. Hope to see you there! 💚

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Each sunrise reminds us that healing is a journey renewed daily—every morning offers a new beginning, a chance to breathe, and begin again. 🌅

No matter what yesterday held, today brings a fresh start. Growth doesn’t require perfection—just the courage to take the next small step. If you’re navigating change, loss, anxiety, or simply wanting to rediscover hope, you don’t have to do it alone.

Therapy can be a safe place to explore new beginnings, rebuild confidence, and find clarity for the path ahead.

✨ If you’re ready to embrace a new chapter, reach out. We’re here to walk alongside you on your journey to hope and healing. GET STARTED TODAY at: https://genesiscounselingcenter.com/forms-virginia-new-clients/