Heart and Mind

Heart and Mind Addressing the needs of the heart with the brain in mind. Empowering Connections through therapy, br

Our therapists work with ages 3 and up and are trained in different types of therapies effective in healing trauma - EMDR, Play Therapy, Safe and Sound Protocol.

08/14/2025

August Milestones at Heart & Mind

This month, we're celebrating the incredible team members who continue to grow, support, and strengthen our practice:

• R Jay – 4 years of dedication and compassionate care

• Hallie & Holly – 2 years each of creating safe spaces for healing and growth

• Cameron – 1 year of empowering clients on their path forward

Each one plays a valuable role in creating a space where healing happens. We’re grateful for the heart they bring to their work—and to our community.

Learn more about our team → www.heartmindrva.com

Heart & Mind August Birthdays 🎉Please join us in celebrating our amazing teammates with August birthdays — Bonnie, Clair...
08/12/2025

Heart & Mind August Birthdays 🎉

Please join us in celebrating our amazing teammates with August birthdays — Bonnie, Claire Lindsey, and Hallie Gordon!

Bonnie keeps our practice running smoothly with warmth, organization, and a smile that brightens every day.

Claire Lindsey, MSW is a compassionate Supervisee in Social Work, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more — often with creativity and playfulness.

Hallie Gordon, MEd is a dedicated Resident in Counseling, helping clients build fulfilling relationships and navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding.

We’re grateful for everything they bring to Heart & Mind and wish each of them a year filled with joy, growth, and celebration.

Learn more about our incredible team at 🌐 www.heartmindrva.com

08/08/2025

New episodes in the works!
In the meantime, catch up on the latest from Regulation Revolution at www.regulationrevolution.com.

Our most recent release — Part 3 of our deep-dive into media and mental health — explores practical strategies for navigating digital overwhelm, maintaining emotional balance, and protecting your peace in a noisy online world.

📲 If you haven’t listened to Parts 1 & 2, now’s the time:

Part 1: How media shapes our mental state

Part 2: Clicks, Views, or Votes: What is Your Motivation?

🎧 Stream all episodes now and stay tuned — more conversations are coming soon.

Meet one of our amazing team members at Heart and Mind Therapy! ✨For the past two years, she’s brought heart, skill, and...
08/07/2025

Meet one of our amazing team members at Heart and Mind Therapy! ✨

For the past two years, she’s brought heart, skill, and dedication to her work with clients—drawing from her background as an elementary school counselor and her deep passion for helping others grow and heal.

When she’s not in the office, you might find her training in Jiu Jitsu, hanging out with her family, or adventuring with her loyal Weimaraner, Honey.

A few fun facts:

🍫 Favorite snacks? Anything peanut butter + chocolate, with a sweet and salty twist.

🎉 Birthday tradition? A weekend getaway and a mission to find the best local pizza spot—because every celebration needs great food and good vibes.

We’re lucky to have her on the Heart and Mind team!

This week—and every week—we celebrate the people and partnerships behind Community Health Centers (CHCs): the providers,...
08/05/2025

This week—and every week—we celebrate the people and partnerships behind Community Health Centers (CHCs): the providers, advocates, and community members working together to ensure care is accessible, equitable, and rooted in the needs of the communities they serve.

CHCs offer comprehensive health services—regardless of a person’s insurance status or ability to pay. For millions of U.S. individuals and families, CHCs are trusted spaces for healing, support, and connection.

📍This Thursday, as part of National Health Center Week, the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) in Richmond is hosting Together We Rise—a back-to-school festival focused on preparing the community for the school year. The event includes backpacks and school supplies, food, entertainment, and access to essential services and resources.

🎉 Explore this event and other Health Center Week celebrations across Virginia here:
🔗 https://healthcenterweek.org/events/?event_month=&event_day=&event_states=VA&event_postalcode=&submit=GO

📚 Curious about the impact CHCs have made over the last 60 years? Learn more here:
🔗 https://www.nachc.org/community-health-centers/what-is-a-health-center/

08/04/2025

Safe and Sound in the Sand is a calming, nonverbal program for kids ages 6–12 that combines the Safe and Sound Protocol with sand tray play to support nervous system regulation, reduce anxiety, and improve connection.

Developed by Amy Reamer, LMFT, RPT-S — author of Toby the Tiger Tamer and creator of the Tame Your Tiger Regulation Workbook.

07/29/2025

The Fred Rogers Institute is excited to announce the launch of our Family Connection Groups: free, virtual groups that offer mothers of children ages 0-5 the opportunity to connect, reflect, and support one another in the early years of parenting.

The groups will meet online, are free to join, and are open to mothers everywhere. Space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up by August 15, 2025.

Sign Up and Learn More: https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org/family-connection-groups

07/29/2025

Back-to-school stress isn’t just for kids.

As routines shift and the school year kicks off, many parents, teachers, and students feel the pressure rise — from logistics to emotions, it can be a lot.

Ground yourself with a few simple techniques and reminders to care for your nervous system during this busy season. 💛

Read the full blog:
👉 https://www.heartmindrva.com/post/back-to-school-stress-isn-t-just-for-kids

07/25/2025

Is Your Nervous System in Summer Mode? ☀️🌡️

We often think of summer as a time to relax… but for your nervous system, it can be more complex than that.

Here are a few nervous system shifts we commonly see in summer:

🔺 Sympathetic Activation
→ More heat, less structure, overstimulation from travel or social events. You might feel:
• Restless
• Irritable
• Difficulty sleeping

🔻 Dorsal Shutdown
→ Social pressure to be “happy” or “outgoing” can overwhelm. You might feel:
• Disconnected
• Tired
• Numb or withdrawn

🟢 Ventral Vagal Balance
→ With intention, summer can also offer safety and regulation through:
• Nature
• Play
• Slower rhythms
• Gentle movement

💡 Try This Somatic Check-In:
☀️ Where do I feel heat or tension in my body?
🌊 What sensory input soothes me right now?
🌿 Can I give myself permission to slow down?

Your body isn’t wrong—it’s responding to your environment. And summer can be a powerful time to listen in. 💛

07/22/2025

I meant to make a cute little graphic reminding you people about this…but I forgot and it’s coming up soon so here’s this! 🧡

For the webinar: I’ll share insights from both my personal journey as an autistic adult and my professional experience supporting autistic individuals and their families. We’ll explore practical, compassionate ways parents can support their child’s unique needs. Topics will include building more effective communication, helping kids navigate change, managing meltdowns, introducing new activities, and understanding just how powerful parent involvement can be in shaping long-term success.

Here’s the link: https://card.ufl.edu/2025/03/25/conversations-with-kaelynn-partlow/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLrtVBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8HgPsZi-eFnf3u3PhH0MToiC56R_9EiPQwL6RTmrZSBP6iwQIHefUGpK-ww_aem_NzHzONaVfMs7xgJxFp1i0g

07/22/2025

Team Member Spotlight: Daniel Barker, Resident in Counseling

Daniel brings a thoughtful, compassionate presence to the Heart & Mind team, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and couples through life’s most complex challenges. His work draws on a wide range of approaches, including ACT, DBT, EMDR, ERP, and psychodynamic therapy—always tailored to the unique needs of each person he meets.

Whether working through trauma, grief, anxiety, or relationship struggles, Daniel focuses on helping clients reconnect—with themselves, with others, and with the world around them. His belief in the power of safe, meaningful therapeutic relationships is central to his work.

Lately, Daniel’s been enjoying the immersive worlds of fantasy novels and the nature documentary Secrets of the Octopus. He’s also a fan of simple snack pairings—gummy bears and peanuts for the win—and is looking forward to celebrating his birthday at Busch Gardens and indulging in some favorite fish tacos afterward. 🎢🌮

Daniel is currently under the supervision of Amy Reamer, LMFT, and Melissa Horowitz, LPC.

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6200 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA
23228

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18043072801

Website

http://www.regulationrevolution.com/, http://www.tobytigertamer.com/, http://www.tigertami

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