Cardinal Behavioral Health PLLC

10/08/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and there is no “right” way to grieve. ❤️

Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, relationship, opportunity, or a part of life that has changed, your feelings are valid.

In this post, we’re sharing the five commonly recognized stages of grief, along with healthy ways to cope and support yourself through the process.

🌿 Allow yourself to feel
🤍 Lean on your support system
🧘‍♀️ Take care of your physical needs
✍️ Find healthy ways to express your emotions
⏳ Give yourself time and patience
🌱 Look for meaning as you heal

Remember: grief isn’t a straight line. You may move between stages, revisit feelings, or experience grief in a way that looks completely different from someone else’s.

You don’t have to go through it alone.

— Cardinal Behavioral Health ❤️

10/06/2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month 🧡

ADHD can look different from person to person and across different stages of life. It’s more than just difficulty paying attention—it can affect organization, impulse control, emotional regulation, routines, and everyday functioning.

Swipe through for practical strategies and reminders for supporting children and adults with ADHD. 🧠✨

At Cardinal Behavioral Health, we believe in understanding the person behind the symptoms and finding strategies that work with their brain—not against it.

10/01/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming another wonderful addition to the Cardinal Behavioral Health team! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Veronica Singleton, LPCA! ❤️

Veronica believes that no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone. She takes a person-centered, individualistic, and strength-based approach to therapy, meeting each client where they are and recognizing that every person’s experiences and journey are unique.

Veronica is passionate about creating a safe, comfortable, and affirming space where clients can share their stories without fear of judgment. She works with clients experiencing concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, emotional regulation, stress, family conflict, and caregiver concerns.

She also has experience working with older adults and seniors and welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, including LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating relationships that may include polyamory/ENM.

We’re so happy to have Veronica joining our team and look forward to the care and compassion she’ll bring to Cardinal Behavioral Health! ❤️

📞 To learn more or schedule an appointment with Veronica, contact Cardinal Behavioral Health at (270) 202-8669.

10/01/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Cardinal Behavioral Health team! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome Elizabeth Garner, LPCA! 💙

Elizabeth takes a warm, person-centered approach to therapy and believes in creating a space where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and comfortable being exactly who they are. Her approach is compassionate, genuine, and flexible, with a little humor when it fits.

Elizabeth works with clients experiencing concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, autism, mood disorders, BPD, relationship and family concerns, substance use, self-esteem, life transitions, and more.

She is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, and develop strategies that fit their unique needs.

Elizabeth is currently offering telehealth therapy and is accepting new clients. 💻💙

📞 To book an appointment with Elizabeth, contact Cardinal Behavioral Health at (270) 202-8669.

Welcome to the team, Elizabeth! We’re so happy to have you! 🫶

09/29/2026

💕 What is EMDR? 💕

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy approach that can help the brain process distressing or traumatic experiences that may still be affecting you today.

Rather than requiring you to repeatedly talk through every detail of a traumatic experience, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements—to support the brain in reprocessing difficult memories and developing more adaptive, healthier ways of understanding them.

EMDR may be helpful for concerns such as:
✨ Trauma & PTSD
✨ Anxiety & panic
✨ Phobias
✨ Grief & loss
✨ Negative self-beliefs
✨ Stressful or distressing life experiences

At Cardinal Behavioral Health, we currently offer EMDR with both in-person and telehealth options:

📍 In-Person EMDR:
• Mollie Martin, LPCA

💻 Telehealth EMDR:
• Michael Shacklette, LPCC
• Laura Shacklette, LPCC
• Katrina Sharp, LCSW

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. Sometimes, it means helping your mind and body process what happened so it no longer has the same hold on you. 💗

📩 Interested in learning whether EMDR may be a good fit for you? Reach out to Cardinal Behavioral Health to learn more or schedule an appointment.

09/28/2026

📱Screen Time & Our Kids: Finding a Healthy Balance

Screens are a big part of our children’s everyday lives—from learning and entertainment to connecting with friends and family. While technology can be a wonderful tool, finding a healthy balance is important for supporting children’s sleep, mood, attention, social development, and overall well-being.

✨ Some helpful reminders for parents:
• Set clear and consistent screen-time boundaries
• Choose age-appropriate, high-quality content
• Whenever possible, watch and engage with your child
• Create screen-free times and spaces—especially around bedtime
• Encourage outdoor play, creativity, reading, and in-person connection
• Model the healthy screen habits you want your children to develop

Remember, the goal isn’t to eliminate screens—it’s to help children develop a healthy relationship with technology. 💛

Save this guide for later and share it with another parent who might find it helpful! 📲➡️

09/23/2026

🌱 Treat yourself like a houseplant. 🌱

You don’t need to bloom every single day to be growing. 💚

☀️ Get some sunlight and time outside.
💧 Give yourself plenty of water and hydration.
🥗 Nourish your body with what it needs.
😴 Prioritize rest and sleep.
🏡 Check your environment—are you somewhere you can grow?
🌿 And remember: some days are for blooming, and some days are simply for surviving, resting, and putting down roots.

Self-care isn’t selfish, and growth doesn’t always look productive. Give yourself the same patience, care, and compassion you would give something you’re trying to help thrive. 🌱

09/18/2026

09/10/2026

✨ Therapist Spotlight: Katrina Sharp, LCSW ✨

Meet Katrina Sharp, LCSW! ❤️

Katrina works with adolescents, teens, and adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, dissociation, grief, substance use, and other life challenges. As a second-generation immigrant, she also brings personal understanding of the unique experiences that immigrants and their families may face while adjusting to life in America.

Her approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on helping clients understand themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and build a future that feels meaningful and fulfilling.

Katrina utilizes CBT, DBT, IFS, and EMDR through virtual telehealth and has a genuine passion for helping clients recognize their strengths and become the best version of themselves. 🌿

We’re so happy to have Katrina as part of our team!

08/26/2026

🌟 Therapist Spotlight: Megan Bartley, LPA 🌟

Meet Megan Bartley, Licensed Psychological Associate, at our Glasgow location! 💙

Megan provides therapy for teens and adults, both in person and through telehealth. Her goal is to create a space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves—without judgment, pressure, or expectations to have everything figured out.

Megan often works with individuals navigating autism, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. She takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach, recognizing and respecting the different ways people think, feel, communicate, and experience the world.

Her therapeutic style is collaborative, laid-back, and supportive, while still grounded in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

In addition to therapy, Megan offers autism and ADHD assessments for individuals ages 13 and older, helping clients gain greater clarity and understanding of themselves.

Whether you’re looking for support, seeking answers, or wanting practical tools to navigate everyday life, Megan is here to help you better understand yourself and move toward what matters most.

📍 Now seeing clients at our Glasgow location
💻 In-person & Telehealth appointments available
🧠 Autism & ADHD assessments available for ages 13+

We’re so grateful to have Megan as part of our team! Join us in welcoming and celebrating her in this week’s Therapist Spotlight! ✨