Mental Health Matters: A Cornerstone Behavioral Health Podcast

In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Salina Stuart, LISW-S, EMDR-T at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about the beauty of EMDR.

We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
2:45 Salina’s background at a mental health agency for substance abuse and social work experience
8:49 What it was like to start her career during the pandemic
12:05 Her transition to working with adults vs. youth
16:34 What to expect in a session with Salina 
18:09 What is EMDR?
21:43 Salina’s favorite thing about EMDR 
23:36 Live EMDR walkthrough
30:30 Her hopes for her clients’ first session 
31:39 Salina’s plans for growth in her field
33:44 Her message to a potential client 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Salina here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/salinastuart

What is Mental Health Matters: A Cornerstone Behavioral Health Podcast?

Mental Health Matters is a podcast that brings you the conversations, insight, and human stories your providers wish you knew about mental health. The show is hosted by Caleb Folkerts, licensed psychotherapist and founder of Cornerstone Behavioral Health. Each episode highlights the people who support mental health in Ohio. These include therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, primary care partners, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization teams, and community professionals who form the larger system of care.

Each episode gives you a clear look into the work these providers do, the truths they have learned, and the wisdom they share. The goal is to help you understand your own mental health and choose the right support for your journey.