Friends gather outside sharing a moment of joy on a cold winter day highlighting the benefits of social interaction on positive mental health. As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many people notice a shift—not just in the weather, but in their mood. For some, winter brings more than just cold mornings and darker evenings. It brings increased anxiety, low energy, restlessness, and emotional overwhelm . If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and more importan

We are delighted to welcome Barbara McNamara to our team at Roanoke Valley Counseling Center. Barbara joins us as an integrative therapist — offering both in-person and online sessions — and we’re excited for you to meet her. Why Barbara Could Be the Right Therapist for You Barbara brings a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy — what she calls a biopsychosocial-spiritual method. That means she looks beyond symptoms, helping you explore root causes of emotional pain

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