Out and About (Fall 2018)
Dr. Danielle Rothman was named 2018 Loudoun’s Favorite Psychologist by Loudoun Now. She offers play therapy and psychological testing.
Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC participated as a panelist on September 18, 2018 in Ashburn. The event was focused on breaking the stigma of mental illness and was provided to the community to raise awareness of mental health issues. The event was sponsored by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.
On September 24, 2018 Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC and Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC partnered with Dominion Hospital to provide a training on adolescent substance use and dual diagnosis issues. The training was hosted at the Chantilly outpatient services location for Dominion Hospital. The training was a great opportunity to help education local providers on teen specific issues when treating substance use and dual diagnosis. The event showcased Insight’s ability to collaborate with other local providers, such as Dominion Hospital, as a step-down option for treatment for kids and teens following more acute inpatient services.
Insight Into Action Therapy sponsored a screening of the movie Angst, a documentary about teen anxiety on September 27, 2018. The movie raises awareness about the stressors our kids face and the resources that are available. The movie was shown in partnership with Loudoun County Public Schools at the Administration Building in Ashburn. Afterwards, Angie Harris, LCSW, MAC, MA participated on an expert panel along with a LCPS psychologist, social worker, counselor and homebound coordinator to identify community supports from the private provider community as well as options available through LCPS to help alleviate youth stress and anxiety.
Matt Christian, MSW represented Insight at the 5thannual Mental Health and Wellness Conference hosted by the Fairfax County Public Schools at Fairfax High School in Fairfax. Matt was able to connect with many local parents looking for resources in the Fairfax-area to help support their children and adolescent’s mental health needs.
Insight Into Action Therapy was named as a finalist for the 2018 Health and Wellness Business of the Year by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. They celebrated with almost 600 guests at the prestigious Small Business Awards ceremony on November 1, 2018.
Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC and Craig James, LCSW, LSATP and MAC attended the 17th Annual Pathways to Wellness Conference in Fairfax, Virginia on October 12, 2018. The theme of the event was Embracing Our Best Selves. Cyndi and Craig provided resources to the local community to highlight substance use and dual diagnosis treatment options available at Insight offices in Fairfax and Ashburn.
Angie Harris, LCSW, MAC, MA presented “Raising a Responsible Adult: Tips for Increasing Your Child’s Success” for Loudoun County Public Schools at the Mental Health and Wellness Event at Briar Woods High School in Ashburn. The event was held on October 13, 2018 to connect parents with local providers and experts in helping children and adolescents manage their mental well-being.
Angie Harris, LCSW, MAC, MA co-presented with Matt Christian, MSW on “Mindful Parenting” for LCPS on the 13th. The event effectively introduced parents to the concept of integrating mindfulness into their parenting strategies to become more fully present in the lives of their children as well as themselves. Both trainings were well-attended by local parents of elementary, middle and high schoolers.
Insight Into Action Therapy joined other Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce members on January 25, 2019 at the Community Leadership Awards. Insight was a finalist for 2019 Outstanding Community Leader of the Year in the Small business category. Although we did not take home the award this year, it was an honor to be a part of this amazing event and be recognized by Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and the local community members for our efforts. We love living and working in our own community in Loudoun County and look forward to many years of service to come.
