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Boys and men experience emotions just as deeply as anyone else, but society has often placed limits on how they are encouraged to express those feelings. We spoke with Lena Pope Mental Health Therapist Jacob Jones, LCSW, about the importance of helping boys develop healthy emotional skills early in life and how caregivers can better… Read more: Teaching Boys Healthy Emotional Skills

When there aren’t enough spa days to address self care needs When stress lasts a long time, quick fixes like spa days or time off are rarely enough to create lasting relief. We spoke with Lena Pope Mental Health Therapist Yesika Moncada, LCSW, about practical, sustainable ways to care for your mental health and support… Read more: Managing Mental Health

Resilience doesn’t happen by chance. It is built intentionally through support, skill-building, and mindset. At Lena Pope, we focus on strengthening families before challenges escalate into crisis. By equipping parents and children with practical tools early, we can prevent the conditions that often lead to child abuse and neglect. When families have a stable environment,… Read more: Bolstering Families Before Crisis Strikes

Gratitude is often misunderstood as simply “staying positive,” but it can be a powerful coping tool during difficult seasons. As Katrina Johnson, LPC, Mental Health Therapist at Lena Pope’s North Campus in Roanoke, explains, “Gratitude is about reminding ourselves that even in hard moments, we still have strength, support, and the ability to cope. It… Read more: Building Resilience Through Gratitude

Lena Pope is welcoming counseling clients at our new Roanoke office in Denton County and we have some immediate availability. Our highly trained, Spanish-speaking therapists support children, teens, and families with: School or behavior challenges Relationship or parenting struggles Anger, anxiety, or depression Building social and coping skills Our team offers evidence-based approaches including CBT,… Read more: Lena Pope Counseling in Roanoke