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October is a time to raise awareness about domestic violence. It can take many forms—physical, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse. It can feel like living in a fog, unsure how to navigate the situation, but help is available. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reaching out for support is crucial.
Christy Hawks, Resident in Counseling
Contact
276-235-7035
Address
210 Calhoun Street
Galax, Virginia
Provisional Virginia License No. 0704016581
Christy Hawks is excited to join Body and Mindfully Healthy as a Resident in Counseling. Based in North Carolina, Christy earned her master's degree in counselor education from Lindsey Wilson College in December 2023. She holds a provisional Virginia license and is currently welcoming new clients at the Galax office, as well as through telehealth sessions.
Christy specializes in supporting adults facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and PTSD. With a deep commitment to helping individuals reach their full potential, Christy brings experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health settings.
Outside of her professional life, Christy cherishes time with her family and friends. She enjoys walking, spending time by the river, and traveling.
Christy is eager to guide clients on their journey to mental wellness at Body and Mindfully Healthy.
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Christy provides therapy in-person at the Galax office and via telehealth for clients with Medicaid-based plans from Aetna Betterhealth, Anthem Healthkeepers, Optima, Optum, and Sentara/Virginia Premier, as well as commercial plans with Anthem and Cigna.
September 2023 Update:
Ashley Parlier, LPC is leaving Body and Mindfully Healthy to prepare for the arrival of her baby boy in November. She will be accepting clients again after the new year.
August 2023 Update
STACEY HAS HER OWN PRIVATE PRACTICE IN BLACKSBURG!
December 21, 2022
Stacey has transitioned from working in our office from September of 2021 to having her OWN PRIVATE PRACTICE as of December of 2022. We are so happy for her and wish her the most success! If you live or work near Blacksburg, Virginia, you can reach out to see if her office has any openings.
MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT FOR ROOFTOP OF VIRGINIA HEAD START PROGRAM
August 4, 2022
Body and Mindfully Healthy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide on-site and on-call guidance for children and parents involved in Head Start services in the Twin County area, as well as in-service training and consultation for Head Start staff for the school years of 2022 through 2024.
LINKAGE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S TRUST CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
August 2, 2022
Body and Mindfully Healthy has finalized a linkage agreement with the Children's Trust of the Roanoke Valley to accept referrals. Ashley Parlier, LPC, and Melissa Peddy, LPC are approved therapists for child survivors of child abuse and their families to ensure justice and healing for those involved with the Children's Trust Child Advocacy Center (CAC).
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
July 21, 2022
A sincere thank you to everyone who could attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Twin County Chamber of Commerce.
FULL PRACTICE - WAITING LIST ONLY
June 28, 2022
All of our clinicians in the practice have full caseloads and only have a waiting list at this time.
Here are other therapists that we recommend:
River Rose Counseling - Adults, Teens, Children, Couples, and Family Therapy
205 West Grayson Street, Galax, Virginia 24333, United States
Phone: 276.233.1263
email: Catherine@riverrosecounseling.com
www.riverrosecounseling.com
Carrefour Counseling and Play Therapy - CHILDREN and TEENS only
205 West Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333
Phone: 276.383.0400
Fax: 855.877.4676
https://carrefourcounseling.com/
Marriage and Family Therapy Center - Adults, Teens, Children, Couples, and Family Therapy
223 S. Main Street, Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8888
mftc11@gmail.com
https://galaxcounseling.com/
Twin County Counseling Services - Adults, Teens, Children, Family, and Group Therapy
813 Joy Ranch Road, Woodlawn, VA 24381
276-233-3764
office@tccs.vpweb.com
http://www.tccs.vpweb.com/
Josh Harrod, LPC
1070 North Main Street Suite A, Hillsville, VA 24343
276-266-3457
https://joshharrodlpc.com/
Willowbrook Counseling - EMDR
110 Brunswick Lane, Marion, VA 24354
276-285-5203
info@willowbrookcounselors.com
https://www.willowbrookcounselors.com/
Calmed Counseling
999 South Main Street, Suite 505-J (Located in Colony Park), Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 516-3043
boltcounseling@thecalmed.com
https://www.thecalmed.com/
Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center
400 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6215
lifeinbalancecenter@gmail.com
https://lifeinbalancecenter.com/
Scarlett Williams, LPC - EMDR
2001 South Main Street, Suite 104, Blacksburg, VA 24060
T: (540) 818-2838
E:scarlettwilliamslpc@gmail.com
https://scarlettwilliamslpc.com/counseling/
Please let us know if you would like to be added to the waiting list or need additional assistance.
SUMMER INTERN
June 14, 2022
Body and Mindfully Healthy has a summer intern. Jackson Shumate is interning for his bachelor's program at Roanoke College. Jackson is a Carroll County native and will be helping in the office throughout the summer of 2022. You may see Jackson welcoming you at the front desk when you come for in-office appointments. You may also receive phone calls from Jackson to assist in scheduling.
SAMANTHA MUSICK JOINS BODY AND MINDFULLY HEALTHY!
March 25, 2022
Please welcome Samantha Musick to Body and Mindfully Healthy!
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Samantha Musick graduated with honors from Emory & Henry College in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. Samantha also enjoyed Women and Gender studies during undergrad. Samantha obtained her Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022 from Walden University. Samantha has experience providing therapeutic day treatment services to children and adolescents ranging in age from 5 to 17 years old, as well as adults experiencing substance use needs and involvement with child welfare agencies. During her spare time, Samantha enjoys spending time with family and can be found cuddled up with a cup of coffee reading or watching a new documentary with her animals.
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Samantha is under the clinical supervision of Melissa Peddy, LPC who can be contacted at melissa@bodyandmindfullyhealthy.com or 276-293-1235.
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​Currently accepting new clients via telehealth and in-person who have Medicaid-based plans with Anthem Healthkeepers, Aetna Betterhealth, Optima, Optum, and Virginia Premier.
WELCOME, PABLO!
March 21, 2022
Please welcome Pablo Gutierrez, Resident in Counseling, to Body and Mindfully Healthy, LLC! Pablo is fluent in English and Spanish and will be providing in-office and telehealth appointments under the supervision of Melissa Peddy, LPC. Pablo is accepting new clients who have Medicaid-based plans.
NEW LOCATION
February 28, 2022
We are fully moved into our new location! All in-person services will be delivered at 210 Calhoun Street, Galax, VA 24333.
UPDATES IN OFFICE LOCATIONS
January 31, 2022
We have exciting news if you attend mental health therapy services in person at the office. We are in the process of transitioning from our current location at 1022 East Stuart Drive, Suite E, Galax, VA 24333 to our new location at 210 Calhoun Street, Galax, VA 24333.
As of February 1st, 2022, if you have one of the following insurance coverage plans, you may begin receiving services in person at the new office at 210 Calhoun Street, Galax, Virginia 24333:
Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield / Anthem Healthkeepers
Cigna / Evernorth
Optima
Optum
UnitedHealthcare
Self-pay
Virginia Premier
If you have one of the following insurance coverage plans, you may continue receiving services in person at the current office during the month of February at 1022 East Stuart Drive, Suite E, Galax, Virginia 24333:
Aetna Betterhealth of Virginia
MedCost
TriCare
Value Options EAP
These insurance companies have not yet approved/added the new service location on Calhoun Street.
We hope to be fully transitioned to the new office by March 1st, 2022. During this transition period, you will be still receiving appointment reminders by text or email as you always have, which will now include the office location for your scheduled appointments. All other contact information, such as phone numbers and email addresses, remain the same.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
BODY AND MINDFULLY HEALTHY IS GROWING
January 3, 2022
We're growing in 2022.
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Body and Mindfully Healthy, LLC is excited to welcome Ashley Parlier, LPC. Ashley will be offering mental health therapy appointments via telehealth. Ashley is excited to work with adolescents and adults and is experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Ashley is currently in-network with Anthem insurance plans.
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Body and Mindfully Healthy is also excited to welcome Jenn Estep who is a Resident in Counseling. Residents in Counseling receive supervision from Melissa Peddy, LPC. Jenn will be offering mental health therapy appointments via telehealth. Jenn has experience with providing services to adolescents and adults for CBT and DBT. Jenn is able to provide services to those who have Medicaid-based plans (Anthem Healthkeepers, Optima, Optum, and Virginia Premier).
STACEY IS NOW IN-NETWORK WITH OPTUM AND UNITED HEALTHCARE.
October 19, 2021
Stacey is now in-network with Optum and United Healthcare.
STACEY IS NOW IN-NETWORK WITH OPTIMA
October 15, 2021
Stacey is now in-network with Optima.