In this short episode, licensed counselors Erica Gregory and Mandi Allison discuss the growing mental health crisis among teens, highlighting the alarming rise in suicide rates. They explore how prolonged emotional pain can lead to a desire for escape and how social media intensifies anxiety and feelings of isolation. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and better support the teens in your life.

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Join us for a critical community conversation in response to recent tragedies in Sugar Hill and Winder, GA, including a suicide by cop and a school shooting. Suicide and school violence are preventable, and it's vital to know how to take action. In this live podcast, we'll discuss how to proactively address mental health crises and keep our community safe.

In a recent episode of the JCAC podcast, Erica is joined by grief expert Rachel, an Associate Professional Counselor, to discuss the complexities of coping with loss and the five stages of grief.

In the latest JCAC podcast episode, Erica Gregory, LMFT, talks with Dr. Neil Monette about surviving and thriving after a narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationship. They explore why individuals fall for narcissists, the impact on children, when to leave the relationship, and how to recover.

In our latest JCAC podcast episode, the hosts explore the complexities of family transitions and their profound impact on children. By examining the emotional and psychological shifts that accompany significant family changes, we aim to provide parents with the tools to support their children during these challenging times.

Ginny Vose APC, Counselor with JCACounseling follows up a lecture she gave at Brandywine Elementary School on Positive Parenting. She addresses the key questions parents asked her after the lecture. We wanted to unpack each important question in detail on parenting, safe technology use, fostering values, assistant in your child's development, among many others.

As parents, we all want to see our children succeed and reach their full potential. We often focus on the schools they attend, the subjects they take, and the extracurricular activities they participate in. However, one crucial aspect that can significantly impact a child's academic performance is often overlooked: their mental health.

In a recent webinar with North Fulton Science Academy, Erica delves into the profound connection between emotional health and academic success. She outlines four key components to both emotional and academic triumph: performance-based identity, emotional regulation, anxiety, and perfectionism. Erica also emphasizes the critical role parents play in supporting t...