Mental Health Matters: A Cornerstone Behavioral Health Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/mental-health-matters-a-cornerstone-behavioral-health-podcast Mental Health Matters is a podcast that brings you the conversations, insight, and human stories your providers wish you knew about mental health. The show is hosted by Caleb Folkerts, licensed psychotherapist and founder of Cornerstone Behavioral Health. Each episode highlights the people who support mental health in Ohio. These include therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, primary care partners, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization teams, and community professionals who form the larger system of care. Each episode gives you a clear look into the work these providers do, the truths they have learned, and the wisdom they share. The goal is to help you understand your own mental health and choose the right support for your journey. © 2020–2026 Cornerstone Behavioral Health LLC aa4fdc36-9fa5-5fc3-99b7-539bdb333fc2 no en Wed, 20 May 2026 10:35:48 -0400 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:36:20 -0400 https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/HU3VFBV_s4pMIWHw6KVTn3BflvHfGPV0zhbxPKmxuWg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85NDRm/ZmU1MjdlZmFlMDFh/NjUyZGI3YTQzMjNj/ZmYyMy5wbmc.jpg Mental Health Matters: A Cornerstone Behavioral Health Podcast https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org episodic Cornerstone Behavioral Health Mental Health Matters is a podcast that brings you the conversations, insight, and human stories your providers wish you knew about mental health. The show is hosted by Caleb Folkerts, licensed psychotherapist and founder of Cornerstone Behavioral Health. Each episode highlights the people who support mental health in Ohio. These include therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, primary care partners, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization teams, and community professionals who form the larger system of care. Each episode gives you a clear look into the work these providers do, the truths they have learned, and the wisdom they share. The goal is to help you understand your own mental health and choose the right support for your journey. Mental Health Matters is a podcast that brings you the conversations, insight, and human stories your providers wish you knew about mental health. therapy, mental health, telehealth, mindfulness, counseling, counselors Caleb Folkerts getstarted@cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org No No EMDR Explained (with Live Demo): Meet Salina Stuart with Cornerstone Behavioral Health 5 5 EMDR Explained (with Live Demo): Meet Salina Stuart with Cornerstone Behavioral Health full cad6ce2e-04c7-4a5a-9c28-93a591853d5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/89a41f63 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Salina Stuart, LISW-S, EMDR-T at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about the beauty of EMDR.


We discuss:

0:00 Introduction

2:45 Salina’s background at a mental health agency for substance abuse and social work experience

8:49 What it was like to start her career during the pandemic

12:05 Her transition to working with adults vs. youth

16:34 What to expect in a session with Salina 

18:09 What is EMDR?

21:43 Salina’s favorite thing about EMDR 

23:36 Live EMDR walkthrough

30:30 Her hopes for her clients’ first session 

31:39 Salina’s plans for growth in her field

33:44 Her message to a potential client 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Salina here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/salinastuart

]]> In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Salina Stuart, LISW-S, EMDR-T at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about the beauty of EMDR.


We discuss:

0:00 Introduction

2:45 Salina’s background at a mental health agency for substance abuse and social work experience

8:49 What it was like to start her career during the pandemic

12:05 Her transition to working with adults vs. youth

16:34 What to expect in a session with Salina 

18:09 What is EMDR?

21:43 Salina’s favorite thing about EMDR 

23:36 Live EMDR walkthrough

30:30 Her hopes for her clients’ first session 

31:39 Salina’s plans for growth in her field

33:44 Her message to a potential client 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Salina here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/salinastuart

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 10:35:45 -0400 Cornerstone Behavioral Health Cornerstone Behavioral Health 2139 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Salina Stuart, LISW-S, EMDR-T at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about the beauty of EMDR.


We discuss:

0:00 Introduction

2:45 Salina’s background at a mental health agency for substance abuse and social work experience

8:49 What it was like to start her career during the pandemic

12:05 Her transition to working with adults vs. youth

16:34 What to expect in a session with Salina 

18:09 What is EMDR?

21:43 Salina’s favorite thing about EMDR 

23:36 Live EMDR walkthrough

30:30 Her hopes for her clients’ first session 

31:39 Salina’s plans for growth in her field

33:44 Her message to a potential client 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Salina here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/salinastuart

]]> therapy, mental health, telehealth, mindfulness, counseling, counselors No First Sessions, Mindfulness and What His Clients Have Taught Him: Meet John Anzo from Cornerstone Behavioral Health 4 4 First Sessions, Mindfulness and What His Clients Have Taught Him: Meet John Anzo from Cornerstone Behavioral Health full bc6be633-9d8d-4858-9f70-723a53cfed5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/da80f720 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with John Anzo, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about first sessions, mindfulness, and what his clients have taught him.
 
We discuss:

0:00 Introduction

2:46 His early career in staffing and how that has strengthened his empathy

10:00 What surprised him about the therapy field 

11:02 His therapeutic styles and guiding theories 

13:55 What he wants clients to feel in their first session

15:03 Diagnoses he’s most passionate about supporting

19:20 Favorite tools and interventions he utilizes 

21:20 What is mindfulness and how can we incorporate it into our daily activities?

25:20 What he’s learned from his clients

27:25 How he would describe his strengths and quirks

29:10 What he hopes his clients feel within a few months of care  

31:30 How he defines safety

34:40 How to learn more about or connect with John

  

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about John here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/johnanzo


]]> In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with John Anzo, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about first sessions, mindfulness, and what his clients have taught him.
 
We discuss:

0:00 Introduction

2:46 His early career in staffing and how that has strengthened his empathy

10:00 What surprised him about the therapy field 

11:02 His therapeutic styles and guiding theories 

13:55 What he wants clients to feel in their first session

15:03 Diagnoses he’s most passionate about supporting

19:20 Favorite tools and interventions he utilizes 

21:20 What is mindfulness and how can we incorporate it into our daily activities?

25:20 What he’s learned from his clients

27:25 How he would describe his strengths and quirks

29:10 What he hopes his clients feel within a few months of care  

31:30 How he defines safety

34:40 How to learn more about or connect with John

  

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about John here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/johnanzo


]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:13:40 -0400 Cornerstone Behavioral Health Cornerstone Behavioral Health 2135 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with John Anzo, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about first sessions, mindfulness, and what his clients have taught him.
 
We discuss:

0:00 Introduction

2:46 His early career in staffing and how that has strengthened his empathy

10:00 What surprised him about the therapy field 

11:02 His therapeutic styles and guiding theories 

13:55 What he wants clients to feel in their first session

15:03 Diagnoses he’s most passionate about supporting

19:20 Favorite tools and interventions he utilizes 

21:20 What is mindfulness and how can we incorporate it into our daily activities?

25:20 What he’s learned from his clients

27:25 How he would describe his strengths and quirks

29:10 What he hopes his clients feel within a few months of care  

31:30 How he defines safety

34:40 How to learn more about or connect with John

  

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about John here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/johnanzo


]]> therapy, mental health, telehealth, mindfulness, counseling, counselors No Self Esteem, Therapeutic Bonds, and When to Consider Therapy: Meet Brad Justice from Cornerstone Behavioral Health 3 3 Self Esteem, Therapeutic Bonds, and When to Consider Therapy: Meet Brad Justice from Cornerstone Behavioral Health full 8bd88f9f-50b3-48b0-b694-b574b45b10ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/611d29df In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Brad Justice, LISW at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about your inner critic, therapeutic rapport, and when to consider scheduling a counseling appointment.

We discuss:
0:00 Introduction
2:56 Who Brad was before becoming a therapist
3:42 How Brad became interested in the field
7:06 What keeps Brad motivated
8:50 The biggest surprise about being a therapist
12:17 Brad’s therapeutic style
15:30 What Brad wants his clients to feel in their first session
17:45 What it’s like to work with Brad 
21:16 Clients with the strongest connection to Brad
22:44 What is surprising about working with Brad
25:44 Brad’s passion for self esteem
29:37 What does meaningful progress look like with Brad?
30:49 Specific diagnoses Brad is most passionate about
33:41 What Brad hopes his clients will feel after a few months of sessions
34:56 What Brad wishes potential clients knew


This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Brad here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/bradleyjustice

]]> In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Brad Justice, LISW at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about your inner critic, therapeutic rapport, and when to consider scheduling a counseling appointment.

We discuss:
0:00 Introduction
2:56 Who Brad was before becoming a therapist
3:42 How Brad became interested in the field
7:06 What keeps Brad motivated
8:50 The biggest surprise about being a therapist
12:17 Brad’s therapeutic style
15:30 What Brad wants his clients to feel in their first session
17:45 What it’s like to work with Brad 
21:16 Clients with the strongest connection to Brad
22:44 What is surprising about working with Brad
25:44 Brad’s passion for self esteem
29:37 What does meaningful progress look like with Brad?
30:49 Specific diagnoses Brad is most passionate about
33:41 What Brad hopes his clients will feel after a few months of sessions
34:56 What Brad wishes potential clients knew


This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Brad here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/bradleyjustice

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:59:35 -0500 Cornerstone Behavioral Health Cornerstone Behavioral Health 2203 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Brad Justice, LISW at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about your inner critic, therapeutic rapport, and when to consider scheduling a counseling appointment.

We discuss:
0:00 Introduction
2:56 Who Brad was before becoming a therapist
3:42 How Brad became interested in the field
7:06 What keeps Brad motivated
8:50 The biggest surprise about being a therapist
12:17 Brad’s therapeutic style
15:30 What Brad wants his clients to feel in their first session
17:45 What it’s like to work with Brad 
21:16 Clients with the strongest connection to Brad
22:44 What is surprising about working with Brad
25:44 Brad’s passion for self esteem
29:37 What does meaningful progress look like with Brad?
30:49 Specific diagnoses Brad is most passionate about
33:41 What Brad hopes his clients will feel after a few months of sessions
34:56 What Brad wishes potential clients knew


This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Brad here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/bradleyjustice

]]> therapy, mental health, telehealth, mindfulness, counseling, counselors No EMDR, Eclectic Modalities, and Early Experiences: Meet Taylor Mason from Cornerstone Behavioral Health 2 2 EMDR, Eclectic Modalities, and Early Experiences: Meet Taylor Mason from Cornerstone Behavioral Health full 4c66ce26-aa02-4c1b-9ca0-9d473bd070f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f3710a7 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Taylor Mason, LPC, EMDR-T with Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression and trauma. Together we explore what they wish more people understood about EMDR, eclectic modalities, and trauma.


We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
3:53 Early experiences that led her to counseling
6:23 What sustains her as a therapist
7:42 How she became a therapist
9:28 Her passion for educating people about trauma
10:55 How her experiences influences her therapeutic style
16:15 How she wants her clients to feel in their first session
18:24 Which of her clients are “good fits”
21:00 How she adapts different tools to fit the client
21:55 What really is EMDR?
22:55 What surprises clients about working with her
25:33 Signs you’ve overcome your trauma
27:30 Her biggest strengths and quirks 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Taylor here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/taylormason


]]> In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Taylor Mason, LPC, EMDR-T with Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression and trauma. Together we explore what they wish more people understood about EMDR, eclectic modalities, and trauma.


We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
3:53 Early experiences that led her to counseling
6:23 What sustains her as a therapist
7:42 How she became a therapist
9:28 Her passion for educating people about trauma
10:55 How her experiences influences her therapeutic style
16:15 How she wants her clients to feel in their first session
18:24 Which of her clients are “good fits”
21:00 How she adapts different tools to fit the client
21:55 What really is EMDR?
22:55 What surprises clients about working with her
25:33 Signs you’ve overcome your trauma
27:30 Her biggest strengths and quirks 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Taylor here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/taylormason


]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:58:50 -0500 Cornerstone Behavioral Health Cornerstone Behavioral Health 1770 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Taylor Mason, LPC, EMDR-T with Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression and trauma. Together we explore what they wish more people understood about EMDR, eclectic modalities, and trauma.


We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
3:53 Early experiences that led her to counseling
6:23 What sustains her as a therapist
7:42 How she became a therapist
9:28 Her passion for educating people about trauma
10:55 How her experiences influences her therapeutic style
16:15 How she wants her clients to feel in their first session
18:24 Which of her clients are “good fits”
21:00 How she adapts different tools to fit the client
21:55 What really is EMDR?
22:55 What surprises clients about working with her
25:33 Signs you’ve overcome your trauma
27:30 Her biggest strengths and quirks 

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Taylor here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/taylormason


]]> therapy, mental health, telehealth, mindfulness, counseling, counselors, EMDR No Therapeutic Techniques, Modalities, and Passion Points: Meet Shannon Gallagher with Cornerstone Behavioral Health 1 1 Therapeutic Techniques, Modalities, and Passion Points: Meet Shannon Gallagher with Cornerstone Behavioral Health full d6f516b1-6ea2-4975-8841-ed3183439425 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f4c83b1 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Shannon Gallagher, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression, couples counseling and trauma. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about therapeutic techniques, modalities, and passion points.

We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
2:40 Beginnings as a Children’s Services Social Worker 
12:25 How Early Experiences Shaped Clinical Expertise
16:07 Therapeutic Style and Modalities Used with Couples and Individuals 
25:20 Clients Shannon Connects with the Most 
27:26 Intervention Techniques  
34:58 How to Connect with Shannon

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Shannon here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/shannongallagher

]]> In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Shannon Gallagher, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression, couples counseling and trauma. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about therapeutic techniques, modalities, and passion points.

We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
2:40 Beginnings as a Children’s Services Social Worker 
12:25 How Early Experiences Shaped Clinical Expertise
16:07 Therapeutic Style and Modalities Used with Couples and Individuals 
25:20 Clients Shannon Connects with the Most 
27:26 Intervention Techniques  
34:58 How to Connect with Shannon

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Shannon here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/shannongallagher

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:08:08 -0500 Cornerstone Behavioral Health Cornerstone Behavioral Health 2184 In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Shannon Gallagher, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression, couples counseling and trauma. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about therapeutic techniques, modalities, and passion points.

We discuss:

0:00 Introduction
2:40 Beginnings as a Children’s Services Social Worker 
12:25 How Early Experiences Shaped Clinical Expertise
16:07 Therapeutic Style and Modalities Used with Couples and Individuals 
25:20 Clients Shannon Connects with the Most 
27:26 Intervention Techniques  
34:58 How to Connect with Shannon

This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Shannon here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/shannongallagher

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