Mental Health Matters: A Cornerstone Behavioral Health Podcast

Self Esteem, Therapeutic Bonds, and When to Consider Therapy: Meet Brad Justice from Cornerstone Behavioral Health

Cornerstone Behavioral Health — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:59:35 -0500

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

EMDR, Eclectic Modalities, and Early Experiences: Meet Taylor Mason from Cornerstone Behavioral Health

Cornerstone Behavioral Health — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:58:50 -0500

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

Therapeutic Techniques, Modalities, and Passion Points: Meet Shannon Gallagher with Cornerstone Behavioral Health

Cornerstone Behavioral Health — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:08:08 -0500

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