Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation and mood instability. DBT teaches practical skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Discover how Essential Touchstones uses skills training and experiential techniques to help individuals develop healthier responses to challenging emotions.

Employee Assistance Programs provide confidential support for employees facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and other personal challenges. Through counseling, assessments, referrals, consultation, and coaching, EAPs can promote healthier employees and stronger workplaces. Discover how investing in employee well-being can improve morale, productivity, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder can create significant challenges for children, parents, teachers, and families. Symptoms may include frequent anger, irritability, arguing, defiance, and difficulty accepting responsibility. Explore practical strategies for managing difficult behaviors, developing emotional regulation skills, and creating a supportive plan with guidance from a qualified mental health professional.

Essential Touchstones welcomed Dr. Jerri Avery Gledhill as a partner while expanding its services with an Adult Trauma-Focused Intensive Outpatient Program. The program provides structured, evidence-based treatment for adults experiencing mental health challenges related to trauma. Learn how this intensive approach supports healing, improved functioning, and long-term recovery.

Synthetic opioids pose a serious risk to individuals, families, and communities, particularly when they appear in counterfeit pills and other substances. Understanding the dangers and recognizing potential substance use can help encourage earlier intervention. Learn why continued education and open conversations with children, teens, and loved ones are so important.

Dr. Jerri Avery Gledhill brings more than 25 years of experience in clinical treatment, behavioral health leadership, program management, and public policy. Her career includes leadership roles with the Mississippi Department of Mental Health and other behavioral health organizations. Learn more about her professional background, education, and commitment to helping others.

Trauma can affect how we think, feel, communicate, and connect with the people around us. Recognizing symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance, irritability, hypervigilance, and low self-worth can be an important step toward healing. Learn how trauma may appear in everyday life and how professional treatment can help.