Is This the Church’s Bold Return to Mental Health Care? with Alexandra Thompson

In this episode of Being Human, host Steve Cuss chats with Alexandra Thompson, founder of Cumberland Counseling Centers, a Georgia-based nonprofit embedding state-licensed counseling clinics inside local churches. Alex introduces her "clinic in a box" model, which allows churches to launch professional mental health services within weeks. The conversation covers trauma healing, EMDR therapy, faith integration, and the church's historical role as a community healing center. 

Episode Resources:

More about Alexandra Thompson, LCSW

Partner with Cumberland Counseling Centers

Overview of EMDR

What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Scripture Referenced:

Mark 12:30-31 ESV

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