Being Human with Steve Cuss
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Is This the Church’s Bold Return to Mental Health Care? with Alexandra Thompson
48 minutes Posted Sep 14, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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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?
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