Can Addicts Be Helped By Angry Helpers?
Information enters the brain through our five senses and is processed to determine an appropriate response. If the process concludes …
HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
In my bio I talk about how “I enjoy helping individuals 18+ notice when their ‘check engine’ lights are coming …
The Importance of Premarital Counseling
Getting Counseling Before Saying “I Do” Why Premarital Counseling? Engagement is such an exciting yet chaotic season. There is so …
The Importance of Play
A Spoon Full of Sugar – How Play Positively Impacts Our Relationships & Our Mental Health A cheerful heart is …
Identity Development
Identity development occurs throughout the lifespan. There are aspects of our identity we are born with that are inherent to …
Disarm your Triggers
Changing unwanted behavior is difficult. If you have ever tried to stop using alcohol or drugs, viewing pornography, overeating, or …
The Biblical View of Masturbation
Encouragement to Live Free In my work, I often get asked the question, “Is masturbation wrong or sinful?” I …
Advent: Purpose in the Waiting
Isaiah 9:2-3 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in …
Embracing Humanity
Being human is challenging. It requires us to reckon with realities that we would prefer to resist or reject as …
Making the Most of SMART goals
I was sitting in my cognitive behavioral therapy class in graduate school when I was introduced to SMART goals by …
The Nature of Trauma and How To Heal, Part 1
Trauma: We all experience it. “I think our capacity for wholeheartedness can never be greater than our willingness to be …
Couple Connections
Five Great Local Trails Fall is just starting to show up in the Atlanta area, and there is no better …
EFT Couples Therapy
The Demon Dialogues Do you feel like you are stuck in the same argument with your partner? Does it feel …
Understanding Anger
What it Says About Us, God & Others Genesis 4: 5-8; James 1:19, 20 Do you know anyone who did …
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
TRIGGER WARNING: Descriptions of Trauma As we all know, childhood is an important part of life. Our brains are rapidly …
Change Your Relationship with Anxiety
Anxiety-How do you respond? How do you talk to yourself when you feel anxious? Do you distract yourself or avoid …
Parenting Support
The job of parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities we have in life. Childhood and adolescence …
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is a hugely misunderstood mental condition. In popular culture, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often portrayed through characters who can’t …