Ashley Lewis, MA, APC
Hello! I’m glad you’re here. Beginning counseling for the first time, or second time, or eleventh time takes courage, and …
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Navigating a Difficult Marriage
Finding good books or resources on making a “ho-hum” marriage better is easy. Finding good books that offer help for …
COVID-19 – Your Therapy Can Continue Safely
In light of community concerns regarding the coronavirus, we want you to know that we’ve made plans and offer online …
Thou Shall Not Covet
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his …
Three Misconceptions about Sex
I believe that God created and blessed sex as a gift to His children. He always intended it to be …
How to Talk to Your Kids about Their Feelings
It can seem overwhelming to talk to your kids about their feelings, especially if you immediately tense up at the …
Welcome, Heidi Sawyer!
HI, I AM NEW HERE! I’m Heidi Sawyer, RCA’s newest therapist. I’m not only new here but also to Georgia! …
How to Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
“God is concerned with my character, not my comfort.”—Anonymous The topic alone can be uncomfortable. Hopefully, in this article, you …
R.E.S.T. for Positive Change
R.E.S.T. – A Desire to Do Better R.E.S.T. – Responding or reacting – what’s the difference? IS there a difference? …
How Do Addicts Think?
When I was asked to write a piece about the way addicts think, my first thought was they don’t. Persons …
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Have you ever met someone who is neat and orderly or washes their hands often? Did you wonder if they …
Surviving Your Parent’s Mental Illness
There are many populations of people for whom the holidays are difficult. Children of mentally ill parents are one of …
Rebuilding Connection in Your Marriage: Part 2
In last month’s article, Rebuilding Connection in Your Marriage: Part 1, I laid the foundation for empathy as the single …
Managing Holiday Stress
Stressed? You are not alone! Are you feeling less than jolly this holiday season? If so, you are not alone. …
What’s Your Love Style?
Do you ever feel like you and your spouse have the same argument over and over? Couples often get stuck …
The Overlooked Area of Development
Kids bring beautiful gifts to us as adults. I have five nieces and nephews, and they each have been a …
Rebuilding Connection in Your Marriage: Part 1
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am often asked, “What do you think is the most important factor to …
Building Gratitude in Yourself and Your Family
November is the time of year when the world tells us to focus on all that we have for which …
Why Some People Just Can’t Drink
Why can’t I have an occasional drink? People who have been diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder often ask this …
Technology’s Effect on Mental Health
Technology is all around us. For most of us, technology is how we accomplish most of our day to day …