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 …
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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 …
Pornography: Is it OK?
PORNOGRAPHY Is it okay for my husband to look at pornography? This is a fairly common question I hear from …
Emotional Numbing
With all its ups and downs, experiencing emotion is a normal part of life. After all, our emotions tell us …
Thriving or Surviving?
What is the difference between surviving and thriving? When I talk to new and prospective clients, I often tell them …
Overcoming New School Year Stress
The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement and opportunity, along with plenty of stress and fear. …
Taking Steps Towards Emotional Healing
Did you get a message growing up that strong emotions were bad or a sign of weakness? Or that having …
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Call or Text 988: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Memorizing these numbers may help save a life: 988 September is National …