Being Present Throughout the Day
A lot of my clients tell me they notice they are zoning out, feeling numb, checking out of conversations, dissociating, …
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The Waters We Swim In
Over the past year, I participated in narrative-focused trauma training at The Allender Center. The program is centered around learning …
Finding Routine in the Midst of Summer
In the midst of summertime, any sort of routine or ritual may feel like it gets thrown out the window. …
Why is everyone else’s sex life better than mine?
Is everyone else more satisfied? Only 38-42% of women are satisfied with their sex life, and while that number increases …
Is AA Not for Christians?
Many years ago, when I was beginning that long, uphill journey toward sobriety, despite the fact that I was not …
Get to Know Our Interns!
Could you or someone you know benefit from lower-cost Christian counseling? With prices rising everywhere, Restoration Counseling of Atlanta is …
How Change Works
Have you ever desired to change but inevitably ended up stuck? Have you wondered why you start the process of …
Therapy Specialty Areas
How do I know who I should meet with? Making the initial call to a counseling practice can be extremely …
Three Questions Key to a Healthy Parent/Teen Relationship
Over the years that I’ve been practicing as a therapist, I’ve seen a lot of parent-teen relationships—most of them were …
The Grief of Moving
Three years ago, I moved here to the Atlanta area from Philadelphia. It was a big change for my family …
Getting to Know The Four Attachment Styles
“Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our …
Sex Addiction: Things to Know
Takeaways from Treating Sex Addiction As a counselor, I have treated sex addiction for 20 years. I have some key …
Cultivating a Lifestyle of Appreciation
Have you ever noticed that when we focus on our problems, our problems appear to get bigger? Our thoughts can …
Love or Fear?
Eternity in Hell? Individuals navigating sexual and/or gender identity concerns often sit in my office. They may say something along …
Meet Lauren Hamrick, MS, EdS, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Hello! I’m Lauren Hamrick. I am thrilled to be connected with Restoration Counseling of Atlanta! What is your background and …
Recovering From An Affair
How can a couple recover from an affair? Working through an affair can be an extremely painful experience. When an …
Rebuilding Trust and Connection in Marriage
Conflict is inevitable in relationships—especially in marriage. Many fear conflict because they were not taught how to handle it in …
The Aftermath of Setting Boundaries
“Boundaries” like “self-care” is kind of a buzzword, isn’t it? If you’ve been to therapy or on the internet (aka …
Surviving New Year’s Resolutions in Eating Disorder Recovery
A new year is here, and with it often comes New Year’s resolutions. The month of January offers a natural …
Overcoming Emotional Invalidation
Everyone needs to have a sense of belonging – to be known, understood, and accepted. This is part of the …