About Me – Ashley Lewis
ABOUT ME Hi! My name is Ashley, and I recently joined the team at Restoration Counseling of Atlanta as a …
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CHANGE – The Value of Slow Growth
Illusive Change Little corners of our life nag at us, don’t they? These places of repeat under-performance. Places that, regardless …
Tips to Help Your Anxious Teen
Although adolescents may be at less risk of contracting COVID-19 than other age groups, the global pandemic has disrupted their …
Building Motivation for Positive Change
When it comes to getting results, it takes motivation and ability. But as the pandemic has lingered and limited so …
The Next Right Thing
The other day in a session with an alcoholic client, we got to talking about the will of God, and …
Wholeness: The Intersection Between Pastors, Churches, and Professional Counselors
The Importance of Professional Mental Health Counseling in Churches Mental health is a serious topic that has become a prominent …
Hiding from God
But God, in the Garden Genesis 3:9 But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where …
Parenting Adult Children
If you’re reading this title and thinking, “Parents don’t parent adults even if they are their children,” you’re right. However, …
Alignment: The Key to Trustworthiness
What am I feeling and why? Staring at the credit card balance dreading the damage your spouse will see after …
Helping a Child With OCD
Thought Controlling, Time Consuming – OCD Although the room was quiet, OCD roared in the young girl’s mind, “Brush your …
Believe the Best in Your Marriage
In your marriage, believe the best when you think about your spouse. For a marriage to be a life-long committed …
Parenting Styles and Why They Matter
There probably will not be much argument when I say that parenting can be challenging- full of joys and fun …
Finding Your Voice
What does it mean to find your voice? You are probably talking every day, but are you really sharing you? …
What is in Your Control?
What is Control? Merriam Webster defines control this way: con-trol /kənˈtrōl/ noun 1. the power to influence or …
EMDR – When You Don’t Know Went Wrong
EMDR – Hope for Healing How do you heal when you’re not quite sure what happened or when you don’t …
Managing Your Family
Looking to the Future It’s a new year, and I spent the end of 2020 thinking forward to ten years …
How Do You Be Yourself as a Man?
Be Yourself? “The most important thing about a man is not what he does. It is who he becomes”—Dallas Willard …
A Season of Hope for Adult Children of Alcoholics
A Child’s Confusion Festive, colorful lights illuminated the boughs of the Christmas tree. The scent of fresh pine filled the …
EMDR from a Therapist’s Perspective
What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy aids a client in trauma recovery, reducing anxiety, depression, and …