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"She's young--it's just a little pot." Research says not.

This post is a repost of an article from the the May 2021 edition of Pediatric News, a publication by the American Association of...

Am I a Christian Counselor?

I am most often contacted by individuals who are so troubled by marriage/relationship problems, or PTSD/trauma, that they just want a...

Faith is welcome at my practice

Perhaps you're a regular churchgoer, or perhaps you're not religious at all. Perhaps you believe that good therapy must include your...

Effective treatment of addiction (and how we get this wrong)

Addiction is currently treated as a medical or behavioral problem. Rehab for drug use averages about 10% success. If a car averaged 10%...

Fake happiness vs. Mental health

I always have some words of hope for my clients when I feel they are most in need. What I say might surprise you. I say, "My goal for you...

Profound quote from a client: The journey of healing

A client said something today about herself that I think profoundly reflects the human experience, and how that relates to healing from...

Practical questions answered! (insurance, fees, scheduling, etc.)

When potential clients call or email to schedule an appointment, they often have some basic, practical questions that need to be answered...

The psychological impact of Coronavirus panic

There's a lot of panic regarding Coronavirus going around. A lot of my clients, marriage or trauma cases, who are already anxious enough,...

Trauma and addiction

NOTE: The article I refer to in this post can be accessed with the link below the post. Let's just say it: I have rarely ever had a...

The importance of regular therapy

Potential clients often ask me, "Why do you only do therapy once per week, every week? My other therapist saw me once per month." I have...