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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...


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...


After an abortion (Not a political post!!!)
There are many reasons for difficult emotions following an induced abortion. And they don't fit into neat, fake categories that people...


"Why do I keep choosing abusive men?"
I hear this a lot. Women who ask me this often add that they have sabotaged loving relationships with good-hearted men because it didn't...


Understanding intrusive thoughts
For many of the clients I treat, intrusive thoughts are part of their problem. This is especially true in cases of PTSD or...


A child's imagination
Brain research cited by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk in his book The Body Keeps the Score shows how early childhood abuse physically damages...
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