Wounded By Faith
Experiencing an injury within a faith system is being wounded by faith. Some folks may resonate more with the phrase "wounded by faith", rather than the concept of religious trauma,…
Religious Trauma & Body Image: Finding the Connection
What does religious trauma have to do with body image? If you've been around here a while, you know that these are 2 areas where I focus professional counseling work.…
Featured: Self-Care & Mental Wellness
"Self-care is central to mental health. I don’t necessarily mean bubble baths and pedicures, though those things can be a way of caring for yourself. Self-care also includes things like…
FEATURED: Living with High-Functioning Depression
Dealing with depression while still being able to meet daily demands is often referred to as high-funtioning depression. There is no official diagnosis of "High-Functioning Depression." Yet, most people who…
What are the Benefits of Telehealth?
I have been pleasantly surprised by the many benefits of utilizing telemental health services.
Do I Need a Christian Counselor?
You have decided to talk with a mental health professional about your concerns, but now you're wondering, "Do I need to find a Christian therapist?" Maybe your Christian faith is…
Featured: Self-Care for College Students
Thousands of college students in the US have returned to campuses in the past few weeks. Some of those students are having their first real taste of college life, whether…
Green Flags in Therapy
Some interactions with a therapist provide reassurance that you have found a good fit. I refer to these as green flags, and share a few of them in this post.…
Yellow Flags in Therapy
You've found a mental health therapist, but something feels a bit off. You're not seeing red flags like I talked about in this post, but there are some things that…
Red Flags in Therapy
Taking the step to begin talking with a mental health therapist can be scary. Just like every person you meet is not your person, every therapist is not going to…