Lent: Psychological Benefits Inside a Religious Tradition
There are numerous psychological benefits to lent. Most people think of Lent as a religious obligation or a seasonal act of sacrifice. Historically, it is that — but psychologically, it…
Porn Is Not About Sex | Understanding the Real Problem Behind Porn Use
Porn is not about sex - This may sound counterintuitive, especially in a culture that treats pornography as a normal sexual outlet. But in clinical practice, pornography almost never functions…
Trauma, the Body, and the Bible: An Integrated View of Healing
Trauma, the Body, and the Bible belong together more than most people realize. As a psychotherapist, I’ve seen it repeatedly: trauma doesn’t stay neatly inside “thoughts.” It shows up in…
Overcoming Sin is Hard
How to Break Free From Sin: Turning Your Struggle Into Strength Overcoming sin can feel overwhelming—especially when specific patterns become deeply rooted in our lives. Many of us think that…
In-Person or Video Therapy
In-Person or Video Therapy: Examining Pros and Cons Introduction In recent years, the advancement of technology has opened up new possibilities for therapy delivery. While many therapists and counselors have…
Alcohol & Substance Use Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a research-driven approach that is highly effective in treating a variety of psychological distress disorders (Hofmann, Asnaani, Vonk, Sawyer, & Fang, 2012). Unlike other recovery…
Intergenerational Trauma
Intergenerational Trauma Intergenerational trauma also referred to as transgenerational or multigenerational trauma refers to the specific experience of trauma across familial generations. Much of the research surrounding intergenerational trauma emerged…
Divorce in Therapy
Divorce in Therapy Dealing with divorce in therapy can be a challenging task. Every therapist brings their knowledge, education, training, and insights to the table while engaging in mental health…
Why Write To Someone If They Won’t Listen?
Why write to someone if they won't listen? Writing helps you clarify your thoughts. When you write to someone it can help dampen the emotions that stand in the way…
The Honesty Dilemma
I recently watched the movie "The Dilemma," starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James. The film is a comedy that chronicles the dilemma Vince Vaughns's character finds himself in when he…