How to develop Healthy Boundaries

Healthy Boundaries By Cheryl Thompson, LCSW Boundaries are a healthy part of every relationship. They define who we are apart from others. Boundaries help build and maintain healthy relationships which are both enjoyable and supportive in our daily lives. Poor...

Three approaches to Christian Counseling

Christian Counseling By Matthew McDonald, LCPC, LMFT Many people advertise themselves as Christian counselors or offer Christian counseling as part of their specialties, and many clergy members or ministers will recommend to their members that they seek out Christian...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

E M D R (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) At the time of a traumatic or disturbing event, strong emotions interfere with our ability to completely process the experience and one moment becomes “frozen in time.” Recalling the event may feel as...

Family Systems

Family Therapy By Cindy Lichterman, LCPC In the United States there are many different types of family structures but the traditional structure of the American Family — father, mother and children – continues to prevail. Yet, over the past several decades,...

Social anxiety – What are the causes and treatment?

Social Anxiety Disorder is a disorder in which a person has an irrational and excessive fear of social situations. The fear usually relates to embarrassing oneself in public and concerns about being judged by others. It is the third most common mental disorder and it...

Are you experiencing any of these forms of anxiety?

Anxiety By Glenn Weiss, LCSW, CADC “I feel keyed up all the time and can’t relax.” “I think I am going to have a heart attack or go crazy when the panic starts. Then I am afraid to go anywhere because it can happen at any time.” “I know my fears are unrealistic but I...