Something Feels Off — And You Can’t Quite Name It You married your best friend. You meant every word of those vows. But somewhere between the wedding day and today, something shifted — and now you’re lying next to someone who feels distant… or even like a stranger. If that resonates, you’re not alone. In […]
Season Affective Disorder (SAD): A Whole-Person Approach to Winter Depression
Many capable, high-functioning adults notice a shift during the winter months. Energy feels lower. Focus takes more effort. Motivation is harder to access. Stress feels heavier. For some, this is mild seasonal sluggishness. For others, it may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a form of Major Depressive Disorder with a seasonal pattern. SAD is […]
You Can’t Get a Medical Degree From WebMD—And Mental Health Is No Different
Most people today have looked up a medical symptom online. A headache becomes a brain tumor. Fatigue turns into a rare autoimmune disorder. We’ve all had the experience of realizing that while online medical information can be useful, it is also incomplete—and often misleading without proper context. The same dynamic is now happening with mental […]
When Talking Isn’t Enough: Faith-Integrated Therapy for Anxiety and Relationship Stress
Many people seek therapy hoping that greater insight will finally bring relief—understanding why anxiety persists, why the same relationship patterns repeat, or why stress feels overwhelming even when life appears stable. Insight matters. Faith matters. But for many individuals and couples, talking alone does not lead to lasting change. In my work as a licensed […]
Christian Marriage Counseling After an Affair: What Healing Can Look Like
Discovering infidelity can feel deeply disorienting. For many couples, it brings shock, grief, confusion, and a sense that the ground beneath the marriage has shifted. For Christian couples, the pain is often layered with questions about faith, forgiveness, trust, and what covenant truly means in the aftermath of betrayal. If this is where you find […]
Five Minutes to Better Mental Health: Gratitude and the Brain
Five Minutes to Better Mental Health: Gratitude and the Brain Gratitude is derived from the Latin word ‘gratia’, meaning gratefulness or thankfulness. When we express gratitude and receive the same, our brain releases dopamine and serotonin, two crucial neurotransmitters responsible for well-being and contentment. The practice of gratitude encourages your brain to seek out more […]
Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?
Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have suspected that social media use might have an ability to […]
How to Deal with Loneliness Around Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is just around the corner. For many people that means celebrating with their spouse or partner and showing them extra love and attention. But for others, Valentine’s Day is a sad reminder that they are single, in an unhappy relationship, or perhaps grieving the recent loss of their significant other. If you are […]
Post-Baby Disconnect? 3 Ways to Stay More Connected After Having a Baby
No matter how many times they were warned, few new parents are prepared for the life-changing event of the birth of their first child. No more sleeping in on Saturday, then heading to your favorite restaurant for brunch with friends. These leisurely activities are replaced with sleepless nights and endless diaper changes. It’s no surprise […]
Can Marriage Counseling Really Help Your Relationship?
When I first started my practice, I remember reading a statistic about divorce that I found shocking. And that was that 40-50% of all marriages in the United States ended in divorce. According to recent surveys, however, the divorce rate in the U.S. fell by 18% between 2008 and 2016. While everyone has their theory […]