Most people don’t walk down the aisle preparing for an eventual divorce.  Often when a marriage breaks up, the emotional and relational consequences are devastating for all involved.

It is normal to have doubts and questions related to faith and God.

Faith-based clients who are involved in full-or part-time ministry can feel torn between feeling like they are doing what God has called them to do and being emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted.

Many teens experience temporary or ongoing fears during periods of their adolescents. It isn’t uncommon for parents to try a variety of methods to help their children manage anxiety.

Depression and self-harm are not always openly discussed in homes or communities, and it may be difficult to discern how to best interact with your teen on these important topics.

Juggling these multiple roles can wear down your normal coping strategies, causing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, or even physical responses. 

Many teens struggle with how they view themselves. Peers, media, social media, and even extracurricular activities all can contribute to these struggles.

Many teens in therapy have concerns about sexuality. We know It can be difficult to find a safe space to discuss these sensitive issues.

Adolescents experience many transitions throughout this time in their development. These can include adjustments in the area of family, relationships, school, or extracurricular activities.

The development and function of the adolescent brain is no doubt very different than that of an adult. 

Relationships are incredibly important to teens. Recent advances in texting and social media have served to highlight the value teens place on peer relationships. 

Childhood depression can occur in even the healthiest of families. A child’s temperament, relationship dynamics, or life transitions can culminate in ways that contribute to a pervasive sense of sadness and negativity.

It is common for children to experience rough patches of temporary or ongoing fears during periods of their childhood.

Children experience many transitions throughout life. These can include adjustments in the area of family, relationships, school, or extracurricular activities.

In addition, sometimes abusive behavior is a current issue in marriage. Our highly skilled therapists can assess the situation and make appropriate referrals.

There is perhaps no worse feeling in life than the feeling of being betrayed by a spouse or significant other.

It can be difficult to successfully navigate the various needs of spouses, children, and extended family members.

Sometimes couples can’t quite articulate their concerns regarding their relationship, but all the signs point to a disruption in their ability to connect emotionally.

Planning a wedding can be fun; but preparing to have a healthy, vibrant and lasting marriage takes intentional work.