As you might imagine, the holiday season brings a host of varying thoughts and feelings. Here are some of the most common conversations therapists have during the holiday season.

Reflections from a licensed psychologist about the impacts of 2020 and suggestions to help increase levels of resilience and hope.

Many clients have been helped at Journeys Counseling Center with the help of EMDR therapy. Learn more about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and how it might help you on your healing journey.

During some seasons in life, we are lucky to have the needed support to gain resilience and recovery from these difficult experiences.

Anxiety can be a stifling and confusing feeling for anyone; leaving you feeling like you are not sure what to do next.

Going through transitions in life can be overwhelming and confusing for anyone – a death in the family, career change, retirement, care taking roles, changes in health/disability, coping with adult children’s issues/life stage, raising grandchildren, or going through a divorce.

Depression can feel like you have dropped into a dark well that you can’t seem to climb out of – making family responsibilities, work, and even everyday tasks difficult to accomplish.

There are many individuals and couples seeking counseling assistance who have concerns about sexuality. We understand it can be difficult to find a safe space to discuss sensitive issues.

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.