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Therapy for First Responders
First Responders face a number of uncommon and unique circumstances in their professional career. Shift work and odd work hours...
Holiday Conversations With A Therapist
As you might imagine, the holiday season brings a host of varying thoughts and feelings. Some people look forward to...
Reflections on 2020 and the Road Ahead
None of us will forget 2020 anytime soon. And, many of us wonder when we might get back to a...
What is EMDR Therapy?
Many clients have been helped at Journeys by EMDR. We have seen survivors of spiritual abuse be freed from chronic toxic messages that have been disabling them for years.
Trauma and Abuse Recovery
During some seasons in life, we are lucky to have the needed support to gain resilience and recovery from these difficult experiences.
Anxiety & Stress
Anxiety can be a stifling and confusing feeling for anyone; leaving you feeling like you are not sure what to do next.
Transitions
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
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.
Post-Divorce Recovery
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.
Faith Related Concerns
It is normal to have doubts and questions related to faith and God.
Ministry Related Concerns
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.
Teen Anxiety
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.
Teen Depression
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.
Teen Parenting
Juggling these multiple roles can wear down your normal coping strategies, causing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, or even physical responses.
Teen Self-Esteem
Many teens struggle with how they view themselves. Peers, media, social media, and even extracurricular activities all can contribute to these struggles.
Teen Sexuality
Many teens in therapy have concerns about sexuality. We know It can be difficult to find a safe space to discuss these sensitive issues.
Teen Transition & Adjustment
Adolescents experience many transitions throughout this time in their development. These can include adjustments in the area of family, relationships, school, or extracurricular activities.
Teen Trauma & Abuse Recovery
The development and function of the adolescent brain is no doubt very different than that of an adult.
Teen Relational Concerns
Relationships are incredibly important to teens. Recent advances in texting and social media have served to highlight the value teens place on peer relationships.