Does marriage counseling really work? Many couples have some reservations about going to couples counseling. Here are some common myths and misconceptions about couples counseling.

In couples work, it is important to know your story and what type of foundation you built your relationship on. How couples can utilize the strengths of their early relationship or decide to build something entirely new.

What is trauma and how can you know if it is something you have gone through?

Even if you have had some nice Valentine’s Day experiences, chances are most of us can relate to the disappointment and pain that a day filled with expectations of love, hearts, and romance can bring.

It can be hard to maintain emotional connection over the years with your romantic partner since conflict, circumstances, and general life stressors can cause a disruption. One way of understanding emotional connection is that it is how two people deeply understand, value, and care for one another. It is about being emotionally present and attuning to your partner.

Making serious changes in a relationship takes two. Both commitment and empathy are dimensions of a relationship that can provide valuable insights and help couples move through an impasse.

Learn about the importance of non-verbal communication and how to self-reflect and alter our non-verbals for the betterment of our most intimate relationships.

In line with his upcoming Church Trauma Group, Houston Hough, LAC writes in more detail about identifying, healing, and recovering from church hurt, church trauma, religious trauma, and religious abuse.

Why do new year’s resolutions fail? Research has clearly shown that change motivated by shame and self-criticism is not sustainable.

Get Support When Facing Infertility (IVF/IUI) through an Online Support Group

Fall is in the air and the pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks! October is one of our family’s favorite months…

You might have some ideas or past experiences of what therapy may look like. In seeking therapy, you are likely...

Our emotions, mental state, and physical body are deeply and intrinsically connected. When we feel sad, angry…

In today’s clinical world, there are myriad therapy modalities, and it can be overwhelming as a client to know what...

If your therapist has mentioned EMDR as a potential treatment option, you might be wondering what to expect. As you...

As a parent, how do you talk to your kids about sex? If you read this and have a pang...

First Responders face a number of uncommon and unique circumstances in their professional career and trauma-informed therapy like EMDR can help.

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.