If you feel like your teenager is slipping away, becoming someone you barely recognize, you're not imagining it. Therapist Christen Gates explains what's really happening inside your teen's world, why the old parenting playbook is making things worse, and the one shift that changes everything.

Why does blame feel satisfying in the moment? Because it discharges pain, but it costs you real connection. Here's how to break the cycle.

Nobody likes the cone of shame. And coming to therapy — especially marriage counseling — can feel a lot like wearing one. Even when you know, somewhere deep down, that help is exactly what you need.

Is your marriage feeling distant or disconnected? You're not alone, and it doesn't have to stay that way. Learn the signs of a shifting climate in your relationship and how couples counseling can help you find your way back to each other.

Tired of hoping for change without seeing results? If 2025 taught you that doing more was keeping you from becoming more, this is for you. Learn why hope without action keeps you stuck—and how therapy can help you make 2026 your year of real emotional breakthrough.

Change can be jarring, whether you’re a child starting middle school or an adult navigating a major life transition. Learn how to stay present and find emotional safety even when life throws you a curveball.

Struggling with overwhelming emotions as a Christian? You’re not alone. In John 3:30, we’re reminded to shift our focus to Christ—“He must increase, but I must decrease.” But what if your emotions feel too big to ignore? Many believers try to suppress or “fix” their feelings, thinking they’re a distraction from God. The truth? Emotions aren’t the problem—it’s how we handle them.

EMDR has proven to effectively treat anxiety, phobias, trauma, depression, and trauma. Many clients experience progress in just a few sessions.

Somatic Experiencing works with your nervous system to help you manage stress and heal from trauma. Learn about this practical therapeutic approach.

Does your relationship suffer from communication breakdown? Understanding why communication breakdown happens will improve your relationship.

Facing emotion and owning those feelings will allow you to authentically process life for what it has been, what it is, and sometimes, what it might be-- good, great, or otherwise.

It’s not groundbreaking to tell you that stuffing your feelings isn’t the best way to deal with them. Even if suppressing emotions is your preferred method (or the only method you know), you're probably aware that it’s not a top-tier coping strategy.