Wondering what to expect in a counseling session? Therapy can be creative and open-ended or structured and goal-oriented — it all depends on your unique needs. In this post, we explore the different types of therapy sessions and highlight Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a leading evidence-based approach for treating anxiety and depression. Learn how structured CBT programs can help you understand your thought patterns, build coping skills, and take actionable steps toward lasting change.

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.

Watershed Stories is a new series highlighting fictional people who represent some of Watershed's clients over the years. Read them to understand that you are not alone. Our first story is about Gary and his internal struggle with same-sex attraction.