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I am a clinical social worker and addictions counselor with over 25 years experience. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples, and families make desired changes in their lives. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, addictions,men's issues, chronic pain,

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Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations In this day and age why go to church: 5 of 49
Why get up on a Sunday morning and attend church when there are so many other options? Well, let's consider that church is one of the few places where each stage of life from birth to death is represented, celebrated and supported in the midst of a caring community. Church's celebrate births in the form of infant baptism or ... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) How low self-esteem can damage your relationships: 3 of 24
When a person who suffers from a poor self-concept enters into a relationship, they are often looking for the other person to fill them. In other words, because the person doesn't like themselves, they create a fantasy that if they can get the other person to love them, their self-concept problem will be solved. Unfort... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Living with chronic pain: 7 of 39
Living. Loving. Learning. Laughing. These are not words that one would normally associate with chronic pain (defined as pain that lingers longer than six months and does not respond to regular medical treatment). But if one is to survive, and even thrive, despite the pain, these four words and the attitudes and choices that t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Biblical remedies for anxiety: 2 of 9
The Bible has much to say about the core issues that drive anxiety-fear and lack of trust. Fear is a hallmark of anxiety. Fears manifest themselves in different ways. One type of fear focuses on the future, what psychologists call "anticipatory anxiety" or the "what if" syndrome. For example, a person negatively dwells on th... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling What differences you should expect when you go to a Christian counselor: 1 of 4
Christian counselors-that is professionally trained and licensed counselors who seek to integrate Biblical faith with secular principles of psychology-can bring a unique and helpful perspective to a couple seeking assistance with their marriage. First of all, the Biblical purpose of marriage is "oneness." Jesus said "and th... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball Players to watch in the 2009 NCAA men's basketball championship tournament: 1 of 4
There are several key players who need to bring their 'A' game to the NCAA playoffs in order for their teams to make it to the Final Four. For Duke to have a chance, junior Gerald Henderson must continue his high level of play. Henderson possesses a wide array of skills that enable him to sometimes take over a game. He can sl... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is there room in Christianity for other beliefs?: 14 of 51
There is a simple, but profound reason that the answer is no. In ALL of the other world religions, what it boils down to is that the person must earn God's love and approval. Muslims must pray and do good works, Hindus must be reincarnated until they reach perfection. Jews must obey the Law found in the Torah. In all religion... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling The differences between a psychotherapist, a psychiatrist and a psychologist: 4 of 13
These highly trained persons are all members of the healing profession. That is, they seek to assist persons to feel better and function better. They work in various settings. All of us at some time in our live will likely need to interact with a psychotherapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist. So what are the difference... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Recognizing the common symptoms of depression: 5 of 16
A useful tool in diagnosing depression is the acrostic SIGECAPS. If a person has suffered from some of the symptoms listed below for more than two weeks, it could be a sign of depression. The S in SIGECAPS stands for sleep. Examples are irregular sleep patterns, too much or too little sleep, difficulty going to sleep or an in... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Overview: Restless legs syndrome (RLS): 4 of 12
My journey with Restless Legs syndrome (RLS) began several years ago when I experienced sudden movements in my legs. I could not keep my legs still, it felt like the muscles in my legs were jumping up and down. This most often occurred in the evening, particularly when I was driving. At first, I didn't think too much of it ot... More..