Author Archives: Michael McVey

Family Therapy

If there is dsyfunction in your family, I’d like to help. Living with strife and confict is no way to live. There’s enough of that outside the home. The home should be a safe haven for everyone, a place of love and support. Family therapy can help restore balance and harmony to your life, home,ContinueContinue reading “Family Therapy”

Flipping Priorities: Why Self-Care Should Come First

It’s easy to fall into the trap of prioritizing work above all else. Our culture teaches us to believe that success is measured by how much we achieve in our careers. As a result, we often find ourselves neglecting other aspects of our lives, including our relationships with our spouses, our children, and most importantly,ContinueContinue reading “Flipping Priorities: Why Self-Care Should Come First”

Couples Counseling: The Four Horsemen

In the Book of Revelation, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are described as death, famine, war, and conquest. In couples counseling, the Four Horseman of Relationship Apocalypse are often described as criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling. These are the destructive relational patterns identified in Dr. John Gottman’s research that are common to unhappy couples.ContinueContinue reading “Couples Counseling: The Four Horsemen”

FAQs

What services do you offer? I provide a range of counseling services to address various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, personal growth, and existential issues. I offer support and guidance tailored to your needs. How do I schedule a counseling session? Simply click on the “Schedule Appointment” button. Follow theContinueContinue reading “FAQs”

9 Benefits of Spiritual Counseling

Many people find that a healthy spiritual life is important to their overall mental health and well-being. Many counselors and therapists, myself included, recognize and incorporate spiritual and existential dimensions for those who find it relevant to their personal growth and healing. Below are some ways in which a spiritual focus can facilitate therapy. 1ContinueContinue reading “9 Benefits of Spiritual Counseling”

Partners on Opposite Sides of the Mountain

We often make the mistake of assuming that our view of a relationship is the onlycorrect view. We tend to see the relationship from our perspective, and we get mad orfrustrated when our partner doesn’t see it like we see it. And when our attempts toconvince or persuade our partner to see it our wayContinueContinue reading “Partners on Opposite Sides of the Mountain”

Introversion or Social Anxiety: What’s the Difference?

Introversion and social anxiety are two distinct psychological concepts that are often easily confused. Their overlapping characteristics can result in behaviors that look similar, but are actually driven by very different motors. Understanding the differences can help distinguish the two. Introversion is a personality trait. Introverts typically feel content in solitude or in small, intimateContinueContinue reading “Introversion or Social Anxiety: What’s the Difference?”