Communication Between Couples: Tips for ...
Every day sees millions of emails, texts, voice messages, phone calls, in-person and virtual meetings crisscrossing and happening across the...
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David Hodel, MA, LMHCA, EMDR
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
As a counselor, I seek to be sensitive to my clients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual condition during any given session, following their lead to determine which direction we’ll go with our conversation. I try not to push beyond their capacity, but rather gently guide and point things out as we travel together on the path toward healing and well-being. I provide a welcoming, judgment-free zone in which clients can share their burdens and feel heard and understood. I’d love to chat with you about how you can write a new chapter in your story.
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Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship: ...
The term “codependency” has become somewhat of a buzzword, with books on the topic lining the shelves of most bookstore...
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Best Ways to Handle Burnout
“Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you...
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Couples Therapy Exercises for ...
Effective communication is the lifeblood of a relationship. From making sure they know what’s on one another’s weekly schedule, to...
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Understanding the Effects of Trauma
There is a lot in this world that is worth celebrating. The smile of a child, a bright sunny summer...
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Christian Counseling for Emotional ...
What is emotional well-being? There are a few different ways to define it, but Healthline describes three components of emotional...
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10 Tips for Improving Your Marriage
No matter if you’ve been married one year, ten years, or twenty years and beyond, marriage can be trying at...
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What Causes Codependency in Adult ...
To understand what causes codependency in relationships, it is first necessary to understand what codependency is and what it is...
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What Does Premarital Counseling Focus ...
Premarital or (pre-marriage) counseling is a short-term form of counseling for couples that plan to get married. Often required by...
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Codependency: What is It, Really?
Codependency is a term that gets thrown around a lot. The definitions range from the technical, where it is used...
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The Effects of Trauma on Relationships
“Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Setting ...
There are many reasons why an employee might want to set developmental goals at work. A new employee may be...
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