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Most of the time, it isn't the husband who finds me first. It's his wife. She's the one who's been carrying the relationship — noticing what's wrong, naming it, trying to fix it — long after he stopped noticing anything was wrong at all. She carries it until she runs out of room to carry any more. By the time she reaches out to me, the pressure has usually been building for years with nowhere to go. And gentlemen, when it finally breaks, it is often too late. If that's landin

Access to quality trauma therapy just became easier. Brooke Harris, LPC at Cardinal Counseling Group, now accepts most major insurance plans. This update opens doors for many seeking effective trauma treatment without the financial strain often associated with therapy. Brooke is a trusted referral for trauma work, known for her skillful use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), a method that helps individuals heal and process trauma efficiently. If you want to learn mor

Exciting News: Courtney Joins Our Practice! We are thrilled to announce that Courtney has officially joined our practice! With her extensive experience and dedication to patient care, Courtney is a fantastic addition to our team. From Courtney: Talking through our thoughts is a beautiful way to heal, and for many, words come naturally. But sometimes, words alone only take us so far. If you have ever felt like you know your patterns intellectually but still feel stuck in your

Maintaining a strong connection in a long-term relationship can be challenging. Busy schedules, family responsibilities, and everyday stress often pull couples apart. Yet, experts like Terry Real and the Gottman Method emphasize that consistent, intentional time together is key to sustaining intimacy and connection. This post explores their advice on how couples can nurture their bond through simple but powerful rituals: one date night a month, one overnight away each quarter

Georgia Joins the Counseling Compact — What It Means for You and Your Loved Ones Big news for mental health care in our state: Georgia has officially gone live with the Counseling Compact, becoming the fifth state in the country to begin issuing privileges. You can read the full announcement here: https://counselingcompact.gov/georgia-goes-live/ So what does this mean in plain terms? It means a Licensed Professional Counselor here at Cardinal Counseling Group can now work wit

A straight-up conversation about access, money, and what we’re doing about it I've seen the posts. You've probably seen them too - on Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, everywhere people gather to vent. "Why can't I find a therapist who takes my insurance?" "Therapists only want rich clients." "Mental health care is only for people who can afford $200 a session." I get it. The frustration is real, and it's valid. When you're struggling and finally decide to reach out for help, hitting

I don't know about you, but for a long time, I felt like there's this unspoken rule that we're supposed to make the holidays magical for everyone around us - our kids, our parents, our partners, our communities. Not realizing how we may have inherited that pressure. From watching mommy and granny stretch dollars until they snapped, dads working overtime to make something happen, to show up no matter what. And the media pushing what the holidays should look like certainly doe