Moving Toward Forgiveness: A Four-Step Process
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Discover a practical 4-step process for forgiveness. Learn how to name, own, and release pain so you can move forward with freedom.
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When to Know It’s Time to End a Relationship (Without Falling into Cut-Off Culture)
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Not every conflict means it’s time to walk away, but not every relationship can (or should) be saved either. In a culture that often encourages cutting people off at the first sign of trouble, it’s important to pause and ask: is this a challenge we can work through together, or a sign that the relationship can’t be repaired? Healthy relationships require effort from both people. When that effort is missing—or when trust, respect, and safety are consistently broken—it may be time to consider ending things with clarity rather than cutoff.
Read MoreWhat influences change?
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Our experiences, beliefs, and behaviors constantly shape one another—either building us up or holding us back. By paying attention to this cycle, we can disrupt old patterns and create new ones that lead to growth and freedom.
Read MoreMarriage Counseling vs. Individual Therapy: Which One Do You Need?
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Not sure whether to seek individual therapy or marriage counseling? This post breaks down the differences between the two, helps you identify which one fits your situation, and offers guidance for taking your next step toward healing and connection.
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Anxiety and Depression Counseling: Signs You Need Help (And Where to Start in Mississippi)
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Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Explore common warning signs and find out how therapy in Mississippi can support your journey toward healing and hope.
Read MoreA poem for Grandpa
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I often ask my clients who it was that delighted in them when they grew up. To feel ‘enjoyed’ by an adult is one of the more important elements of childhood, and one of the worst things we can experience if neglected. Fortunately, my grandpa was one of them for me. He passed away in early August of 2025 and I wrote this poem for him, which we read at his funeral. If you’ve lost a grandpa who delighted in you, I hope this can bring you some solace.
Read MoreTelehealth Counseling in Mississippi: Is Online Therapy Right for You?
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Struggling to fit therapy into your busy life? Telehealth counseling offers a convenient way to access quality mental health support from anywhere in Mississippi. Learn about the benefits of online therapy and how to get started today.
Read MoreAddiction & Recovery Resources Near Me: A Central Mississippi Guide
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Struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is? This guide highlights trusted counseling services, peer support groups, and crisis resources available throughout Central Mississippi—including Jackson, Ridgeland, and Madison. Whether you're beginning recovery or looking for next steps, help is closer than you think.
Read More10 Signs You May Be Experiencing Emotional Burnout (And What to Do About It)
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Feeling constantly tired, unmotivated, or emotionally drained? You might be facing emotional burnout. In this post, we explore 10 common signs of burnout and offer practical steps to begin your healing process with support, clarity, and compassion.
Read MoreHow Trauma Affects Relationships—and How Counseling Can Help You Heal
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When you've experienced trauma—especially in early relationships—it can quietly shape the way you connect with others. You may find yourself stuck in patterns of conflict, distance, or fear, even when you deeply long for closeness. In this post, we explore how trauma impacts relationships and how trauma-informed counseling can help you heal, grow, and experience connection in a new way.
Read MoreHe Say's, Nature Replies (A reflective poem)
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This poem is a reflection on the Men’s Mountain Adventure in the summer of 2025. It focuses on the fears and thoughts of men on the trip and how nature responded to us through experiences with wildlife, falling stones, rushing waters, and quiet evenings.
Read MoreWhy talk to a counselor when I can talk to a friend?
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Why can’t I just talk with a friend? Why do I need a counselor? In this article, Reid Patterson explores the differences between talking with a friend and talking with a therapist.
Read MoreFrom Hidden to Healed: A Counselor’s Take on True Intimacy
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What makes a marriage thrive isn’t just communication or shared responsibilities—it’s the ability to truly know and be known. In this post, a marriage counselor reflects on his own journey and unpacks the five key types of intimacy every couple needs to grow a deeper, more connected relationship. Whether you’re struggling or simply want to strengthen your bond, this guide offers a hopeful, honest path forward.
Read More4 Keys to Men’s Mental Health: What Most Men Are Missing
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In honor of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this post explores four essential — yet often overlooked — elements that help men come fully alive: Play, Risk, Comradery, and Rest. Drawing from years of experience as a counselor and participant in men’s work, I’ve seen how these areas are often missing in men’s lives, leaving a gap that counseling alone can’t fill. This piece invites men to reclaim these vital parts of themselves for deeper emotional health and wholeness.
Read MoreDr. Henry's Research: ACEs and Pornography Use
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Dr. Henry’s research on the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and pornography exposure and use was recently published in the peer-reviewed Counseling Journal of Sexology and Sexual Wellness. Read on for a brief synopsis and link to further resources.
Read MoreUprooted: Returning home from college for holiday breaks
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Returning home from college can be challenging. This article lays out 5 steps to help you get the most out of going home for breaks.
Read MoreA guide for coping with chronic stress
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Chronic stress impairs, debilitates, and injures us. So what can we do about it? In this article you will find practical areas to address in your life that will allow you to make changes to your external and internal environment, so that you can better manage the impact of chronice stress.
Read MoreTrain rather than Try
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I found myself frustrated with the way I was engaging relationships and had a friend encoruage me to ‘train rather than try’ to do something different. This article explores how to start practicing some new behaviors and attitudes in order to make some desired relationship patterns permanent.
Read MoreNavigating Conflict in Political Times
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In a recent interview with WLBT, Dr. Henry discusses how to navigate conflict around politics with family members. This article is a brief overview of the principles laid out by relationship researchers Dr. John and Julie Gottman.
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