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How Can a Christian Marriage Survive an Affair?
By Erik Mildes, MA, LMHC, Seattle Christian Counseling There is no betrayal like the betrayal of a spouse choosing emotional or physical fulfillment outside of the marriage. When this happens, how can...
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Can Christian Couples Watch Porn Together? A Counselor’s Perspective
By Eric Gomez, MS LMFT MHP, Seattle Christian Counseling I want to begin by addressing the question, “How do you define pornography?” I would apply a strict view of the definition, to include any...
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The “New Crisis of Infidelity,” The Changing Landscape of Marital Betrayal...
By Erik Mildes, MA, LMHC, Seattle Christian Counseling Principles from NOT “Just Friends” by Shirley Glass, PhD. In my previous article, I began an in-depth examination of the nature of infidelity...
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Myths and Facts about Infidelity: Who is Susceptible?
By Erik Mildes, LMHC, Seattle Christian Counseling Principles from NOT “Just Friends,” by Shirley Glass, PhD Infidelity. It’s a scary word—and for that reason, we like to think that our marriages are...
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5 Ways to Help You Afford the Christian Counseling Process
By Eric Gomez, MS LMFT MHP, Seattle Christian Counseling Many consumers today place a high value on receiving Christian-based treatment which offers them the opportunity to work with a clinical...
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Myths and Facts about Infidelity II: The Nature of Infidelity Today
By Erik Mildes, LMHC, Seattle Christian Counseling Principles from NOT “Just Friends,” by Shirley Glass, PhD. “Just because infidelity is increasingly common, doesn’t mean that most people understand...
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Understand the Conflicting Emotions of Trauma with Christian Counseling
By Erik Mildes, MA, LMHC, Seattle Christian Counseling One of the most prominent characteristics and challenges of post-traumatic stress is how to understand the conflicting emotions of trauma;...
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Can Christian Couples Watch Porn Together? A Counselor’s Perspective, II
By Eric Gomez, MS LMFT MHP, Seattle Christian Counseling This article follows from a previous article in which I began to explore the question of whether or not Christian couples should watch...
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Myths and Facts About Infidelity III: Lies Cheating Partners Tell Themselves...
By Erik Mildes, LMHC, Seattle Christian Counseling Principles from NOT “Just Friends” by Shirley Glass, PhD. I know that when I do something wrong, it’s a lot easier to come up with excuses to justify...
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Beyond Body Image (Part 1): Taking a Deeper Look at Self-Worth
By Everett Christian Counseling Beneath the Surface of Body Image Social media is buzzing with discussion about body image these days. The Dove Real Beauty Campaign has received a significant amount of...
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Eight Essential Topics to Cover In Christian Pre-Marital Counseling (part 1...
By Andrew Engstrom, LMHCA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC Building Intimacy Through Pre-Marital Counseling It is a great idea to ask good questions of people in strong marriages; people who have...
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Eight Essential Topics to Cover In Christian Pre-Marital Counseling, Continued
By Andrew Engstrom, LMFTA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC Starting Your Marriage Right with Christian Pre-Marital Counseling What do couples talk about in pre-marital counseling? What are the...
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4 Unique Characteristics of Christian Counseling for Couples
By Justin Monuteaux, MA, LMHCA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC Do You Need Christian Couples Counseling? Many couples have found themselves in need of outside perspective in order to cope with a...
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A Christian-Based Structure to Bring Disconnected Spouses Back Together
By Eric Gomez, MS, LMFT, MHP, Everett Christian Counseling,PLLC References: Johnson, S. (2008). Hold me tight: Seven conversations for a lifetime of love. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company....
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Eight Essential Topics to Cover In Christian Pre-Marital Counseling, Continued
By Andrew Engstrom, MS, LMFTA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC In the months leading up to your wedding, it is important to prepare yourself for the marriage. What sorts of steps can you take to get...
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Telling Your Spouse About Your Pornography Addiction
By Eric Gomez, MS, LMFT, MHP, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC Trust is the lifeblood of a relationship and forms the foundation for secure emotional bond. Individuals who struggle with pornography...
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3 Strategies Christian Marriage Counseling Can Offer to Help You Understand...
By Eric Gomez, MS, LMFT, MHP, Seattle Christian Counseling,PLLC Married couples frequently ask me what they can do to truly connect with their spouse’s heart when they need to have a deeper...
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Taking Responsibility for Your Marriage: A Christian Counselor’s Perspective
By Eric Gomez, MS, LMFT, MHP, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC One of greatest ways for any couple to cultivate a healthy marriage is to adopt the mindset that they are responsible for the quality...
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Recovering Your Relationship From Sexual Addiction: Finding a Christian...
By Justin Monuteaux, MA, LMHCA, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC Principles from Ayers & Haddock “Therapists’ approaches in working with heterosexual couples struggling with male partners’ online...
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Building Marital Connection: Perspectives from a Christian Counselor
By Eric Gomez, MS, LMFT, Seattle Christian Counseling, PLLC I work with a lot of married couples as a Marriage and Family Therapist. As I witness my clients seeking to work through conflict, mend the...
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