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Understanding Social Anxiety

Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC Posted on February 20, 2018 by Gordon BrewerApril 4, 2018
Social Anxiety Counseling

Have you ever been walking through a public space and then suddenly started to wonder if you were walking weirdly? Or maybe you sat in a crowded room convinced those behind you were judging the way you were sitting. Maybe … Continue reading →

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What Being A Therapist Has Taught Me About People

Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC Posted on February 5, 2018 by Gordon BrewerApril 4, 2018

I am often asked how I manage to hear about struggles, traumas, griefs, and pain day in and day out. My answer is always the same. It’s about the stories. Everyone Has A Story We all have a story. No … Continue reading →

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Posted in Post by Ben | Tagged anxiety, counseling, depression, grief, trauma

One Therapist’s Thoughts About Depression

Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC Posted on January 19, 2018 by Gordon BrewerFebruary 1, 2018
Kingsport Depression Counseling

Depression is the worst. It can make us feel tired, unmotivated, and under valued. Sometimes it happens for seemingly no good reason or in the face of countless logical reasons not to be depressed. It is annoying, frustrating, exhausting, and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Post by Ben | Tagged depression
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WHO GOES TO THERAPY

I have worked in settings from inner city projects and inpatient drug rehab to private practice and online counseling so have encountered all different kinds of clients. Let me tell you the most common reasons I heard for getting involved … Continue reading →

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Posted in Post by Crysta | Tagged counseling, mental health, psychotherapy, social worker, therapy

Unconventional Help | Online Therapy

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Unconventional therapy

So back when the internet first became popular (gotta love a story that starts like this, right?) I remember being so amazed that you could connect with strangers in a different place just via words on a screen. I used … Continue reading →

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How to improve your marriage by texting…

Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC Posted on April 7, 2016 by Gordon BrewerApril 9, 2016
Texting to improve your marriage

So have you ever had a discussion or conversation with your spouse by text messages? Was it something positive, neutral or was it to settle and argument? According to Pew Research Center, 97% of smart phone users use texting. And … Continue reading →

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Posted in Posts by Gordon | Tagged conflict, couples, emotions, happiness, marriage, marriage help, relationships, text message, texting

Creating Meaningful Change in Your Relationships – Part 2

Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC Posted on February 4, 2016 by Gordon BrewerFebruary 4, 2016

In the previous blog post, we took a look at the importance of creating secure bonds and the need for two people to be able to share their “inner worlds” in a safe way.   In this second part we will … Continue reading →

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Posted in Posts by Gordon | Tagged #kptcounseling, change, commitment, couples, divorce, Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Sue Johnson, emotions, happiness, marriage, patterns, relationships, trust

Creating Meaningful Change in Your Relationships- Part 1

Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC Posted on November 18, 2015 by Gordon BrewerFebruary 4, 2016

One of the most primal instincts for us as human beings is the desire to be with another.  We are social creatures. It is part of our DNA. When we are born, we are helpless and absolutely dependent on our … Continue reading →

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Posted in Posts by Gordon | Tagged #kptcounseling, change, commitment, couples, divorce, Dr. Sue Johnson, emotions, happiness, marriage, patterns, relationships, trust

Compass Theory of Change

Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC Posted on November 9, 2015 by Gordon BrewerNovember 9, 2015

Walt Stoneburner / Foter.com / CC BY We human beings just find it hard to change. The old cliché about us being “creatures of habit” tends to be so true.  Some things we are more open to change than others.  … Continue reading →

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Posted in Posts by Gordon | Tagged anxiety, change, depression, habits, overwhelmed, relationships, stress

When Life Is Overwhelming (cleaning out the garage…)

Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC Posted on November 3, 2015 by Gordon BrewerNovember 3, 2015

Most people come to counseling because some aspect of their life seems or feels overwhelming. It might be that they are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe they are having trouble in their relationships with a spouse or partner.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Posted in Posts by Gordon, Uncategorized | Tagged anger, anxiety, crisis, depression, garage, grief, marriage, overwhelmed, relationships, tragedy

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