Author: John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

The Most Important Relationship Skill

Posted on March 13, 2020, updated on July 13, 2023 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

After working with over a thousand couples, I can definitively say there is nothing more complex than intimate relationships. There are so many moving parts and subconscious emotions and memories being activated that are the true cause of why we all become so conflicted. There is no way for the average couple to be aware… Read More

How to Find Your Passion

Posted on March 11, 2020, updated on February 28, 2023 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

Numerous speakers and writers talk about the importance of finding your passion and living a life on purpose. I could not agree more. However, there is little guidance on actually how to do so. In my experience as a psychotherapist and peak performance coach, I have met few individuals who can initially tell you what… Read More

OCD Is Actually PTSD

Posted on October 9, 2018, updated on August 11, 2023 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

In today’s video, John Hawkins Jr. explains that some OCD behaviors may actually be symptoms of PTSD. Hawkins Counseling Center’s John Hawkins Jr. M.S., L.M.H.C., C.A.P. responds to questions about mental and emotional health. John Hawkins helps individuals suffering from a variety of addictions by providing effective health counseling methods and treatment options.

OCD Tips For a Good Life

Posted on December 11, 2017, updated on August 11, 2023 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be a debilitating disorder. However, it is possible to live a fulfilling life with OCD. There are several different ways that you can learn to handle the symptoms of OCD. Ranging from medication to therapy, options are out there. If you want to take the self-help route, then there are a… Read More

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