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

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

Stages of Grief: The 7 Stages of Grief Explained

Posted on April 21, 2017, updated on May 11, 2023 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

Stages of Grief: Not One-Size-Fits-All Pop culture often references the stages of grief, but how much does the general population know about them? One thing generally missed: people should interpret the seven stages of grief loosely. No one person experiences a loss the same way. In fact, people go through the different stages in their… Read More

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