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

Do I Need Therapy?

Posted on May 13, 2021, updated on February 20, 2025 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

Perhaps, you’ve asked yourself this question at different points in your life. It may seem like a simple question to answer, but I find it can be challenging for many individuals. Complicating things further are the numerous types of psychotherapy that are practiced by various clinicians. Additionally, there are many misperceptions about what psychotherapy actually… Read More

Top Ten Signs of a Healthy Relationship

Posted on May 5, 2021, updated on July 13, 2023 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

Being stuck in a codependent or unhealthy relationship that lacks trust and intimacy can affect almost every area of your life. When our relationships suffer, we suffer. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the key characteristics that build healthy relationships. Below are the top ten signs that your relationship is strong and thriving: … Read More

THE MYTH OF THE STAGES OF GRIEF

Posted on April 15, 2021, updated on February 20, 2025 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

Most people have heard of the stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. If you do a web search, you will find there are additional models with further stages: some espouse six, seven stages of grief, others ten, and even one with twelve. Now if this is starting to make your head spin… Read More

The Trauma of Betrayal

Posted on March 23, 2021, updated on July 13, 2023 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

The prevalence rate for infidelity over one’s lifetime ranges from 25 – 40% for men and 20-25% for woman. If you take an average U.S. population of 350,000,000 and multiply it by 25%, you come up with 87,500,000 people who have engaged in, or been the victim of, a relational betrayal. When you are experiencing… Read More

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