Mental Health Counseling

Top Reasons to Seek a Therapist

Posted on December 30, 2025, updated on December 30, 2025 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. In fact, some of the most transformative healing happens when you’re simply ready to feel better, understand yourself more deeply, or create the life you truly want. At Hawkins Counseling Center in Boynton Beach, we’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of clients… Read More

Why Most OCD Treatments Don’t Work

Posted on June 16, 2021, updated on September 25, 2024 by John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P.

Perhaps, nothing in all of mental health causes more psychological and emotional suffering as severe OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). Imagine constant intrusive thoughts that could be related to the necessity of engaging in a particular behavior, such as hand-washing, counting, or endlessly checking on a specific task. Or worse yet, a person is obsessively fearful of… Read More

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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