Gate Healing Blog

Counseling Insights & Resources

Practical advice and expert insights from Jonathan F. Anderson, LPC‑s, to support your mental health.

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Couples and Marriage Counseling

How to Beat Fear of Relationships and Intimacy

December 5, 2023 3 min read

Overcoming Fear of Relationships with Counseling In a previous post, I addressed the topic of Fear of Relationships (Romantic Anxiety). In this post, I will discuss how counseling can help…

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Stress Management

How to Stop Being a Martyr

December 4, 2023 3 min read

Stop Setting Yourself on Fire to Keep Everybody Else Warm Have you ever felt like you’re constantly putting out fires in your personal or professional life? Do you find yourself…

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Family and Parenting

Why do I hate my parents?!

December 2, 2023 3 min read

Why Do Teens Often Feel Resentful Toward Their Parents? As a teenager, it’s normal to feel irritated, annoyed, angry, or even resentful towards your parents. They can be overprotective, and…

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Stress Management

Healthy Selfishness

December 2, 2023 2 min read

Have you ever wondered how selfishness can be healthy? The idea may seem paradoxical, but practicing healthy selfishness can be a kind and effective way to manage stress. So, what…

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Couples and Marriage Counseling

Relationship Decisions

December 1, 2023 3 min read

Relationship Decisions: Making Sense of Thoughts & Feelings Many people struggle with relationship decisions, and it’s not always easy to know what to do. Questions like whether to commit, have…

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A man in a blue shirt is shown stacking coins in equal piles. Budgeting is the number one reason for conflict in couples.
Personal development

Finances, Budgeting and Mental Health

October 22, 2023 3 min read

The Connection Between Finances and Mental Health Finances are not the number one reason for suffering; it’s an attachment to financial or material gain that is the root of suffering.…

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Couples and Marriage Counseling

Emotional Rent – How much are you paying?

October 21, 2023 2 min read

What is Emotional Rent in Relationships? In the world of relationships, the concept of “emotional rent” is a powerful one. It revolves around the idea that in certain relationships, one…

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