Gate Healing Blog

Counseling Insights & Resources

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

man facing anticipatory anxiety
Anxiety

Anticipatory Anxiety

November 22, 2016 6 min read

Ever get nervous about becoming uncomfortably anxious before you’re even in an anxiety-provoking situation? It’s like looking over your shoulder, wondering when your boss is going to catch you surfing…

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Healthy plant sprouting from a tree stump, representing resiliency after healing.
Stress Management

Resiliency

February 8, 2016 2 min read

Imagine a tree stump with a small sapling growing up from it. You’ll notice that this tree was chopped down, only to “bounce back” by re-sprouting new leaves! This tree…

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Divorced parents arguing in front of an upset child.
Couples and Marriage Counseling

Co-parenting

November 12, 2015 6 min read

Ever see a divorced couple that seems to get along great and wonder how they do it? It’s effective Co-Parenting. There are skills that can be learned to cultivate a…

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