Are we in tune? When communicating in relationships, it is all about the right brain. Have you ever had one of those experiences where you’re trying to share with someone how you feel, and they keep giving you advice or telling you what you should do? Inside you can feel the tension building until you… Read More

What is the Core of Addiction? Gateway 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. Don’t forget to like our Facebook page for updates on future videos and… Read More

There is no lack of theories as to the cause of depression: repressed anger; low serotonin; high cortisol; low dopamine; insomnia; trauma; thought patterns; hormonal imbalances; dissociation, etc. I would say yes to all of these theories. The problem seems to be that many clinicians become married to a particular viewpoint and espouse that above… Read More

John Hawkins Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., C.A.P. As a therapist, I often hear people say, “I know this is stupid,” or “I know this doesn’t make sense but …” The issues I work with in therapy are predominately emotional, which often are very confusing to the rational mind. This comes back to the difference between the… Read More