Top Problems That Parents Face That Lead Parents to Seek Counseling Posted on May 15, 2023, updated on March 4, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Becoming a parent is one of the richest experiences you can have in life. There’s nothing like watching your child learn, grow, and develop their unique personality over time. At the same time, parenting in these modern times can be very challenging. Our team at Gateway Counseling Center can certainly attest to these unavoidable difficulties.… Read More
How to Make a Blended Family Work Posted on January 27, 2023, updated on March 4, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. As a family counselor, I’ve heard a lot about the challenges families go through. While every single one has their own unique dynamic, they also have a few things in common. The first is that no family is perfect 100% of the time. The second is that families are made up of good people. And… Read More
How to Make a Marriage Work And How Counseling Can Help Posted on December 16, 2022, updated on March 4, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. I’d like to tell you a story that I hear almost daily as a marriage counselor. Two people meet, begin dating, and fall in love. They have their arguments now and then—as we all do—but ultimately, they love each other. They decide to get married. As the wedding approaches, one (or both) parties begin imagining… Read More
Dealing with Major Life Changes Posted on November 11, 2022, updated on March 4, 2024 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. Let me ask you a question. How often do you think you “should” be feeling differently than you actually are? This thought pattern plagues people around the globe. And it affects everyone—no matter how much you plan or strategize in life, “should’ve, could’ve, would’ve” will cross your mind sooner or later. In my experience, negative… Read More
