GatesTherapy

07/22/2026

Comfort Isn't the Goal

At some point, you've probably heard someone say, "Get out of your comfort zone."

Instant GPS navigation, same-day delivery, Chat GPT in your pocket to tell you how to approach any difficult conversation... convenience is woven into our daily routines. While there is absolutely nothing inherently wrong with making life easier, over-reliance on comfort can quietly limit our ability to grow.

A colleague told me about a trip he -

At some point, you've probably heard someone say, "Get out of your comfort zone." It's a common piece of advice, and yet the entire point of most technology is to help us avoid discomfort. Instant GPS navigation, same-day delivery, Chat GPT in your pocket to tell you how to approach any difficult ...

03/28/2026

3 Tips to Find a Marriage Counselor That's a Good Fit - https://mailchi.mp/0baacd309049/3-tips-for-finding-a-marriage-counselor-thats-a-good-fit

01/07/2026

https://mailchi.mp/b5f87816f4fd/why-you-arent-crossing-the-finish-line

01/04/2026

4 Reasons You Don't Need Insurance to Get Therapy - https://mailchi.mp/a1008d5129a0/4-reasons-you-dont-need-insurance-to-get-therapy

You can take care of yourself when your "healthcare plan" won't.

01/02/2026

Are you codependent? -

refers to a relationship where each person’s dysfunctional behavior supports and encourages the other’s. Kind of vague, huh?  It can be like, if you aren't aware of your own needs, you might work really hard to take care of other people with the subconscious hope that you'll be okay as long as ...

12/30/2025

I went to counseling week after week, but nothing was changing. - https://mailchi.mp/9e8ff60c5350/i-went-to-counseling-week-after-week-but-nothing-was-changing

11/25/2025

Saying Grace- when is the last time you did that? -

Sweet sweet Thanksgiving: when people who don't obsess about food worry that they are eating too much of it. When people who generally have a good body image can shame themselves for eating too much (even though it is a cultural norm to eat extra for this holiday). It is true, most people (especiall...