“How blessed is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.”(Proverbs 28:14) One, of several,...

After I wrote this post, this title came to mind and it made me think of the song, “Summer Nights” from the musical, “Grease”. There’s...

We’re officially in Holy Week and quickly approaching Easter. As we continue to prepare for Our Lord’s Passion and Resurrection, I’ve...

It was 6am and the baby was awake. I brought her downstairs, tiptoeing as to not wake up any of the other kids. I made coffee and sat by...

We're taught to believe that our hope needs to be in either science or faith. We're even encouraged at times to keep the two separate,...

Seeking marriage or couples counseling is a big decision. It’s not uncommon for a couple to try counseling as a “last ditch effort”...

As we continue to adjust to our current situation with covid-19, I’m sure you’ve been aware of the increase in substance use. Substance...

What’s the number one reason couples get divorced? This is a question I’m often asked by both couples I’m working with and acquaintances...

I’m officially back to work following my maternity leave. For the last few weeks I keep thinking, I should write another blog post. I...

Being a mother of 4, I read a lot of children’s books. Some good, some not so good. This particular night though my little guy brought me...

The season of lent is just around the corner. For those of you unfamiliar with lent, it is a period of 40 days leading up to Easter...

The word dependency has gotten a bad reputation. From addiction counselors and family therapists labeling it as “codependency” or...

It was happening again. Bob and Peggy were standing in the kitchen, both voices increasingly getting louder. Peggy: "I can't believe you...

It’s that time of year again when there’s more Christmas movies our family wants to watch then days in December! Today’s pick was...

“I love you but I’m not in love with you”. Have you ever said or thought this in your relationship? This is a phrase I’ve heard numerous...

To preface, we all know there’s no such thing as a truly perfect marriage. However, we can certainly aim high. You know that moment after...

There’s a saying people in the addiction and recovery community are often reminded of: “secrets keep you sick”. Our secrets keep us in a...

Pause: choose love. Seems simple enough and yet how many times do we fail over and over again. Why is it that in the midst of an...

Last weekend I had the privilege of celebrating my husband’s grandparents’ 70th wedding anniversary. 70 years married! What an...

Hi, I'm Joey! I'm the owner of Knoxville Center for Marriage Counseling (KCMC), It's been such an exciting ride getting this business...