Welcome Blog!

Hello everyone! Working simultaneoulsy in Youth Ministry and Faith Formation for the past six years, and working as a Marriage and Family therapist towards licensure for the past four, I have acquired a passion for integrating the richness of the Catholic faith with the psychotherapy process. In working with these populations teen and young adult…

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Facing My Pain & My God?

I swear there must be a tiny alarm inside the human heart that blurts out: “Warning: emotional discomfort detected — please open Instagram or YouTube immediately.” It goes off the second we stop moving, stop scrolling, or stop distracting ourselves — and most of the time we don’t even notice it’s happening.If you resonate with…

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Hope-filled Yet?

Not Too Late – Embracing the Jubilee Year of Hope Imagine if God told you: “Everything gets a reset this year.”Your freedom.Your peace.Your relationships.Your hope. This is exactly what the biblical Jubilee year was — and exactly what the Church is inviting you into right now. Its not too late. Although the year is coming…

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Healing a Broken Approach to Confession

A Healthier, Holy Mindset for the Sacrament of Reconciliation Have you ever been in line for confession and noticed a few restless souls glancing at their watches? Maybe even a frustrated sigh or two from those wondering why the little old lady ahead of them has been in there for 40 minutes? It’s a familiar…

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When Faith Walks Into Therapy

Adam’s Substack Introduction Hello everyone, and welcome! My name is Adam Cross, and I’m so glad you’re here. For those of you who don’t know me yet, I’ve been working in the field of psychotherapy for the past ten years. Over that time, I’ve woven my Catholic faith into my therapeutic practice, and it’s truly…

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What Catholic Therapy Really Looks Like

What comes to mind when you think of going to therapy? When people imagine therapy, they often picture something sterile or clinical—a quiet room, a notebook, a therapist nodding with detached interest. But Catholic therapy looks and feels very different. It’s not just about analyzing behavior or fixing problems. It’s a deeply relational journey toward…

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Why “Trying Harder” Doesn’t Work—and What to Do Instead

Do you have those sometimes pesky perfectionistic qualities? For some, perfectionism is what gets them through the day, or drives their successful and productive lifestyle. Perfectionism at its core is a common struggle that can affect work, school, relationships, and personal growth. Perfectionism is not simply a bad habit or a lack of effort—it often…

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When Control Masquerades as Connection

What my daughter taught me about trust (and why we reach for control when we’re afraid): A reflection on safety, surrender, and what happens when we mistake control for connection—plus the surprising gift of being thrown through the air. The Gift of Losing Control A lot of my clients describe feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply…

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Body, Mind, and Soul in Therapy: A Catholic Guide to Parts Work

When most people think about therapy, they imagine talking through thoughts or emotions — but what about the deeper movements of the body and soul? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, when viewed through the lens of Catholic spirituality, helps reveal how healing begins when Christ brings unity to every part of who we are: body,…

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Catholic Therapy Meets Seminary

By Adam Cross LMFT The path to the priesthood is not just about academics and spiritual growth — it is a journey of trust, vulnerability, and learning to surrender to God’s will. In a recent conversation with a counselor who works closely with seminaries and religious communities, we explored how therapy, formation, and faith intersect…

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Becoming Safe for Your Own Longing

A Trauma- and Faith-Informed Searchinto the Nervous System and Belongingfor Sexual Addiction Recovery Written By Kolbe Young Ok. I’m going to cut to the chase: There’s a certain kind of ache that never really goes away. It’s not meant to. Yes, it’s attached to your addiction, but it’s not the same as your addiction. It…

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