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Can mental health treatment sometimes do more harm than good? Today, Tom Weil and Alex Hoffman join us to explore that question through Abigail Shrier’s book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up, a selection from the CCA Reading List. Are we helping young people build resilience - or could some approaches leave them less prepared to face life’s challenges?

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, Tom Weil and Alex Hoffman join us for an update on Seeds of Freedom, our agricultural and Christian development initiative in Liberia.We’ll look at what we learned in 2026, our vision for 2027, and how sustainable development can create lasting opportunity through meaningful work and church-centered local leadership. We’ll also share how donors and local churches can partner with Seeds of Freedom through financial support and mission teams.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we're joined by Brett Durbin, Executive Director of Advancement at Honey Lake Clinic and founder of the Trash Mountain Project. For years, Brett served people living in some of the most difficult conditions in the world. While helping others navigate hardship, he eventually found himself facing burnout, the impact of repeated trauma, and a personal need for healing. Today, through personal testimony, we'll explore a simple yet profound question: What actually heals trauma - and what tends to make it worse?

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we're joined by Andrea Hay, Clinical Supervisor, and Allen Joseph, Lead Counselor at Christian Counseling Associates, to discuss a timely question: Are we overdiagnosing mental illness?As mental health awareness has grown, so have diagnoses. Are we recognizing genuine disorders, or are we sometimes labeling normal human struggles? Join us as we explore the research, the clinical perspective, and the importance of thoughtful diagnosis.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we're joined by Ian Lee, intern counselor at CCA, for a conversation about a growing concern among young men today. Many people struggle emotionally, yet men are often less likely to talk about emotional pain or seek help. As a result, many suffer in silence. Today, we'll explore why men are struggling emotionally—and rarely talking about it.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Jamie Caruso and Kiley Henehan, Clinical Supervisors at Christian Counseling Associates, to explore a question many people wrestle with after they have been deeply hurt: Can you heal without forgiving? When someone has been betrayed, abused, abandoned, or mistreated, forgiveness can feel impossible. In this conversation, we discuss how forgiveness relates to justice, boundaries, and emotional recovery—and what it means to pursue healing in a way that honors both truth and grace.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Rev. Brian Smith, a Missouri Synod Pastor and CCA partner in York, PA, to discuss “Church Wounds”—when church hurt becomes a mental health crisis. What happens when the place meant for healing becomes the source of pain—and how does that impact mental health? Together, we’ll explore what leads to church hurt, and how churches can respond with both truth and compassion.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we explore “The Mental Health Cost of Living Without Truth.” As our culture encourages people to define their own reality and “live their truth,” many are experiencing rising anxiety and identity confusion. Joining us is Pastor Clarke Lauffer of Calvary Chapel of Westmoreland County. Together, we discuss how truth shapes emotional stability.

Why do so many high-achieving people still feel empty? In this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, Pastor Chris Whitehead from Charter Oak Church helps us explore the psychological and spiritual roots of achievement-driven identity. Discover how success can become a control strategy, why anxiety increases with external validation, and what Scripture reveals about true fulfillment. If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I still not satisfied?” - this conversation is for you.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Paul Henderson, Pastor and Director of Men’s Ministries at Adams Rescue Mission. Paul shares his journey from addiction and homelessness to redemption through Christ, helping us explore what gives life meaning when everything falls apart.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Pastor Louis Harrell, Co-Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Westmoreland County, to ask why anxiety persists even when life seems to be going well. Drawing on theological and clinical insight, we explore how anxiety reflects struggles with meaning and identity, and how faith and connection can help believers find anchoring and hope.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Dr. Karl Benzio, psychiatrist, author, and Founder of Honey Lake Clinic, a Christian residential mental health program dedicated to whole-person healing. Dr. Benzio brings together personal testimony, medical expertise, and deep biblical conviction as we explore how faith and neuroscience intersect, why decision-making is central to mental and spiritual health, and how Christ-centered residential care can bring hope to individuals and families facing severe mental health challenges.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a powerful and inspiring conversation with Dr. Tim Murphy, clinical psychologist, former U.S. Congressman, and Navy Reserve Commander. Drawing from decades of service in military psychology, frontline trauma care, and national mental-health leadership, Dr. Murphy helps us understand the unique emotional and spiritual challenges faced by active duty service members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with Terry DeHamer, Clinical Supervisor for CCA’s Ohio Regions, and Alex Hoffman, Intake Supervisor for CCA and Vice President of the Foundation for Christian Counseling. Together, they share powerful reflections from their recent pilgrimage experience and discuss how moments of faith, fellowship, and reflection can renew our perspective on life and ministry.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a discussion with Alex Hoffman, Vice President of the Foundation for Christian Counseling and Intake Supervisor for CCA, and Dr. Tom Weil, Clinical Director of CCAs’ Western Pennsylvania Division. Together, we explore Seeds of Freedom—our groundbreaking international mission in Liberia West Africa.