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Gray Area Counseling Blog


You're Probably Doing Self-Care Backwards
Way too often I hear the phrase “take care of yourself” said to someone after they’ve gotten stressed out. That’s all wrong. Self-care...
Hudson Wilkins, MA, LPCC
Apr 9, 20195 min read


Dillon’s Story - Why Therapy Can Make Things Feel Worse Before They Feel Better (Part 2).
Dillon called me a little over two years after his breakup. He was dating someone new and they were beginning to talk about getting...
Hudson Wilkins, MA, LPCC
Apr 1, 20195 min read


Why Therapy Can Make Things Feel Worse Before They Feel Better (Part 1)
One of our greatest coping skills when we’re overwhelmed is to shutdown (a freeze response). Without safety and support to heal from such...
Hudson Wilkins, MA, LPCC
Apr 1, 20193 min read


Your Intentions Matter, But Not More Than Your Impact
“I don’t give a damn what you meant by it. You’re being an asshole!” Does that sound familiar? One of the greatest truths I hope you can...
Hudson Wilkins, MA, LPCC
Mar 25, 20193 min read
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