Thomas Warren, Jr., LPC-A

01/14/2026

01/12/2026

God disciplines His children with love and conviction through His Spirit, not with crippling anxiety that steals your peace.

01/11/2026

Another great LPC Associate Connect gathering in the books!

Today we explored "I Recognize" statements—a simple but powerful tool for naming our strengths, owning our growth, and building confidence in how we communicate our professional identity.

That's what LPC Associate Connect is all about—creating space for us to grow together, learn from each other, and build the professional network we need but don't always get.

If you're an LPC Associate in DFW looking for community Drop a comment or DM me for details.

01/06/2026

I have 2-3 new client openings for Saturday morning counseling sessions. Specializing in trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. DM for info

12/24/2025

You're not responsible for others' feelings
It's okay to create healthy distance

12/23/2025

Daily reminder

12/20/2025

I get this question asked a lot at work.

Boundaries vs. Removing Yourself: What's the Difference?

A lot of people think boundaries and removing yourself are the same thing - they're not. Here's the breakdown:

BOUNDARIES:

You stay in the relationship
You communicate clear limits on what you will/won't accept
You enforce consequences when those limits are crossed
Example: "I care about you, but I won't engage when you're yelling. If it continues, I'll leave the conversation and we can talk later."

REMOVING YOURSELF:

You exit the relationship or situation entirely
The relationship ends or goes dormant
No more energy spent trying to make it work
Example: Going no-contact, ending a friendship, leaving a toxic work environment

THE KEY DIFFERENCE:
Boundaries say: "I want this to work, but only under these conditions."
Removing yourself says: "This isn't working, and I'm choosing my peace."

BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE:
Jesus modeled both. He set boundaries (limiting time with crowds, correcting disciples) AND removed himself when necessary (leaving hostile towns, withdrawing to pray alone).

Be good to yourself in this season.

12/19/2025

New seasons require letting go of old patterns.

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" - Isaiah 43:18-19

What God is building in you right now might look different than what you had before. Trust the process.