Christian Counseling Ohio Valley LLC

07/14/2025

Praying for you today….

07/10/2025

30 second counseling session …

07/06/2025

Take this to heart please…. Praying for you.

07/03/2025

Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where one person messes with the other’s sense of reality. It can look like denying things that clearly happened, twisting the truth, or using put-downs to chip away at someone’s confidence.

It usually doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Gaslighting often comes with other controlling behaviors like isolating someone from friends and family, limiting access to money, getting overly jealous, accusing them of cheating, invading their privacy, or keeping secrets.

Over time, this kind of behavior can seriously damage a person’s sense of self and emotional safety.

So why does it happen? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but things like attachment style, struggles with substance use, family background, or personal triggers can all play a role.

Understanding these factors doesn’t excuse the behavior, but it can help you make sense of what’s going on.

If you’re experiencing gaslighting in your relationship, it is possible to reclaim your clarity, safety, and strength. Try asking your partner specific questions about their concerns. For example, “What makes you uncomfortable about this outfit?” This invites a more productive response than asking, “Why can’t I wear this?”

Shifting the conversation can help clarify their intent, but remember, controlling behavior is never okay. Your choices, your voice, and your freedom matter.

07/03/2025

A great thought for the start of this day….

When we live an openhearted life, we will exhibit hospitality, meet the needs of others, and show empathy to them. We’ll look for opportunities unique to our situation. Take some time to evaluate how open your heart is to serving others in these ways and pray for God to give you opportunities to demonstrate His love through your actions. Pray for ideas, listen for the answers and then go forth to serve the Lord.
-Wales Goebel

05/09/2025

Call or text to schedule your appointment. Excited to see current clients and meeting new ones.

04/12/2025

02/01/2025

What an honor for Brenda and I to be at The Five Love Languages Marriage Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman.
Dr Chapman wrote The Five Love Languages. Written 32 years ago and sold over 20 million copies. This book has been required reading for all my couples going through marriage or pre marriage counseling.
If you have never read this life changing book I highly recommend it.

12/03/2024

Have a wonderful Christmas season and remember..
Jesus is the reason for the season.
❤️🙏🎄
Christmas can be tough for some. Here are some helpful tips.

12/03/2024

Have a wonderful season with your friends and family. Remember…. Jesus is the reason for the season. 🙏❤️

09/16/2024

Praying for you today. God has this! Believe!
740-221-3400

07/31/2024

Have you been putting off getting some help? Christian Counseling Ohio Valley is here to help. 749-221-3400.