When you’ve been through a traumatic experience, it’s normal to feel depressed, anxious, or even numb in the aftermath. However, if you’re having a hard time functioning in your day-to-day life because you can’t stop fixating on what happened, it may be time to get help. Methods of coping with trauma are different for everyone, but Dr. Devers and Associates of Philly Family Life Counseling, LLC have a few general tips on how to deal with trauma. 5 Tips on How to Deal with Trauma The aftermath of trauma in your life can manifest in varying degrees from minor to major PTSD, depending on the pers ..read more

Gambling is a fun pastime for some people, but if your gambling is starting to affect your everyday life, relationships, and finances, it may be time to get help for a gambling addiction. It might be tempting to tell ourselves that a gambling addiction can feel more manageable than other addictions, but addiction in any form can take a toll on your life and mental health. If you or a loved one have a gambling addiction, it may be time to reach out for help. Signs of a Gambling Addictions Whether you like to play poker, bet on sports events, or even just like cheap scratch tickets, gambling can ..read more

If you’ve been struggling with your mental health for some time, finding a treatment that helps can feel frustrating, exhausting, and endless. For those who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a myriad of other issues, the search to find the right prescription medicine may have been unsuccessful and discouraging. If you’re starting to feel like there’s no solution in sight when it comes to a prescription that might work for you, it could be time to try a more holistic approach to mental health care. If you’re wondering “is CBD good for mental health”, then Philly Family Life Counseling, L ..read more

Most people jump to conclusions at some point or other throughout the day. After all, our point of view is at the forefront of our mind. However, if you find yourself constantly jumping to conclusions about every little thing, you might find this is starting to affect your daily life in a harmful way. Dr. Gene Devers and Associates of Philly Family Life Counseling LLC are here to offer a few tips on “how to stop jumping to conclusions.” 4 Ways to Stop Jumping to Conclusions A tendency to consistently jump to conclusions can be indicative of a larger anxiety disorder and can begin to take a tol ..read more

If it’s your first time trying therapy, you may have a few questions about privacy. Being open, honest, and vulnerable with your therapist can feel overwhelming and even scary at times, especially if you’re constantly asking yourself ‘is therapy confidential?’. Rest assured, there are laws in place to protect your medical privacy.  Confidential Therapy and HIPAA Most therapists abide by a code of ethics to help you feel comfortable disclosing personal details in your therapy sessions. Luckily, there are legal safeguards in place for your privacy. You may have heard of HIPAA, or Health Ins ..read more

Grief isa very complicated and complex emotion that you may experience due to any number of losses in your life. We can experience grief due to losing someone close to us from death or a separation, from major life changes, from leaving a job, and a multitude of other reasons. The grief we feel in the wake of these experiences is normal and expected. However, if grief is beginning to overwhelm you in your everyday life, you may be seeking answers on how to manage grief and begin healing. Dr. Gene Devers and Associates of Philly Family Life Counseling LLC are here to help.  4Ways to Manage ..read more

If you’ve been through a traumatic situation, it’s normal to feel stressed, depressed, or numb in the aftermath. However, if you’re having a hard time functioning in your day-to-day life because you can’t stop fixating on what happened, you may start to wonder “do I have PTSD?” PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and it can noticeably develop in people after they have been through a traumatic event or series of experiences.  Symptoms and Signs of PTSD PTSD doesn’t always emerge immediately after a traumatic event. Sometimes people will experience a situation or moment even yea ..read more

Having social anxiety in some circumstances is a perfectly normal emotion that we all feel sometimes, but if it starts to affect your daily life, it may be time to consider counseling. Social anxiety, while difficult, shouldn’t overwhelm you to the point that it makes it hard to function, enjoy life and social gatherings, or affect your relationships with others. If you’re asking yourself “can therapy help with social anxiety?” and the answer is yes. At Philly Family Life Counseling, LLC, we provide therapy for anxiety that can help you ease the overwhelming distress you feel from social inter ..read more

If you believe it’s time for marriage counseling, you’ll want to make sure you find a counselor who understands and respects your spirituality. At Philly Family Life Counseling, Dr. Gene Devers specializes in faith-based marriage counseling. As an ordained minister, Dr. Devers has experience helping couples in all manners of counseling, including relationship and spiritual marriage counseling. Faith-based marriage counseling can help you and your spouse take the next step toward a healthier and happier future. Spiritual Marriage Counseling – What Makes it Different from Other Marriage Counseli ..read more

  As a parent, there is nothing more important to you than your child. No matter what your family situation might be, co-parenting with someone can be difficult, but at the end of the day, you both want what’s best for your child and family. At Philly Family Life Counseling LLC, Dr. Devers is an experienced family therapist who offers counseling for divorced parents. He understands that the relationship of divorced parents can come with intricacies and nuances that are specific to different couples and families. The bond you share as a family is special and important. Whether you are goin ..read more