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Do I Need Counseling… or Spiritual Direction
Do I need counseling… or do I need spiritual direction? It’s a question more people are asking—especially in a world that tells us to “fix how we feel” but rarely asks why we feel the way we do. In this episode of The Catholic Journey, I speak not only as a Deacon… but as someone who has spent over 40 years working in mental health. Here’s what I’ve seen: 👉 Some struggles are emotional—and need real clinical support 👉 Some struggles are spiritual—and require a return to God 👉 And many people are trying to fix symptoms… without addressing the deeper source Counseling can help you understand…
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