Adam Cross is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #116623 and also works as a local Youth Minister in Simi Valley, California where he was born and raised. Website: adamcrossmft.com
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In this episode, I’ll share why having a therapist who truly understands and honors your Catholic faith can be so meaningful. After all, our faith isn’t just a small part of our lives—it shapes who we are in the deepest way possible. But, I also get that finding a Catholic therapist isn’t always easy, especially if you live in a small state or a re…
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How to Support Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health: Understanding, Communication, and Healing
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In this episode, we explore how to love and support those struggling with mental health, whether they are family members or close friends. We discuss the importance of seeking to understand their experiences and challenges before offering advice or solutions. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate …
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Partnering with your Intrusive Thoughts?
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In this episode, I dive into the intriguing topic of partnering with your intrusive thoughts. If you've been following my podcast, you know I've touched on this in different ways before. However, today, we’re taking a closer look at how to approach these thoughts with curiosity, compassion, and tenderness. Imagine treating these thoughts as if they…
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In this episode I discuss the concept of 'partnering with scrupulosity'. Scrupulous parts of us need compassion and healing, not to dictate our lives, but to begin the healing process. We can build a partnership with this part of ourselves to understand its fears and needs. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Regist…
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In this episode, we delve into the concept of spiritual bypassing in therapy and faith, where individuals use faith as a shortcut to avoid confronting negative emotions and trauma. I discuss the dangers of oversimplifying complex issues like suffering and trauma with superficial faith responses. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft…
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Being Around Those Who Have Hurt You
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In this episode, we tackle the challenging topic of interacting with people who have hurt us. I discuss the vital role of discernment, forgiveness, and setting boundaries in such situations. Learn why forgiveness doesn't always equate to reconciliation and how prioritizing your personal safety and boundaries is crucial. Have questions? Please visit…
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Abundance of Healing? Your Baptismal Identity
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In this episode, we explore the profound significance of being a beloved son or daughter of our Heavenly Father and its pivotal role in the healing process. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)…
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Spirituality and Yoga: Exploring Catholic Perspectives on Healing
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In this episode, we explore how yoga serves as a potent tool for healing trauma by fostering a deeper connection with our bodies. Drawing insights from "The Body Keeps Score," we discuss yoga's profound benefits for stress relief and inner peace. However, we also tackle important spiritual considerations, particularly from a Catholic perspective, r…
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Understanding and Healing Your Inner Critics: Embracing Your Vulnerable Parts.
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In this episode, I dive into the concept of Parts work, which involves understanding the different inner voices we have that can either support or criticize us. I talk about how these inner critics may have developed from past experiences of woundedness and how we can show compassion towards them. I also touch on the idea of inner parents, such as …
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In this podcast, I delve into the theme of healing through community and the transformative power of vulnerability in nurturing relationships and encountering God's love. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I stress the significance of opening up, seeking support from those around us, and relying on God's guidance for our healing journey. …
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Good Theology Shapes Good Mental Health
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Dive into the transformative power of solid theology in your mental health in our latest video. Explore how faulty God images impact our self-perception and contribute to struggles like scrupulosity, OCD, and anxiety. Discover how embracing good solid Catholic theology enables us to encounter the true reflection of God within ourselves, fostering a…
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Join us as we tackle the art of mind reading, not the supernatural kind, but the mental traps that keep us stuck in worst-case scenarios. Discover practical tips for staying present, challenging negative thoughts, and embracing the truth that others' opinions don't define us. Let's break free from the mind-reading madness and live in the peace God …
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In this podcast I'll delve into the concept of intrusive thoughts, shedding light on how they can be a source of distress. I'll provide examples of these unsettling thoughts, emphasizing that they don't necessarily reflect our true desires. I'll explain how these thoughts serve as a mechanism for our minds to test and safeguard ourselves. Join me i…
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Preparing for Difficult Conversations
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In this podcast I talk about how to prepare for having difficult conversations, conflict resolution and fraternal corection! Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)…
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In this podcast I talk about how to navigate self doubt, especially in the midst of anxiety and scrupulosity. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)על ידי The Catholic Therapist
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Introducing the Healing Anxiety Course! This 5 segment course dives into how to make sense of anxiety and builds an understanding of its origins and the impact it has on living out our Catholic faith. It provides practical tools in each session to help with general anxiety and its various manifestations. While this self guided course is not psychot…
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In this podcast I explore the question of whether God heals mental health struggles. I unpack what this healing looks like and how we are called to participate in this journey of healing and restoration. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esth…
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In this podcast I address the cycle of anxiety around having panic attacks and how this anxiety is likely to lead to more panic. I outline some fundamentals that help to address your anxiety and the importance of unpacking your feelings and anxiety on a regular basis. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered A…
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In this thought-provoking video, we explore the question of whether God permits lukewarmness in our faith. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Jesus and the example of the Pharisees, we delve into the dangers of complacency and the importance of cultivating a vibrant, passionate relationship with God. Have questions? Please visit my website: …
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Intrusive Thoughts & the Smoke Alarm
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In this podcast I discuss the idea that our unwanted or intrusive thoughts can be viewed as a signal, much like a smoke alarm in our minds. By exploring this concept, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how to respond to these unwanted thoughts in a healthy and productive way. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Regi…
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Finding Peace: Exploring the Role of Faith in Overcoming Anxiety?
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If you're someone who struggles with anxiety, you may be wondering if God wants to take away your anxiety. In this video, we'll be discussing God's plan for healing with anxiety and mental health. Through this video, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how God's love and healing power can bring peace to your anxious thoughts and help you find a s…
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A Healthy, Holy Lent & Lenten Retreat (ft. Michael Gasparro)
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In this podcast I talk with Michael Gasparro about having a healthy mindset around Lenten practices and we discuss an upcoming mental health retreat that we are hosting in 2023. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MD…
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In this video I build upon the need for a real relationship with yourself. We are called to spend time with ourselves, check in with ourselves, and help ourselves as needed. When we do this we can better understand who we are, how we are called to live, and how God is working in our lives! Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com A…
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We all struggle with lies about ourselves, others, and God. We learn to believe lies through our experiences with sin, suffering, and trauma that negatively affect how we view ourselves and God. If unchecked, we can live our entire lives living out of subtle but deep lies that affect our decisions and behaviors. Have questions? Please visit my webs…
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Are You Receptive of God’s Love?
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Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)על ידי The Catholic Therapist
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Shameful vs. Healthy Sexual Desires
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Does Modern Therapy Address the Soul?
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Why we need to talk about your Childhood
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Telepath, Exposures, & Psychotheological Eductation
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Anxiety & Scrupulosity in the confessional
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Reflecting the Trinity with Our Mental Health
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In this video I discuss how self reliance and spiritual pride can slip into our spiritual lives and daily routines. God works in our brokenness and mess. God isn't calling us to a perfectionism out of our own will, but a proximity to Him, which is holiness.על ידי The Catholic Therapist
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Stay tuned in here for new videos, q & a's, interviews, and exclusive content each month. The Healing Scrupulosity Course will be accessible here on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/catholictherapist A value of $375 for unlimited access to the course videos, worksheets, and activities. Thank you for supporting The Catholic Therapist here on Patreon…
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Your Words Matter - Right Speech & Self Talk
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In this video I discuss the need to apply the Gospel to how we talk to one another and to ourselves. Our self talk matters and how we talk to others is often a reflection of how we treat ourselves interiorly and vice versa.על ידי The Catholic Therapist
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Keeping your Peace (in the face of sin & anxiety)
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Earning your Salvation (Scrupulosity & Merit)
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Get Off the Judgement Seat (Self-Judgment and Negative Thoughts)
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Fixer of Everything? (Therapist Expectations)
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Screwing Up Your Kids? (Parenting in a Broken World)
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The Remote Control (Reacting vs. Responding)
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The Longest Distance (Prayer vs. Productivity)
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