by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 20, 2026 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Sacred
What it’s like to have a therapist who has vision into unseen realms. Modern psychotherapy presents itself as a scientific and clinical discipline—grounded in diagnosis, evidence-based modalities, and professional ethics. Yet beneath the language of manuals,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 20, 2026 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Communication, Counseling, Couples Therapy, Emotions, Love, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Relationships
Love is often described as mysterious, unpredictable, and irrational. But few forms of attraction puzzle psychologists, clinicians, and laypeople alike as much as the phenomenon of falling in love with a psychopath. How can highly intelligent, manipulative, and often...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 13, 2026 | Communication, Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
Intelligence has long been revered in society as a marker of success, competence, and problem-solving ability. High IQ individuals are often assumed to possess not only cognitive superiority but also wisdom, morality, and sound judgment. Yet, history and psychological...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 11, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy, PTSD
The Difficult and Troubled Path of the Intercessor and the Unexpected End Throughout Scripture and theological tradition, God frequently works through individuals to extend mercy to others. These individuals function as intercessors—persons who stand in relational...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Happiness
Rumination is a repetitive, passive process of overthinking, focusing on the causes and effects of distress, often without actively seeking solutions. It involves repeatedly dwelling on negative thoughts or events, which can worsen mood and increase stress. While...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 13, 2025 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Eating Disorders, Nutrition
It’s no secret that sugar can wreak havoc on your body when you indulge a little too much. The harmful effects it can have on your physical health are well-studied, which is why researchers talk so much about reducing sugar to lower the risk of having anxiety....
