Holiday Grief: How to Cope with Loss at Christmas Through Faith
Practical, faith-filled ways to cope with holiday grief after losing a loved one, plus signs it may help to talk with a Christian grief counselor in PA or WV.
How to Avoid Holiday Burnout: 7 Faith-Based Ways to Find Rest
Feeling worn out before December? Learn the signs of holiday burnout and 7 practical, faith-based ways to protect your peace this season.
Is Art Therapy Only for Children? Why Adults Benefit Too
Art therapy isn’t just for kids. Learn how teens and adults use art therapy for anxiety, grief, and trauma, and about Christian art therapy in Western PA.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Written by Jaime Wieland Updated October 2026 8 min read As the leaves turn and the days shorten across Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, many people look forward to sweaters, football, and the holidays. For others, the same change brings a heaviness that is hard to explain: mornings feel impossible, favorite activities lose their spark,…
Men Suffer Silently: Signs of Depression in Men and How to Get Help
Why many men hide depression and anxiety, the signs to watch for, and how Christian counseling for men in Pennsylvania can help.
From Fiction to Empathy
I recently had the good fortune to be offered a new perspective on empathy. As a Christian counselor, it is something I think about regularly. I am a natural empath, so I usually find myself feeling more connected to other empathetic people. The topic easily intrigues me because it is such a large part of…
Letting Go of Past Trauma: What Healing Can Really Mean
Letting go of past trauma does not mean forgetting or forced forgiveness. Learn grounded steps for trauma reminders, treatment options, and when to seek Christian counseling.
Navigating Marriage Challenges: A Christian Guide to Common Problems
The most common marriage challenges, from communication to conflict and trust, practical ways to work through them, and how Christian marriage counseling helps.
Grace Christian Counseling Expanding into Penn Hills, PA
Written by Stephen A. Luther, MSEd, MEd, LPCUpdated October 20263 min read Grace Christian Counseling has an office in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, bringing faith-centered mental health care closer to families in Penn Hills and Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs. Our Penn Hills Christian Counseling office is located at 665 Rodi Road and offers individual, couples, and family…
Life Is Not a Competition: How to Stop Comparing Yourself and Live at God’s Pace
Constant comparison fuels anxiety and burnout. Learn what Scripture says about seasons and timing, and practical ways to stop comparing yourself to others.