Articles by Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST, NICC

Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST, NICC is the Founder and CEO of MyCounselor.Online Josh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who brings more than 13,000 hours of direct clinical experience to his practice. He provides online counseling and coaching, specializing in sex therapy, marriage counseling, and executive performance coaching for pastors and business owners. His authority in the field is built on a strong academic and clinical foundation, including a Master’s in Counseling (M.A.) and a B.A. in Biblical Languages. As an ordained minister, Josh uniquely integrates clinical best practices with a faith-based perspective, establishing a high level of trust and specialized expertise for his clients. B.A. Biblical Languages, Central Bible College M.A. Counseling, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary National Provider Identifier: 1467608679 Certified Sex Therapist, American Board of Christian Sex Therapists (ABCST) Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – License Number: 2008023816 Montana Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – License Number: BBH-LCPC-LIC-72683 Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor  (LPC) – License Number: LPC.0011920 Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – License Number: MH17995

Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST, NICC is the Founder and CEO of MyCounselor.Online
Josh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who brings more than 13,000 hours of direct clinical experience to his practice. He provides online counseling and coaching, specializing in sex therapy, marriage counseling, and executive performance coaching for pastors and business owners.
His authority in the field is built on a strong academic and clinical foundation, including a Master’s in Counseling (M.A.) and a B.A. in Biblical Languages. As an ordained minister, Josh uniquely integrates clinical best practices with a faith-based perspective, establishing a high level of trust and specialized expertise for his clients.

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Four things you should tell your daughter about the female body

Frequently, discussions about our bodies either don't occur or are filled with shame and confusing metaphors. Many women grow up without understanding their bodies and the incredible way God designed us to experience our cycles, sexual pleasure, and sometimes pregnancy. I hope these five tips will assist those beginning conversations with their daughters about their bodies and also those who long to learn more about their own bodies and the amazing creator behind it all.
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She Wants Emotional Connection Before Sex | Better Sex For Women [Video]

Sex is an emotional experience. God designed sexual desire to lead a woman into an emotionally intimate relationship and to enjoy sexual expression in the context of an emotionally safe and connected relationship- i.e. Marriage.
Anxiety

Anxiety: How it Steals from Us the Present Moment

Many can relate to experiencing some unsettling feeling inside they might easily label anxiety, while others may be unaware that what they are feeling is in fact anxiety.
The Feeling Wheel

Name That Emotion | The Feelings Wheel

Download a free copy of the feelings wheel now and learn how to communicate your emotions. EQ or Emotional Intelligence ...
Trauma: An Overview by Josh Spurlock

Trauma: An Overview

Trauma refers to a range of negative experiences that result from physical or psychological harm, or the threat of harm, to oneself or to those we love.
Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling

Trauma and Emotional Processing: The Role of Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling

Traumatic experiences have a profound impact on our emotional and physiological responses of the body, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, avoidance, and self-sabotaging behaviors.
Burnout in Ministry | Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention by Josh Spurlock

Burnout in Ministry | Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Read on to learn strategies for preventing burnout…
God’s Truth About Identity by September Trent MS, LPC

God’s Truth About Identity

Who am I…really? Figuring out who you are is the significant task of life we call – Identity Development. But... if you don’t understand who God, your creator, says you are – You will struggle with identity issues. Identity problems cause all sorts of insecurities that carry into adulthood.
How Do I Talk to My Spouse About Wanting a Better Sex Life? by Josh Spurlock

Wanting a Better Sex Life? How to Talk to Your Spouse

Tamyiah says, “I’m having difficulty having an orgasm and I don’t know how to talk to my husband about that, about foreplay, or just about having a better sex life in general.”
Anxiety and CBD with Carrie McCormick

Anxiety & CBD with Carrie McCormick

Welcome to another enlightening episode of #MyCounselorLIVE entitled Anxiety & CBD! Today, we are privileged to be joined by the renowned Christian Therapist, Carrie McCormick, whose expertise shines a light on an issue that affects so many of us – anxiety.
Family Teen

How to Tell Your Kids about Marriage Problems

In this article you’ll learn how and when to talk to your kids about your marriage problems.
Eating Disorder

The New Eating Disorder: Orthorexia Nervosa

Daphne was a 24 year old graduate student who would say she has always been concerned about her health. She started noticing and being vigilant about the types of food she was consuming when she was a junior in high school.