header-image
Services about...

Personal Development

Texas Christian Counseling

What is personal development counseling? I thought counseling was just for mental health issues.

Counseling is not just something to turn to for mental health issues or crisis situations. It is also beneficial for things such as sorting out your feelings or establishing steps for personal growth.

Personal development counseling focuses on helping you explore your dreams, improve areas of your life you are not satisfied with, maximize your potential, and become the best version of yourself you can be.

Articles about Personal Development

Photo of Jessica Gallant

Jessica Gallant

Jun
2025
18

Daily Coping Mechanisms for Stress You Can Start Right Now

Jessica Gallant

Overwhelming stress can make you physically, mentally, and emotionally ill. Stress is the body’s natural response to danger. What we perceive as dangerous differs from what our ancestors experienced thousands of years ago. However, our brains still react by releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline to help us through perceived danger. Chronic stress causes inflammation, high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, anxiety, panic attacks, sleep issues, digestive problems, appetite changes, and weight gain or loss. Learning coping mechanisms for stress can help you manage these symptoms and ease their effects. Coping Mechanisms for Stress You Can Start Now Looking for quick stress relief? Coping mechanisms for stress should be easy...

continue reading »
Photo of Ashlynn Barnette

Ashlynn Barnette

Jun
2025
12

The Many Ways Distorted Thinking Affects Your Life Every Day

Ashlynn Barnette

Emotions are a big part of how you experience your life. They shape the way you see the world, make decisions, and react to the ups and downs of life. But what can happen is that emotions take charge and trick you into thinking things that aren’t true. If you let them, they can twist your thoughts, making situations seem worse than they are. This is called distorted thinking, and it probably happens to you more than you’d think. Distorted emotions are like a filter, and through it, everything seems darker and more difficult than it really is. You can have a small argument with a friend, and then an...

continue reading »
Browse more articles about Personal Development

What is the difference between personal development and personal growth?

Personal development is an ongoing process of improving yourself and/or your situation. It involves gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and learning problem solving skills to enhance personal growth.

Personal growth, on the other hand, refers to the actual process of taking the necessary steps to improve your life, such as setting goals you want to achieve and applying the skills you’ve learned to reach them. A key aspect is having someone to guide and support you on your journey, as well as someone you can be accountable to.

How can I tell if I need personal development counseling? 

Some signs you could benefit from personal development counseling include:

  • Feeling stuck with where you are in life
  • Wishing you could do things over and have a fresh start
  • Wanting to discover your passion
  • Searching for meaning and purpose
  • Feeling disconnected and unmotivated
  • Feeling empty and dissatisfied with your life
  • Not having any clearly defined goals
  • Having trouble focusing on and setting goals
  • Having a desire to improve yourself

What can I expect from personal development counseling at Texas Christian Counseling?

Texas Christian Counseling offers a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment in which you can meet with a licensed, faith-based counselor trained in personal development counseling to discuss what you want to achieve and explore. Your counselor will help you identify and resolve issues related to your vision.

Following are some ways Christian counselors in Texas Christian counseling can help you find purpose and direction, empower you to enhance the quality of your life by making positive changes, and equip you with the tools to do so.

  • Help you review your life and determine areas you want to grow in
  • Provide support and accountability
  • Work with you to set goals and create a personal development plan
  • Help you increase self-awareness and identify obstacles that are getting in the way of you living your best life
  • Help you identify and challenge unhealthy thoughts and beliefs
  • Provide unbiased, objective feedback and help you see things from different perspectives
  • Motivate you to try new things
  • Provide you with practical ideas and strategies, and teach you how to apply what you learn
  • Equip you with the necessary life skills for living a productive and satisfying life
  • Provide you with accountability as you work to achieve your goals
  • Help you identify and enhance existing strengths and skills
  • Help you learn from your mistakes

What is a personal development plan, and why do I need one?

A personal development plan is a tool used in counseling to help you create a vision, a statement of purpose, and a strategy for achieving it. It consists of a personalized set of specific, feasible, measurable goals and a plan of action for accomplishing them.

Having goals helps give you a greater sense of purpose, and provides direction so you can have a better idea of what needs to be done. The personal development plan helps you stay focused on what’s important, keep track of your progress, and stay motivated as you work towards each milestone.

Why Texas Christian Counseling?

The counselors at Texas Christian Counseling use a combination of biblical principles and secular clinical intervention to help guide you along your personal growth journey. This adds an extra dimension that includes pointing the way towards becoming the person God intends for you to be.

Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10, NIV). The goal of Christian counseling in Texas is to enable you to achieve that fullness of life.

If you have questions or would like to meet with one of the counselors at Texas Christian Counseling, please give us a call today.

How do I choose a counselor to meet with?

Counselor profiles are posted on the Texas Christian Counseling website. You can scroll through and choose the one who seems the best fit to you. Your first appointment is risk-free.

Testimonials

It feels awkward to rate a counselor like an Amazon purchase. So instead of rating Benita, I’ll tell you how I feel after spending an hour with her… I feel better. Like 5 stars better. I feel heard and understood, and I leave with helpful and applicable wisdom that makes sense

Benita is a wonderful counselor. She is kind and thoughtful. She is able to help you find new ways to look at issues and help you discover how to address the issues.

Benita has been a wonderful counselor offering insight and advice with a Christian perspective. She is attentive, listens well, and is perceptive. I highly recommend her as a family counselor.

I would highly recommend Benita Weems to anyone seeking counseling. She is a great listener, gives truly insightful feedback and genuinely cares for her clients.

Benita Weems has been insightful, caring, and comforting during some very dark days. She has helped guide my wife and I through this trying season of life and we are very appreciative. She comes highly recommended.