Kainos Christian Therapy Blog

Making Peace With Our Dysfunction

Timothy Long, MDiv, LMFT, LPCC — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Most clients want therapy to eliminate their dysfunction. But what if the path forward runs straight through it? Tim Long on corrective emotional experience, attachment cycles, and the courage it takes to heal.

Relationships Are a Dance

Timothy Long, MDiv, LMFT, LPCC — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Lasting change in relationships doesn't come from better information — it comes from a shift in the emotional music we carry. Tim Long reflects on what Emotionally Focused Therapy reveals about how people heal.

What If Your Picture of God Is Broken?

Timothy Long, MDiv, LMFT, LPCC — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

You can know all the right things about God and still experience Him as distant or critical. Tim Long shares his personal journey through addiction and shame — and how he came to experience God differently.

If Feelings Matter So Much — Why Do We Avoid Them?

Timothy Long, MDiv, LMFT, LPCC — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We know feelings matter. So why is it so hard to actually feel them? Christine Sneeringer shares her own story of emotional suppression, self-criticism, and the surprising breakthroughs that led to real healing.

How to Choose a Therapist

Timothy Long, MDiv, LMFT, LPCC — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

With so many options out there, what are the questions I should be asking as I pick a mental health therapist?

Why Your Feelings Matter More Than You Think

Timothy Long, MDiv, LMFT, LPCC — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Many Christians were taught that emotions are unreliable or even dangerous. But what if ignoring your feelings is keeping you stuck? Tim Long and Christine Sneeringer explore why feelings matter — and what to do with them.

What Does 'Kainos' Mean?

Timothy Long, Mdiv, LMFT, LPCC — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The story behind our name and why we believe healing is possible.