Thomas Warren, Jr., LPC-A

02/17/2026

Genesis 3- shame triggers hiding, which prevents healing.

02/16/2026

02/15/2026

They Only Know Who You Used To Be

One of the hardest parts of growth isn't the actual changing - it's navigating spaces with people who still see the old you.
They remember your struggles, your worst moments, your breakdowns. They witnessed your chaos, your poor decisions, your emotional outbursts. And sometimes, no matter how much you've healed, transformed, or evolved - they can't see past who you used to be.

Here's what I need you to understand:

Their limited perception of you doesn't define your reality. God didn't bring you through fire just to send you back to people who only remember the smoke. Your transformation is real, even when it's invisible to them.

You're not the same person who:

Reacted without thinking
Carried unhealed wounds into every room
Couldn't regulate your emotions
Lived in survival mode
Accepted less than you deserved

God brought you FROM that place. He's doing a new thing in you. And sometimes, that new thing requires new environments, new relationships, and distance from people who are committed to the old narrative.

But here's the tension:
Sometimes those people are family. Sometimes they're people you love deeply. Sometimes they're people you can't completely walk away from. And that's where the work gets real.

You have to learn to:
✓ Hold your boundaries even when they don't understand them
✓ Stay grounded in who you are NOW, not who they remember
✓ Protect your peace without apologizing for your growth
✓ Show up as your authentic self, knowing they might not recognize you

The truth is: You don't need their validation to be who God created you to be. Your healing doesn't require their approval. Your transformation isn't up for debate.
Let them hold onto the old version if they need to. But you? You keep walking in the freedom God gave you. You keep honoring the work He's done in you. You keep moving forward, even if they're still looking backward.

Because the God who brought you FROM there is the same God leading you FORWARD. And He sees exactly who you are - and who you're becoming.
You're not who you used to be. And that's worth protecting.

02/11/2026

Comment “brotherhood” for more info.

02/09/2026

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LPC Associate Connect is a peer support community for LPC Associates in the DFW area. We host monthly meetups and quarterly lunch and learns

02/07/2026

Courtesy of Greenhouse Treatment Center.

02/02/2026

I recognize that church members struggle with trauma and emotional wounds while feeling pressure to 'just have faith.' As a licensed counselor and believer in Christ's healing power, I am passionate about providing safe spaces for authentic healing.

02/01/2026

Today was beneficial. The “What Ails the Male Conference taught me a lot. I needed it more than the conference needed me.

A lot of us grew up watching our loved ones fight and nobody ever asked us how we were doing.

We just learned to be quiet. We learned to push through. We learned that pain has an expiration date — and if it doesn't go away fast enough, something is wrong with you.
But here's what we actually needed as kids:
Someone to tell us we were safe. A model of what resolution actually looks like. And permission to feel what we were feeling without being told to toughen up.

If you grew up in that house — it's not your fault. And the fact that it's still showing up in your relationships doesn't make you broken. It makes you human.
It just means nobody taught you a different way.

We can learn it now though. It's not too late.
💬 Drop a comment if this hit home. You're not alone in this

02/01/2026

I recognize that church families struggle with raising teenagers who face unprecedented pressures while trying to maintain their faith foundation. As a licensed counselor, and Church of Christ member, I am passionate about equipping Christian families with biblical and practical tools for thriving relationships