Made Well Counseling

04/14/2026

It’s easy to believe that growth comes from being hard on ourselves. We do this by being critical, comparing to others, or trying to "optimize" our lives. But more often than not, that approach keeps us stuck in cycles of shame and frustration.

Real change begins in a different place. It starts when we slow down enough to honestly see what’s going on beneath the surface and respond with curiosity instead of condemnation.

We often confuse acceptance with approval, but the two are not the same! Acceptance is simply choosing to see and acknowledge reality without running or hiding from it.

Ironically, it’s in that space of honesty and self-compassion that change becomes possible. You don’t have to become someone else to grow. You just have to be willing to start where you are.

I don't know where you're at or what you need. But Made Well Counseling exists to accept you for WHO you are and WHERE you are. We then partner together to chart a path forward.

04/02/2026

Perfection keeps a lot of people stuck.

Waiting until you feel ready.
Waiting until you have it all figured out.
Waiting until it looks “just right.”

But growth happens in the “doing” not in the “waiting.”

Sometimes the first step is messy.
Sometimes it’s uncomfortable.
Sometimes it looks nothing like what you hoped.

But taking imperfect action will move you further than standing still.

If you’ve been putting something off like having that hard conversation, making a change, or beginning your counseling journey….this is your reminder:

You don’t need perfect.
You just need the first step.

03/27/2026

I don’t write as often as I’d like to (insert lame excuse here), but every time I do, I’m reminded how much it helps me process my own thoughts, and make sense of the complex things we all face.

Long before Made Well Counseling Services existed, I started a blog focused on marriage and the real-life challenges that come with it. It’s been a fun and challenging place for me to explore, and I’m excited to come back to it with fresh perspective.

I’m currently working on a refresh of the blog, expanding it to cover a wider range of mental health topics that many of us navigate every day.

In the meantime, I’ve finally integrated the blog into my website (a simple task that somehow took me way longer than it should have 😅). My hope is that you’ll find something there that encourages you or helps you feel a little less alone.

Take a look here:

Here's my blog Made Well Marriage, where I write regularly about relationships and give the occasional book review.

03/24/2026

If you’re ever feeling like you’re not doing enough as a parent to bond with your children, or if you’re unsure about what bonding with your significant other looks like, remember that creating a bond is a process, not an event. It’s small moments over time that build a strong sense of connection and belonging.

03/16/2026

Made Well Counseling will be closed this week for a short break.

I will return any missed calls, texts, or emails as soon as possible when I return. Thank you for your patience!

03/10/2026

This couch isn’t for perfect people.

Or for people who have it all together.
With their lives all perfectly organized,
For people with all the answers.
(although they're welcome too!)

It’s for people who are tired.
Who are seeking and trying,
People who want things to be different.

If that’s you…

There’s a place for you here.

02/20/2026

I thought I would share a funny experience that I've had as a business owner of 2+ years.

Last year I received not one… but TWO phone calls from people wanting help with their water wells.

Like… on their property. With pumps. And pipes. 😅

While I can’t fix your groundwater system, I can help with anxiety, marriage struggles, stress, and the kind of “running on empty” that doesn’t involve plumbing.

At Made Well Counseling, we don’t work on water wells… but we do care deeply about helping people become well.

If you need counseling—not a pump repair—I’m your guy.

adamcurrence@madewellcs.com
731-227-2785 (texts are welcome!)

02/20/2026

02/14/2026

Valentine's Day is about celebrating love, buying flowers, and enjoying restaurant reservations without kids....if you're lucky!

And while there are so many ways to celebrate love and keep our relationship alive, attachment research with couples consistently shows that what keeps couples connected is how they respond to one another on a moment by moment basis.

It's not about mastering communication skills.
It's not about buying the most expensive flowers.
It's not about saying 5 positive statements per day.

It's about tuning into one another and "dancing" together day in and day out. Sue Johnson famous developed the A.R.E. framework which you can read more about in the book Hold Me Tight, and this framework helps couples assess their relationship and re-align their priorities.

So this weekend, celebrate your love any way you can. Go on the fancy date! Spend lavishly on gifts for one another! But remember the most important questions we all need answered in relationships are these:

Are you there for me?
When I need you, are you near?
Will you come when I call?
Will you stay close to me even when it gets difficult?

02/13/2026

There’s something powerful about watching couples choose their marriage.

Last weekend I had the honor of leading a marriage retreat in Huntsville, Alabama with Magnify Ministries / The Chapel Hill Church of Christ — and over 20 couples showed up ready to listen, learn, and experience greater connection.

We explored what love really means.
We practiced how to respond in conflict instead of react.
We talked about how to keep love alive long after the retreat ends.

And here’s something speakers don’t always say:
I’m usually the one who leaves most encouraged.

Watching couples do the work in real time by listening differently, softening toward each other, and fighting for connection instead of against each other is a gift. Every. single. time.

If your church, ministry, or organization is looking for a marriage speaker or retreat leader, I’d love to connect.

📞 731-227-2785
📧 adamcurrence@madewellcs.com

02/06/2026

“Between the stimulus and response, there is a space… In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our responses.” - Viktor Frankl, 1946

That space may only last a few seconds, but it can be the difference between a positive and negative outcome.

- It’s the pause before the angry text back.
- The breath before responding with sarcasm or anger.
- The moment you notice, “I’m getting upset right now.”

We can’t always control what happens to us. We can’t control other people’s moods, choices, or words. But in that small space between what hits us and how we react, we get a say.

And that’s where growth lives.

Every time you slow down enough to choose curiosity over defensiveness…honesty over avoidance…calm over chaos…you’re strengthening emotional muscles that lead to real freedom.

Today, if you feel activated, try this:
Pause. Breathe. Ask, “What response would the healthiest version of me choose right now?”

That small space is small but powerful.