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Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC-S
Addiction and Recovery


The Screen Time Trap: Why Not All Screen Time Is Created Equal
Stories We Love vs. The Slot Machine in Our Pockets To make sense of what happens when we stare into those screens, it helps to first look at how we are built as humans.

Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC
Sep 65 min read
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Understanding the Hidden Struggle with Alcohol Use: The High-Functioning AUD Dilemma
We'll look at what this hidden struggle with alcohol can look like, explore the common feelings like shame that come with it, and talk about the hopeful ways you can find support and make changes.

Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC
Apr 23, 20257 min read
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The Unburdening: Reclaiming Yourself from Porn and Sex Addiction
The path to overcoming any addiction begins with understanding its origins. Porn and sex addiction rarely exist in a vacuum.

Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC
Apr 17, 20256 min read
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From Shattered Trust to Renewed Connection: Overcoming PTRS After Porn and Sex Addiction Betrayal
Just as a hurricane leaves behind destruction and chaos, PTRS can leave one feeling lost and broken.

Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC
Jun 18, 20239 min read
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The Unveiling of Sex and Porn Addiction
There is no getting around it. Sexuality is essential to our existence; without it, we would cease to exist. However, as with all...

Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC
Mar 22, 20236 min read
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