Ericka Potts, LPC

Raising a child is one of life’s greatest privileges—a journey filled with profound hope and a deep sense of calling. But let’s be honest, parenting isn’t for the faint of heart. It is "heart work" that presses us in ways we never imagined, bringing out both our incredible strengths and our deepest vulnerabilities. For parents who are navigating the world of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergent paths, you are facing a reality that often feels like "parenting on steroids." If you feel...

Grief is not a destination to be reached or a problem to be solved; it is a journey through a valley that no one should walk alone—especially not a child. As parents, ministry leaders, and caregivers, we often feel an urgent pressure to "fix" the pain or provide a tidy timeline for healing. However, the most profound gift we can offer a grieving child is not a solution, but a steady, Christ-like presence that meets them exactly where they are. Understanding the Personal Nature of Loss The...

We often think the hardest years of parenting are the ones filled with diapers and toddler tantrums—the years when our children need us for everything, all the time. But as our children grow into young adults, we encounter a different kind of "soul-stretching" challenge. It’s a season of transition that is as rewarding as it is indescribable, requiring us to trade our old maps for a new way of leading with love. Parenting from Our Own Gaps Have you ever noticed that you parent out of what...