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How Much Does Counseling Cost in General?

How Much Does Counseling Cost in General?

Understanding Counseling Costs If you're considering counseling, one of the first questions on your mind is likely, "How much will it cost?" It's a valid concern, especially in today's economy. Counseling costs can vary widely depending on several factors, including...

Why Young Couples Should Consider Premarital Counseling

Why Young Couples Should Consider Premarital Counseling

Engaging in premarital counseling might initially seem like an extra step for young couples who are deeply in love and looking forward to their wedding day; however, the benefits of such counseling are profound, offering tools and insights that can fortify a...

Guide to Managing Marriage Stress Over the Holidays

Guide to Managing Marriage Stress Over the Holidays

Holiday Stress Triggers The holiday season, with its festive spirit and cheer, often brings an uninvited guest into our homes - stress. This time of year can put a strain on even the strongest of marriages. A study by the American Psychological Association found that...

Understanding Grief: Coping with Loss and Embracing Healing

Understanding Grief: Coping with Loss and Embracing Healing

In times of loss, grief becomes an inevitable part of the human experience, affecting individuals in profound ways. Bereavement, the grief resulting from the death of a loved one, as well as other forms of loss such as the end of a relationship or the loss of a job or...

Help for Anxiety Disorders in New Orleans

Help for Anxiety Disorders in New Orleans

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S. They affect about 40 million Americans. They happen to nearly 30% of adults at some point, although most often begin in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood. Speaking to a therapist is...

A Brief Overview of Trauma Counseling

A Brief Overview of Trauma Counseling

Following a loss or trauma, each individual has his or her own unique emotional experience and way of coping, grieving and reacting. Experiencing trauma is not uncommon; an estimated 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one trauma in their lives. In...

Benefits of Therapy for Grief and Loss

Benefits of Therapy for Grief and Loss

Most people experience grief when they lose something or someone important to them. Grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Bereavement is a type of grief involving the death of a loved one. Bereavement, grief, and loss can cause many different symptoms and they...

Counseling for Men in the New Orleans Area

Counseling for Men in the New Orleans Area

A lot of men have trouble getting in touch with their emotional side. With there already being such a stigma for getting help when you feel you’re depressed, anxious, or need help processing trauma, it’s important that both men and women are aware of the symptoms of...

How a Therapist Can Help During the Holidays

How a Therapist Can Help During the Holidays

There’s a reason why we call the holidays “the most wonderful time of the year.” It’s because it’s the time when we all get together with our families and friends. We’re able to share the joy of giving thanks to the people who have helped us over the years. However,...

The 10 Benefits of Marriage Counseling

The 10 Benefits of Marriage Counseling

Marriage is a wonderful thing... but it's NOT always easy. It’s the foundation of a family, a lasting relationship, and a great source of happiness. However, when it comes to being married, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, it can be downright challenging!...

10 Ways A Therapist Can Be Helpful

10 Ways A Therapist Can Be Helpful

We all need a little help at times. We need a shoulder to cry on, a person who will listen to us without judging or telling us what to do. We need someone to help us through the hard times. And sometimes, we need someone to help us through the good times. A therapist...

5 of Many Reasons to See a Therapist

5 of Many Reasons to See a Therapist

When you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or some other mental health condition, it can feel like a huge weight is crushing you down. It’s not uncommon to feel so overwhelmed by your symptoms that you think you’ll never be able to overcome them. But, you don’t...

5 Benefits of Talking to a Therapist in New Orleans

5 Benefits of Talking to a Therapist in New Orleans

Many people find it hard to talk to someone about what’s troubling them. That’s because talking to a stranger can feel like a frightening prospect. Talking to a stranger about your problems can seem like a dangerous thing to do. But if you are having trouble dealing...

Reasons To See A Therapist or Counselor

Reasons To See A Therapist or Counselor

Unfortunately, pursuing professional counsel for mental health concerns has been stigmatized and labeled as something that “only those with mental disorders need.” However, People go to therapy for various reasons, such as major life transitions or unhelpful thoughts....

Why National Men’s Health Month is so Important

Why National Men’s Health Month is so Important

Every June our country celebrates Men’s Health Month. Many men in America may think their focus this month is best spent on learning new ways to stay fit, eat healthily, ensure good heart health, and learn about other men’s health issues like how to recognize prostate...

It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

This year from February 24 to March 1, 2020, mental health professionals will come together to promote National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness) to young Americans. This is an important week for those who work in the mental health field, especially...

Enhancing Your Marriage During National Marriage Week

Enhancing Your Marriage During National Marriage Week

You may have a calendar reminder that you need to buy roses and chocolates for Valentine’s Day every February 14th, but did you know the week leading up to Cupid’s visit is also a week celebrating marriages in the US? National Marriage Week is celebrated every...

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