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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
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
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...
A Brief Overview of Depression Counseling and How it can Help
Depression is one of the most common mental health illnesses in the world. Depression can greatly interfere with day-to-day life. It can affect how you think, feel, interact with people, and handle daily life. It can cause feelings of sadness and a loss of interest or...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mental Health Benefits of Seeing a Therapist in New Orleans
Are you living in New Orleans and think you might want to talk to a therapist? Therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety. We can help you by providing you professional counseling services. Below we discuss some of the mental health...
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....
How To Safeguard Your Mental Health from Election Stress Disorder
We’re living in an unprecedented time. You’ve probably heard that a lot. But the year 2020 has been like no other year in terms of its emotional weight and unpredictability. From a worldwide pandemic to natural disasters coast to coast to protests and unrest in major...
Now Extending Telehealth Counseling Services to Help all of Louisiana
There isn’t a single person in the world, not to mention metro New Orleans, and the entire state of Louisiana who hasn’t been affected by the pandemic. Aside from contracting the virus and worrying over exposure, you may be working from home because your office is...
Sending your child off to college? Here are 4 coping strategies you could both use
It’s that time of year again, and even with the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, millions of young adults are making the transition to leave home and attend a university. Alongside them, millions of parents are fielding the gamut of emotions as they prep and watch...
Helping Your Kids Manage School Stress & Life Changes During the Pandemic
As the unpredictable days of pandemic life continue, different groups are dealing with stressors from all angles. Those of us who are parents are included. Among so many concerns, we’re worried for our health and the health of our children, we may be balancing work...
5 Things To Remember When Adjusting To Change (Especially During A Pandemic)
The whole of life happens in phases. From babyhood to childhood, adolescence to early adulthood, to our middle age, our older years and beyond — our lives unfold in stages. With each chapter, comes its own set of lessons to be learned and challenges to meet....
Our Self-Care Tips Now That Anxiety and Depression Rates are on the Rise
There’s no way around it, we’re living in an unprecedented time. The novel Coronavirus, protests, financial strain, political uncertainty, global strife — there is A LOT going on. If you suffer from anxiety or are prone to depression, we know you might be struggling...
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...