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Stress, Grief, and the Holidays

November 13, 2020 by Lori Allen Leave a Comment

It’s November! Everyone knows that means the holidays are right around the corner.  While this time of year can be filled with happiness, excitement, and surprises, it can also be riddled with stress and grief.  This year in particular may bring its own unique challenges with changes in traditions and gatherings due to the pandemic.  […]

Filed Under: family, grief, holidays, stress Tagged With: grief, holidays, stress

Maintaining healthy family relationships while working at a distance

October 31, 2020 by Jimmy Snow, JR., LPC-S Leave a Comment

When there is physical distance in a family due to a family member working in a career that takes them away for extended periods of time, it can cause relational distance.  A few careers that come to mind are military, truck driving, and the oil and gas industry. These careers can be rewarding and offer […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: distance, family, military, relationships, working off

3 Simple Ingredients for Effective Parenting

September 21, 2020 by Sandy Allen, LPC-S Leave a Comment

Are you struggling with how to best parent your children? Parenting is not for the faint-hearted! However, it can be made easier with these 3 simple ingredients: 1. Build a positive relationship with your child. A good relationship creates an environment where positive self-esteem can develop. A positive sense of self is directly related to […]

Filed Under: family Tagged With: children, parenting

How Do You View The Mountains In Your Life?

June 26, 2020 by Lori Allen 1 Comment

I love mountains.   I could look in awe at them forever.  Maybe it’s because I’ve always lived in Louisiana flat lands and don’t get to enjoy their beauty often.  Something about them seems so majestic. But the reality is, mountains can be very scary and treacherous.  Climbing a mountain takes a lot of motivation, energy and endurance and […]

Filed Under: mental health Tagged With: mountains, problems, struggles

What You Need To Know About Counseling

May 26, 2020 by Lori Allen Leave a Comment

Many people are reluctant to seek counseling because they aren’t really sure what to expect or how it can help them.  In today’s post, we will answer some of the common questions about counseling and hopefully clear up some misconceptions. First of all, what exactly is Counseling? Counseling is a collaborative process between a mental […]

Filed Under: life, mental health Tagged With: counseling, mental health, therapy

Parenting During The Pandemic

April 22, 2020 by Sandy Allen, LPC-S Leave a Comment

This is a difficult time, a time like most of us have never experienced. We don’t have a good frame of reference for what life should look like. As parents, we worry about the safety of our families and how every decision we make will affect them.  We wonder if we should go to the […]

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10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19

April 15, 2020 by Sandy Allen, LPC-S Leave a Comment

In our last post, we shared ways to manage your own stress and be emotionally prepared to have discussions about the virus with your children.  Today, we are giving you 10 points to keep in mind as you have these conversations.   1. Make sure the content of what you are sharing with your child […]

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What You Need to Know Before Talking to your Kids About COVID 19

April 12, 2020 by Sandy Allen, LPC-S 1 Comment

It can be difficult to know how to talk to your children about this “invisible” enemy, COVID-19. Children, even infants, take their cues from the adults that care for them. So, if you as a parent or grandparent are upset or dysregulated, it’s very likely that your child will also be dysregulated. Like the flight […]

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Is It Worry or Anxiety…Or Both?

April 7, 2020 by Lori Allen Leave a Comment

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the US affecting around 40 million adults.  This statistic was determined before the Pandemic.  I would bet that the number is increasing day by day.  There is a lot to worry about.  So much uncertainty.  Will I get sick?  […]

Filed Under: mental health Tagged With: anxiety, counseling, panic attacks, worry

A New Normal: Adjusting to life during COVID 19

March 25, 2020 by Lori Allen Leave a Comment

So much change in such a short amount of time.  That’s what I keep hearing from my clients.  It has been the theme of all of our lives as we adjust to the spread of COVID 19.  Here in Louisiana, schools closed, then dine-in restaurants.  Then, we get the news that Louisiana has the fastest […]

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Meet Our Team
    • Jimmy A. Snow, Jr., LPC-S, Owner/Partner
    • Lori Allen, LPC-S, Owner/Partner
    • Sandy Allen, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-S, Owner/Partner
    • Precious Wilkerson-Carr, LCSW
    • Jessica Vu, LPC
    • Lauren Jones, LPC
    • Traci Simmons, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist
    • James Mejias, LPC
    • Latoya Pierce, PLPC
    • Anne-Marie (Annie) Cain, PLPC
    • Briann Berlier, LPC
    • Amy McKaskle, LPC-S
    • Amy Snow, Business Manager
    • Laney White, Office Assistant
    • Ondie Chipmon, LPC, Accounting Manager
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • Marriage Counseling
    • Pre-Marital Assessments and Counseling
    • Family Therapy
    • Christian Counseling
    • EMDR Therapy
    • Play Therapy
    • Sandtray Therapy
    • CBT and TF-CBT
    • Neurofeedback Therapy
    • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
    • Solution Focused Therapy
    • Telehealth Online Video Sessions
    • LPC and RPT Supervision
    • Professional and Community Trainings
  • Getting Started
    • Appointment Inquiry
    • Rates and Insurance
    • FAQs
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Downloads
    • Therapist Evaluation Survey
    • Mental Health Links
    • Physical Health Links
    • Christ Church Counseling Referral Program
  • Locations