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Understanding and Applying the Cognitive Model

Here’s some additional information about how you can continue making progress toward your treatment goals even after terminating therapy. I utilize a cognitive behavioral treatment model. This means that therapy sessions focus on understanding the relationships between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Anxiety, depression, and relationship problems are often rooted in cognitive distortions, which are misconceptionsContinue reading “Understanding and Applying the Cognitive Model”

Announcement of Practice Closure March 31, 2025

January 21, 2025 Dear Clients, Due to medical reasons, I will be closing my psychotherapy practice on March 31, 2025. I will be undergoing spinal fusion surgery later this year, and after careful consideration I’ve decided it’s best to close my practice before I have the surgery. As your therapist, my primary concern is providingContinue reading “Announcement of Practice Closure March 31, 2025”

Sacral Chakra Meditation

Venus will reach its greatest distance from the sun on January 9-10, and since Venus is often associated with the sacral chakra, it’s a fitting time to try a sacral chakra meditation. You may be able to see Venus shining brightly after dark in the western sky, setting about 4 hours after sunset today. I inviteContinue reading “Sacral Chakra Meditation”

ATTENDD Journaling

I highly recommend journaling as a daily practice for wellbeing. The mnemonic device ATTENDD can help guide your journaling process. * ATTENDD: Awareness, Tension, Thoughts, Emotions, iNtuition, Dreams, Distractions Awareness: Write down anything that seems to have changed or feels different in your life. Tension: Pay attention to your body and note when you experienceContinue reading “ATTENDD Journaling”

Song of Myself

As someone who listens and reflects for a living, sometimes I find it hard off-the-clock to find my own voice. Reading and writing poetry has been a way for me to self-soothe since I was 10 years old. Today, I am grieving and taking time to self-soothe. I am re-reading some of my favorite poemsContinue reading “Song of Myself”

The Prom

The Prom March 8 – 24, 2024 Rivertown Theaters – Kenner, LA Buy Tickets A vibrant and energetic musical comedy. When four Broadway stars hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. A heartwarming and uplifting Broadway musical that combines catchyContinue reading “The Prom”

Human Trafficking Resources

The Lanier Law Firm has put together a guide about the connection between the trucking industry and human trafficking. We have included information about why human trafficking is prevalent in trucking, how are people victimized, and the signs all of us can look out for. Check it out: Trucking & Human Trafficking – lanierlawfirm.com/trucking-and-human-trafficking/

Incorporating Gratitude into Daily Journaling

Practicing gratitude regularly has been shown to increase positive emotions and improve well-being. “Three good things” is a classic gratitude exercise in which participants write down three good things from their day, whether big or small. My favorite Daily Journal Template incorporates this exercise both morning and evening, and only takes 5 minutes. Try itContinue reading “Incorporating Gratitude into Daily Journaling”

The Benefits of Teletherapy

In addition to the endorphin-boosting cameos my dogs make, there are many advantages to teletherapy. Two recent studies (in 2019 and in 2021) found that in most cases, therapy via phone and video is just as effective as in-person therapy for treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Teletherapy also offers some benefits that in-person therapy does not, including:Continue reading “The Benefits of Teletherapy”

My Theoretical Orientation, Psychotherapy Model, and Treatment Approach

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and New Orleans has always been my home. I witnessed the devastation and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as a college student, which moved me forward on a path to understanding the intersection of collective trauma and personal trauma. As I earned my BA from Loyola University inContinue reading “My Theoretical Orientation, Psychotherapy Model, and Treatment Approach”