All anxiety disorders have one major symptom: persistent or severe fear or worry in situations where many other people wouldn’t feel threatened. Emotional Symptoms of Anxiety In addition to the primary symptoms of irrational and excessive fear and worry, some common emotional symptoms of anxiety are: Feelings of apprehension or dread Trouble concentrating Feeling tense … [Read more…]
Marriage is a covenant bond between 2 people, and one of the deepest wounds that anyone can experience is infidelity. Many times, the offended spouse does not want to admit that their spouse may be unfaithful, yet they will often acknowledge that there were some early warning signs. After 20 years of counseling married couples, … [Read more…]
We understand that some people are locked into a Monday through Friday workday, and it is difficult to leave work on a consistent basis to attend counseling. Therefore, we provide After Hours Counseling in the late afternoon and evening hours during the week, and also Saturdays. Whether you need Individual Counseling, Marriage Counseling or Family … [Read more…]
We offer Mental Health Counseling and Christian Counseling in the Baton Rouge area. Sometimes a believer is struggling with problems in their life, yet they want the assurance that they are seeing someone who will counsel them from a Christian Perspective. We can help, call us at 225-290-7252 Mental Health & Christian Counseling Share this:
The recent tragedy of the suicide of Robin Williams will highlight an ailing problem, and perhaps give much needed attention to this horrible experience for loved ones, family and friends. How could someone be in so much emotional pain to take their own life? It bespeaks to two problems. One is the fact that some … [Read more…]
Five Tips to Keeping the Love in Marriage Alive Write a note of love – this classic way to express yourself has been replaced in our modern times. Do not send an email, text or other virtual communication; write them an old fashion pen and paper note expressing your love. Attend a Seminar or Class … [Read more…]
A portion of our counseling practice is assisting individuals stuck in the cycle of drug addiction, or helping family members cope with a loved one who is stuck in this cycle. The following are some startling statistics of drug use in the United States and around the world. Cocaine Statistics 1 out of 4 Americans … [Read more…]
I have been doing professional counseling for about 20 years, and there are some common questions that potential new clients ask regarding counseling. I would like to answer some of these common questions. How does counseling work? Counseling sessions are normally one hour in length, yet the first session, I like to meet with the … [Read more…]
Worldwide, between 80,000 and 100,000 kids start smoking every day. Approximately one quarter of children alive in the Western Pacific Region* will die from smoking. The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled worldwide smoking statistics for the year 2002. The smoking facts and stats presented are sobering. A portion of the report appears below, but … [Read more…]
A Substance Abuse Evaluation is an assessment of an individual who has used, abused or become dependent upon a mood altering substance such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine or opiates. The need for a substance abuse evaluation occurs when the individual has experienced negative consequences due to the use of the mood altering substances. Some examples … [Read more…]