Counseling Office in Gonzales, LA We have an office in Gonzales, LA where we offer Individual Counseling, Marriage Counseling and Family Counseling. Our office in conveniently located off of Hwy 30 on S. Hodgeson Rd., only a few minutes from I-10. This location is easily accessible to Gonzales, St. Amant, Prairieville, Sorrento, Donaldsonville, French Settlement … [Read more…]
Substance Abuse Resources If you known someone who struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, you are no stranger to the challenging road to recovery ahead of them. It is estimated that about 17.6 million Americans (1) struggle with alcohol abuse every year, and there are an average of 20 million illegal drug users every month. … [Read more…]
DUI Evaluations for Other States I sometimes get calls asking whether I do Substance Abuse Evaluations for offenses that have occurred in another state? For example, a person from Baton Rouge traveled to Houston, TX. and he was charged with a DUI. He may call to ask if I can do his Substance Abuse Evaluation … [Read more…]
Our Book: A Roadmap to the Soul Many years ago, my wife and I wrote a book together called A Roadmap to the Soul. I just finished my Masters in Mental Health Counseling and my wife had been working as an Addiction Counselor for many years. I was amazed at the extraordinary success that she … [Read more…]
The number of deaths resulting from overdoses of heroin has increased for the fourth year in a row, according to the CDC. The number of individuals who are dying from the use of heroin is on a consistent rise, with the latest statistics offering evidence that this tragic epidemic is on the rise for the … [Read more…]
Alcohol Poisoning: A Real Issue That Kills A new report released by the CDC states that an average of six people in the United States die every day as a direct result of alcohol poisoning. More than 2,200 American citizens die every year from alcohol poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [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…]
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…]