by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jun 5, 2026 | Addiction / Substance Use, Mental Health
You might not think of it as “numbing. “It might just feel like… checking out. Reaching for your phone without really meaning to. Pouring a drink at the end of the day and then another. Staying busy, keeping things moving, avoiding certain conversations. And...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jul 6, 2025 | Addiction / Substance Use, Mental Health, Uncategorized
We live In New Orleans where the emphasis is often on pleasure, festivity and celebration. You can drink alcohol in the streets in New Orleans, which is unlike many cities. Many bars are open 24/7 here. Almost everything is celebrated with a drink here, even death. As...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Apr 21, 2024 | Mental Health, Therapy, Trauma
Today, most of us recognize that our experiences play a role in how we feel and how we function in the world. Our past traumatic experiences impact our relationships, our self-care, our health and our bodies. However, there is often a misconception about trauma...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Feb 12, 2024 | Mental Health, Therapy
You’re thinking about going to therapy. There are many different types of therapy, but they all share the goal of improving mental and emotional health. The stigma around therapy has significantly decreased with more people talking openly about the fact...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jan 1, 2024 | Mental Health, Uncategorized, Wellness
Resolutions can be problematic for many reasons, but we understand the rationale behind them. There is something powerful about reflecting and putting our intentions out into the universe. Doing so can help us move forward in a way that is intentional and in a way...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Dec 31, 2023 | Grief, Mental Health, Uncategorized, Wellness
I don’t know about you, but I love a good reset. The New Year is a time when we can reflect on our past year and think about what we want to bring into the next year. However, this is not the type of article that is going to tell you what type of goals to set....
