by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Aug 4, 2026 | Mental Health, Therapy, Uncategorized
Choosing a therapist is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make. Whether you’re looking for support with anxiety, your relationship, trauma, parenting, or a major life transition, finding someone who feels like the right fit matters. If you’ve started searching...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jul 24, 2026 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Uncategorized
As August approaches, conversations often focus on school supplies, new teachers, schedules, and getting everyone ready for another year. But there is another side of the back-to-school season that doesn’t get talked about nearly as often. Some parents feel…sad. Not...
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...
