by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Mar 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women in New Orleans who are helping others heal, grow, and feel supported. From women’s health education to building community for mothers and supporting recovery, these leaders are making a meaningful impact in the...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many couples feel like they are having the same argument over and over again. You may notice that small disagreements quickly turn into big conflicts. Conversations that start calmly suddenly escalate. And even when you try to resolve things, the tension seems to...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Feb 6, 2026 | Therapy, Trauma, Trauma Therapy, Uncategorized
Many people come to therapy with insight. They understand why they feel the way they do. They can name their patterns. They may even know exactly where those patterns began. And yet, despite all that awareness, something doesn’t shift. Sometimes anxiety still floods...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Feb 2, 2026 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
What Is Discernment Therapy for Couples? When couples come to therapy, not all of them know for sure that they want to work on their relationship. Some are stuck in a uncertain place where they aren’t sure whether they want to work on the relationship or not....
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Dec 27, 2025 | Addiction / Substance Use, Uncategorized
Alcoholism and addiction are often misunderstood. Many people think it’s simply a matter of willpower, but research and clinical experience show it’s far more complex. Addiction affects the brain, behavior, and body, creating patterns that are difficult to break...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Dec 3, 2025 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
How to Recognize Defensive Listening and What to Do Instead Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person reacts as if you were attacking them, even though you weren’t? Or maybe you know the feeling of instantly bracing yourself, scanning for criticism,...
