by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Psychologist and couple’s therapist Stan Tatkin teaches that every couple has thirds: the people, passions, and endeavors that live outside of our partnership. Friends. Work. Hobbies. Family. Screens. These are all examples of “thirds.” They’re not bad in...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
We all want to be seen. Not necessarily agreed with, not instantly fixed — just seen. Heard. Understood. In couples therapy, I often watch partners wrestle with how to respond when the other is in pain. They rush to defensiveness or advice. They want to clear things...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever felt like your partner can’t do anything right or that every little thing they do upsets you, you might be experiencing something called Negative Sentiment Override (NSO). It’s a pattern that can take over in relationships. Let’s break it down and talk...
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 | Jun 26, 2025 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
This month at Modern Therapy and Wellness, we are doing some myth busting. Here are some common couples therapy myths. 1. Myth: Couples therapy is a last resort Reality: Couples therapy can be useful at any time. While it’s true that many people reach out for...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jun 3, 2025 | Trauma, Uncategorized
In recent years, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become recognized as an effective, treatment for trauma. It has also become the treatment of choice for those who want to do emotional healing without rehashing all of the details. EMDR...
