by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | May 26, 2025 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
The number one reason that couples enter my practice is for “communication issues.” The dictionary defines communication as “the imparting or exchanging of information or news.” While it’s important to have healthy conversations, communication is...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Apr 17, 2025 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
I’m sorry. Two words that are hard to say, yet they can literally change the course of our relationships. In Psychologist John Gottman’s research, he found that repairing consistently and quickly is key to a successful marriage. A little bit me and a little bit...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most of us have stonewalled or been stonewalled before. Think about the last time you were in a conversation with someone and suddenly, they shut down and walked away. Stonewalling is when someone purposefully stops communicating with you. This can happen with your...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
At Modern Therapy and Wellness, we often get requests for couples retreats in New Orleans. While we don’t offer a weekend retreat, we do offer something similar in the city: Couples Intensive Sessions. The Research Research indicates that couples’...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) is an evidence-based treatment that was developed by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan. DBT can be life changing for anyone who experiences intense emotions. It is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and it is adapted for intense...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Feb 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Modern Therapy and Wellness sat down with Ronnie Delaune, LPC, LAC, Regional Supervisor of Outreach for Avenues Recovery Centers of Louisiana. MTW: Hi Ronnie, as we both know Mardi Gras can be a tough and scary time for members of the recovery community. I know that...
