Can a Mental Health Counselor Help With Sleep?

Can a Mental Health Counselor Help With Sleep?

After the holidays, it is common for sleep patterns to get out of rhythm. In Lafayette, this time of year brings chilly evenings, shorter days, and the return of packed routines. Some people bounce back easily, but for others, restful sleep feels just out of reach....
Keeping Calm During Stressful Family Moments

Keeping Calm During Stressful Family Moments

In Lafayette, holiday get-togethers can feel warm and familiar. The smell of food, music in the background, and being under the same roof can bring a lot of joy. But anyone who has been in a family gathering knows that moods can shift fast. Old arguments resurface,...
Knowing When Kids May Need a Therapist

Knowing When Kids May Need a Therapist

It is normal for kids to have ups and downs. But for parents in Lafayette, it is not always clear when a rough patch turns into something more. The holidays especially can stir big emotions in children. Some bounce back quickly. Others seem stuck in moods that do not...
How Hypnotherapy Works for Stopping Rumination

How Hypnotherapy Works for Stopping Rumination

For many people in Lafayette, it is hard to shut off your thoughts, even when everything around you is quiet. That inner voice keeps running, playing past conversations in your head or pointing out every way something could go wrong. This kind of mental loop, known as...
Can Life Coaching Help With Burnout?

Can Life Coaching Help With Burnout?

The signs of burnout do not always arrive loudly. Sometimes they sneak in slowly, with each drained week blending into the next. Especially in December, as the year winds down and expectations stack up, small tasks can feel heavy. In the Lafayette community, we often...
Why Holidays Trigger Old Emotional Wounds

Why Holidays Trigger Old Emotional Wounds

In Lafayette, the holidays come with cooler air, decorated porches, and the usual mix of joy and pressure. For some, it feels like a welcome season of comfort and time with family. For others, it opens the door to emotions they thought had quieted long ago. Old...
Why a Psychologist Might Be Right for You

Why a Psychologist Might Be Right for You

Some people in Lafayette start to feel off without knowing why. Sleep changes, work gets harder, and even small things seem heavier. Talking with friends or family can help, but sometimes it is not enough. When daily struggles start to pile up and do not go away, it...
A Simple Way to Try Counseling Online

A Simple Way to Try Counseling Online

More and more people here in Lafayette have been thinking about therapy but are not sure where to begin. For some, it is because they have never tried it before. For others, it is the idea of sitting in a quiet office across from someone they do not know that makes...
Why Fall Weather Affects Mood for Some People

Why Fall Weather Affects Mood for Some People

When fall rolls into Lafayette, the shift can feel sudden. One week you are dealing with warm, muggy days, and the next, mornings are cooler, and the light dims earlier in the evening. That change may seem small, but for some people, it has a real effect on how they...