Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC & Associates

01/12/2026

Money stress rarely stays contained to finances alone. It can show up as tension, anxiety, disrupted sleep, irritability, or strain in relationships. Financial Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize how money and emotional well-being are often deeply connected.
Exploring your relationship with money isn’t about judgment—it’s about understanding. Awareness can help bring compassion to patterns shaped by past experiences, expectations, and systems that weren’t designed with everyone in mind.
When finances feel overwhelming, emotional support can help make sense of the stress they carry.

01/09/2026

When the world feels unpredictable, it can affect mental health in ways that are easy to overlook. Fear, stress, difficulty sleeping, and feeling on edge are common responses when the future feels uncertain.

We recently shared a new blog exploring why these reactions happen and offering grounded ways to stay steady during challenging times. If this resonates with you, you may find it helpful.

🔗 Read the blog: https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/coping-with-fear-and-uncertainty-when-the-world-feels-unsteady

Feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty? This article explores how fear affects mental health and offers grounded ways to cope during unpredictable times.

01/06/2026

Curious how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy differs from traditional talk therapy?

In our latest blog post, we break down the key distinctions and why some people find IFS transformative for understanding internal emotional patterns.

Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or looking for a new approach, this post offers clarity and insight into how IFS helps you relate differently to your thoughts and feelings.

Read more:
https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/how-ifs-differs-from-traditional-talk-therapy

Explore how IFS therapy differs from traditional talk therapy, including how each approach works and how to know which may be right for you.

01/05/2026

The beginning of a new year often comes with pressure to reset everything at once—habits, goals, routines, expectations. A mental wellness reset doesn’t ask for perfection or dramatic change. Instead, it invites a pause.

It’s a moment to check in with yourself: What feels heavy right now? What feels supportive? What do you want more space for this year? Even small shifts—more rest, clearer boundaries, gentler self-talk—can help create steadiness and clarity as the year unfolds.

A reset can be quiet. It can be personal. And it can happen at your own pace.

01/02/2026

Starting IFS therapy soon? Our newest blog post walks you through exactly what to expect during your first session, from consultation to how the therapist introduces the IFS model and how the session feels.

If you’re feeling unsure about beginning Internal Family Systems therapy, this guide will help you feel more prepared and confident about the experience.

Learn more:
https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/what-expect-first-ifs-therapy-session

Learn what happens in your first IFS therapy session, how it feels, and what to expect so you can begin therapy feeling informed and supported.

12/31/2025

🎉✨ Ringing in 2026: Happy New Year’s Eve! ✨🎉
As we bid farewell to 2025, let’s take a moment to honor the growth, resilience, and lessons this year has brought. Each step—big or small—has paved the way for the opportunities ahead in 2026.
At Louis Laves-Webb LCSW LPC-S & Associates, we’re here to walk alongside you on your journey toward self-discovery and well-being. Whether you’re setting new goals, embracing change, or focusing on self-care, this is your time to shine.
Here’s to a fresh start, new possibilities, and a year filled with hope, connection, and growth. Wishing you a safe and joyful New Year’s celebration! 🥂💛

12/30/2025

🎉✨ Ringing in 2026: Happy New Year’s Eve! ✨🎉

As we bid farewell to 2025, let’s take a moment to honor the growth, resilience, and lessons this year has brought. Each step—big or small—has paved the way for the opportunities ahead in 2026.

At Louis Laves-Webb LCSW LPC-S & Associates, we’re here to walk alongside you on your journey toward self-discovery and well-being. Whether you’re setting new goals, embracing change, or focusing on self-care, this is your time to shine.

Here’s to a fresh start, new possibilities, and a year filled with hope, connection, and growth. Wishing you a safe and joyful New Year’s celebration! 🥂💛

12/29/2025

Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW-S, LPC-S was recently featured in PharmaTech News, sharing practical insight on managing stress and improving communication during high-pressure moments at work.

In the article, he discusses how slowing down reactions and asking purposeful, questions can shift tense conversations into moments of connection. His example highlights how intentional communication can quickly reduce defensiveness.

It’s a powerful reminder that emotional regulation and curiosity are skills that can transform both professional and personal relationships.

🔗 Read the full article here:
https://pharmatechnews.com/stress-management-techniques-improving-communication-in-the-heat-of-the-moment/

12/24/2025

🎁✨ Happy Holidays from Louis Laves-Webb & Associates! ✨🎁
As the year winds down, we hope this season brings you moments of peace, connection, and joy. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or finding time for self-reflection, this is the perfect moment to focus on what truly matters.
At Louis Laves-Webb LCSW LPC-S & Associates, we’re here to support your mental and emotional well-being through every season. Let’s step into the new year with hope, gratitude, and a commitment to growth.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth and renewal! 💖

12/24/2025

🎁✨ Happy Holidays from Louis Laves-Webb & Associates! ✨🎁
As the year winds down, we hope this season brings you moments of peace, connection, and joy. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or finding time for self-reflection, this is the perfect moment to focus on what truly matters.
At Louis Laves-Webb LCSW LPC-S & Associates, we’re here to support your mental and emotional well-being through every season. Let’s step into the new year with hope, gratitude, and a commitment to growth.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth and renewal! 💖

12/22/2025

What does it feel like to be calm, connected, and grounded within yourself?

In this blog post, we break down the 8 Cs of Self in Internal Family Systems therapy and how these qualities support healing, resilience, and self-leadership.

If you’re curious about developing a deeper relationship with yourself, this is a great place to start. 💛

Read more: https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/8-cs-self-ifs-therapy

Learn the 8 Cs of Self in IFS therapy and how these core qualities support clarity and emotional healing. Understand your internal system with confidence.

12/18/2025

Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW-S, LPC-S was recently featured in Doctors Magazine, where he shared expert guidance on helping medical students and early-career clinicians process the emotional toll of patient death.

His contribution focuses on advocacy, emotional containment, and creating steady support during moments when clinicians may feel shaken, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. It’s a powerful reminder that tending to emotional well-being is not separate from medicine, it’s part of doing the work well.

🔗 Read the full article here:
https://doctorsmagazine.co/qa/4-ways-to-help-medical-students-navigate-patient-death-and-emotional-challenges/

New Q&A article featuring expert insights on Doctors Magazine: 4 Ways to Help Medical Students Navigate Patient Death and Emotional Challenges