Richard M. Burleigh, LPC

08/20/2025

Parents, you wear so many hats — planner, chauffeur, emotional anchor, problem solver… and sometimes, it feels like there’s no space left for you.

But here’s the truth:
Your mental health matters.
Not just so you can show up for everyone else — but because you deserve care simply for being human.

This school year, give yourself permission to:
✔️ Rest without guilt
✔️ Set boundaries around your time
✔️ Ask for help when you need it
✔️ Prioritize your peace

When you care for yourself, you’re also teaching your kids how to care for themselves. And that’s a lesson they need as much as math and reading.

📥 Save this post as your reminder. You’re allowed to take up space.

08/19/2025

08/12/2025

Students: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect.

You don’t have to ace every test, join every club, or have it all figured out by the first day of school.

Your worth isn’t tied to your achievements.
It’s okay to:
✔️ Ask for help
✔️ Make mistakes
✔️ Rest
✔️ Be human

Save this post and remind yourself of it when perfectionism creeps in. You’re doing enough. You are enough.

📞 Acadiana Counseling Connection
337-205-3064 | info@acadianacc.com

08/11/2025

📚 New on the Blog! 📚
Back-to-school season can bring a lot of big feelings for kids — and for parents, too.

In our latest blog post, we’re sharing practical tips to help your child manage anxiety as they transition back into the school routine.

From practicing morning routines early, to creating a simple coping plan together, small steps can make a big difference in helping kids feel more prepared and calm.

➡️ Read the full article on our website for more guidance.
(www.acadianacc.com/blog)

Your child doesn’t have to face back-to-school stress alone — and neither do you.

08/04/2025

🌿 Welcome to Back to You 🌿
As summer winds down, it’s easy to feel swept up in the rush of what’s next—school, work, routines, responsibilities. This August, we’re inviting you to slow down and return to yourself.

✨ Your calm.
✨ Your boundaries.
✨ Your emotional clarity.
✨ Your mental wellness.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing tools, reflections, and encouragement to help you prioritize your mental health before life speeds up again.

You don’t need a fresh start—just a gentle return. 💛

📍Follow along and save what speaks to you.
📞 Need support? Call 337-205-3064 or email info@acadianacc.com

08/04/2025

🎉 We’re excited to welcome you to the official Acadiana Counseling Connection page!

Many of you have followed the professional pages of our individual clinicians—and we’re so grateful for the support. Now, we’re bringing everything together in one place where you can stay connected with our entire team.

Here, you’ll find:
🧠 Helpful mental health tips
📆 Updates on services, events & availability
🎓 Continuing education opportunities
💬 A look at the heart of who we are and what we do

Acadiana Counseling Connection is a Lafayette-based private practice offering counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups—as well as forensic services, workshops, and professional presentations. We’re dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and creating a space where healing, growth, and connection thrive.

Thanks for being here. We’re so glad to have you on this journey with us. 💙

📍 905 Jefferson St., Ste. 500A, Lafayette, LA 70501
📞 337-205-3064
📧 info@acadianacc.com

07/25/2025

🧠 Feeling stuck in your head this week?
Our free Reset Your Mindset worksheet helps you reflect on tough thoughts, reframe them, and move forward with intention.

You don’t have to believe everything you think.
Download your guide, take a deep breath, and reset.

📎 Grab your copy below

07/23/2025

In a world that tells you to stay quiet, keep grinding, and carry the weight of generations…
Choosing to heal is radical.

It’s an act of self-preservation.
It’s an act of resistance.
It’s an act of love.

🖤 Therapy can be the space where your healing begins—and your power returns.

Let’s break cycles together.

📞 337-205-3064
📧 info@acadianacc.com
Acadiana Counseling Connection

07/21/2025

🧭 Halfway through the year… how are you doing?

We often pause to check progress at work, with goals, or in school—but your mental health deserves a check-in too.

Swipe through to reflect on:
✨ Your energy
✨ Your boundaries
✨ Your coping tools
✨ Your support system

💬 Let this be your moment to breathe, reset, and realign.

You don’t have to do it all alone.

📞 337-205-3064
📧 info@acadianacc.com

07/20/2025

✨ Sunday Reset = Self-Care + Intention
Before the week starts, take a moment to check in with yourself:

✅ What are your intentions?
✅ What do you need to feel grounded?
✅ What can you let go of?

You don’t need a full overhaul—just a fresh breath and a clear step forward. 🌿