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The Authenticity Center

Counseling and coaching for authentic, courageous living and leadership. In-person counseling local to Lafayette, LA, and across Louisiana via telehealth.

04/16/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month.

And honestly...most people I talk to are already very AWARE of their stress.

The real question is: now what?

One of the most overlooked skills in mental health is emotional awareness: being able to name what you’re actually feeling.

Not just: “I’m stressed.”

But:
“I’m overwhelmed because I’ve taken on too much and haven’t asked for help.”

Getting to that level of clarity changes things.

Emotions aren’t the actual problems to fix. They’re signals.

The goal isn’t control. It’s curiosity.

Name it...so you can navigate it.

04/13/2026

The “weeds” in my front yard caught my attention today. 🌸

My husband cuts around them because he knows how much I love them.

Weeds? Maybe.
Unkept? Sure.
But also...something that brings me joy.

It's a simple reminder that joy doesn’t have to be big or impressive to matter.

Sometimes it’s right there in the ordinary.

"Joydinary"

What’s one small thing you’re noticing today?

04/11/2026

Our team of counselors spent the day “sharpening the saw”, as Steven Covey would say. helped us own our strengths. We identified our core values at the Authenticity Center (more on that later). And taught us how to develop a healthy culture in our organization. We learned more about each other, which really is the thing that build trust and connected relationships. Wrapped up with some matcha and coffee at and smell good fun at . always learning and growing to serve.

04/10/2026

Question Five: What does it mean if I cry during my session?

04/09/2026

Question Four: What if I don’t know what to talk about in therapy?

04/08/2026

Let’s pause for a moment.

What emotion have you been feeling the most lately?

Just one word.
No overthinking. No explaining.
Name it.

04/03/2026

Question Three: What if I cry the whole therapy session?

04/02/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month.

Not just awareness...acceptance.

Acceptance means we move beyond understanding and into true respect. For different ways of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world.

Not everything needs to be fixed.

Some things need to be understood and supported.

We are grateful for and celebrate our clients, community, colleagues, friends, and family who are autistic and neurodivergent.

You don’t have to become someone else to belong here. You already do. 💛

04/02/2026

Question Two: Do I have to share everything in therapy right away?

04/01/2026

Question One: What to expect at your first therapy session.

03/31/2026

You’ve got questions…and we want to help!

Check out this series where we answer some common questions about therapy. 💛

Address

Lafayette, LA
70508

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13374009725

Website

https://www.theauthenticitycenter.com/

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