Modern Therapy and Wellness, LLC

09/23/2025

When someone has lived through trauma, whether a single event or a series of overwhelming experiences, the impact doesn’t just disappear once the situation is over. Trauma can shape how the body responds to stress, how safe a person feels in relationships, and how they see themselves. That’s where trauma-informed care comes in. Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with you?” trauma-informed care begins by asking, “What happened to you?” It’s an approach that emphasizes safety, compassion, and collaboration....

When someone has lived through trauma, whether a single event or a series of overwhelming experiences, the impact doesn’t just disappear once the situation is over. Trauma can shape how the body re…

09/16/2025

Gottman Method Couple Therapy: What Is It? Couples often seek therapy when communication breaks down, trust is challenged, or recurring conflicts feel impossible to resolve. Among the many approaches to couples counseling, the Gottman Method stands out for its research-backed strategies and practical tools. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? What Is the Gottman Method? The Gottman Method of couple therapy was developed by Drs....

Gottman Method Couple Therapy: What Is It? Couples often seek therapy when communication breaks down, trust is challenged, or recurring conflicts feel impossible to resolve. Among the many approach…

08/18/2025

Psychologist and couple's therapist Stan Tatkin teaches that every couple has thirds: the people, passions, and endeavors that live outside of our partnership. Friends. Work. Hobbies. Family. Screens. These are all examples of “thirds.” They’re not bad in themselves, they’re necessary and healthy. Thirds help us stay balanced and connected to others and to our desires. They can give us outlets, a sense of accomplishment and pride and community beyond our relationship....

Psychologist and couple’s therapist Stan Tatkin teaches that every couple has thirds: the people, passions, and endeavors that live outside of our partnership. Friends. Work. Hobbies. Family.…

08/11/2025

We all want to be seen. Not necessarily agreed with, not instantly fixed — just seen. Heard. Understood. In couples therapy, I often watch partners wrestle with how to respond when the other is in pain. They rush to defensiveness or advice. They want to clear things up, move things forward, correct the story. It makes sense. But what most partners are truly longing for in those moments is to be heard and acknowledged....

We all want to be seen. Not necessarily agreed with, not instantly fixed — just seen. Heard. Understood. In couples therapy, I often watch partners wrestle with how to respond when the other is in …

07/16/2025

This month, we’re celebrating
Ellen’s one year anniversary with Modern Therapy & Wellness!

Ellen has made an incredible impact: bringing warmth, insight, and dedication to her work with clients and to our team. Her clinical thoughtfulness, collaboration and humor have enriched our practice in so many ways.

Ellen, we’re so grateful to have you as part of our MTW family. Thank you for the love and skill you bring to your work every day. We can’t wait to see what the next year brings!

Ellen sees individuals and couples. To read more about Ellen or to schedule an appointment, click the link in our profile .

07/11/2025

Research by John Gottman found that couples who divorced had more negative interactions and less positive interactions at the start of their conversations compared to those who stayed married over six years. How couples begin their conflict conversation matters. Couples who were harsher and negative in the first few minutes of their conversations were less likely to stay married . one of the skills that we teach couples is how to use a softened approach when beginning hard conversations. It matters ! ❤️

07/07/2025

If you’ve ever felt like your partner can’t do anything right or that every little thing they upsets you, you might be experiencing something called Negative Sentiment Override (NSO). It’s a pattern that can take over in relationships, even when love is still present. Let’s break it down and talk about how to turn things around. What Is Negative Sentiment Override?...

If you’ve ever felt like your partner can’t do anything right or that every little thing they upsets you, you might be experiencing something called Negative Sentiment Override (NSO). It’s a patter…

07/06/2025

We live In New Orleans where the emphasis is often on pleasure, festivity and celebration. You can drink alcohol in the streets in New Orleans, which is unlike many cities. Many bars are open 24/7 here. Almost everything is celebrated with a drink here, even death. As mental health practitioners in the Greater New Orleans area, we are highly aware of the harm that alcohol is having on individuals, couples and families....

We live In New Orleans where the emphasis is often on pleasure, festivity and celebration. You can drink alcohol in the streets in New Orleans, which is unlike many cities. Many bars are open 24/7 …

06/27/2025

This month at Modern Therapy and Wellness, we are doing some myth busting. Here are some common couples therapy myths. 1. Myth: Couples therapy is a last resort Reality: Couples therapy can be useful at any time. While it's true that many people reach out for therapy to navigate conflict, couples also come to therapy for premarital counseling, relationship growth, to boost connection, or to navigate parenting or life transitions....

This month at Modern Therapy and Wellness, we are doing some myth busting. Here are some common couples therapy myths. 1. Myth: Couples therapy is a last resort Reality: Couples therapy can be usef…

06/22/2025

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06/03/2025

In recent years, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become recognized as an effective, treatment for trauma. It has also become the treatment of choice for those who want to do emotional healing without rehashing all of the details. EMDR was developed in the1980s by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR is now widely used by therapists to help clients....

In recent years, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become recognized as an effective, treatment for trauma. It has also become the treatment of choice for those who w…

05/27/2025

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 more than just talking- it's about connection, emotional safety, and understanding. Here's what "communication issues" often actually mean: 1. Couples are unable to talk about difficult things when they're emotionally flooded…...

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 i…