Magnolia Family Counseling

08/10/2025

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

08/09/2025

While there is no one right way to grieve the loss of a loved one, there are some guidelines that will help you heal.

How to Heal After a Loss by Priscilla Hurd | Jan 22, 2018 | Grief Experiencing the death of a loved one is the hardest thing we can go through in this life. What can make grieving even more challenging is the feeling that we’re somehow doing it wrong. But grieving is a unique experience and there ...

08/09/2025

"Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities."
- Aldous Huxley

08/08/2025

How many times have you heard a friend or a coworker say something like, “I was totally having a panic attack yesterday when you didn’t show up!”

They weren’t actually having a panic attack, they were merely concerned you were late.

Why People Misunderstand Anxiety by Priscilla Hurd | Feb 28, 2018 | Anxiety Did you ever play the game called “telephone” growing up? One kid whispered a secret message into the ear of the kid next to him. That kid then whispered the “same” message into the ear of the kid next to her. On and...

08/08/2025

"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable."
- Walt Disney

08/07/2025

While more research is needed, and while not everyone in the mental health community categorizes cellphone addiction as a real disorder, yet, it is clear that teens are having trouble curbing their own technological desires.

Why You Should Limit Phone Time For Your Teen by Priscilla Hurd | Nov 18, 2018 | Child/Teen When your child was small, they most likely couldn’t go to bed at night unless they had their favorite blanky or stuffed animal. Well, just because they’re “all grown up” doesn’t mean they still don...

08/07/2025

"Learn to... be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.”
- Henri Frederic Amiel

08/06/2025

Online stalking and harassment is becoming more common. According to the Pew Research Center’s 2017 Online Harassment survey, 41% of Americans have been personally subjected to harassing behavior online.

Are They an Online Pest, or an Online Stalker? Knowing When to Get Help by Magnolia Family Counseling | Jul 14, 2019 | Abuse/Neglect, Bullying, Counseling Online stalking and harassment is becoming more common. According to the Pew Research Center’s 2017 Online Harassment survey, 41% of Americans ...

08/06/2025

"Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time"
- Mark Twain

08/05/2025

There are things you can do to support a loved one and help them on their journey back toward health and happiness.

How to Help a Loved One Suffering from Depression by Priscilla Hurd | Sep 10, 2017 | Depression Watching a loved one suffer from depression is incredibly difficult. All you want to do is help them feel better. But when it becomes obvious you can’t take their pain away, you can become frustrated. A...

08/05/2025

Please join us in Congratulating our therapist, Caroline Gremillion, for completing her clinical hours and becoming a fully licensed professional counselor here in the state of Louisiana. We are so proud of you and the amazing counselor that you are!

Here is a little bit about Caroline in her own words…

“The populations I most enjoy working with are minors 3 and up and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I enjoy focusing on present or past or recent trauma and attachment issues. I am trained in TBRI, EMDR, and have skills in Play Therapy and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy. I have further training in EMDR for attachment trauma in adults and children/teens. I also have experience working with foster and adoptive kids/adults.
If you are finding yourself needing extra support, I encourage you to reach out for help. I would love to walk with you in this journey of making lasting changes and healing the wounds of traumatic experiences.”

Call for an appointment today. 504-434-3577

08/05/2025

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
- Neale Donald Walsch