Larneka Lavalais, LPC PLLC

08/08/2025

Childhood trauma can leave invisible scars that shape how we see ourselves and the world. Healing means recognizing these patterns and learning new ways to thrive. 💜✨ ”

08/07/2025

“Trauma leaves more than emotional scars—it can affect your whole body. 💔
From anxiety to chronic pain, these are some of the hidden health impacts of narcissistic abuse.
🧠 Healing is possible. Your body and mind deserve care.

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08/07/2025

Trauma and Grief Support Group. The group is for individuals ages 18 and up. The group will meet once a month. Next session is Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. This is a virtual group. This group is at no cost. To register go to: https://forms.gle/2nHUFhuUFTxSVd2A6
This month's special guest is: Sheronda L. Barkesdale!!!
Bio
Sheronda L. Barksdale, aka Empress She' is the CEO of Authentically Your Expressions and is the Founder of the school, S.M.I.L.E., The Self-Mastery Institute for Learning Empowerment. Mrs. Barksdale is a certified Spiritual Life Empowerment Coach, certified Meditation Instructor, Vision Specialist, professional speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She specializes in shadow work, chakra alignment, relationship coaching, and motivational, spiritual and personal growth. Sheronda has an associate degree in Sociology and one in Business Administration. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Human Services.

After being strengthened through many traumatic life experiences, Sheronda uses her strengths to encourage others to be empowered by their pain. Sheronda helps her clients define their goals in life, eliminate any mindsets that may hinder their desire to attain their goals, and learn the necessary skills to lead a focused and passion-driven life.
Sheronda's motto is: "Express yourself. Authentically."

08/07/2025

📣 Now Accepting New Clients!

All sessions are virtual only and available to Texas residents ages 12 and up.
We offer support for anxiety, depression, trauma, individual, and couples counseling.

💻 Affordable care with a sliding scale available.
Insurance accepted: Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, BCBS of Texas.

📞 Call 409-527-4347 or visit www.lavalaislpc.com to schedule.

Jenna Binford, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Fabiola Williams, LPC-S
Larneka Lavalais, LPC PLLC – Therapy that gets you. Healing that grows you.

08/06/2025

Teens: Nervous about school? You’re not alone. Let’s unpack that. 🎒
New grade. New teachers. New pressures. It’s okay to feel anxious—it just means you care.

🧠 Try these mental wellness strategies to ease the transition:
✔️ Take 3 deep breaths before the first bell
✔️ Start small—set 1 goal for your first week
✔️ Talk it out with someone you trust
✔️ Limit the comparison game on social media

📝 Journaling Prompt:
What are you most proud of from last school year?
Let your answer remind you of your strength.

You’ve got this. And if you need a safe space to talk, we’re here.
Larneka Lavalais, LPC PLLC
Therapy that gets you. Healing that grows you.

08/04/2025

To the single moms and dads holding it all together...
We see your strength—but we also see your stress.
You deserve wellness, not just survival. 💛

🧠 Mental wellness tips for single parents:
✔️ Start your day with intention – 2 minutes of stillness or a calming mantra.
✔️ Create tiny check-in moments – Ask yourself: How am I really doing?
✔️ Say no without guilt – Boundaries protect your peace.
✔️ Lean into joy – Celebrate small wins, even if no one else sees them.
✔️ Ask for help – Community care is real care.

✨ You don’t have to do it all alone. Therapy is a space for YOU, too.

At Larneka Lavalais, LPC PLLC
We offer:
Therapy that gets you. Healing that grows you.

08/02/2025

🌸 Save the Date! 🌸 Join us for the Fall 2025 Trauma & Grief Support Group, facilitated by Larneka Lavalais, LPC PLLC—healing together, one step at a time. 💜 This group is FREE!!!
#2025

08/01/2025

August is National Wellness Month!!

What is National Wellness Month?
It’s a time to prioritize self-care, stress relief, and mental wellness—especially in communities that are too often overlooked.

🧠 For underserved communities, wellness isn’t just about luxury—it’s about survival.
Many of us navigate life with limited access to care, chronic stress, and cultural stigmas around mental health.

✨ National Wellness Month is a reminder:
Your well-being matters.
Your rest is revolutionary.
Your healing is valid.

At Larneka Lavalais, LPC PLLC, we offer:
Therapy that gets you. Healing that grows you.

Let’s reset, restore, and reclaim wellness—together.

07/31/2025

💔💚 When Grief and Jealousy Collide

Grief isn’t always about death. Sometimes it’s the quiet loss of identity, dreams, roles, or relationships. And when you’re in it, jealousy can creep in—especially when others seem to be living the life you just lost or never had.

It’s a taboo emotion in grief, but let’s be real:
Feeling jealous doesn’t make you bitter—it makes you human.

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🔄 4 Ways Grief & Jealousy Intertwine:

1️⃣ Loss + Longing
Grief for what’s gone + Jealousy for what others still have.
🧠 Example: After a breakup, you miss the connection AND feel jealous of couples still together.

2️⃣ Comparison Intensifies Pain
When grief shakes your identity, seeing others thrive can sting.
🧠 Example: After losing your job, you watch coworkers get promoted.

3️⃣ Joy for Others, Pain for You
You’re happy for them... but it still hurts.
🧠 Example: Attending a wedding while grieving your divorce.

4️⃣ Unspoken Shame
You ask, “Why can’t I just be happy for them?”
Because grief + jealousy can exist at the same time.

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💡 Here’s What It Teaches Us:

✨ You’re allowed to feel both.
✨ Jealousy reveals what still matters to you—love, belonging, purpose.
✨ Don’t push it down—get curious about what it’s telling you.

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🛠️ Healing Tips

💬 Affirm: “My feelings don’t make me wrong. They make me real.”
🧭 Let jealousy guide you toward unmet needs.
🫂 Talk it out—naming it removes shame.
🚫 Limit comparison triggers when your heart needs protection.

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🖤 Grief is complex. Jealousy is honest. You can hold space for both.

07/31/2025

07/31/2025

🌿 Healing Looks Different for Everyone

From prayer to journaling, from group support to one-on-one therapy—there’s no one “right” way to heal.

“Healing Belongs to Us Too”

🧠 Healing isn’t linear. It’s not a checklist. It’s not one-size-fits-all.
It’s personal. It’s powerful. And it belongs to you.

At Larneka Lavalais, LPC PLLC, we’ll meet you where you are—no judgment, just support.

Because Your Healing, Your Way is always the right path.