LDP Counseling

06/26/2025

Men’s mental health is vital but often overshadowed by physical health concerns like heart disease or prostate cancer. This Men’s Health Month, let’s remember: your mental health is just as important.

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06/09/2025

When we are fully within our ego, our only concern is protecting our identity of who we believe we are. This takes us away from the ability to connect with the people we love. Instead, we are out to make them villains, or prove ourselves “right.”

When we do this, no one wins. Including ourselves. Our ego feels temporarily “good” but afterwards we feel hurt, misunderstood, or angry.

Our ego isn’t bad— It’s simply trying to protect us from from pain. When our ego is running the show, most of us enter into our childhood coping mechanisms. Those coping mechanisms no longer serve us.

In order to leave the ego, we have to first breathe. We have to learn to not become defensive or reactive to our own emotions.

Here’s some tips:

1. Name your ego: name your ego + notice when it comes into play, creating stories or attempting to be “right.” This will help you consciously act beyond your own ego.

2. Take breaks when you need it: the ego tends to be child like + reactive. When you feel yourself getting there stop text messaging or ask if you can resume the conversation later when your nervous system is regulated.

3. Listen to the other person’s perspective: hear what the other person is saying + feeling. Don’t interrupt. It doesn’t mean you need to take on their perspective as your own, but you can always learn from what someone is saying.

4. Know when the other person is in ego + no longer solution seeking: this interaction won’t be helpful + you can end the conversation or no longer engage. Signs of this “you know I’m right” or other defensive language that shows the person is committed to a narrative not to an open conversation

5. Be open to solutions + coming together as a unit “what can I do to support you?” “What is it that you believe I can do better?” “How can we both come together to find a solution that feel good for both of us”

04/01/2025

Today marks the start of Counseling Awareness Month 2025! Professional counselors across myriad settings play a central role in keeping people and communities healthy. Join us throughout the month of April as we celebrate the work counselors do!

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01/10/2025

Allow me to help you find the balance. Call to schedule an appointment. 337.789.2264

💡 Did you know January is Get a Balanced Life Month?💡

As we step into the new year, this month is a perfect reminder to pause, reflect, and focus on achieving balance in all areas of life—work, relationships, self-care, and mental health.

For counselors, achieving balance is essential for personal and professional growth. It's about setting boundaries, prioritizing wellness, and creating space for what truly matters.

🌟 Tips to create balance this month:
- Start your day with mindfulness or a gratitude practice.
- Set realistic goals for work and personal life.
- Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation.
- Don’t hesitate to seek support when you need it.

Let’s make January a month of intentional living and inspire others to do the same! How are you working toward balance this year?

12/09/2024

Now is as good a time as any to start making those positive changes.

Developing new habits and making positive changes in life takes time. Here are some tips to help you in that process.

12/04/2024

Always remember that when you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling, you are not alone. There are always resources available to help you.

11/26/2024

Today, given that the majority of us spend a substantial amount of our time at work, it is no surprise that work-related stress is listed as one of the most significant causes for stress in our daily lives. However, there are some simple ways workplace stress can be managed and reduced.

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11/26/2024

Exhibiting self-care is critical when it comes to taking care of your mental health. Here are some ways you can show some self-love throughout the week!

11/16/2024

11/16/2024

Our relationship to sleep in our society is at best, toxic. Too often we reward sleeplessness as a sign of dedication to work, an abundant social life or a signal of importance.

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11/16/2024

Maintaining optimal mental health relies heavily on adequate sleep, which significantly influences mood, focus, and concentration. This article provides valuable insights into sleep-conducive dietary habits, highlighting the importance of mindful pre-bedtime food choices as a crucial aspect of overall sleep hygiene.

10/03/2024

With an average of over 135 su***des per day in the United States, working together to decrease stress, anxiety, fear and loneliness for all ages and types of people is an essential component of su***de prevention.

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