We offer Mental Health Counseling and Christian Counseling in the Baton Rouge area. Sometimes a believer is struggling with problems in their life, yet they want the assurance that they are seeing someone who will counsel them from a Christian Perspective. We can help, call us at 225-290-7252 Mental Health & Christian Counseling
The recent tragedy of the suicide of Robin Williams will highlight an ailing problem, and perhaps give much needed attention to this horrible experience for loved ones, family and friends. How could someone be in so much emotional pain to take their own life? It bespeaks to two problems. One is the fact that some … [Read more…]
Five Tips to Keeping the Love in Marriage Alive Write a note of love – this classic way to express yourself has been replaced in our modern times. Do not send an email, text or other virtual communication; write them an old fashion pen and paper note expressing your love. Attend a Seminar or Class … [Read more…]
A portion of our counseling practice is assisting individuals stuck in the cycle of drug addiction, or helping family members cope with a loved one who is stuck in this cycle. The following are some startling statistics of drug use in the United States and around the world. Cocaine Statistics 1 out of 4 Americans … [Read more…]
I have been doing professional counseling for about 20 years, and there are some common questions that potential new clients ask regarding counseling. I would like to answer some of these common questions. How does counseling work? Counseling sessions are normally one hour in length, yet the first session, I like to meet with the … [Read more…]
Worldwide, between 80,000 and 100,000 kids start smoking every day. Approximately one quarter of children alive in the Western Pacific Region* will die from smoking. The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled worldwide smoking statistics for the year 2002. The smoking facts and stats presented are sobering. A portion of the report appears below, but … [Read more…]
A Substance Abuse Evaluation is an assessment of an individual who has used, abused or become dependent upon a mood altering substance such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine or opiates. The need for a substance abuse evaluation occurs when the individual has experienced negative consequences due to the use of the mood altering substances. Some examples … [Read more…]
A substance abuse evaluation is an assessment of an individual to discern whether the drugs or alcohol use is a problem in the person’s life. There are basically three general categories of using drugs, which are social use, abuse and addiction. Social Use is either the experimentation of drugs or alcohol, or the occasion use … [Read more…]
Marriage is a partnership between two individuals that is meant to last a lifetime. Why do so many marriages fail? Why do 50% of the marriages in the United Stated end up in divorce? This is a million dollar question. This article will address three important areas that cause marriages to crumble. #1 Emotional Management … [Read more…]
Our battle against the disease of alcoholism is an uphill battle. With the many good programs, support groups and prevention services, the statistics are still staggering: About 14 million people in the US are addicted to alcohol and millions of others who display symptoms of abuse. Over 17, 000 traffic fatalities attributed to alcohol-related accidents … [Read more…]