The La Luz Blog
3 Reasons Why Finding a Counselor Can Be So Hard
Why is it so hard to find a counselor? After weeks of looking, you’re starting to think Maybe it’s best to just quit. You’re faced with multiple barriers you hadn’t even considered that leave you with thoughts like, Wait, how much does counseling cost? You don’t take...
4 Easy Ways to Combat Anxious Thoughts
Anxiety is a condition that exists in the thoughts of the mind. Based on the thoughts you create, it can fuel worry, stress and even fear. One way to manage anxiety is through mental defense through the thoughts you think. Here are a few ways to help get that anxiety...
4 Unexpected Behaviors You May See in an Anxious Child
Anxiety is a preoccupation of worry that interferes with functioning. It gets in the way of daily routine and causes a tremendous amount of stress that leaves one feeling overwhelmed, uneasy, scared, and worried. With adults, it can be easier to diagnose anxiety...
Trauma and How it Affects People
Ever hear people throwing around the word "trauma" or "traumatic" and wonder what that is. This article will give you a better understanding of what trauma is and how it impacts people in the long and short run. There are some who have gone...
What is Anxiety?
What is anxiety? Does everyone have it? Will it ever go away? This blog will cover some of these questions about anxiety, what it is and how it works. The National Alliance on Mental Illness suggests over 40 million Americans have an anxiety disorder- which is likely...
Why Counseling Kinda Sucks Pt. 3
Counseling is difficult. It’s like an intense exercise of the brain, very similar to an intense physical workout- think Iron Man or Triathlon. It’s not easy; it pushes beyond your own mental limits and makes you question things that have always been your truth. It can...
Why Grief Sucks So Bad
By Laura Kotlowski, LPC Loss and the grief that comes with it, are among the most difficult situations humans have to face. Hands down. I tell people close to me, “I don’t do grief well.” It is my truth, and I...
Why Counseling Kinda Sucks Pt. 2
Ever had that feeling when everyone else is eating donuts for breakfast but you’re drinking your protein shake? How about that moment when you’re called lame for skipping the late-night outing with friends so you can be home before midnight? This is also one of the...
4 Things to Expect When Starting Counseling
What is counseling all about? Written by: Laura Kotlowski, MA, LPC, LCDC, NCC, CCTP, EMDR Trained Counseling is a journey of healing, gaining insights, and learning healthy ways to get along with life in general. We understand that starting counseling is a major...
Why Counseling Kinda Sucks. Pt 1
Written by: Rebecca Flores If you’re asking yourself, “Do I really need counseling?”, “Why can’t I get it together without counseling?” or “Why does everyone else look so happy and they’re not in counseling?” This article is for you. We get it. Counseling kinda...
5 Ways to Know if your Stress is actually Anxiety
Everyone experiences stress and worry from time to time. The difference between feeling stressed versus having clinical anxiety is very specific. Here are a few things to keep an eye out for if you’re wondering if your worry is becoming a problem. Feeling anxious can...
4 Questions to Answer BEFORE Starting Counseling
So you’ve decided it’s time to get counseling, but you’re not sure where to start? Here are the 4 questions you must answer before choosing a counselor: Will I use my insurance or go the private pay route? What is the problem I’m facing? What are their office hours?...