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Understanding Anxiety on World Mental Health Day

by Sarah Rivera | October 8, 2024 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: By Jennifer Patrick, LMSW Welcome to our “How do I know” blog series at La Luz Counseling! This October, we’re diving into all things mental health to help you recognize the signs and know when to seek a helping hand. Today, in honor of World Mental Health...

Tackle Back-to-School Jitters: What Parents and Kids Should Know

by Sarah Rivera | September 24, 2024 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: Sabrina Del Angel, LPC-Associate supervised by Dr. Maria Haiyasoso LPC-S. Going back to school is exciting, but it can also bring some nervousness. It's totally normal for kids and teens to feel a little anxious about starting a new school year. Whether...

5 Simple Ways to Help Manage After School Anxiety in Children

by Sarah Rivera | September 17, 2024 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: JENNIFER PATRICK, LMSW Does your child seem overwhelmed after school? It's pretty common for after school anxiety in children to occur during the transition from school to home. Between homework, after-school activities, and just needing some downtime,...

How to Choose Gratitude in Difficult Times

Nov 7, 2024 | Counseling for Adults

Thinking of November, most of us think of Thanksgiving and the holidays. But what if the holidays don’t feel like the “Thanksgiving spirit”? It’s hard to feel thankful when things are tough. Especially when the holidays seem to be getting us down rather than up. How...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Mental Health and Depression Awareness

Oct 28, 2024 | Counseling for Adults

WRITTEN BY: JENNIFER PATRICK, LMSW Welcome to our October edition of the How Do I Know? blog series! Last time, we explored how to recognize the signs of anxiety. This month, we're turning our focus to a topic that affects many but isn't always easy to talk...