The Importance of Couple & Family Therapy
Family therapy is important because it helps family members communicate and resolve conflict. It can also help families deal with major life transitions, such as divorce, the death of a loved one, or a move to a new city. Family therapy can also help families who have a member with a mental illness or addiction. […]
Brain Health: Ten Tips to Keep Your Brain in Shape
Why is brain health important? Brain health is important for many reasons. The brain is responsible for all of our thoughts, emotions, and actions. It controls our ability to learn and remember information as well as regulates our body’s vital functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure. The brain is the center of our […]
Financial Therapy for a Better Life
What is financial therapy? If you’re struggling with your finances, you’re not alone. Money problems can be a source of stress and anxiety, and can take a toll on your mental health. If you’re having issues making ends meet or getting out of debt, seeking professional help can be a good idea. Financial therapy is […]
Celebrating Pride: A month of love, acceptance, and visibility
In the United States, June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month and this year’s theme is “The Future is Ours.” The history of Pride Month dates back to 1970, when the first Pride march was held in New York City to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Since then, […]
By: Taylor Kracht, LCMHCA What are Destiny and Growth Beliefs Destiny and growth beliefs are the assumptions an individual has about how relationships are cultivated and developed, and whether certain aspects of relationships are unchangeable. These beliefs run on a continuum rather than a dichotomy. Therefore, you can have a combination of the two ranging […]
How do we help to grease the wheels of our relationships so that it works better overall? A good place to start is with a thorough understanding of the importance of communication. Keep reading to learn more about the top four DON’Ts in any relationship! Written By: Taylor Kracht, LCMHCA When in a verbal conflict, […]
Couples counseling is used when a couple (married or dating) want to improve aspects of their relationship. There are many reasons for seeking couples counseling: Frequent arguments Infidelity/Trust issues Ignoring the problems rather than talking about them Feeling like something is wrong, but not sure exactly what it is Wanting to tell your partner something […]
Practicing gratitude and the effect it has on our mental health Practicing gratitude can bring immense changes to your overall happiness and health. 2020 has packed a powerful to punch to some of us. As this year comes to a close, take a few minutes and look back to recognize the good that this year […]
We would like to introduce you to the owner of L & B Counseling, Trent Morrow. You might have seen him in the office, on our webpage, or as of recently on our social media pages. For some of you, he might have been, or is your therapist, or your child’s therapist. So we thought, […]