The surprising effects of exercise: How physical activity can improve your mood and reduce stress Sure, exercise has numerous benefits for your physical health, but it can also have a profound impact on your mental wellbeing. In recent years, there have been numerous studies conducted on the relationship between exercise and mental health.  In fact, […]

Want to boost your over all well-being? These three tools are the foundation to living a better life. Self-care has been defined as practices that preserve one’s own health, well-being, or happiness. Self-care can look like indulging in treats, fun activities, personal time, and anything else that brings someone comfort or peace. While compassion and […]

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I feel it is only fitting to discuss the significance of mental health during such a stressful time like the one we’ve had over the last couple of months. This worldwide pandemic has changed things for so many and disrupted our normalcy in a plethora of ways. People […]

The coronavirus…are two words we hear so often everywhere we turn these past few weeks. We can’t escape it, and yet we are all living through it together.  Many of us feel anxious and scared, and at the same time we find ourselves grieving.  As therapists, we are here for anyone who needs us.  We […]

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m healthy, why go see a doctor? I don’t need to go to the doctor. I can get through this myself.  If I’m really sick, then I will make an appointment. So why go see a doctor?” At some point or another, we have all heard these words.  No […]

In honor of Love Month, let’s talk about love languages. As a therapist, I am frequently discussing stress associated to relational issues, whether it is romantic or familial. I have found that having this information – what love language you are – can truly benefit how you relate to others you care about and also […]

It is a new year, so that means it is going to be a new me.  I remember saying this each year to myself.  A new me meant setting up New Year’s resolutions.  However, looking back, that saying never stuck well with me.  I’d set New Year’s resolutions, only to learn that I couldn’t keep […]

Two years ago, right before the holidays, my grandpa passed away. His passing was sudden and unexpected. Although, I was never close to my grandpa, I learned that somehow, his death affected me more than I realized. I grieved for a long time. Grief over the holidays is when it affects my family and I […]

There has been much research done surrounding the use of gratitude and thankfulness as a means to increase happiness and overall satisfaction in your life. As we quickly approach the holiday season where giving thanks is encouraged, I thought about how the practice of thankfulness of gratefulness throughout our days and lives could be very […]

Our passion at L&B Counseling is Breaking The Stigma of Counseling. We did that recently on Saturday, September 28th by volunteering at the Isabella Santos Foundation 12th Annual 5K/10K for Kids Cancer in the Ballantyne area. According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, every 3 minutes, a family hears the devastating words that their child […]