Winter Is Coming….
Do you ever feel sad when winter is coming? Well so did John Snow, but he probably had different reasons than we do, like evil witches, looney girlfriends, and battle fatigue. For us, it’s often the holidays that bring about the blues; but there is another phenomenon that occurs frequently. Being sad during the winter […]
Uh Oh…Is it Alcoholism?
Working in the field of substance use treatment, one of the most common areas of confusion for clients and family is whether someone has a “drinking problem.” This is a topic that is discussed by friends, family and coworkers quite frequently. It can sound like, “John drinks every day, and on the weekends, he starts […]
To Medicate or Not to Medicate….
People who are struggling with mental health conditions often find it difficult to navigate their treatment. That’s because it can be tricky to understand how, when and where to get help. For example, a lot of people don’t know the difference between a therapist, a counselor, a psychologist and a psychiatrist. We could break that […]
Recovery and Returning to Oneself
The term and process of recovery has become popular as it has become part of mainstream culture due to being endorsed by famous people like Eminem, Robert Downey Jr, and Demi Lovato. This is great news and opportunity for people everywhere to gain access to the recovery process. A quick Google search defines recovery as […]
Gratitude…Not Just a Trend
Practicing gratitude sounds like a difficult task if you feel down, or worse…depressed. The last thing you want to do when you feel dejected and unhappy is hear someone tell you that “You should be thankful for…” You might think, They don’t understand. It’s not that easy. You may even feel angry or betrayed by that […]
Letter to Parents
The Following is a letter to parents. I think it is important to honor and acknowledge those that are raising children during this pandemic. Dear Parents and Caregivers of children, Did you imagine that life would be what it is today? I mean a year later and you’re still here!! The sacrifices you’ve […]
Let’s talk Therapy!
Reaching out to a professional for support and guidance has become popularized in our society. Movies, television shows and series have highlighted characters and themes around going to therapy. Celebrities, athletes, and other social media influencers have personally talked about being in therapy and their need for help and support. Therapist have become a necessary […]
Louisville Health & Healing, a Therapy Practice in Louisville, Kentucky, Launches New Website to Promote Therapeutic Service Offerings and Attract Clients
A new therapy practice in Louisville, Kentucky has kicked off 2021 by moving into a new office, launching a new website, and opening up scheduling for potential clients to book therapy appointments. Louisville Health & Healing – formerly known as Lucas Counseling and Consulting – was founded by Henry Lucas, LCSW, LCADC, in 2012 and has […]
Pandemic Alert—What to watch for.
Okay. Okay. Okay. I know we are all tired of our current situation. I am even hesitant to write and then post this. And, I also think it is important. It is important to understand that it may “feel” lonely and disconnected but that there are others that feel the same. Identification is the antidote […]
