Kelley Lockhart-Delaune
Kelley Lockhart Delaune was born and raised In Metairie, Lousiana. She is married to her husband and has two boys, Roman (10) and Remy (8). Kelley received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from LSU and her Masters in Social Work from Tulane in 2002. Kelley is a psychotherapist in private practice. She owns Modern Therapy and Wellness, a group practice. Her and her team focus on helping others to heal themselves and their relationships. You can find her mental health and wellness blog at: https://moderntherapyandwellness.com/. In her spare time, you can find her working out, drinking coffee, going to the beach, cursing too much, staying up too late and writing.
I Did Brainspotting for Anxiety
Trigger warning: In this post, I am sharing some information about medical trauma. PTSD and symptoms of anxiety and Treatment.
I Did Brainspotting for Anxiety
My son has a condition where he needs brain scans once...
Why NOLA Moms Love Therapy
Why NOLA Moms Love Therapy
As a therapist of 20 years, I am always curious to hear how people feel about therapy. As a truth seeker, I want to know:
What do you love about therapy?
How...
6 Reasons To Shop At Zuppardo’s
6 Reasons To Shop At Zuppardo's
I should start by saying that my husband is actually the one who does the grocery shopping. He goes to Sam's once a week (no, he hasn't switched to...
A Letter to My Son on Inattentive ADHD
Dear Son,
I know you hate homework. I did too.
I know you forget math formulas. I did too.
I know you rush through your work sometimes and make minor mistakes. I did too.
I know you would...
Hello August
I don't know about you, but August is always a mixed month for me.
Bye Bye Summer
For me, summers represent time with my kids. Yes, I am a working mom but still ... summers feel...
Have You Taught Your Children About Glimmers?
Have You Taught Your Children About Glimmers?
Most of us know about triggers. A trigger is when we have a strong emotional reaction to something. This often happens when we are reminded of an old...
When Your Kid Gets Ghosted by an Adult
Most of us have been ghosted before and let's be honest, it feels pretty bad. When your kid gets ghosted by an adult, though, it is a different level of hurt. One of the...
New Orleans Festivals Just Became More Sensory Friendly
New Orleans Festivals Just Became More Sensory Friendly
The Beignet Fest Foundation in partnership with Children's Hospital has unveiled a new project that is designed to support those with sensory needs. Kulture City was commissioned...
New Orleans Jazz Fest Now Has a Designated Sober Space
The sober curious community is growing across the country. Places like Austin, New York, Chicago and California have sober bars. New Orleans even opened its first sober bar - Dreamhouse Lounge - in 2022....
Ten Tips from a NOLA Couples Therapist
Ten Tips from a NOLA Couples Therapist
There are so many reasons why love is important. Love is important for human connection and support. Our partners can support us, help us to grow and experience...
Taco Tuesday at Our House
Tacos are one of our favorite meals. They are fast and easy! Between work and homework and extracurriculars, I am always in favor of something that is quick to prepare. At the same time,...
New Orleans Isn’t Just About Alcohol
We all know the emphasis that New Orleans has on food, drink and music. As a therapist, I cannot tell you how many people I have had in my office through the years who...
Mental Health and Wellness Trends for This Year
Do you ever wonder what the health and wellness trends are?
There will continue to be an increase in anxiety and depression in the aftermath of the pandemic. The Journal of Affective Disorders states that...
15 New Year’s Reflections for You
The New Year is often a time of reflection. A time when we can look back at what went well and what we want to do differently this year. The New Year is a...