MONET DAVID, MS, LPC

Counselor Lafayette, La

Money

2 min read

Less Money…More Problems? The relationship between Capitalism and Therapy

Therapy has the power to transform lives. It can help individuals overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and various mental health issues. However, in...

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Confessions of a Therapist

I’ve got a confession to make. I am so sick of people finding out what I do for a living and then saying the absolute most out of pocket stuff to me...

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Pause

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The Art of the Pause

The frequency with which anxiety exists in our bodies can only be described as frenetic and unrelenting. A hive of bees when it is at its worst. An...

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scaly friends

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Connection Seeking in Acadiana

Day after day I hear from clients an innate desire to connect with other people. To make new friends. To have novel experiences. My young adult...

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I'm Not Your Buddy, Pal. Man sitting at desk alone.

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I'm Not Your Buddy, Pal; Boundaries in the Workplace

In this late stage capitalist hellscape, you will often hear, “We’re family here!” Which should serve as a giant red flag. Why, you ask? Because work...

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Monet David, MS, LPC on therapy and medication

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A Spoonful of Sugar: Therapy & Medication Management

One of the first questions I ask a new client..... what is your opinion about medication, and what are your past experiences with medication? Often,...

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Boundaries

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On Being the 'Therapist Friend'; Boundaries and How to Implement Them.

Picture it—I stand before you, perfect erect posture, an ornate hat placed upon my head and bedecked in some sort of religious garb. I beckon you to...

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Monet David, MS, LPC

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Are we compatible?

The therapeutic relationship is such a fascinating concept to me. I invite you, as my client, to join me, your therapist, in an intimate,...

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Monet David, MS, LPC | Teletherapy | Louisiana

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What is Teletherapy and is it Right for Me?

The COVID-19 pandemic really turned the mental health world on its head. Not only have rates of mental health issues increased, but therapy...

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LGBT Heart

4 min read

Can we talk about gender?

Can we talk about gender? I mean, it’s all that’s talked about these days and so it’s not a stretch to ask, but what if we really talked about it?...

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