Child Therapists in Lake Charles, LA
Play therapy helps children with life's challenges.
Hi, I am a mother of 5 and grandmother of 8 (so far :-) ). I specialize in couples counseling, children, adolescents, individuals and addictions. I believe that we all have a journey to take and sometimes having someone to help along the way gets us motivated for change. I believe you have what it takes to make a happy and productive life and I'm just here to help you find it! Call me if you don't want to be judged, but want to work together to reach your happiness!
Play therapy helps children with life's challenges.
Hi, I am a mother of 5 and grandmother of 8 (so far :-) ). I specialize in couples counseling, children, adolescents, individuals and addictions. I believe that we all have a journey to take and sometimes having someone to help along the way gets us motivated for change. I believe you have what it takes to make a happy and productive life and I'm just here to help you find it! Call me if you don't want to be judged, but want to work together to reach your happiness!
Adrian D Julian
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Waitlist for new clients
I also provide treatment for adults and children with severe mental illness: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, PTSD and dual diagnosis (addiction and mental illness combined).
I provide an accepting, non-judgmental environment for those seeking help and understanding for the struggles that life brings us. I provide forensic counseling services in the form of child custody evaluations, parenting coordination, court ordered counseling, and divorce counseling. I also work with adults and children who have concerns regarding severe mental illness and dual diagnosis (addiction and a mental illness). Those with anxiety conditions, depression, and adjustment disorders are also welcome in my practice.
I also provide treatment for adults and children with severe mental illness: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, PTSD and dual diagnosis (addiction and mental illness combined).
I provide an accepting, non-judgmental environment for those seeking help and understanding for the struggles that life brings us. I provide forensic counseling services in the form of child custody evaluations, parenting coordination, court ordered counseling, and divorce counseling. I also work with adults and children who have concerns regarding severe mental illness and dual diagnosis (addiction and a mental illness). Those with anxiety conditions, depression, and adjustment disorders are also welcome in my practice.
Cammie Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Over the past decade, I have served in various roles, including child protection specialist for the state and a licensed social worker within the education system. My expertise extends to navigating Bulletin 1508, 504 plans, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Specializing in supporting children, adolescents, and families, I address challenges such as learning disabilities, ADHD, anger outbursts, depression, relationship issues, academic concerns, and anxiety.
Over the past decade, I have served in various roles, including child protection specialist for the state and a licensed social worker within the education system. My expertise extends to navigating Bulletin 1508, 504 plans, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Specializing in supporting children, adolescents, and families, I address challenges such as learning disabilities, ADHD, anger outbursts, depression, relationship issues, academic concerns, and anxiety.
I perform the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) as part of the assessment for children suspected of having an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In my practice, I enjoy helping families whose children are having difficulties in the schooling process. When a child is not doing well in school, there are a multitude of factors that may be getting in the way. I begin with an appropriate evaluation of the child and provide feedback to parents about what I believe is interfering with the child's ability to succeed. From there, I can provide individual intervention with the child and consultation with the parents. Also, it is often important to provide information to the school and have them assist in our plan.
I perform the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) as part of the assessment for children suspected of having an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In my practice, I enjoy helping families whose children are having difficulties in the schooling process. When a child is not doing well in school, there are a multitude of factors that may be getting in the way. I begin with an appropriate evaluation of the child and provide feedback to parents about what I believe is interfering with the child's ability to succeed. From there, I can provide individual intervention with the child and consultation with the parents. Also, it is often important to provide information to the school and have them assist in our plan.
I can teach you, children, family, friends, and partners how to relate to each other and understand ways to communicate affectively.
Hello! I would like to help you create the story for your life that you prefer. We can work to alleviate depression, anxiety, relational challenges, trauma, and any other challenges that prevent you from moving forward and reaching your goals. I believe that it takes lots of strength to reach out for assistance, and you have everything needed within to overcome these challenges. I am here to collaborate with you, the expert of your experience, to create the story that will enhance your life.
I can teach you, children, family, friends, and partners how to relate to each other and understand ways to communicate affectively.
Hello! I would like to help you create the story for your life that you prefer. We can work to alleviate depression, anxiety, relational challenges, trauma, and any other challenges that prevent you from moving forward and reaching your goals. I believe that it takes lots of strength to reach out for assistance, and you have everything needed within to overcome these challenges. I am here to collaborate with you, the expert of your experience, to create the story that will enhance your life.
Building Bridges Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (Online Only)
I also help individuals and children going through life transitions that have created anxiety, stress, and/or anger experience satisfaction, clarity, relief, and happiness through a variety of counseling techniques, my unique personality, and training.
Suffering with stress, anxiety, sadness, difficult family relationships, or anger and not knowing where it’s coming from could feel as if there is no way you can feel better. It can feel as if you will never be “normal” and that it’s so far away from being the person you want to be. “I wish I wasn’t like this, I wish I can be like everyone else, my anxiety is controlling my life” It doesn’t have to! Change is possible, and it starts by recognizing that something needs to change in order to heal. Congrats on making it this far, now lets build your bridge that leads to change!
I also help individuals and children going through life transitions that have created anxiety, stress, and/or anger experience satisfaction, clarity, relief, and happiness through a variety of counseling techniques, my unique personality, and training.
Suffering with stress, anxiety, sadness, difficult family relationships, or anger and not knowing where it’s coming from could feel as if there is no way you can feel better. It can feel as if you will never be “normal” and that it’s so far away from being the person you want to be. “I wish I wasn’t like this, I wish I can be like everyone else, my anxiety is controlling my life” It doesn’t have to! Change is possible, and it starts by recognizing that something needs to change in order to heal. Congrats on making it this far, now lets build your bridge that leads to change!
Carla Reeves, MA, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Online Only)
I especially enjoy working with children.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I specialize in working on depression, anxiety, and trauma. Everyone needs a little help and comforting at least once in their lifetime. Many of us need someone to confide in on several occasions. Whether it's just you, or you and your loved ones, there are always ways to work things out. No problem is unsolvable. Call or text to make an appointment. We, together, can work it out.
I especially enjoy working with children.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I specialize in working on depression, anxiety, and trauma. Everyone needs a little help and comforting at least once in their lifetime. Many of us need someone to confide in on several occasions. Whether it's just you, or you and your loved ones, there are always ways to work things out. No problem is unsolvable. Call or text to make an appointment. We, together, can work it out.
Joel Daugherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CFLE
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Life can be overwhelming, especially right now. Whether you're facing a recent loss, trying to recover from Hurricane Laura, facing challenges in relationships, finances, family or career; or maybe you just need a little encouragement, Lake Area Counseling is here for you. We don't believe in band-aids, cover-ups, denial of problems, or making excuses for ourselves or others. We shoot straight, focus on creative problem solving, and finding real solutions. We know the pain of past trauma, but we don't stay there. We believe in moving forward.
Life can be overwhelming, especially right now. Whether you're facing a recent loss, trying to recover from Hurricane Laura, facing challenges in relationships, finances, family or career; or maybe you just need a little encouragement, Lake Area Counseling is here for you. We don't believe in band-aids, cover-ups, denial of problems, or making excuses for ourselves or others. We shoot straight, focus on creative problem solving, and finding real solutions. We know the pain of past trauma, but we don't stay there. We believe in moving forward.
In a society heavily influenced by opinions, it can be hard to distinguish reality in our daily lives. Navigating through difficult situations becomes a greater challenge while also trying to discover your purpose and self-worth. I believe that therapy requires a holistic approach which aims to improve the mental, physical, social and spiritual health of every person I encounter.
In a society heavily influenced by opinions, it can be hard to distinguish reality in our daily lives. Navigating through difficult situations becomes a greater challenge while also trying to discover your purpose and self-worth. I believe that therapy requires a holistic approach which aims to improve the mental, physical, social and spiritual health of every person I encounter.
Brandon S. Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70611 (Online Only)
Everyone, including me, goes through tough seasons! From feelings of fear & sadness to an overall dissatisfaction with life, we’ve all been there. Whether you're a young person trying to overcome social stressors or prepping to transition to or from college or the workforce, our care and coaching can help you achieve success from the inside-out. In addition, I can also help the entire family navigate through teen years, and strengthen family bond. Lastly, I can help to bring couples closer than ever before. Couples gain skills that garner success from the dating & pre-marital stages to the "empty-nest” stage.
Everyone, including me, goes through tough seasons! From feelings of fear & sadness to an overall dissatisfaction with life, we’ve all been there. Whether you're a young person trying to overcome social stressors or prepping to transition to or from college or the workforce, our care and coaching can help you achieve success from the inside-out. In addition, I can also help the entire family navigate through teen years, and strengthen family bond. Lastly, I can help to bring couples closer than ever before. Couples gain skills that garner success from the dating & pre-marital stages to the "empty-nest” stage.
We have all experienced things that have left us feeling less-than, left us with wounds that struggle to heal, and have impacted how we live our lives. These experiences come from our childhood, the stress in our day-to-day lives, or even how we process the world around us. As a result of these hurts we often experience struggles in relationships with others, our own self-esteem, and our ability to handle life in healthy ways.
We have all experienced things that have left us feeling less-than, left us with wounds that struggle to heal, and have impacted how we live our lives. These experiences come from our childhood, the stress in our day-to-day lives, or even how we process the world around us. As a result of these hurts we often experience struggles in relationships with others, our own self-esteem, and our ability to handle life in healthy ways.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70605
I believe counseling is a collaborative process comprised of empathy, trust, and respect. My goal is to listen and guide clients toward their personal success. I prioritize creating a safe, trusting environment to help a client feel comfortable talking to me about his or her unique experiences. Using an integrative and trauma-informed approach, I meet clients where they are to create goals and teach valuable coping skills to improve their daily life.
I believe counseling is a collaborative process comprised of empathy, trust, and respect. My goal is to listen and guide clients toward their personal success. I prioritize creating a safe, trusting environment to help a client feel comfortable talking to me about his or her unique experiences. Using an integrative and trauma-informed approach, I meet clients where they are to create goals and teach valuable coping skills to improve their daily life.
Tynia M Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Waitlist for new clients
Life transitions can be complicated! Are you a woman who is experiencing the stress of managing your life and the lives of those around you? Maybe you are pursuing career dreams and aspirations while parenting, managing romantic relationships, and working to overcome past trauma.
Life transitions can be complicated! Are you a woman who is experiencing the stress of managing your life and the lives of those around you? Maybe you are pursuing career dreams and aspirations while parenting, managing romantic relationships, and working to overcome past trauma.
As a certified trauma professional, I am able to help individuals and families navigate life transitions and challenges. I am competent in adoption coaching and therapy for all stages with pre and post adoption. I am passionate in helping clients identify barriers in their functioning to help in creating growth. Helping clients grow in their coping skills and education of how life events can change our thought patterns, behavioral reactions, and and emotional responses. I am committed to the holistic approach and helping you become the version of yourself or your family. We can not change the past but grow our future.
As a certified trauma professional, I am able to help individuals and families navigate life transitions and challenges. I am competent in adoption coaching and therapy for all stages with pre and post adoption. I am passionate in helping clients identify barriers in their functioning to help in creating growth. Helping clients grow in their coping skills and education of how life events can change our thought patterns, behavioral reactions, and and emotional responses. I am committed to the holistic approach and helping you become the version of yourself or your family. We can not change the past but grow our future.
Kimberly Hebert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, 200RYT
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize a variety of methods including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, meditation, psychodynamic, yoga and others. We will explore and define present areas of unhappiness and feeling stuck. We will develop positive skills that will allow you to create the life you desire. I believe every individual is capable of healing from within. We will work on removing patterns of thinking and behavior that are self harming. So that you can move forward through learning about yourself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize a variety of methods including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, meditation, psychodynamic, yoga and others. We will explore and define present areas of unhappiness and feeling stuck. We will develop positive skills that will allow you to create the life you desire. I believe every individual is capable of healing from within. We will work on removing patterns of thinking and behavior that are self harming. So that you can move forward through learning about yourself.
I have experience dealing with a broad range of issues. I offer discreet and effective treatment of Sexual Addiction, working both with the addict and their spouse or partner. I treat internet, gaming and other addictions using the many of the same techniques I use with sexual addiction. Treatment is done in both individual and couples sessions. I offer several ways of treating addicts with initial intensive out-patient treatment including weekly or bi-weekly appointments, daily appointments for three weeks, or a three day intensive treatment. relationship issues.
I have experience dealing with a broad range of issues. I offer discreet and effective treatment of Sexual Addiction, working both with the addict and their spouse or partner. I treat internet, gaming and other addictions using the many of the same techniques I use with sexual addiction. Treatment is done in both individual and couples sessions. I offer several ways of treating addicts with initial intensive out-patient treatment including weekly or bi-weekly appointments, daily appointments for three weeks, or a three day intensive treatment. relationship issues.
Jowanna Bellow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Waitlist for new clients
Great to meet you! I have a passion for helping people develop and improve at any point in their life. I really like using two specific approaches called CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Positive Psychology. These methods help people change their thoughts and behaviors in a positive way, which can lead to happier and healthier lives. So, in a nutshell, I'm here to support you in becoming the best version of yourself!
Great to meet you! I have a passion for helping people develop and improve at any point in their life. I really like using two specific approaches called CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Positive Psychology. These methods help people change their thoughts and behaviors in a positive way, which can lead to happier and healthier lives. So, in a nutshell, I'm here to support you in becoming the best version of yourself!
Janet Kay Wolford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Janet Wolford is a licensed professional counselor who has worked with diverse populations helping individuals and couples make desired changes in their lives. Sometimes our lives present challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed and defeated. Having support can help you move through problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relational struggles, or loss.
Janet Wolford is a licensed professional counselor who has worked with diverse populations helping individuals and couples make desired changes in their lives. Sometimes our lives present challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed and defeated. Having support can help you move through problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relational struggles, or loss.
Natalie Bunner, Thrive Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCPT, BACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, Natalie here! I am honored that you are considering therapy and have stopped by my page. I primarily serve clients ages 3 into early adulthood (age 25) who are challenged by critical life transitions and/or unresolved trauma that leads to unmanageable feelings and behaviors. Consequently, I also serve those in helping professions (e.g., education, medicine, mental health, spiritual) to combat burnout/compassion fatigue and related issues. Each client who seeks help desires a break from the overwhelming feelings that cause them to feel emotionally unwell. Thank you for letting me be part of your journey.
Hi, Natalie here! I am honored that you are considering therapy and have stopped by my page. I primarily serve clients ages 3 into early adulthood (age 25) who are challenged by critical life transitions and/or unresolved trauma that leads to unmanageable feelings and behaviors. Consequently, I also serve those in helping professions (e.g., education, medicine, mental health, spiritual) to combat burnout/compassion fatigue and related issues. Each client who seeks help desires a break from the overwhelming feelings that cause them to feel emotionally unwell. Thank you for letting me be part of your journey.
Dr. Chernika Leon
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You’ve decided to take the next step in bettering your mental health and I commend you! Therapy is a safe place to begin your process of healing and/or obtaining the necessary coping skills to maneuver through life's most difficult moments. I am dedicated to helping you get through those difficult seasons and am here to assist with processing your thoughts and feelings related to stressors. Learn the skills to thrive and not just survive.
You’ve decided to take the next step in bettering your mental health and I commend you! Therapy is a safe place to begin your process of healing and/or obtaining the necessary coping skills to maneuver through life's most difficult moments. I am dedicated to helping you get through those difficult seasons and am here to assist with processing your thoughts and feelings related to stressors. Learn the skills to thrive and not just survive.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Lake Charles, LA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Lake Charles build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Lake Charles build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.