Couples Counseling Therapists in Benton, LA
I've developed a proven process that helps couples learn how to communicate, connect, and handle conflict fairly and effectively to become a stronger team.
I help couples learn to communicate better, fight in a healthy & effective way, and become better friends and partners. My signature program is a 9-step roadmap to improve your friendship, conflict resolution skills, and connection to become a team. Part of the process is a strength-based assessment that helps identify the strengths and areas that need improvement. I believe improving your primary relationship will have positive ripple effects for the rest of your life. For more information, please visit my website: www.CounselingConnectionsLA.com. I am currently accepting Self-pay clients. FB page: Stacie Hildebrand Coaching
I've developed a proven process that helps couples learn how to communicate, connect, and handle conflict fairly and effectively to become a stronger team.
I help couples learn to communicate better, fight in a healthy & effective way, and become better friends and partners. My signature program is a 9-step roadmap to improve your friendship, conflict resolution skills, and connection to become a team. Part of the process is a strength-based assessment that helps identify the strengths and areas that need improvement. I believe improving your primary relationship will have positive ripple effects for the rest of your life. For more information, please visit my website: www.CounselingConnectionsLA.com. I am currently accepting Self-pay clients. FB page: Stacie Hildebrand Coaching
James Rowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benton, LA 71006 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples struggling with relational issues, trauma, anxiety, stress, and depression.
Have you been suffering with emotional trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, depression, or mood swings that have been negatively impacting your day-to-day ability to function, causing relationship or family conflicts? Are you tired of the struggle to get up every day with the feelings of anger, agitation, and irritability? Are you ready to make that first step commitment to your mental and emotional health and well-being? Whatever you are going through right now, you can find your way back to your best life with the right help and guidance.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples struggling with relational issues, trauma, anxiety, stress, and depression.
Have you been suffering with emotional trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, depression, or mood swings that have been negatively impacting your day-to-day ability to function, causing relationship or family conflicts? Are you tired of the struggle to get up every day with the feelings of anger, agitation, and irritability? Are you ready to make that first step commitment to your mental and emotional health and well-being? Whatever you are going through right now, you can find your way back to your best life with the right help and guidance.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or depression, or perhaps simply feel inspired to grow and evolve as an individual, I want to help you find that path forward.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or depression, or perhaps simply feel inspired to grow and evolve as an individual, I want to help you find that path forward.
Kimberly McClelland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Benton, LA 71006
Life, as you have known it, is gone! You are anxious about the future, finances, your health, and the people you love. Will it ever be normal again? Depression sets in as the isolation and desperation continue. How are you to maintain relationships with social distancing practices? You are scared for love ones whose health is all ready compromised and the ones on the" Front Lines ". Will things ever be the same again, what will the new normal look like? So many questions and fears are running thru your mind. Sleep is hard because of the thoughts just keep floating in and out of your mind.
Life, as you have known it, is gone! You are anxious about the future, finances, your health, and the people you love. Will it ever be normal again? Depression sets in as the isolation and desperation continue. How are you to maintain relationships with social distancing practices? You are scared for love ones whose health is all ready compromised and the ones on the" Front Lines ". Will things ever be the same again, what will the new normal look like? So many questions and fears are running thru your mind. Sleep is hard because of the thoughts just keep floating in and out of your mind.
Ariel (Ferguson) Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Benton, LA 71006
My ideal client is someone with the passion to make their life better. They may have lived through trauma, are struggling with grief, and/or just need an empathetic ear.
My ideal client is someone with the passion to make their life better. They may have lived through trauma, are struggling with grief, and/or just need an empathetic ear.
Solace and Serenity Therapeutic Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Benton, LA 71006
I view counseling as a partnership between counselor and client.
My philosophy in counseling is about building rapport, engaging the client, assisting with goal-setting, and encouraging ongoing work outside of sessions, to achieve maximum benefits. I believe that feeling expression, focusing on strengths and learning empowerment make the client successful. I will be with you every step of the way to work through any struggles that arise. If your struggles go beyond my scope of practice at any point, I will refer you to another professional that can better suit your needs.
I view counseling as a partnership between counselor and client.
My philosophy in counseling is about building rapport, engaging the client, assisting with goal-setting, and encouraging ongoing work outside of sessions, to achieve maximum benefits. I believe that feeling expression, focusing on strengths and learning empowerment make the client successful. I will be with you every step of the way to work through any struggles that arise. If your struggles go beyond my scope of practice at any point, I will refer you to another professional that can better suit your needs.
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Margaret Michelle McKellar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bossier City, LA 71111
I view therapy as a partnership between us.
A trusting therapist-client relationship empowers my clients to manage challenging life situations and align their values, goals, and vision with their lives. Therapy is interactive, and I provide challenges along with a unique understanding of each person's individual life and struggles. I believe in each client's individuality and therefore, do not stick with one theory or technique. Therapy is uniquely customized for each individual, couple, and family depending on needs and personalities.
I view therapy as a partnership between us.
A trusting therapist-client relationship empowers my clients to manage challenging life situations and align their values, goals, and vision with their lives. Therapy is interactive, and I provide challenges along with a unique understanding of each person's individual life and struggles. I believe in each client's individuality and therefore, do not stick with one theory or technique. Therapy is uniquely customized for each individual, couple, and family depending on needs and personalities.
Roan Jordan Flenniken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, TIYT
Verified Verified
Bossier City, LA 71111
I will be a source of honest support, deep listening, understanding, change processes and, at times, direct advice. I have a passion for working with people to create joyful, more satisfying, balanced, and interesting lives. The purpose of therapy is to offer a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment to find perspective and solve problems. LGBTQA+ friendly, anyone is safe here. I have worked with clients with mild issues and those with lifelong patterns that require a deeper process. If you find the strength to bring yourself here, we will collaborate to help you live a better life.
I will be a source of honest support, deep listening, understanding, change processes and, at times, direct advice. I have a passion for working with people to create joyful, more satisfying, balanced, and interesting lives. The purpose of therapy is to offer a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment to find perspective and solve problems. LGBTQA+ friendly, anyone is safe here. I have worked with clients with mild issues and those with lifelong patterns that require a deeper process. If you find the strength to bring yourself here, we will collaborate to help you live a better life.
Providing comfort, promoting growth, and helping to produce life change. My heart and mindset for this practice surrounds providing a secure environment where each client has the ability to utilize therapy for their specific need. As a therapist, my main objective is to meet the needs of each individual and provide services that promote growth as well as providing a safe, foundational environment and to assist my clients in discovering peace and prosperity that they desire.
Providing comfort, promoting growth, and helping to produce life change. My heart and mindset for this practice surrounds providing a secure environment where each client has the ability to utilize therapy for their specific need. As a therapist, my main objective is to meet the needs of each individual and provide services that promote growth as well as providing a safe, foundational environment and to assist my clients in discovering peace and prosperity that they desire.
It Begins With You Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bossier City, LA 71111
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel misunderstood? Are tired of feeling like you “don’t know what to do” with your life? It can be difficult to live a purpose-filled life when your self-talk says, “I’m stupid,” “why me,” or “I’m not good enough.” What’s more, you may feel that you cannot make anyone happy, or that no one truly understands you. Your relationship seems to be falling apart, and you feel stuck. Anxiety and anger can flood your mind and body, which leads to you asking yourself the question, “How do I stop being this way?” Know that you’re not alone.
Do you feel misunderstood? Are tired of feeling like you “don’t know what to do” with your life? It can be difficult to live a purpose-filled life when your self-talk says, “I’m stupid,” “why me,” or “I’m not good enough.” What’s more, you may feel that you cannot make anyone happy, or that no one truly understands you. Your relationship seems to be falling apart, and you feel stuck. Anxiety and anger can flood your mind and body, which leads to you asking yourself the question, “How do I stop being this way?” Know that you’re not alone.
Online Therapists
I believe the counseling relationship is a process in which you,the client and I the counselor,have come to understand and trust one another,work as a team to explore and define problems,develop goals and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals.
I enjoy working with clients in a variety of formats,including individually, couples,families and children. I am trained in EMDR and play therapy. Most recently I have been trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART uses imagery rescripting and memory reconsolidation to alter negative emotions and sensations associated with pain or trauma,in as few as 1-5 sessions. I have experience helping clients with a variety of issues such as depression,anxiety,marriage,self-esteem and divorce.
I believe the counseling relationship is a process in which you,the client and I the counselor,have come to understand and trust one another,work as a team to explore and define problems,develop goals and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals.
I enjoy working with clients in a variety of formats,including individually, couples,families and children. I am trained in EMDR and play therapy. Most recently I have been trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART uses imagery rescripting and memory reconsolidation to alter negative emotions and sensations associated with pain or trauma,in as few as 1-5 sessions. I have experience helping clients with a variety of issues such as depression,anxiety,marriage,self-esteem and divorce.
I offer EAPs, individual, couples, premarital, and diversion group counseling.
Thrive: to grow, develop, succeed. It is to prosper; to flourish. To be your best self. Sometimes the first step of just reaching out is the hardest. Life throws us seasons where we do not recognize ourselves and feel lost and alone in our struggles and hardships. Our new report suggests that 36% of all Americans—including 61% of young adults and 51% of mothers with young children—feel “serious loneliness.” I believe that we are meant to thrive and find joy in life and that self care is an integral part in that. I enjoy sharing practical knowledge and skills so others can experience an immediate benefit during life’s challeng
I offer EAPs, individual, couples, premarital, and diversion group counseling.
Thrive: to grow, develop, succeed. It is to prosper; to flourish. To be your best self. Sometimes the first step of just reaching out is the hardest. Life throws us seasons where we do not recognize ourselves and feel lost and alone in our struggles and hardships. Our new report suggests that 36% of all Americans—including 61% of young adults and 51% of mothers with young children—feel “serious loneliness.” I believe that we are meant to thrive and find joy in life and that self care is an integral part in that. I enjoy sharing practical knowledge and skills so others can experience an immediate benefit during life’s challeng
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana and have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am currently working towards a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Louisiana Tech University. I provide psychotherapy/counseling to a variety of populations including children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I work with a wide range of psychological concerns especially those related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and marital and couple relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana and have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I am currently working towards a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Louisiana Tech University. I provide psychotherapy/counseling to a variety of populations including children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I work with a wide range of psychological concerns especially those related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and marital and couple relationship issues.
Marley Herrera
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLMFT, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Monroe, LA 71291
As your therapist, We can work on creating a better relationship with yourself and therefore, others.
Let’s be honest, living peacefully and happily can feel impossible. Life can be filled with shame, grief, loneliness, and feeling unworthy. There are some days that the hardest decision we make is to start the day. On those days, positive thinking just isn’t enough. People want to have a safe space to feel their emotions without feeling consumed by them. To live a guilt-free, happy, shameless life. As your therapist, I can help with that.
As your therapist, We can work on creating a better relationship with yourself and therefore, others.
Let’s be honest, living peacefully and happily can feel impossible. Life can be filled with shame, grief, loneliness, and feeling unworthy. There are some days that the hardest decision we make is to start the day. On those days, positive thinking just isn’t enough. People want to have a safe space to feel their emotions without feeling consumed by them. To live a guilt-free, happy, shameless life. As your therapist, I can help with that.
Valorie Cadoo MA MFT PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71211 (Online Only)
I help clients explore issues in their lives, keeping them from moving ahead and utilizing their potential for success! I help couples address communication problems and increase feelings of closeness; to get back to feeling like you did in the beginning of your relationship! Family therapy helps families to understand their true challenges and potentials!.
I enjoy working with clients who are committed to improving their lives. Sometimes family issues get in the way, both from the past and currently. Being stuck in traumatic memories or living in difficult circumstances makes life hard. I enjoy seeing families together to help them improve communication and to build closer relationships. Couples who invest therapy time into their relationship, report increased feelings of closeness and happiness in their lives. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for MFT Interns and Associates. I enjoy helping MFT Trainees to improve their therapy skills to help others.
I help clients explore issues in their lives, keeping them from moving ahead and utilizing their potential for success! I help couples address communication problems and increase feelings of closeness; to get back to feeling like you did in the beginning of your relationship! Family therapy helps families to understand their true challenges and potentials!.
I enjoy working with clients who are committed to improving their lives. Sometimes family issues get in the way, both from the past and currently. Being stuck in traumatic memories or living in difficult circumstances makes life hard. I enjoy seeing families together to help them improve communication and to build closer relationships. Couples who invest therapy time into their relationship, report increased feelings of closeness and happiness in their lives. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for MFT Interns and Associates. I enjoy helping MFT Trainees to improve their therapy skills to help others.
Shavez Pinestraw
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shreveport, LA 71105 (Online Only)
Are you having issues in your relationship? Have you experienced traumatic events that you can't seem to shake? Are you afraid to let yourself love your partner, friends, or yourself? Have you been questioning or wanting to explore your sexuality? Do you struggle with commitment in relationships? If you are experiencing any of those issues, know I am here to help. On your journey to healing, remember that the scars of the past are not always obstacles but reminders of how far you've come. Together, we’ll share smiles, laughter, and maybe even tears. But know that I’m here with you on this journey.
Are you having issues in your relationship? Have you experienced traumatic events that you can't seem to shake? Are you afraid to let yourself love your partner, friends, or yourself? Have you been questioning or wanting to explore your sexuality? Do you struggle with commitment in relationships? If you are experiencing any of those issues, know I am here to help. On your journey to healing, remember that the scars of the past are not always obstacles but reminders of how far you've come. Together, we’ll share smiles, laughter, and maybe even tears. But know that I’m here with you on this journey.
I aim to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals within a safe, trusting relationship in which they can freely explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I believe we meet no ordinary people in our lives and I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological methods to help my clients heal, grow, and ultimately flourish. I count it a privilege to be able to help people process many different types of painful experiences such as trauma and loss, depression, anxiety, and marital conflict. I provide therapy and psychological evaluations to help clients build upon their strengths, while also helping them identify and remove obstacles that have been keeping them from reaching their potential.
I aim to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals within a safe, trusting relationship in which they can freely explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I believe we meet no ordinary people in our lives and I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological methods to help my clients heal, grow, and ultimately flourish. I count it a privilege to be able to help people process many different types of painful experiences such as trauma and loss, depression, anxiety, and marital conflict. I provide therapy and psychological evaluations to help clients build upon their strengths, while also helping them identify and remove obstacles that have been keeping them from reaching their potential.
Natalee Russell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71105
I enjoy working with all ages and situations such as individual adults, people dealing with effects of trauma, and couples. I also specialize in adolescents and young adults that struggle with social anxiety, depression, self-harm, and body image/self esteem. I love to help families strengthen parent - child relationships.
I enjoy working with all ages and situations such as individual adults, people dealing with effects of trauma, and couples. I also specialize in adolescents and young adults that struggle with social anxiety, depression, self-harm, and body image/self esteem. I love to help families strengthen parent - child relationships.
Michael S Curry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Shreveport, LA 71104
I have worked with individuals in mental health rehabilitation centers, a mental health hospital, and assisting individuals and couples within my church.
I am a nationally certified counselor passionate about helping couples, families, and individuals heal and develop skills to cultivate growth in body, mind, and spirit. It is my desire to identify and apply the best suited evidence-based therapeutic practices to help clients move beyond what they are dealing with, to realize their full potential and inner strength. It is my belief each therapeutic session represents steps in a journey both the client and I are on in an effort to obtain self-care and well-being. My ultimate goal in this journey is to assist clients to overcome by building hope, recovery, and resilience.
I have worked with individuals in mental health rehabilitation centers, a mental health hospital, and assisting individuals and couples within my church.
I am a nationally certified counselor passionate about helping couples, families, and individuals heal and develop skills to cultivate growth in body, mind, and spirit. It is my desire to identify and apply the best suited evidence-based therapeutic practices to help clients move beyond what they are dealing with, to realize their full potential and inner strength. It is my belief each therapeutic session represents steps in a journey both the client and I are on in an effort to obtain self-care and well-being. My ultimate goal in this journey is to assist clients to overcome by building hope, recovery, and resilience.
Keisha Bell-Celestand
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201
As a therapist specializing in marital, premarital, women's, and relationship issues, as well as anxiety, I offer a safe space to navigate your challenges.
At Celestand Counseling, our goal is to provide an environment that allows clients to explore, grow, and heal. I collaborate with the client(s) to foster insight and to help individuals reach their fullest potential. I am committed to providing personalized counseling sessions that are tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. I offer a variety of services, including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. I believe in the power of growth and I am dedicated to helping my clients find the insight and courage to make lasting changes in their lives.
As a therapist specializing in marital, premarital, women's, and relationship issues, as well as anxiety, I offer a safe space to navigate your challenges.
At Celestand Counseling, our goal is to provide an environment that allows clients to explore, grow, and heal. I collaborate with the client(s) to foster insight and to help individuals reach their fullest potential. I am committed to providing personalized counseling sessions that are tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. I offer a variety of services, including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. I believe in the power of growth and I am dedicated to helping my clients find the insight and courage to make lasting changes in their lives.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.