EMDR Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or find little fulfillment in your day to day life? Feeling stuck, weighed down, constantly stressed or on edge? Have you always taken care of everyone but yourself? Searching for answers to these or any other mental or emotional roadblocks that have been holding you back in your life, then you are in the correct place. I am a counselor who is ready to work with you in the supportive process to achieve your therapeutic goals.

Life can be difficult and complex, leaving us feeling stuck and alone. When these challenges affect our mental health it is difficult to make the decision to get the needed assistance, you do not have to deal with your struggles alone. Whether that looks like depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, or everyday life, my hope is to provide you with professional, competent, compassionate, and non-judgmental support to help you get through whatever life throws your way. All you need is the want to do it and we can work through this journey together.

My aim as a therapist is to work with you to build an environment where you feel comfortable enough to come and explore ways to work towards the life you want to see yourself living. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds who are looking to gain understanding about their own reactions and responses to the stressors in their lives, and who are looking for support in walking through the various challenges that life can bring. I am excited to work with individuals who are looking to learn more about ways to better manage issues with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic disease, and ultimately better care for themselves.

"I don't know what's wrong with me, but I don't feel like myself." Many things can happen in our lives that cause us to feel, "off," or not like we used to be. We may think that we aren't enjoying life as much as we used to, we may find that we are too caught up in our own head to enjoy things we used to enjoy. If you are feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, worried, nervous, or having a hard time dealing with changes, therapy can help. Most of us want a life worth living: good relationships with ourselves and others, happiness, and motivation to do things that we want to do. If you're ready to make some changes and start feeling better, call me for a free ten minute consultation to see how I can help you get back on track to feeling better.

I am a Licensed Professional Christian Counselor (LPC) specializing in relational and developmental trauma recovery, PTSD/childhood abuse recovery, healing the child within and family of origin healing. I use a story informed trauma treatment model (SITT) . I practice from a "wounded healer" perspective as I have my own testimony of childhood abuse recovery, divorce recovery and remarriage/blended family. I consider it an honor to walk alongside my adolescent through adult clients as He turns broken into beautiful, messes into messages and trials into triumphs. "His plans are to give you HOPE and a FUTURE." Jer 29:11 #doodlelover

I have a special interest in working with individuals who are trying to change their lives in a fundamental way. These areas can include: substance abuse, relationships and the impact that chronic illness has on our lives. I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to help treat PTSD, sexual trauma and other behavioral issues. I offer an initial 20-minute free, face-to-face consultation. My main interest is that you receive the help you need. In the event that the initial consultation is not a great fit, I will provide you with a professional referral to another practitioner.

I know how it feels to contemplate beginning therapy, and I always found it both scary and intimidating. Relax. You've already taken a huge step towards self-care and wellness, and I would be honored to help you to continue on that path. As a person-centered therapist, my goal is to help you to find greater self-acceptance, build more fulfilling relationships, and create the life you deserve. Life isn't easy for most of us, and for many of us, it's been even more painful and challenging. While we can't change our pasts, we have the power to address how it affects us in the present, and we can create a beautiful future.

My ideal client is focused on personal growth and healing. Many clients see the process of therapy as a one sided conversation with little opportunity to see others as real people. I am solution oriented while believing that therapy can be a challenging, changing, enjoyable process where clients can experience themselves in new ways. Therapy does not have to be painful. Calling a therapist can be intimidating. Please take a moment to do something for yourself to see how I can help. Often, I hear clients express how they are in fear of losing everything and want to change but don't know how.

Dana Booth, LCSW specializes in grief/loss/trauma counseling with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Having 35 years experience in hospitals, schools, Grief Recovery Center and now private practice, I personally know how sudden, anticipated, or traumatic grief can change your world. Depression/Anxiety often accompany grief/transitions in life and it's a healthy choice to reach out for support. It's a privilege to walk along side one on his/her grief journey. It's too heavy of a burden to carry alone. EMDR and evidence based therapeutic tools can relieve some of the heaviness you carry.

Life challenges are a part of the common human experience. Finding the best support for yourself during these times is important. A therapist can be an important part of your support system, offering a perspective family and friends may not.

It is my privilege to work primarily with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults who are coping with issues of adjustment, grief, and traumatic experiences. I work with young people who have experienced loss of all types (death, divorce, loved ones in prison,) experiences of trauma (sexual abuse, traumatic losses such as suicide or homicide, and various types of physical or emotional abuse), and difficulties adjusting to the anxiety and stress that pandemic has caused.

It is an honor to walk with individuals through their most difficult, anxiety provoking and painful times in life- in a safe, non-judgmental, and non-biased atmosphere. My goal is to collaboratively identify personal strengths, extract meaning, utilize effective coping skills, and develop a new understanding of self, in order to help you get the most out of life. The therapeutic alliance is built on trust, immediacy, and honest, open communication. Even if the process is new to you - if you are ready to honestly face your life circumstances, fears, anxieties, and choices - I am ready to assist you.

Have you ever endearingly called yourself a "hot mess?" Do you love Jesus but you curse a little? If you don't know where you want to go but you're sure you can't stay where you're at: welcome. With me, you'll find no judgement, plenty of laughs (both with you and at you) and the GPS you've been looking for on this crazy journey. It's time to slip into the drivers seat and find the best route to the life you've always wanted.

I earned my MSW in 2019 and am currently a PhD candidate at LSU. As an LCSW, I have worked in many settings, including the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center, an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, private practice, and as an adjunct instructor at LSU. My interests and approaches include trauma-informed care, attachment, play therapy, and parent-child interactions. I am trained and utilize a variety of modalities, including TraumaPlay and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Is life feeling overwhelming? Are past experiences affecting you? Are you a woman in a same-sex relationship seeking someone who understands the complexities of these relationships or the dating world? I work with clients who want fulfilling, meaningful lives in their relationships and careers. If you're feeling uncertain about the direction of your career or relationships, we’ll develop the tools you need to feel more confident in your decision-making. If a painful childhood or past trauma is weighing you down, we’ll address stress and negative thoughts to help you start feeling better.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping you navigate through the challenges of life. My desire is to walk with you in life's most difficult times in order for you to receive healing, clarity, and peace. I aim to foster a caring, safe, and trusting environment to support positive growth. I have experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and adults dealing with emotional, spiritual, behavioral, and relationship concerns. I utilize a variety of approaches and methods in order to meet your unique needs and receive optimal benefit from your time in counseling.

For new appointments You can text me directly at 225-650-5721. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. I view the counseling relationship as a partnership in which I assist my clients in working through problems, and help them learn practical and healthy ways to meet their goals and improve their overall functioning. I use an integrative trauma-focused therapy approach, which includes a variety of techniques and modalities. My areas of focus are Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Trauma, Sports Trauma, Relationship Trauma, and Medical Trauma.

Video services available. I AM CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS VIA THIS REFERRAL SOURCE. At its root, therapy is about providing and receiving care. To seek this care is often difficult and courageous. If we meet, I hope your decision to seek therapy can be acknowledged within an environment that is safe and welcoming. Within this place, we will work together to identify, clarify, explore, and resolve your concerns. Each person requires specific attention. We will work at your pace using a variety of methods depending on your needs.

Get your life back! Become the person you were made to be and finally live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Hi my name is Beau and I provide individual therapy for adult men and women and IFS Informed EMDR Consultations for Therapists. I know what it’s like to struggle. Early on in my life I struggled with anxiety and not fitting in. At some point, I began using drugs as a way to escape and lived a very unhealthy and unhappy lifestyle until I hit bottom. I turned my life around by getting help with a therapist (a very special person that held space for me and understood my pain without judging me).