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Taniesha Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I tend to utilize interventions from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy or Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Are you are an adolescent or adult struggling with daily hassles and being the best version of yourself? Look no further, I am here to help. For over 10 years, I have worked successfully with clients of varying demographics, diagnoses, and life experiences. In my work with clients, I build a solid rapport with them, and team up to explore and define problems, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion to realize those goals. My treatment approach is integrative, which involves tailoring therapy to suit clients by combining ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches.
I tend to utilize interventions from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy or Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Are you are an adolescent or adult struggling with daily hassles and being the best version of yourself? Look no further, I am here to help. For over 10 years, I have worked successfully with clients of varying demographics, diagnoses, and life experiences. In my work with clients, I build a solid rapport with them, and team up to explore and define problems, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion to realize those goals. My treatment approach is integrative, which involves tailoring therapy to suit clients by combining ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches.
(225) 314-7246 View (225) 314-7246
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Kristy Dandridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC - S, NCC, LPCT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Allow me to teach you how to change your life’s narrative and learn ways to decipher the positive from the negative.
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.
Allow me to teach you how to change your life’s narrative and learn ways to decipher the positive from the negative.
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.
(225) 330-7203 View (225) 330-7203
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Brandon Husted
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR.
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.
Specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR.
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.
(225) 396-5855 View (225) 396-5855
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Angel Vaccaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
I am a professional counselor licensed in Louisiana with over 8 years of counseling experience. I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy Cajun food, love to cook, and I am an adventurer. working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. My therapy style is warm and accepting. I believe in treating individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. I use a variety of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, narrative, eclectic, internal family systems, faith based, and rational emotive therapies.
I am a professional counselor licensed in Louisiana with over 8 years of counseling experience. I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy Cajun food, love to cook, and I am an adventurer. working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. My therapy style is warm and accepting. I believe in treating individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. I use a variety of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, narrative, eclectic, internal family systems, faith based, and rational emotive therapies.
(225) 314-6828 View (225) 314-6828
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Dr. Chloé Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, CAGCS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70817  (Online Only)
I incorporate a variety of engaging holistic counseling approaches and psychotherapeutic methods into my sessions including art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and more.
"The future depends on what you do today." - Mahatma Gandhi. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I treat various issues, including grief & loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem & identity issues, and more. I strive to assist my clients with developing coping skills for daily life, stronger positive relationships with others, and increase client independence. I work to create a non-judgmental, safe space for individuals to feel comfortable and respected. I am privileged to walk alongside clients who have reached out for assistance.
I incorporate a variety of engaging holistic counseling approaches and psychotherapeutic methods into my sessions including art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and more.
"The future depends on what you do today." - Mahatma Gandhi. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I treat various issues, including grief & loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem & identity issues, and more. I strive to assist my clients with developing coping skills for daily life, stronger positive relationships with others, and increase client independence. I work to create a non-judgmental, safe space for individuals to feel comfortable and respected. I am privileged to walk alongside clients who have reached out for assistance.
(225) 263-4061 View (225) 263-4061
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Good Life Counseling and Wellness NOLA, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
I have specific training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Narrative Therapy and Trauma work.
I provide a safe, supportive space for couples and individuals. We negotiate together how to optimize your experience of living life, your relationships, your work, and we continue to build on that. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal and build the life that we want to live.
I have specific training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Narrative Therapy and Trauma work.
I provide a safe, supportive space for couples and individuals. We negotiate together how to optimize your experience of living life, your relationships, your work, and we continue to build on that. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal and build the life that we want to live.
(504) 226-6213 View (504) 226-6213
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Laurel A. Santos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70810  (Online Only)
I have worked with families, individuals and couples for many years, and find that bridging miscommunications to build connection is something I am deeply passionate about. When we can work to understand one another, we can often come to better understand ourselves, especially within these systems. I utilize a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative and attachment theories with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in all my work with clients. I come from a family systems perspective believing our interconnectedness influences others, and empowering individuals to use this concept as a model of change.
I have worked with families, individuals and couples for many years, and find that bridging miscommunications to build connection is something I am deeply passionate about. When we can work to understand one another, we can often come to better understand ourselves, especially within these systems. I utilize a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative and attachment theories with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in all my work with clients. I come from a family systems perspective believing our interconnectedness influences others, and empowering individuals to use this concept as a model of change.
(504) 233-6712 View (504) 233-6712
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Ranya Hasan
Counselor, ICAADC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
With over 13 years of behavioral health experience specializing in crisis situations, student affairs, and multicultural care, Ranya utilizes Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapies to help you reduce distress.
You are your greatest investment. Ranya journeys with you to help you fulfill your goals, address stressors in your life, and create a personalized culturally competent, holistic plan that works for you. Ranya is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and Nationally Board-Certified with a clinical credential in Child and Family Therapy. She provides clinical therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, family, and couples.
With over 13 years of behavioral health experience specializing in crisis situations, student affairs, and multicultural care, Ranya utilizes Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapies to help you reduce distress.
You are your greatest investment. Ranya journeys with you to help you fulfill your goals, address stressors in your life, and create a personalized culturally competent, holistic plan that works for you. Ranya is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and Nationally Board-Certified with a clinical credential in Child and Family Therapy. She provides clinical therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, family, and couples.
(217) 727-8224 View (217) 727-8224
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Positive Headspace LLC (Stacy Lewis-Goins)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Do others think you have it all together? But you don’t feel that way? Are you struggling trying to keep it all together? If you are reading this, congratulations! I know it takes a lot of courage to consider counseling...to choose you. You have taken the first step to reauthoring your story. Hi, I’m Stacy, a LPC. I believe therapy should focus on the individual including life transitions, and roles in their family as they read, edit, and write their book of life. My goal is to collaborate with you on your healing journey to help you achieve your goals through encouragement and empowerment as you edit and rewrite your narrative.
Do others think you have it all together? But you don’t feel that way? Are you struggling trying to keep it all together? If you are reading this, congratulations! I know it takes a lot of courage to consider counseling...to choose you. You have taken the first step to reauthoring your story. Hi, I’m Stacy, a LPC. I believe therapy should focus on the individual including life transitions, and roles in their family as they read, edit, and write their book of life. My goal is to collaborate with you on your healing journey to help you achieve your goals through encouragement and empowerment as you edit and rewrite your narrative.
(504) 226-6384 View (504) 226-6384
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Mary Norred
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
I do take a collaborative approach to therapy, but I do believe there is more than one way of doing things, so I also work with my clients in a narrative approach too.
Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation with little opportunity for interaction. I can tell you that is not my approach. I believe that you can navigate the challenges and changes life could bring. I am committed to helping you on your journey through partnership, a team effort to achieve symptom reduction, more self-awareness, and increased confidence. I want you to be free of emotional pain and be able to deal with life’s mental stressors.
I do take a collaborative approach to therapy, but I do believe there is more than one way of doing things, so I also work with my clients in a narrative approach too.
Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation with little opportunity for interaction. I can tell you that is not my approach. I believe that you can navigate the challenges and changes life could bring. I am committed to helping you on your journey through partnership, a team effort to achieve symptom reduction, more self-awareness, and increased confidence. I want you to be free of emotional pain and be able to deal with life’s mental stressors.
(318) 748-2263 View (318) 748-2263
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As You Are Therapy and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809  (Online Only)
As You Are Therapy and Wellness services focus on meeting the client where they are, whether distressed or in disharmony, by teaching them skills that will help them hold themselves together during difficult times. The treatment modalities foster guidance, support, resilience, and self efficacy. We want to create a non-judgmental space that will assist clients on their journey to acceptance while committing to their journey of unshakable mental tranquility.
As You Are Therapy and Wellness services focus on meeting the client where they are, whether distressed or in disharmony, by teaching them skills that will help them hold themselves together during difficult times. The treatment modalities foster guidance, support, resilience, and self efficacy. We want to create a non-judgmental space that will assist clients on their journey to acceptance while committing to their journey of unshakable mental tranquility.
(225) 412-2371 View (225) 412-2371
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Lisa Curley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Hello, I am Lisa Curley. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana. I am a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience in providing therapy through a cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed lens. With a deep understanding of the complex interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, I am committed to helping individuals navigate challenges and develop effective coping strategies. I have worked with clients from almost all walks of life; those with serious mental illness and addictions to folks just trying to get their lives together and work through some stuff.
Hello, I am Lisa Curley. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana. I am a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience in providing therapy through a cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed lens. With a deep understanding of the complex interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, I am committed to helping individuals navigate challenges and develop effective coping strategies. I have worked with clients from almost all walks of life; those with serious mental illness and addictions to folks just trying to get their lives together and work through some stuff.
(225) 638-2747 View (225) 638-2747
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Small Talk Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
You have taken a critical step in living your best life by seeking support. The journey won't always be easy, but it will definitely be worth it, which is why "It's Talk that Counts." The mission of Small Talk Counseling & Consulting Services is to provide quality therapeutic, educational, and social support services to individual adults, couples, families, and organizations through genuine, interpersonal and collaborative relationships and detailed personalized care.
You have taken a critical step in living your best life by seeking support. The journey won't always be easy, but it will definitely be worth it, which is why "It's Talk that Counts." The mission of Small Talk Counseling & Consulting Services is to provide quality therapeutic, educational, and social support services to individual adults, couples, families, and organizations through genuine, interpersonal and collaborative relationships and detailed personalized care.
(225) 713-3494 View (225) 713-3494
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Samuel M. Chesterfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809  (Online Only)
Over-thinking and replaying situations from the past? Are you constantly over-analyzing your present-day life, not knowing how to navigate towards your future? You don't need to stay stuck in a toxic headspace. Do you have a child with behavioral issues in the home or school setting? With 10 years of experience in Mental Health Services and children's issues; Honey House Outreach, LLC is a safe space to connect, recharge, and gain inspiration. The time is now, to morph into your full potential!
Over-thinking and replaying situations from the past? Are you constantly over-analyzing your present-day life, not knowing how to navigate towards your future? You don't need to stay stuck in a toxic headspace. Do you have a child with behavioral issues in the home or school setting? With 10 years of experience in Mental Health Services and children's issues; Honey House Outreach, LLC is a safe space to connect, recharge, and gain inspiration. The time is now, to morph into your full potential!
(225) 240-1842 View (225) 240-1842
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Eddie St-Vil
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70820  (Online Only)
Have you contemplated starting therapy but found it difficult to take that first step? Or maybe you've been navigating a challenging phase in your life and now you're feeling unsure about where to begin or who to turn to for support. What if I told you that you are the expert of your own life, equipped with inner resources and strengths to overcome challenges? On this journey, I will guide and support you in tapping into these resources, assisting you in setting achievable goals and facilitating positive change.
Have you contemplated starting therapy but found it difficult to take that first step? Or maybe you've been navigating a challenging phase in your life and now you're feeling unsure about where to begin or who to turn to for support. What if I told you that you are the expert of your own life, equipped with inner resources and strengths to overcome challenges? On this journey, I will guide and support you in tapping into these resources, assisting you in setting achievable goals and facilitating positive change.
(225) 681-9406 View (225) 681-9406
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Donna M Barnes-Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Life happens, and sometimes life happens hard. Do you find that when you fall, you have a hard time getting back up again? Do you feel stuck and like you can’t find your way out? I often come across people just like you; feeling a loss of identity, questioning themselves, and whether or not they have purpose. The hurt and pain you’ve endured can obscure this one truth: YOU, My Dear, have purpose.
Life happens, and sometimes life happens hard. Do you find that when you fall, you have a hard time getting back up again? Do you feel stuck and like you can’t find your way out? I often come across people just like you; feeling a loss of identity, questioning themselves, and whether or not they have purpose. The hurt and pain you’ve endured can obscure this one truth: YOU, My Dear, have purpose.
(225) 475-3169 View (225) 475-3169
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Caitlyn Fruge
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I believe counseling benefits everyone but it is important to find a good match between counselor and client. I challenge you to grow, explore issues, and develop future goals by providing the necessary tools to overcome barriers through newly found awareness. It is at the utmost importance to me that you feel safe in a nurturing environment that facilitates self-acceptance and validation. I utilize integrated counseling techniques which focus on holistic wellness perspective.
I believe counseling benefits everyone but it is important to find a good match between counselor and client. I challenge you to grow, explore issues, and develop future goals by providing the necessary tools to overcome barriers through newly found awareness. It is at the utmost importance to me that you feel safe in a nurturing environment that facilitates self-acceptance and validation. I utilize integrated counseling techniques which focus on holistic wellness perspective.
(225) 320-5076 View (225) 320-5076
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Michele M Guidry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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.
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.
(225) 802-1323 View (225) 802-1323
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Georgia Nicholson Small
MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I work with individuals, couples, and families ages 13 and up. Many of my clients want help with relationships such as how to be a better partner or parent. They also seek guidance with navigating life transitions and questions of who they may be in this phase of life. And others want tools to handle things such as depression, anxiety, and a variety of stressors.
I work with individuals, couples, and families ages 13 and up. Many of my clients want help with relationships such as how to be a better partner or parent. They also seek guidance with navigating life transitions and questions of who they may be in this phase of life. And others want tools to handle things such as depression, anxiety, and a variety of stressors.
(225) 777-6614 View (225) 777-6614
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Rashida Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Hello, I am Dr. Taylor. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I specialize in a Solution-Focused Therapeutic approach. This approach focuses on helping clients find solutions to their current challenges and develop the skills they need to be successful. I believe each individual has the tools to reach their goals, and I am here to help facilitate that process. I utilize a solution-focused approach based on scientific evidence, oriented towards achieving goals, and focused on strengths.
Hello, I am Dr. Taylor. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I specialize in a Solution-Focused Therapeutic approach. This approach focuses on helping clients find solutions to their current challenges and develop the skills they need to be successful. I believe each individual has the tools to reach their goals, and I am here to help facilitate that process. I utilize a solution-focused approach based on scientific evidence, oriented towards achieving goals, and focused on strengths.
(225) 460-4978 View (225) 460-4978
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Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.