Marriage Counseling Therapists in Bossier City, LA

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

My approach to counseling is to build a trusting, working partnership with my clients to assist and support them in identifying problems and obstacles which negatively impact emotional, relational, and functional wellbeing and to find effective, practical strategies for improving quality of life. I will collaborate with you to develop an individual, and personalized plan, consistent with your values and goals, and using research-based methods to assist you in achieving long-term, positive changes. In order to do this I draw from my experiences working with adolescents and adults with a wide variety of issues and experiences.

My practice specializes in marriage counseling and couple therapy. I also work with individuals on a wide-range of mental health, career transition, substance use, and life transition issues. I have worked with more than 2,800 couples in my career, addressing relationship concerns and finding solutions to chronic dissatisfaction, infidelity, poor communication, intimacy problems, and family conflict. For persons who are uncertain about remaining in their marriage, "discernment counseling" is available to help an ambivalent spouse gain clarity about their relationship commitment and options for bringing about needed change.

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.

My name is John Gianforte. I am a licensed professional counselor, and licensed marriage and family therapist in Louisiana. My graduate degree is in clinical psychology. I am in full-time private practice in Shreveport Louisiana. My career path has been diverse, and includes serving as the administrator and clinical director of a state and federally funded non-profit mental health clinic, legislative and legal advocacy for mental health services, and developing expertise in forensic mental health, hypnotherapy, and evidence based counseling interventions.

Is your family struggling with life transitions? Is your child having problems with their peers or in school, or are they anxious and depressed? Are you newly engaged and want to make sure you and your partner are ready for marriage? Or is your marriage suffering? Are you struggling to know who you truly are? I can help. I am also LGBTQ friendly. Contact me and we will see if we are a good fit!

The poet William Ernest Henley (1849-1903) penned the words : "I am the master of my fate: the captain of my soul." The message that Henley was so eloquently trying to convey is, that while we may face challenges in our lives, we should not let them defeat us! The fact is, life comes with rewards and defeats. Just as we have actions within us that respond to rewards, we also have actions within us to face defeats and the ability to learn how to rebuild, restore, and renew ourselves. One of the ways of renewing, sustaining, and rebuilding ourselves is through therapy.

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.

Michael Curry is a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 10 years experience in the mental health field. Michael specializes in couples and marital counseling, family issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders, and trauma. Michael completed his Master's of Applied Science Professional Counseling program at Liberty University with his internship completed at Brentwood Mental Health Hospital in Shreveport Louisiana.

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.

Life gets complicated... anxiety, depression, cancer, marriage issues. All of this in addition to our normal life transitions. Good news... you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to support you through the counseling process. I believe all people are capable of experiencing freedom from unhealthy patterns and healing from hurtful situations and relationships.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and I work with children and adults, including individuals, couples, and families. My clients may be sad, anxious, overwhelmed, confused or they may have experienced trauma in their life and when they come to therapy having a safe, accepting and validating space is of the utmost importance. I am a strengths-based therapist that meets clients where they are. I help clients with expectations and goals, and empower clients to enact change in their life.

I discovered at a young age that I love talking with and getting to know others. It became a kind of mission to figure out what other people were passionate about and what they had going on in their lives. I realized that having a genuine connection with someone you can trust can be incredibly beneficial. This is the type of environment I hope to create in our sessions. Really and truly my goal is to work along side of you, as you create meaningful change in your life.

So, here you are looking through countless profiles of therapists, hoping to glean something from the words that you are reading with a sea of faces staring back at you. Determining who you will work with is a daunting, often overwhelming task. This connection is crucial, as the alliance you form with your therapist will provide a solid foundation for your growth and change. I would be honored to work with you to help you find balance, hope and healing in your life. I want you to know that you are not alone.

The most important things in life are not things they are our relationships. First is our relationship with ourself.  Are you struggling with grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, job problems, love addictions, parenting issues, sex problems?  Are you wanting better communications & more intimacy? Maybe your past has left you feeling insecure, shamed, resentful, or angry. Is this an old pattern or a new situation that you're facing?

I have experience working with clients who are struggling with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, as well as relationship issues surrounded by low self worth, shame and resentments. I have learned that there are many factors that contribute to someone feeling overwhelmed and may prevent us from reaching our goals that may also include poor coping skills, communication issues, grief or loss, and addiction issues. My goal will be to help you learn how to regulate emotions, identify unhealthy mindsets and/or memories that have kept you feeling trapped, and learn skills so you can find restoration in your life.

*****AASECT CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST***Sex, Intimacy & Sexuality related concerns can feel like the most uncomfortable and misunderstood areas of a couple/ person's life. All too often shame and guilt regarding our sexual lives can creep in and further deter us from seeking help. You are in the right place. Using a Sex Positive approach to desire, connection and relationship I can help with a broad spectrum of Sexual health & Development needs. We can collaborate on those “Hard to talk about issues”, explore how to prioritize pleasure and decipher Sexual dynamics that may be rooted in past or present wounds. Together we can address-

Reaching out for help takes courage and is likely one of the hardest steps on the path to healing. Maybe you've been praying that a relationship will improve, or you'll get a better job, the anxiety/depression you're feeling will go away, or the addiction you're battling will subside. Prayer does change things and gives us hope, but seeking the help of a trained professional can accelerate positive change, re-frame negative thoughts, and help restore balance in life. Learning new ways to cope, tapping into the power of mindfulness, and changing perspectives can ease depression and end isolation.

Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. Many people see therapy as a one side conversation, with a limited ability to interact or experience one another as individuals. I can promise you, I am as real as it gets! I want to work with you to help you achieve all you hope while enjoying the process along the way. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and a deep breath) to call and see how I can help!