Female Therapists in Destrehan, LA

Greetings! My name is Shannon, and I am a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor located in Destrehan, Louisiana. I entered the counseling force in hopes to help individuals, couples, and families across all backgrounds, ages, and sexual orientations in dealing with various difficulties like anxiety, depression, grief/loss, sexuality, addiction, or relationship issues. Life is hard, and we do not do hard alone. Sometimes, we don't know what's wrong, but processing our behaviors and emotions in a safe, nonjudgmental environment has been proven to be therapeutic in itself.

Thank you for visiting my profile. I recognize counseling as a process in which the client and counselor develop a relationship to explore and define the client’s presenting problem. I believe it is essential for both parties to work as a team to examine client issues and to develop counseling goals to improve client welfare. It is my goal to create an environment, which provides warmth, genuineness, and understanding toward the client. Establishing and maintaining a rapport is essential for effective counseling to transpire. Trust and mutual respect are also needed components to enhance the counseling experience.

Clients begin counseling for a number of reasons and as the owner of Guided Growth Counseling, LLC, my aim is to ensure that when you begin your growth process with me you will feel that your needs are met with the compassion you deserve. I view the therapeutic bond as the most important aspect of counseling. Together we will work to understand what brings you to counseling and develop a plan to achieve your goals. I specialize in working with children struggling with social skills, anxiety, behavioral issues, and mood disorder, individuals with trauma including trafficking, and individuals on the autism spectrum.

I enjoy working with children and adults in a personalized approach tailored to each patient's unique situation. My theoretical background is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, play therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, but I pull from many sources in creating a treatment plan. I enjoy tackling diagnostic puzzles and working closely with patients and families to get to the bottom of what causes disruption in someone's life. Most consider me direct and no nonsense. I trained in Exposure Response Prevention for OCD treatment in both children and adults and enjoy these treatment challenges.

I believe in the importance of building a strong counseling relationship to create an avenue for change. Our initial session together will be focused around exploring and setting goals and seeing if we are the right fit to help you reach those goals. You might be feeling confused or scared about where to turn and how to start. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who doesn't already know you. Someone who won't judge you. That is why I focus on creating a safe space in which you will feel comfortable.

Are you wanting change, but you're feeling stuck? Are you grieving a traumatic childhood or experience? Do you have difficulties with anxiety, self-worth, and relationships? Do you struggle feeling connected to your core self? Are you seeking new meaning, perspectives, and engagement in life? Trauma and disconnection are epidemics, impacting our families, communities, our bodies, and minds. If you are seeking relief from coping mechanisms that lead to more disconnection, or if any of these questions resonated with you, we may be a great fit for the collaborative journey towards wellness together.

Hi there. My name is Noelle Raymond and I am a licensed and skilled psychotherapist with several years of clinical experience. In my practice, I utilize various approaches to meet the individual needs of each client which most often include those rooted in psychodynamic, interpersonal, and existential therapy. I also incorporate CBT and DBT skills into my practice to help my clients develop coping tools to take with them outside of the therapy room.

Improving your quality of life comes naturally when regaining control. Life will continue to throw curveballs at you, and counseling is one of the many tools that can prepare you to withstand both the expected and unexpected. I am a bilingual Licensed Addiction Counselor, Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor, and Board-Certified Music Therapist offering therapeutic services in both English and Spanish. Although I specialize in addiction, I work daily with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, and will assist you in reaching your personal goals for mental health and recovery.

Through my life experience and education I believe developing supportive relationships has the power to reduce the effects of trauma for a child, parents and families. I approach therapy sessions differently depending on the client’s needs and goals. If it is the client’s goal to work on a current obstacle in life or lifetime of trauma I see it as an honor to help the client navigate the process of healing. Allowing a safe space for people to explore their emotions and develop skills to create a congruent environment around them and navigate the unknowns in life.

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be"( Lao Tzu). Life transitions are a constant thread in our lives, and sometimes a person needs a little guidance to help them make the transition and evolve from their efforts. As a social worker for more than 24 years, my clinical practice has enabled me to work with a diverse group of people representing all ages and stages of their lives and careers. I have appreciated helping each one with their challenges as they worked through their changes to evolve to their next stage of life.

Hey my name is Alexis, and I am here to help you navigate and overcome the challenges of life by helping you feel heard, understood, and confident within a safe space. It takes a lot of strength to reach out for help, and I hope to help you gain the confidence and faith you need to accomplish the life you want to live. If you are tired of addiction taking over your life, trying to cope with loved ones who are addicted, struggling with anxiety or depression that makes life more difficult, or trying to pick up the pieces from domestic abuse, I’m ready to listen to your concerns and help you achieve the goals you want to accomplish.