In Person Therapists in Folsom, LA

Note: Journey to Restoration is accepting new clients for individual & group therapy........Life has a way of throwing us unexpected curve balls, knocking us down, causing unfamiliar emotions, anxiety, intra-personal & interpersonal conflict, & stress. Have you ever asked yourself, how will I balance all of this? Growing through life without a road map can be difficult. And just as your car requires monthly maintenance, so does your life.

Are you looking for a new way to deal with anxious thoughts and feelings? Do you get down on yourself and find you don't know how to pull yourself up? Are these feelings interfering with your happiness, your relationships, your career? I can help you learn cutting edge tools to manage your stress, reduce your anxiety and live a happier, fulfilled, connected life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Trainer specializing in using progressive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is a goal-directed approach rooted in the "here and now".

I work with individuals seeking lasting change but needing clarity and direction on how to achieve it. Has your life been impacted by sexually addictive behaviors? Have you experienced trouble in your marriage as a result? Do you struggle with unwanted sexual acting out? I specialize in helping clients and/or partners uncover root issues and take practical steps toward living 'the good life.' I focus on helping people heal from sexually addictive behaviors, traumatic experiences, and relational challenges that tie into the whole. Together, we can move towards creating a felt sense of peace and stability in all aspects of your life.

Asking for help with personal matters can be overwhelming but I am here for you! You are so close to beginning your journey of moving past emotional challenges and discovering new insights. Therapy is more than an investment in yourself, but it is an investment in your life. Sometimes life can seem confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. Other moments, you may feel stuck and need guidance. We can work together in a comfortable judgement free environment at a pace that works best for you. Our first appointment is an assessment to gather basic information about you or your child's history.

There are so many reasons to engage in therapy. In my practice I will provide you with a collaborative relationship so that you can learn to treat yourself with kindness, do the same for those you love, develop tools to tolerate difficult emotions, and gain skills to get what you need from your relationships. We will learn about your strengths and develop coping skills to overcome difficulties so that you are better able to overcome addictions, negative relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety and others.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) whom earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans and my Master's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). I have honed my skills in counseling in a wide variety of areas such as individual counseling, marriage and family counseling, couples counseling, PTSD counseling, substance abuse counseling, and group counseling.

If you struggle with anxiety or trauma, your life can seem unmanageable. With help, you can learn to quiet your negative thoughts, overcome your painful emotions, and begin to feel happiness and peace again. With help, step by step, you can learn to fully accept yourself and move towards healthier ways of relating to others.

Therapy is a great way to delve into the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may hinder you from living your best life. I approach therapy informally, working collaboratively with you on techniques such as mindfulness, identifying your thoughts and emotions, and changing behaviors that are causing you distress. As a licensed professional counselor, I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and more. During our sessions, we will explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors with the hope of helping you achieve a better quality of life and reach your full potential.

Is your child or teen struggling and not able to reach their full potential? Are you concerned and confused at this time as a parent and are trying to reach out for help? ADHD, behavioral issues, and anxiety are some of many issues that your child may be struggling to cope with right now and keeping them from enjoying their lives to the fullest. You as a parent may also be feeling like it is difficult at this time to bond with your child and maintain a healthy relationship.

I want you to know that whatever your challenges may be, there is hope". Counseling provides an opportunity for you to process through your struggles in a safe environment with an objective, highly trained professional who can provide support and help guide you and facilitate growth and healing. "It is a privilege to be in a position where you would invite me to walk along side you through some of your most difficult, painful times. As it is such a privilege, I am committed to provide professional, faith-sensitive counseling to individuals, couples and families on their journey toward freedom".

I want to help you figure out now that PEACE HAPPENS INSIDE OUT. Lets make RIGHT NOW the best it can be, regarding our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. We have the power within to stand up and push through the most adverse situations but occasionally lose our balance and fall down. My goal is to help you figure out how to get back up and continue the journey of life by learning from the past, and planning and preparing for the future, but really living in the present, as the gift that it is.

Welcome! I commend you for considering this courageous step toward the process of change, growth and healing. I am, also, honored that you would consider inviting me along as your companion. My principal focus is counseling individuals, couples and families who are struggling with a variety of life's challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, separation and divorce, along with many other challenges that occur on our journey through life. Goals for therapy will be developed collaboratively, as, the overall objective of therapy is the successful resolution of issues deemed most important through this collaborative process.

My approach to therapy is to keep the process straightforward so that my clients can experience positive change as quickly as possible. My use of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) blended with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and meditative practice provides clients with a solid foundation to achieve personal growth. My goal is to help my clients realize their best self and develop the skills necessary to live a rich, full, and meaningful life.

For me, yoga and psychotherapy both offer opportunities for healing. Traditional therapy works primarily through the mind. However, trauma, depression, anxiety, etc. are not only in the mind. The tools of yoga provide an avenue to address imbalances in the human system; body, physiology, mind, and emotions. Incorporating tools such as movement, breath, mindfulness, sound and meditation possibly can provide opportunities to reduce suffering, as well as enhance overall wellness. Most schools of psychotherapy only recently have begun recognizing the benefit of these tools which can work on deeper levels of the human system.