Narrative Therapists in Madisonville, LA

If you are ready to make a change and start leading a more fulfilling life, counseling can provide the framework for a radical shift. Together, let's take a holistic look at your life to identify where you may be holding onto limiting or unhelpful beliefs and behavior patterns and instead find ways to disrupt the old ways of reacting to the world. Let's reaffirm your core values and explore new ways to respond to life's challenges that are more aligned with your authentic self.

Dr. Pete Cooper holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Studies and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Louisiana and a Certified Life Coach. He has been practicing in the mental health profession for over 25 years and primarily works with individuals struggling with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship and marital issues and those in the midst of life transitions. Dr. Cooper takes an eclectic approach in helping others by effectively tailoring what each individual's struggles are, in tandem with what their personality type is and what goals they want to achieve.

Asking for help isn't always easy. If you’re stuck struggling to move past challenging emotions or life changes, or are having trouble in your relationships, counseling may be right for you. I am a licensed and board certified counselor who is experienced in working with children and adults in school, community, and hospital settings. I view counseling as a collaborative journey in which the counselor and client work together to build a relationship of trust and understanding so that we can effectively determine strengths, support systems, and areas for growth as well as establish goals and work towards mental health stabilization.

I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I am honored to accompany you on your journey towards healing and growth. With a non-judgmental approach, I aim to create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences freely. Together, we will work collaboratively to identify your strengths, navigate challenges, and cultivate strategies for positive change. My goal is to empower you to build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and foster meaningful connections, ultimately guiding you towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. You are not alone.

While we are increasingly more connected to others via technology, we oftentimes feel less connected in our relationships. My desire is to assist you in developing genuine and authentic relationships with others and yourself. I passionately focus on this goal within the context of our individual therapeutic relationship. I promote positive change for you and your relationships by creating a reality based and positive approach to improvement in mood, behavior, and life balance. Together we accomplish this through interpersonal discussion and support with the integration of personal mission statements and goal orientation to oneself and to others.

My ideal client would be someone ready to dig their heals in and begin to sort through all the layers of life that have accumulated. Soul level work can be beautifully life changing but deep and painful at times. I consider our work together as a commitment to you and the next layer of your life journey. It is precious and sacred. Therapy is a safe place where we peel back the layers of masks we wear every day and just "get real" about ourselves and where we want our lives to lead. Hopefully, our collaboration will encourage you live the life for which you were created.

Whether you're grappling with grief, wrestling with anxiety and depression, navigating relationship issues, or simply seeking guidance and support, I am here to help. I specialize in supporting individuals through life transitions, loss, and grief, providing a compassionate space for you to honor your emotions and find freedom. I am passionate about supporting individuals in their journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience in the field of therapeutic interventions in Social Work, as well as that of Public Health. My ideal client is the individual suffering from an array of issues ranging from substance abuse/addiction, enabling and codependence, to domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other trauma. I also have a great fund of experience in helping clients with grief, as well as depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.

Emotions tend to be at their root of what concerns us. The fashion we act when our feelings are something we deny generally causes our dominant issues: depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, sadness. With reflection and foundational understanding we can begin growing towards a better life every day.

Many of us are not raised in our family of origin. Are you a parent who surrendered a child for adoption? Were you adopted? Perhaps you were raised in a home of a different cultural background. As you are maturing, do you desire more control over your life, your anxieties, your actions and your choices? I am here to provide you with a safe, warm, soothing sanctuary where you can explore your grief and loss around the past. You can gain the authenticity you are seeking.

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.