Child Therapists in Metairie, LA
I am a dynamic, caring counselor. I have 20 years experience in counseling. I partner with clients and families to help them with ADHD, ANXIETY, and Grief symptoms. I work with children and teenagers with anxiety. I also work with clients who have other symptoms. I treat families for resolution of conflicts and for close relationships andother client issues. My goal is to help my clients become happier, more calm and able to say yes to their lives.
I am a dynamic, caring counselor. I have 20 years experience in counseling. I partner with clients and families to help them with ADHD, ANXIETY, and Grief symptoms. I work with children and teenagers with anxiety. I also work with clients who have other symptoms. I treat families for resolution of conflicts and for close relationships andother client issues. My goal is to help my clients become happier, more calm and able to say yes to their lives.
Krystal M Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70006
Vaughn believes that individuals are capable of happiness and welcome children, teens, and their parents to engage in therapy where "healthy and happy start here"!.
Dr. Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor at Vaughn Therapeutic Collective. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents. Dr. Vaughn provides the following clinical services: Individual Therapy, Play Therapy, Parent Child Interactional Therapy, Autplay, Telehealth, Mental Health Consultation to local schools. Dr. Vaughn has years of experience providing clinical services to those with ADHD, anxiety, autism (level 1), adjustment disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, dysregulation issues, and other developmental disorders.
Vaughn believes that individuals are capable of happiness and welcome children, teens, and their parents to engage in therapy where "healthy and happy start here"!.
Dr. Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor at Vaughn Therapeutic Collective. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents. Dr. Vaughn provides the following clinical services: Individual Therapy, Play Therapy, Parent Child Interactional Therapy, Autplay, Telehealth, Mental Health Consultation to local schools. Dr. Vaughn has years of experience providing clinical services to those with ADHD, anxiety, autism (level 1), adjustment disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, dysregulation issues, and other developmental disorders.
I am a licensed professional counselor and have worked with children and adults.
Hi, my name is Kim Davis, and I am so pleased that you have made a choice to find a professional counselor to assist you in reaching your full potential. I primarily subscribe to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, which is more of an action-oriented approach to mental health. In counseling, that means that together we will examine your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and learn how to manage them in a more realistic, productive way. We will work to ensure those self-defeating thoughts no longer control your life! Please reach out with any questions and let’s get started on working through things together!
I am a licensed professional counselor and have worked with children and adults.
Hi, my name is Kim Davis, and I am so pleased that you have made a choice to find a professional counselor to assist you in reaching your full potential. I primarily subscribe to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, which is more of an action-oriented approach to mental health. In counseling, that means that together we will examine your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and learn how to manage them in a more realistic, productive way. We will work to ensure those self-defeating thoughts no longer control your life! Please reach out with any questions and let’s get started on working through things together!
Bertrille Jinkens Hookfin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
I have 21 years of experience providing therapy for all ages from 5 years- old to adults. I have worked providing therapy for children and adults with special needs. I provide an eclectic approach to therapy. I believe in 'starting where the client is." The essential goal of therapy is similar to a Carl Rogers quote stating acceptance of who we are can lead to change. I look forward to assisting you through your journey of acceptance.
I have 21 years of experience providing therapy for all ages from 5 years- old to adults. I have worked providing therapy for children and adults with special needs. I provide an eclectic approach to therapy. I believe in 'starting where the client is." The essential goal of therapy is similar to a Carl Rogers quote stating acceptance of who we are can lead to change. I look forward to assisting you through your journey of acceptance.
I believe in the power of creative interventions, so my work with children, teens, and young adults often harnesses the therapeutic power of play, sandtray, and art-based interventions.
My clients often are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious because of life changes and constant feelings of worry and overwhelm. The kids, teens, and young adults I work with often need to feel heard and set goals of better understanding their big emotions. A major part of this work is including parents and caregivers to provide tools and strategies that can help at home. My clients often have trouble expressing their deepest feelings and want to have better relationships with friends and family. Anxiety sometimes feels like it gets in the way of close relationships, but, together, we can discover new ways to reconnect.
I believe in the power of creative interventions, so my work with children, teens, and young adults often harnesses the therapeutic power of play, sandtray, and art-based interventions.
My clients often are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious because of life changes and constant feelings of worry and overwhelm. The kids, teens, and young adults I work with often need to feel heard and set goals of better understanding their big emotions. A major part of this work is including parents and caregivers to provide tools and strategies that can help at home. My clients often have trouble expressing their deepest feelings and want to have better relationships with friends and family. Anxiety sometimes feels like it gets in the way of close relationships, but, together, we can discover new ways to reconnect.
Ashlie T Clouatre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70005
My specialty is working with adults, children and families for a variety of mood stressors and life changes including anxiety, depression, and divorce.
In my practice, I am available to help people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief and adjustments to life changes. Clients are able to feel comfortable in a relaxed environment, where they can meet their goals of decreased stress and increase feelings of peace, confidence and strength. They can also gain tools to manage symptoms of fear and worry. Children can gain techniques to cope and function with stressors in school, social, and family life. Families going through separation and divorce can benefit from consultation on how to go through the process of change, putting the children’s best interest first.
My specialty is working with adults, children and families for a variety of mood stressors and life changes including anxiety, depression, and divorce.
In my practice, I am available to help people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief and adjustments to life changes. Clients are able to feel comfortable in a relaxed environment, where they can meet their goals of decreased stress and increase feelings of peace, confidence and strength. They can also gain tools to manage symptoms of fear and worry. Children can gain techniques to cope and function with stressors in school, social, and family life. Families going through separation and divorce can benefit from consultation on how to go through the process of change, putting the children’s best interest first.
Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
JFS counseling services are designed to provide guidance and psychotherapy for individuals and families on how to cope with interpersonal and family problems. Our staff of compassionate, highly skilled mental health professionals specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Counseling is provided on an individual and group basis and our services are available to the Greater New Orleans community. JFS therapists are all Masters-level mental health professionals or Masters-level student interns. They are well-trained and up-to-date on the newest Best Practices standards and evidence-based protocols.
JFS counseling services are designed to provide guidance and psychotherapy for individuals and families on how to cope with interpersonal and family problems. Our staff of compassionate, highly skilled mental health professionals specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Counseling is provided on an individual and group basis and our services are available to the Greater New Orleans community. JFS therapists are all Masters-level mental health professionals or Masters-level student interns. They are well-trained and up-to-date on the newest Best Practices standards and evidence-based protocols.
I work collaboratively with each unique individual, providing safety and support to encourage growth and change. I believe for counseling to be effective, a sound therapeutic relationship should be established and each client treated with respect and dignity. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Additional areas of expertise include anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, self harm, and trauma related disorders. I also offer coaching to parents on behavioral interventions and assertive parenting.
I work collaboratively with each unique individual, providing safety and support to encourage growth and change. I believe for counseling to be effective, a sound therapeutic relationship should be established and each client treated with respect and dignity. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Additional areas of expertise include anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, self harm, and trauma related disorders. I also offer coaching to parents on behavioral interventions and assertive parenting.
I have a special interest in providing Play Therapy, which gives young children a safe and effective means of expressing their feelings and experiences so that they can work through conflicts.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, I offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, and adults. I conduct Neuropsychological and Psychological evaluations for head injuries, neurological conditions (e.g., seizure disorders, stroke), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, developmental disorders (e.g., Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Deficiency), auditory processing disorders, and lead poisoning. I offer general intelligence assessment for employment, Gifted placement, and school admission, as well as psychological evaluations for surgery clearance (e.g., bariatric surgery candidates). For more information on the services I provide, please see my personal website: www.nolaneuropsych.com.
I have a special interest in providing Play Therapy, which gives young children a safe and effective means of expressing their feelings and experiences so that they can work through conflicts.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, I offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, and adults. I conduct Neuropsychological and Psychological evaluations for head injuries, neurological conditions (e.g., seizure disorders, stroke), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, developmental disorders (e.g., Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Deficiency), auditory processing disorders, and lead poisoning. I offer general intelligence assessment for employment, Gifted placement, and school admission, as well as psychological evaluations for surgery clearance (e.g., bariatric surgery candidates). For more information on the services I provide, please see my personal website: www.nolaneuropsych.com.
I enjoy working with adults, families, adolescents, and children. I have worked with issues such as grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce/separation, family issues, coping with life changes, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and bullying. The needs and goals of my clients are to discover personal wellness and empowerment. I also help build a better bond and understanding between parents and their children/adolescents.
I enjoy working with adults, families, adolescents, and children. I have worked with issues such as grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce/separation, family issues, coping with life changes, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and bullying. The needs and goals of my clients are to discover personal wellness and empowerment. I also help build a better bond and understanding between parents and their children/adolescents.
I conduct developmental (including autism assessment) and psychoeducational assessments to identify obstacles to socialization and learning, and develop recommendations for IEP/504 plans. I work with parents to help how they relate to their infants/toddlers, children, and teens, particularly tough kids (i.e. oppositional defiant) and children with other daily struggles. I also perform gifted assessments for preschool and school-aged children. For individuals struggling with life transitions, or issues related to anxiety and ADHD, I conduct cognitive-behavioral and organizational training to promote improvements to daily functioning.
I conduct developmental (including autism assessment) and psychoeducational assessments to identify obstacles to socialization and learning, and develop recommendations for IEP/504 plans. I work with parents to help how they relate to their infants/toddlers, children, and teens, particularly tough kids (i.e. oppositional defiant) and children with other daily struggles. I also perform gifted assessments for preschool and school-aged children. For individuals struggling with life transitions, or issues related to anxiety and ADHD, I conduct cognitive-behavioral and organizational training to promote improvements to daily functioning.
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Does your child or teen have social, emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties? Do you have parenting or family challenges? Does your household need a reset in how you’re getting along? I can help! I prescriptively use humanistic therapies: client-centered, solution focused, existential, transactional, gestalt, and play therapies.
CLIENTS: tots, kids, teens... and their parents too! ISSUES: social, emotional, behavioral, academics, parenting, and family functioning. GOALS: self-awareness, self-regulation, self-acceptance, autonomy. HOW: Working from a firm foundation of respect for the dignity of the individual in the client-therapist relationship, I help clients develop mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. By providing a safe, confidential, warm and empathetic counseling experience, my clients' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored, understood, and improved so life can be enjoyed once again.
Does your child or teen have social, emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties? Do you have parenting or family challenges? Does your household need a reset in how you’re getting along? I can help! I prescriptively use humanistic therapies: client-centered, solution focused, existential, transactional, gestalt, and play therapies.
CLIENTS: tots, kids, teens... and their parents too! ISSUES: social, emotional, behavioral, academics, parenting, and family functioning. GOALS: self-awareness, self-regulation, self-acceptance, autonomy. HOW: Working from a firm foundation of respect for the dignity of the individual in the client-therapist relationship, I help clients develop mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. By providing a safe, confidential, warm and empathetic counseling experience, my clients' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored, understood, and improved so life can be enjoyed once again.
Jessica Eisenstat LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70005
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in New Orleans, Louisiana. I received my Masters degree in Counseling from The University of New Orleans and have been practicing throughout the greater New Orleans region for nearly a decade. I provide a broad range of counseling services to individuals, children, adolescents, and adults. I also offer group services for children. My experience and passion is rooted in working with children and their families. I create behavior plans and user-friendly interventions that are designed specifically for the unique needs of each family and child.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in New Orleans, Louisiana. I received my Masters degree in Counseling from The University of New Orleans and have been practicing throughout the greater New Orleans region for nearly a decade. I provide a broad range of counseling services to individuals, children, adolescents, and adults. I also offer group services for children. My experience and passion is rooted in working with children and their families. I create behavior plans and user-friendly interventions that are designed specifically for the unique needs of each family and child.
Shawn M Allen-Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70002
I work with children and adults using Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, Reality Therapy, and other evidenced-based techniques as they fit clients' needs.
Struggling with finding your true voice? Hesitant to make the best decision for yourself? Spending too much time worrying about what family, friends, or coworkers think or what they'd expect of you? Take a deep breath... Life is complicated. Balancing work, family, relationships, living life for others can overshadow living for oneself. It's not selfish, it's selfcare. It's important to take the time to address your personal needs and often caring for others can get in the way of doing so. Through a Therapeutic Alliance, Counseling creates a space where sorting through life's challenges and establishing balance becomes possible.
I work with children and adults using Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, Reality Therapy, and other evidenced-based techniques as they fit clients' needs.
Struggling with finding your true voice? Hesitant to make the best decision for yourself? Spending too much time worrying about what family, friends, or coworkers think or what they'd expect of you? Take a deep breath... Life is complicated. Balancing work, family, relationships, living life for others can overshadow living for oneself. It's not selfish, it's selfcare. It's important to take the time to address your personal needs and often caring for others can get in the way of doing so. Through a Therapeutic Alliance, Counseling creates a space where sorting through life's challenges and establishing balance becomes possible.
B. Gerard Woodrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70003
My practice caters to all individuals, children, family, or couples.
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
My practice caters to all individuals, children, family, or couples.
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
Embarking on the path of healing is a profound journey, and I am honored at the prospect of accompanying you and your child along this transformative route. My name is Keva and I am an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) my passion lies in working with children and adolescents aged 4-17 who have navigated through the challenges of trauma. I employ a variety of therapeutic modalities, to help children explore their emotions, understand body regulation, and discover healthier coping mechanisms. Every child is unique, and I find joy in incorporating creative approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.
Embarking on the path of healing is a profound journey, and I am honored at the prospect of accompanying you and your child along this transformative route. My name is Keva and I am an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) my passion lies in working with children and adolescents aged 4-17 who have navigated through the challenges of trauma. I employ a variety of therapeutic modalities, to help children explore their emotions, understand body regulation, and discover healthier coping mechanisms. Every child is unique, and I find joy in incorporating creative approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at Vaughn Therapeutic Collective. I work with children and adolescents who experience behavioral challenges, defiant behavior, adjustment, low self esteem, learning differences, and challenging peer relations. I have years of experience as a school counselor, consultant, and behavioral interventionist. I believe in working closely with caregivers and teachers to work towards therapeutic goals. I work with clients in a variety of formats including individual, group, and family sessions. My counseling approach comes from cognitive-behavioral, non- directive, and play based approaches.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at Vaughn Therapeutic Collective. I work with children and adolescents who experience behavioral challenges, defiant behavior, adjustment, low self esteem, learning differences, and challenging peer relations. I have years of experience as a school counselor, consultant, and behavioral interventionist. I believe in working closely with caregivers and teachers to work towards therapeutic goals. I work with clients in a variety of formats including individual, group, and family sessions. My counseling approach comes from cognitive-behavioral, non- directive, and play based approaches.
Gasper James Bongiovani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addressing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, family issues, relationships, self-esteem, anger management, ADHD, personality disorder, behavioral challenges, etc. I have 16 years of experience providing intensive outpatient counseling to individuals and groups. I strongly believe that counseling is a partnership between the therapist and the client, designed to arrive at the needed objectives and goals. Whereas the therapist has skills and training, the client is always the expert on themselves and their families. Only through working together with regard for the dignity and worth of each individual can challenges be alleviated and strengths enhanced.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addressing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, family issues, relationships, self-esteem, anger management, ADHD, personality disorder, behavioral challenges, etc. I have 16 years of experience providing intensive outpatient counseling to individuals and groups. I strongly believe that counseling is a partnership between the therapist and the client, designed to arrive at the needed objectives and goals. Whereas the therapist has skills and training, the client is always the expert on themselves and their families. Only through working together with regard for the dignity and worth of each individual can challenges be alleviated and strengths enhanced.
Giselle Armantrout
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70001
I counsel children, adolescents, and adults; and see individuals, couples, and families.
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated in life? Are you struggling in your relationships? You do not have to stay in this place. It takes courage to take the first step, and you be thankful once you do. I create a safe and judgment-free environment to explore the uncomfortable aspects of life & the things you want to change and evolve.
I counsel children, adolescents, and adults; and see individuals, couples, and families.
Are you feeling stuck and frustrated in life? Are you struggling in your relationships? You do not have to stay in this place. It takes courage to take the first step, and you be thankful once you do. I create a safe and judgment-free environment to explore the uncomfortable aspects of life & the things you want to change and evolve.
Lori Arceneaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70002
Hi, My name is Lori Arceneaux. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in adoption and maternity services as well as counseling. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with those touched by foster care and/or adoption. For the majority of my career, I have worked with children and teenagers. I enjoy working with these age groups and assisting them with navigating the often complex emotions that accompany adolescence. Also, I work with families and couples who are in need of assistance of strengthening and improving their relationships and addressing their life stressors.
Hi, My name is Lori Arceneaux. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in adoption and maternity services as well as counseling. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with those touched by foster care and/or adoption. For the majority of my career, I have worked with children and teenagers. I enjoy working with these age groups and assisting them with navigating the often complex emotions that accompany adolescence. Also, I work with families and couples who are in need of assistance of strengthening and improving their relationships and addressing their life stressors.
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Child psychologists in Metairie, LA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Metairie build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Metairie build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.