Couples Counseling Therapists in Behrman, New Orleans, LA
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Kimberly F Chiles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
I have over a decade of counseling experience using a cognitive-behavioral approach in a variety of areas such as anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship challenges in both individual and group settings.
This is your life and it matters. There is no need to suffer in silence. Seeking help is not a weakness; it is actually exercising your strength. Everyone experiences impasses at some point. It would be my pleasure to assist you in getting over the hurdles to achieve a better quality of life.
I have over a decade of counseling experience using a cognitive-behavioral approach in a variety of areas such as anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship challenges in both individual and group settings.
This is your life and it matters. There is no need to suffer in silence. Seeking help is not a weakness; it is actually exercising your strength. Everyone experiences impasses at some point. It would be my pleasure to assist you in getting over the hurdles to achieve a better quality of life.
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Dr. Ebony A. Clifton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114 (Online Only)
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have years of experience working with individuals, couples, parents, and families to navigate life and make healthy choices.
Throughout life’s transitions, accepting and adapting to change may seem impossible. A healthy, unbiased therapeutic relationship can help with coping. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. In our therapeutic relationship, we will work collaboratively to explore and identify the presenting problem, develop future attainable goals, and achieve progress for an improved lifestyle. I utilize a person-centered approach and incorporate various techniques based on the client’s needs. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, grief, and self-esteem are common topics treated in my practice.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have years of experience working with individuals, couples, parents, and families to navigate life and make healthy choices.
Throughout life’s transitions, accepting and adapting to change may seem impossible. A healthy, unbiased therapeutic relationship can help with coping. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. In our therapeutic relationship, we will work collaboratively to explore and identify the presenting problem, develop future attainable goals, and achieve progress for an improved lifestyle. I utilize a person-centered approach and incorporate various techniques based on the client’s needs. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, grief, and self-esteem are common topics treated in my practice.
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Rebecca Tam Pham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
Thank you for consider seeing me for counseling. I see counseling as a process of collaboration between you, the client, and I, the counselor, in obtaining your goals. I work from a solution-focused orientation, which means that I assist you in breaking repetitive, nonproductive behavior patterns that are affecting you, your family or marriage or relationship.
Thank you for consider seeing me for counseling. I see counseling as a process of collaboration between you, the client, and I, the counselor, in obtaining your goals. I work from a solution-focused orientation, which means that I assist you in breaking repetitive, nonproductive behavior patterns that are affecting you, your family or marriage or relationship.
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Robin Webster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, BCBT
Verified Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to providing counseling in "Spanish," because I truly believe in the mission of Jesus Christ and his restorative power, as we build trust within our counseling relationship and you are open, I will be more than honored to pray with you throughout therapy as the Holy Spirit leads.
At "Tower of Refuge Christian Counseling, LLC," (located inside of the "New Orleans Growth Center, LLC"), I provide Christian counseling that aids in mental and emotional restoration by assisting my clients in achieving a healthier quality of life, focusing on the mind, spirit and restorative power of Jesus Christ. With the highest levels of client satisfaction - I will do everything that I can to meet your counseling needs by providing therapy in the areas of depression/ anxiety, grief/ loss, stress management, parenting skills, conflict resolution, building healthy coping and communication skills, couples and individual as well as adolescent/ teen counseling.
In addition to providing counseling in "Spanish," because I truly believe in the mission of Jesus Christ and his restorative power, as we build trust within our counseling relationship and you are open, I will be more than honored to pray with you throughout therapy as the Holy Spirit leads.
At "Tower of Refuge Christian Counseling, LLC," (located inside of the "New Orleans Growth Center, LLC"), I provide Christian counseling that aids in mental and emotional restoration by assisting my clients in achieving a healthier quality of life, focusing on the mind, spirit and restorative power of Jesus Christ. With the highest levels of client satisfaction - I will do everything that I can to meet your counseling needs by providing therapy in the areas of depression/ anxiety, grief/ loss, stress management, parenting skills, conflict resolution, building healthy coping and communication skills, couples and individual as well as adolescent/ teen counseling.
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Marlon Anthony Boutin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Welcome, you've made the first step on your journey to find meaning in your life. I recognize that one does not become human without experiencing pain, challenges, or feeling stuck! I would love to provide a safe and confidential environment where you can authentically be you and help you find meaning in your life! If you are requesting virtual only, please click "my website" option and schedule through Headway.
I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Welcome, you've made the first step on your journey to find meaning in your life. I recognize that one does not become human without experiencing pain, challenges, or feeling stuck! I would love to provide a safe and confidential environment where you can authentically be you and help you find meaning in your life! If you are requesting virtual only, please click "my website" option and schedule through Headway.
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Motivate Wellness Behavioral & Relationship Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
We know from our combined years of experience working with individuals and couples with life issues, relationship issues that you have the ability to make big changes in your life.
Hi, I’m Ledora Yerks-Birdlow. I am the Executive Director/CEO of Motivate Wellness Behavioral and Relationship Health Services. More specifically our agency is made up of a group of therapists who sparks change in people’s lives and relationships. Our mission is to provide individuals, couples, and families the tools they need to create healthy, meaningful relationships with those around them.
We know from our combined years of experience working with individuals and couples with life issues, relationship issues that you have the ability to make big changes in your life.
Hi, I’m Ledora Yerks-Birdlow. I am the Executive Director/CEO of Motivate Wellness Behavioral and Relationship Health Services. More specifically our agency is made up of a group of therapists who sparks change in people’s lives and relationships. Our mission is to provide individuals, couples, and families the tools they need to create healthy, meaningful relationships with those around them.
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Experienced with couples issues, communication issues, addiction, trauma and working with the LGBTQ community.
Addiction, anxiety, trauma, communication and life changes are some challenges I work with. Offering individual and couples modalities.
Experienced with couples issues, communication issues, addiction, trauma and working with the LGBTQ community.
Addiction, anxiety, trauma, communication and life changes are some challenges I work with. Offering individual and couples modalities.
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Becker is accepting requests from individuals, couples & families open to services via secure internet-based videoconferencing following in office assessments.
Hello, I offer two primary areas of evidence based clinical expertise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Individuals and Couple Therapy for Stress Related Problems to private clients. I take a strategic and evidence based approach to understanding your presenting concerns. I believe in the importance of assessment to track progress while working to achieve personal and relational goals and to enhance overall satisfaction and quality of life. I am transparent, forward and supportive during all stages of treatment beginning with assessment & recommendations, pre-treatment planning & education, & effective therapeutic intervention.
Becker is accepting requests from individuals, couples & families open to services via secure internet-based videoconferencing following in office assessments.
Hello, I offer two primary areas of evidence based clinical expertise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Individuals and Couple Therapy for Stress Related Problems to private clients. I take a strategic and evidence based approach to understanding your presenting concerns. I believe in the importance of assessment to track progress while working to achieve personal and relational goals and to enhance overall satisfaction and quality of life. I am transparent, forward and supportive during all stages of treatment beginning with assessment & recommendations, pre-treatment planning & education, & effective therapeutic intervention.
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Julie Alley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114 (Online Only)
I want you to feel comfortable and trust in our client/therapist relationship so you can be open and honest during therapy, knowing that I will do my best to help you.
Teletherapy in Florida, Mississippi & Louisiana. Everyone has a story, difficult situations we've encountered, things we don't like about ourselves, relationship struggles, and things we want to change or do better. Also, we all want to be heard and understood. I think this is one of the most important things in counseling, along with having a strong client/counselor relationship. I offer nonjudgmental, down-to-earth counseling to help clients identify their objectives and goals, while developing a treatment plan to achieve same.
I want you to feel comfortable and trust in our client/therapist relationship so you can be open and honest during therapy, knowing that I will do my best to help you.
Teletherapy in Florida, Mississippi & Louisiana. Everyone has a story, difficult situations we've encountered, things we don't like about ourselves, relationship struggles, and things we want to change or do better. Also, we all want to be heard and understood. I think this is one of the most important things in counseling, along with having a strong client/counselor relationship. I offer nonjudgmental, down-to-earth counseling to help clients identify their objectives and goals, while developing a treatment plan to achieve same.
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Danielle Lefort
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
As a marriage, couples, and family counselor I explore ways to help you achieve your goals through creating safe a safe space for you to be your authentic self.
Couples often experience emotional disconnect after years of being together. Life stressors can impact relationships in unforeseen ways that we cannot imagine when we first decide to take the journey with someone we love. If you feel as though things have gotten off track and you are ready to heal and repair your partnership so that you can feel secure and happy in your partnership, you're in the right place. If you are struggling with trust, insecurities, or old wounds that just won't stop hurting, you're not alone, I am here to help. Start healing today.
As a marriage, couples, and family counselor I explore ways to help you achieve your goals through creating safe a safe space for you to be your authentic self.
Couples often experience emotional disconnect after years of being together. Life stressors can impact relationships in unforeseen ways that we cannot imagine when we first decide to take the journey with someone we love. If you feel as though things have gotten off track and you are ready to heal and repair your partnership so that you can feel secure and happy in your partnership, you're in the right place. If you are struggling with trust, insecurities, or old wounds that just won't stop hurting, you're not alone, I am here to help. Start healing today.
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Amber Kathleen Ackermann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
At AKA Counseling, we believe that when it comes to healing, there is no deadline. Everyone just wants to feel heard and know that they are not alone in their therapeutic healing journey. Emotional growth takes time and patience, which is met with support, compassion, and understanding at AKA Counseling. As a counselor, I work alongside my clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that provides a foundation to identify goals and move toward success as a team.
At AKA Counseling, we believe that when it comes to healing, there is no deadline. Everyone just wants to feel heard and know that they are not alone in their therapeutic healing journey. Emotional growth takes time and patience, which is met with support, compassion, and understanding at AKA Counseling. As a counselor, I work alongside my clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that provides a foundation to identify goals and move toward success as a team.
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I have more than thirty years of experience providing state-of-the-art clinical assessment and compassionate psychological treatment for individuals and families with a broad range of issues including: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, executive functioning, substance abuse, and chronic pain. These and other unresolved conflicts of the self keep people from achieving their goals in relationships and work.
I have more than thirty years of experience providing state-of-the-art clinical assessment and compassionate psychological treatment for individuals and families with a broad range of issues including: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, executive functioning, substance abuse, and chronic pain. These and other unresolved conflicts of the self keep people from achieving their goals in relationships and work.
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Carol A Harvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
"Problem talk creates problems, Solution talk creates solutions"- Steve de Shazer. Sounds simple enough...right? Sometimes it's anything but simple. That's because, when your problems seem insurmountable, finding a solution can feel almost impossible. Even when you know you are stuck, you find extreme difficulty letting go of the habits and communication styles that keep you stuck. Counseling can help. Using a variety of theories and techniques, my goal is to assist you in discovering solutions to your problems and in finding the potential in yourself and your relationships.
"Problem talk creates problems, Solution talk creates solutions"- Steve de Shazer. Sounds simple enough...right? Sometimes it's anything but simple. That's because, when your problems seem insurmountable, finding a solution can feel almost impossible. Even when you know you are stuck, you find extreme difficulty letting go of the habits and communication styles that keep you stuck. Counseling can help. Using a variety of theories and techniques, my goal is to assist you in discovering solutions to your problems and in finding the potential in yourself and your relationships.
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Noble Barkley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114 (Online Only)
As a counselor, I have enjoyed the privilege of working with clients from all walks of life. I have experience providing services for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, as well problems related to life changes. I've also received training for domestic violence intervention and treatment, with extensive experience providing services to men seeking help addressing violence within their intimate relationships. I feel that counseling is most effective when the client and the clinician connect in a way that encourages honest feedback and empowerment for the client.
As a counselor, I have enjoyed the privilege of working with clients from all walks of life. I have experience providing services for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, as well problems related to life changes. I've also received training for domestic violence intervention and treatment, with extensive experience providing services to men seeking help addressing violence within their intimate relationships. I feel that counseling is most effective when the client and the clinician connect in a way that encourages honest feedback and empowerment for the client.
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Denetta Dixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114 (Online Only)
Empowering Change and Embracing Growth: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Anger Management, Depression, and Trauma, I am committed to helping you navigate life's complexities. With a strength-based approach and therapeutic modalities tailored to your unique needs, I strive to create a therapeutic alliance that empowers you to embrace your story, heal from the past, and embrace a future filled with hope and purpose.
Empowering Change and Embracing Growth: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Anger Management, Depression, and Trauma, I am committed to helping you navigate life's complexities. With a strength-based approach and therapeutic modalities tailored to your unique needs, I strive to create a therapeutic alliance that empowers you to embrace your story, heal from the past, and embrace a future filled with hope and purpose.
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Eddie St-Vil
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114 (Online Only)
Have you contemplated starting therapy but found it difficult to take that first step? Or maybe you've been navigating a challenging phase in your life and now you're feeling unsure about where to begin or who to turn to for support. What if I told you that you are the expert of your own life, equipped with inner resources and strengths to overcome challenges? On this journey, I will guide and support you in tapping into these resources, assisting you in setting achievable goals and facilitating positive change.
Have you contemplated starting therapy but found it difficult to take that first step? Or maybe you've been navigating a challenging phase in your life and now you're feeling unsure about where to begin or who to turn to for support. What if I told you that you are the expert of your own life, equipped with inner resources and strengths to overcome challenges? On this journey, I will guide and support you in tapping into these resources, assisting you in setting achievable goals and facilitating positive change.
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Integrated Behavioral Health
MD, PMHNP, LCSW, LPC, PLMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
At IBH we are a multidisciplinary team focused on providing comprehensive care to patients ages 5 and older through In-Person visits and Telehealth. Our team includes: Morgan Feibelman, M.D., Jill McCall, M.D., Aldo Mejia, M.D., Jennifer Greco, M.D., Andrew Sander, M.D., Asa Pharr, M.D., Kellie Newman, PMHNP-BC, Blaine Grice, PMHNP-BC (also in BR), Jonathan Nierman, LCSW, Daja Williams, M.S.,LPC, Jordan Johnson, LCSW, Samantha Reese, LPC, Valeria Rodriguez, PLMFT, Marcel Albritton, PHD, C-IAYT. Please visit our website www.IBHpsych.com for both Baton Rouge and New Orleans bios .
At IBH we are a multidisciplinary team focused on providing comprehensive care to patients ages 5 and older through In-Person visits and Telehealth. Our team includes: Morgan Feibelman, M.D., Jill McCall, M.D., Aldo Mejia, M.D., Jennifer Greco, M.D., Andrew Sander, M.D., Asa Pharr, M.D., Kellie Newman, PMHNP-BC, Blaine Grice, PMHNP-BC (also in BR), Jonathan Nierman, LCSW, Daja Williams, M.S.,LPC, Jordan Johnson, LCSW, Samantha Reese, LPC, Valeria Rodriguez, PLMFT, Marcel Albritton, PHD, C-IAYT. Please visit our website www.IBHpsych.com for both Baton Rouge and New Orleans bios .
Garden District Mental Health
Psychologist, Psy, MP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
Garden District Mental Health offers a variety of services to support your needs and goals. Through the use of self-reflection and self-examination, individual therapy is aimed at identifying patterns that lead to difficulties with the goal of reducing symptoms and fostering an overall healthier life experience. Couple and Family Therapy works with partners in intimate relationships to nurture communication, change, and development. Psychological testing is available to examine and address a variety of issues.
Garden District Mental Health offers a variety of services to support your needs and goals. Through the use of self-reflection and self-examination, individual therapy is aimed at identifying patterns that lead to difficulties with the goal of reducing symptoms and fostering an overall healthier life experience. Couple and Family Therapy works with partners in intimate relationships to nurture communication, change, and development. Psychological testing is available to examine and address a variety of issues.
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Dr. Alexis Y. Mueller
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Behrman, New Orleans, LA 70114
Not accepting new clients
Looking to make meaning in a time of confusion? Feeling isolated, a lack of purpose, lost, or in conflict with yourself and others? I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a PhD in counselor education. I work with individuals and couples to manage anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment issues. I would love to discuss starting the the counseling process with you and/or your loved ones. I am available for in person sessions in my Mid-City office each week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I also offer week day telehealth sessions through the HIPAA compliant platform doxy.me.
Looking to make meaning in a time of confusion? Feeling isolated, a lack of purpose, lost, or in conflict with yourself and others? I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a PhD in counselor education. I work with individuals and couples to manage anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment issues. I would love to discuss starting the the counseling process with you and/or your loved ones. I am available for in person sessions in my Mid-City office each week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I also offer week day telehealth sessions through the HIPAA compliant platform doxy.me.
Online Therapists
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I work with couples/ partnerships and co-parents seeking to deepen their relationships, improve communication, and understand one another's values. I enjoy working with couples seeking to revive or maintain romantic relationships, as well as co-parents navigating divorce. When working with co-parents I seek to help parents develop strategies for increased communication, boundary setting, and collaboration. I have experience working with folks in polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships. I offer my clients the opportunity to explore their relationship wants and needs.
I work with couples/ partnerships and co-parents seeking to deepen their relationships, improve communication, and understand one another's values. I enjoy working with couples seeking to revive or maintain romantic relationships, as well as co-parents navigating divorce. When working with co-parents I seek to help parents develop strategies for increased communication, boundary setting, and collaboration. I have experience working with folks in polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships. I offer my clients the opportunity to explore their relationship wants and needs.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.