Therapists in New Orleans, LA

I have over 20 years experience treating individuals in clinical and private practice settings using animal assisted therapy, art therapy, music therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation and creative visualization. I have worked with children and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma.

Life can be crazy right now, huh? We are facing immense unexpected life stressors that our brain and body are constantly trying to resolve. Do you find yourself having negative ruminating thoughts? Are you feeling tense, irritable, or anxious and wonder why do I feel this way? Are you experiencing conflict in your relationships but not sure why this keeps happening or how to solve it? I can help. I believe each client has the strength and capacity for change and awareness within themselves. My role is to provide insight, encouragement, education, evidence-based practices, and a little laughter to help each client reach their goals.

Working on oneself may come as a challenge, an obstacle that may stand in the way of you becoming a better version of who you would like to be. Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life, such as anxiety, anger issues, difficult events, depression or some form of trauma? Therapy can be useful in helping individuals manage those stressors, and improve relationships with significant others, family members, and most importantly self. It may seem difficult to acknowledge what you're going through mentally, but the first step is knowing that you want to be that better you in every sense.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Clinical Supervisor with 21 years of mental health experience, and have a law degree. I treat a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and bi-polar depression, relationship issues and couple's counseling, and family mediation.

Are you struggling with personal or current events? Past or present traumas? Grief or life transitions? Are you finding it difficult to navigate these things in a healthy and productive way?

My goal is to help clients process life events, strengthen self-confidence and improve self-awareness. My approach is trauma-informed and holistic with a focus on balance. I have experience helping individuals and couples navigate issues related to life transitions, trauma, substance use, anxiety, infidelity, and career planning.

Therapy can be a powerful way to achieving happiness, acceptance and greater life satisfaction. As a trauma therapist, I approach each client and couple with compassion, empathy and value the unique life experience of my clients. Sessions honor each person's needs and comforts, helps the individual understand, gain insight and work through issues. I draw from psychodynamic, attachment, and somatic therapies. Coming from a strengths based perspective, fostering resilience is an important part of my practice. I hope clients can expand on what's already working and learn the skills and insight necessary to meet their goals.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma? Are you finding it difficult to cope with situations that are happening in your life? Perhaps you are looking to connect with the right person to help you navigate this healing journey.

I believe that therapy inspires change by supporting self-awareness, insight, and growth which then impacts and improves one's life. With new insight, clients become aware of better strategies and new solutions when responding to challenges in their life. Goals of therapy can include changing behaviors that are holding you back, healing pain from your past, managing depression and anxiety, building relationship skills, and handling strong emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, and grief, to name just a few.

These last few years have presented many challenges for everyone. Depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and other issues are on a rise. It is not always easy to make the decision to reach out for therapy. However, therapy can help and support a person through what they are experiencing. Change is not easy; it takes courage to change and you do not have to face it alone. I have worked in acute care for many years with adults, elderly, children and adolescents. I feel confident to work with many mental health issues.

Those who have a why to live can bear any how. Many of us are in some form of suffering, and this can derail us from a meaningful life. Learning how to live with our pain so as to gain purpose and meaning is a true endeavor. From a collaborative process, I help my clients to establish what purpose they seek and discover ways to validate our pain, learning to control rather than being controlled by our fears, depression, et cetera. Through therapeutic interventions, we can learn to accept how we think, feel, and act. Subsequently allowing us the opportunity to discover new areas for growth and healing..

Are you struggling to find your place in the world? It can be hard to find your place when everyone around you seems to have it all together. When you are searching for your own identity, your purpose in life, and are trying to overcome the roadblocks that are in front of you, you don't always have the skills to do so. If you are searching for better self-confidence and a more clear vision and goal-directed life, LaBrea has spent years helping teens and children become emotionally secure in their values and identity, and helping adults improve their cognitive abilities throughout their many life transitions.

Are you struggling to live the life you desire? Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed, unmotivated, struggling with intrusive thoughts/urges that you are afraid to talk about, experiencing conflict in your relationships, facing a difficult situation or simply wanting to feel better. Whether you are new or returning to therapy, the process is one of self-reflection and self-discovery that can lead you to not only feeling better but being a better you. Sometimes the path is unclear. I am committed to guiding you along the path of empowerment and enlightenment to find your way.

Welcome to my profile! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience. I am committed to providing exceptional, personalized care in a supportive and confidential setting. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, career uncertainty, or relationship issues, my approach is designed to help you uncover positive strategies to overcome these challenges. Therapy can help you gain valuable insight into how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other and how these patterns either hinder you from or propel you toward your desired goals, achievements, and emotional satisfaction.

Feeling overwhelmed? Do you ever feel stress and anxiety are so paralyzing, that everyday tasks feel almost impossible? While stress and anxiety are natural emotions, that doesn’t mean you have to face them alone. Mary Grace Wagner, LMSW has experience helping individuals cope and live with anxiety, depression, and stress of any magnitude. She possesses the necessary skills to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage stressful emotions and life events that are constructive as well as therapeutic.

Are you feeling powerless, a victim and at the mercy of life? Oftentimes these feelings are symptoms of your difficulty in making decisions, experiencing anger, frustration, anxiety/depression and worry. Do you feel overloaded/overwhelmed by problems? Are you experiencing sleep problems, constant tiredness, frequent use of over the counter drugs, and pain? Do you have attention problems/disorganization and confusion? My 30-plus years of professional experience has taught me that we all have something in common. Whether you're a butcher, a baker or candle stick maker you are a human being who wants to experience "peace of mind".

My varied work history has afforded me the opportunity to work with individuals and families facing a wide range of life challenges. I have the most experience in working with those suffering from anxiety and/or depressive disorders, coping with grief/loss, experiencing family conflict or interpersonal difficulties, or dealing with the lasting impact of traumatic experience. I primarily work with individuals but understand the role and importance of family and therefore include family members as necessary. I view my role as helping the individual to define existing problems, identify realistic goals, and actualize those goals.

Therapy involves working together to identify and develop effective solutions to the negative patterns, thoughts, and actions you experience in life while accentuating your strengths. I see my clients as partners in their mental health journey and believe in working as a team to help each client get closer to their fullest potential. Our work together will help you re-orient yourself to the present and reignite the underlying drive to reach that potential.

Hi there, welcome to my page! My clinical focus areas include: neurodivergence, especially ADHD, life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, identity exploration, and emotional regulation challenges. I view a strong client-counselor relationship as foundational to all meaningful therapy. I believe that each one of us intrinsically possesses value and is deserving of love, respect, and the opportunity to evolve. It is my intention to create an inclusive & non-judgmental space in order to support my clients as through challenging seasons and move towards growth.