Lesbian Therapists in New Orleans, LA

Hello I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and individuals struggling with trauma either current or past. I work collaboratively with clients to explore their emotions, avoidances, recurring patterns, and past and present experiences and relationships. I strive to provide a listening and empathic presence, encourage interpretation and insight to work through presenting problems to achieve your desired goal(s). My hope is that my creative, caring, and straight forward approach to therapy provides a therapeutic relationship that allows you to feel welcomed, supported, and heard.

At the Wise MindBody Institute, we partner to build a therapeutic alliance with clients & families challenged by acute/chronic mental/behavioral health concerns related to different types of anxiety & depression; poor interpersonal skills; emotion dysregulation; maladaptive coping - substance abuse; school/career/life stress; grief; family conflict, low self-esteem. As we embark on an integrated treatment approach that is unique to you, building a safe & trusting relationship is one of the most important pillars to setting realistic & attainable goals that foster & promote motivation towards change & practical sustainability.

We all struggle throughout life and I was no exception. Acknowledging the struggle is a huge step towards success along with finding the right therapist. We only know what we were taught and how to react to situations from those who raised us. You deserve to be the best you possible and I am here to help you find that. Let me help you discover new ways to a happy and healthier life. I utilize an attachment framework derived from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Story Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT) to help my clients understand how they came to be who they are.

With so many challenges facing us today, it can be overwhelming, even downright frightening, attempting to manage our emotions or life’s challenges – often both. Working through adversity helps us to discover who we are authentically and places us on a path of understanding and growth. The path can seem lonely and confusing, but I am here to assist. My ideal client is someone who has made a commitment to themselves to face their uniqueness, their circumstances, and their challenges with a new perspective.

“People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.” -Carl Rogers. Of the concerns that bring folks to therapy, the ability to find someone understanding is most important. I utilize a Person in Environment (PIE) and strengths-based framework. This means understanding and appreciating how one’s environment impacts their life as well as the individual qualities one possesses to create change. My theoretical orientation includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and feminist theory. My values include compassion, persistence, and authenticity.

I am here to support you on your path toward living a meaningful life that matters to you. With that in mind, our work together will focus on exploring what you care about and what you want to stand for, and guiding you toward living a life in alignment with your dreams and values. I have several years of experience working as both an elementary school teacher and a university mental health counselor. I offer specialization in working with adolescents, college students, and young adults.

I have provided therapy for both children and adults and can honestly say I enjoy working with all ages in various stages of life. I believe that anyone can gain knowledge through their experience in an optimistic way in a warm, supportive, therapeutic environment. When facing challenges and struggles, you do not need to feel alone; it can be very advantageous to have someone by your side who is nonjudgmental, understanding, and compassionate. Taking the opportunity to seek out help is not a sign of weakness; it is an admirable attempt to try to live a more fulfilling life for yourself and demonstrate a great deal of strength!

You have felt disconnected from your partner from a while now. Maybe you keep having the same old arguments with no resolution. Maybe you have drifted and have not had a real conversation because everything feels bigger than you can handle by yourselves. Maybe you feel stuck or lost or even unable to identify what is wrong with your relationship or how it really started. It can be so painful and disheartening to find that the person you loved is unreachable and the more you want to reconnect, the more difficult it seems.

Navigating life's challenges—transitions, trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, or identity exploration—can be daunting. As your therapist, my job is to collaborate with you, exploring goals & patterns for meaningful change. Additionally, I specialize in relationship therapy, assisting partners in fostering healthier connections. Therapy is your unique journey, and I meet you with compassion and respect. My role is to positively challenge you to foster growth and resilience. Valuing inclusivity, I invite you to come as you are.

I am a registered art therapist (trauma-sensitive), Neurodivergent COACH, special education consultant and offer college career guidance. My therapeutic specializations are trauma, grief/loss and Neurobiology. My approach focuses on generational trauma, and historical grief/loss utilizing the polyvagal theory in conjunction with the creative process. I am also a special education consultant focusing on gifted, neurodivergent population (ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ASD), and state evaluator for Talented in the Arts. I guide parents though the process of developing Individual Education Plans for charter and private schools.

I primarily work with adult and college-age clients, specializing in trauma, attachment/relational wounds, depression, and anxiety. Do you feel like you have been putting a bandaid on old wounds and traumas rather than getting to the core and healing them? Our work together often involves identifying unhealthy patterns that are being repeated, exploring the origin of these patterns, and learning new ways of coping. If you are feeling stuck and wanting a new approach to healing, please contact me.

*Be aware I am not currently taking any new patients due to my schedule being completely full for the foreseeable future. I believe that healing can happen through the process of empathic and supportive counseling. I work with mood issues, personality disorders, grief, substance use and much more. I utilize a culturally sensitive and holistic psychodynamic style of therapy. This approach encourages development in all areas of life (relationships, thoughts, behaviors, emotions, careers, etc.), and pays special attention to unconscious factors and cultural identity (race, religion, sexuality, gender, disability, etc).

Welcome! I have 14+ years of experience working as a psychotherapist and tend to focus on childhood trauma, self-acceptance, and the idea that most of our well-being comes from within ourselves. I treat most mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, substance abuse and relationship conflict. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can be the most healing part of therapy and tend to use that as a guide.

People entering therapy are often overwhelmed with distressing thoughts and emotions. Others feel stuck repeating destructive behaviors or chasing dissatisfying relationships. Many clients have tried therapy in the past and want a deeper approach that gets to the root of their issues.

Addiction, anxiety, trauma, communication and life changes are some challenges I work with. Offering individual and couples modalities.

Hi! My name is Sam. I offer an inclusive space and a judgment-free approach. I believe therapy is a collaborative relationship; together we will decide what approaches work best to help you find self-compassion and tackle whatever conflicts may be present in your life. Whatever your struggle may be, you are not alone.

Congratulations! You have taken the first and most difficult step on your journey to a healthier you. As you begin, know that two things are certain. You are not the problem, and neither is your loved one. Your problem is the problem. I enjoy helping people navigate “problems” and overcoming them. I consider myself a mental health advocate but not in a traditional way. As a therapist, I advocate on behalf of the people in the room; even if I am advocating for you on behalf of yourself. I am here to destigmatize mental health illness and redirect the focus to mental health awareness.

We all have problems, habits and "quirks" of personality and wonder sometimes when life gets rough, whether we need therapy or if it would be a good option. When life is getting on top of you, when you begin to feel strong emotions that you didn't know that you had, when you feel lost or hopeless or just want to reach your full potential, then give yourself a chance to seek a new solution. I can help. I believe that each individual is creative and unique and that there is no "one" way to be happy or live life. For New Orleans I offer virtual, telehealth appointments & EMDR and Gottman Relationship Counseling.

When I work with clients, my goal is to address the issues that they are currently facing, and strive to create a better atmosphere for them to live, and grow. I have helped clients through depression, and other mood disorders. I have also worked with couples from pre-marital counseling to infidelity and relationship issues. I work from a client-centered orientation, helping you become better versions of you.