Therapists in New Orleans, LA

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.

Dr. Vivian Piazza specializes in providing empirically supported treatments for adults who have experienced trauma, have anxiety, and have phobias. She values being authentic in her clinical interactions and is genuinely invested in her clients’ health. She is results-oriented in helping her clients achieve their treatment goals. She works collaboratively with her clients and elicits frequent feedback in order to ensure that therapy is meeting her client’s needs. Dr. Piazza emphasizes cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship, as the client-therapist relationship is viewed as the vehicle through which growth and change occur.

You've heard the saying "walk a mile in someone else's shoes", right? I have walked a lot of miles in a lot of shoes. My life experiences have taught me patience, understanding and empathy. These skills help me create a comfortable space where you can explore issues impacting your life. I have experience with working with alternative love dynamics, i.e. ENM/open/poly and kink, the treatment of substance use disorders and with veterans. Also experienced in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and difficulty with life changes. Open to working with any adult motivated to change. Licensed in LA, TX and MA.

One seeks out therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are feeling immobilized, noticing self-defeating patterns of behavior, experiencing repetitive thoughts, or are anxious about life transitions. Together in psychotherapy we will work on understanding your patterns, their unconscious reasons, and how they might be shaping your current life. Once it is given expression, life can take on a healthier form and lead to more security and fulfillment. My practice is psychodynamically oriented this means insight-based talk therapy. Though I incorporate other approaches such as attachment theory, art therapy, and somatic body awareness.

Do you feel like your life is off track? Do you feel like you need support getting your life into focus? Perhaps you would benefit from therapeutic counseling services combined with life/recovery coaching? Reaching out for help is a wise and critical first step in your journey towards healing and self-growth. I believe that each person has a unique journey to recovery from the hardships of life and I work with individuals to discover their own path. Let's work together to help find recovery, purpose, and life-fulfillment.

I believe that anyone can benefit from therapy. We all sometimes need help adjusting to changes in our lives and knowing how to best take care of ourselves. When we’re in the day-to-day it's easy to get lost in our habits and struggle with making changes or reflecting on if what we’re doing is really helping/healthy. I’m here to support you and give you a safe space to explore your choices. Therapy should be a space where you can talk and gain insight into what’s going on in your life and how you want to proceed.

Reaching out for help can be an intimidating process, but therapy doesn't have to be scary. I work with individuals and families to help them identify the things that are going well in their lives and the things that they want to change. We collaborate together to make those changes a reality. I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you.

Change takes effort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you make that change. CBT is like finding a map to a more ideal life and learning that life is much closer than you had thought. This form of therapy teaches you how to change your thinking, with an initial focus on improving the here-and-now with smaller focus on the past. Practice is essential and CBT involves work, but that work often yields results. CBT can help improve mood, reduce anxiety and fears, change unhelpful behaviors, make relationships better, and lead to a richer, more satisfying life.

I have over 26 years experience in private practice. I have also been a counselor educator for 20 years teaching at the graduate level and providing practicum and internship supervision for students entering the counseling field. I believe the counseling process is all about change, that is, changing current behaviors, thinking patterns, or feelings. Counseling will allow you opportunities to explore areas of concern, while challenging you to think and/or behave in new ways pertaining to the issues in your life. I believe this can be achieved through a balance of guidance, encouragement, support, and feedback.

A behavioral health treatment option with an Alternative/ Holistic approach, treating the Mind, Body, and Spirit, through Exposure and Experience. My mission is to provide experience and exposure to educate, advocate, and help grow our community of well-being. We will by provide individuals and families with a range of prevention, intervention, and behavioral health options. I am committed to a progressive approach utilizing current treatment modalities, research findings, and evidence based programs with an alternative, holistic approach which allows us to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Are you suffering from postpartum mood swings? Or going over negative thoughts in your head? Depression and anxiety or feelings of frustration and despair can leave us lost, confused, or helpless. It may seem as though no one understands you and you feel cut off from friends and family that aren't experiencing the same things. You might not even be sure how long you've been feeling this way, but you know you are ready for a change. That it is time to step out from under the weight of uncertainty and begin to regain clarity and a sense of purpose. There is no reason to continue to suffer. You can and will feel better.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with a variety of clients, many of whom have a trauma background. I use EMDR, AIT and DBT in my sessions. The clinician-client relationship is important and flexibility with treatment is necessary in achieving change. We work together to get you to where you want to be. I tell all of my clients, "I have a big bag of tricks, we just need to find what works for you." Feel like you have been trying and not getting to where you want to be? I can help and I would love to work with you.

Mental clarity, emotional well-being, and inhabiting your body are birthrights. You claim them. Many of our struggles reflect external transgressions and neglect by others, society, life, or our trauma-clouded time. All readily unbalance us. I approach psychotherapy collaboratively, aiding you in fortifying the rigor and vitality of your overall health. Please invite me to serve you, creating the change you envision.

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.

I view counseling as a collaborative relationship between the client and the counselor. This collaborative relationship allows the client and therapist to work together to address issues the client is facing through the development of mutually agreed upon clinical and personal goals. During therapy, I focus on patterns of thoughts, behaviors, moods, and communication that may contribute to client distress. I often address these issues utilizing Person-Centered, Systems, Cogitative Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (evidenced-based therapeutic practices).

I believe that psychotherapy can be helpful to create growth, improve relationships, improve coping skills and understand maladaptive patterns in one's life. Often people come to me because they've reached a crisis point or just feel stuck in a situation that they feel they cannot change. Therapy creates a safe place for one to recognize and explore issues and to develop new solutions and strategies. I've worked with a wide variety of issues and mental health diagnoses and have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I'm licensed in NY, LA and PA for virtual sessions.

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?

Reaching out for help can be hard. Many times we take two steps forward and fall back because it is familiar, comfortable, or maybe we don’t know what step to take next. Therapy can be used to explore options and scenarios, mull over decisions, or navigate and process conflicting feelings while being in a judgment-free environment. If you are struggling with family and/or peer relationships, life transitions, stress, depression, anxiety, or grief, we can work together to reach your desired lifestyle. I also have extensive experience with those who have loved ones struggle with substance use and mental health issues.

At the Uptown Counseling Center, we provide expert treatment for your Life Stressors, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Couples/Relational Therapy, Eating Disorders, and Addictive and Substance Abuse Disorders. Our staff is here to help you enjoy your better life.