Art Therapy in Oakdale, LA

Sometimes we experience negative thoughts about ourselves causing anxiety and shame. Guilt weighs us down and robs the ability to be true to oneself. If you are open to exploring these issues and more, then you have the potential to gain inner peace and fulfillment in your life.

I am passionate about being the support you need to find your voice when it comes to your healing, growth, and expression. I strive to make your journey unique and creative using a blend of expressive arts and experiential therapy! I want to provide you with a space to be able to express yourself freely and have the comfortability to explore your vulnerabilities in a non-judgmental place to allow healing to flourish. Exploring new perspectives can be a scary thing to do alone. I am here to be that guidance and support that you need to take that next step and to help you find the healing that you need and deserve.

"SAFE HAVEN" was the exact words one of my first clients used to describe our time together. It was this sense of safety and connection that allowed her to explore life events that had previously kept her: isolated, fearful and angry. Our work together, incorporated directive based and open therapeutic art-making to help her share the burden of her trauma, understand how she was feeling in relation to what she had experienced and to facilitate forming a new sense of direction.

Does life seem overwhelming at times? Sometimes we struggle with trying to find the right balance. I want to help you build on skills that you have in order to help you live a happy, balanced life. My focus is working with adolescents and young adults. However, all age groups are welcomed. I help with ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and difficult transitions.

Are you sick and tired of being stuck and feeling pained because of trauma and past painful experiences? Are you not sure about your life story and what it really means to be you? Do you feel slighted, and minimized by others? Do you have few people who really understand where you are coming from? Trauma can bring and keep individuals down sometimes with and even without provocation. If you have not been helped by talk therapy then art therapy coupled with Advanced Integrative Therapy and/or addiction counseling may put you on the fast track to recovery.

Hi weirdos, misfits, witches, goths, and gays! Alternative counselor here welcoming you personally! Want to explore coping skills for anxiety? Want to challenge internalized ableism, capitalism, or shame? Need a provider who is affirming of LGBTQ+ identities, sex work, and disability, and will validate your experiences? I invite clients to explore feelings, increasing self-care, insight, and support as clients work through their goals. I am happy to provide bibliotherapy and art activities. I welcome using fandom to explore your concerns. I bring insight to working with blind and other disabled clients, including neurodiverse folks.

Life can be difficult at times, and we all experience feelings of distress, anxiety, and sadness that can cause us to feel isolated and alone. Let me walk with you on your healing journey and help you to reconnect to a place of serenity within. I believe human beings achieve growth through an empowering counseling relationship built on acceptance, honesty, and understanding. I practice in a way which helps you, the client, to uncover your own answers and explore your strengths in a safe, compassionate environment built on trust and respect.

Are you struggling with emotional conflicts, relationships problems , grief or anger ? Trying to understand how you got where you are and how to get where you want to be. With over 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I can assist you with finding answers. I provide individual counseling in a nurturing, relaxing environment; where you can explore and find solutions that work best for you. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, others and learn ways reach your goals. Most all problems can be resolved with a firm commitment to change, clear communication, and a changed perception.

Welcome! As your counselor, my greatest goal is to help create safety in the therapy room that extends to your body and mind. I am a creative soul with passion in art, nature, and somatic approaches! You may have been to therapy before, (or not) and you may want to try something new. I am queer-allied and diversity justice-allied. It is important to me that you feel accepted unconditionally here. I look forward to meeting with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings. During these wonderful 30 years I have had the privilege of being a Clinical Director and therapist for adolescents and adults in trauma recovery experiencing dual diagnoses with mood disorders and substance abuse. For the past several years I have enjoyed working at Hero’s Program of New Beginnings where I work with active duty and military veterans. My areas of focus are working with ages 15+ and adults dealing with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions, mood disorders, self-esteem, OCD and moral injury.

Do you function fairly well in most ways, but have some nagging issues (i.e. you struggle to trust, have a history of unhealthy or unsatisfying intimate relationships, trouble concentrating) that may be the result of past trauma? Do you want ways to process and heal that don't have to involve talking about the specifics of what happened to you? Do you have a child who needs some extra support navigating life changes (i.e. parents separated/divorced, school changes, moving homes, loss of loved one)? I have tools to address a number of issues that get in the way of better functioning and a more satisfying life.

We have all faced mounting moments of adversity, trauma, and tragedy. Those moments can cause one to feel rejected, overwhelmed, and hopeless. The stressors of life can cause you to feel like it is too difficult to continue. However, difficult does not mean impossible.

Born and raised in Calhoun, LA Ronald was raised by his grandmother who taught him the importance of helping people. He realized we are not all fortunate enough to get the help we need when we need it. We may sometimes need a guiding light to help brighten our path. He decided to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL). He earned his Counseling in Training (CIT) and Certified Addictions Counseling (CAC) license. He earned his Master's from Grand Canyon University with a specialty in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Ronald's road to helping others through counseling started while working in the field of addiction.

You have taken a critical step in living your best life by seeking support. The journey won't always be easy, but it will definitely be worth it, which is why "It's Talk that Counts." The mission of Small Talk Counseling & Consulting Services is to provide quality therapeutic, educational, and social support services to individual adults, couples, families, and organizations through genuine, interpersonal and collaborative relationships and detailed personalized care.

Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.

Hey there, I'm Maddy! I work with clients experiencing a range of struggles and goals, primarily with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment, relationship concerns, and social skills. I incorporate mindfulness techniques into session and believe in the importance of client homework. I meet clients where they are, and help them create goals that bring them closer to their values. I want you to create and reach goals that align with your values, gain insight into your life, and process emotions openly and freely.

Hello and welcome! For some of us, asking for help is hard, and making changes is even harder. I want to help make it easy. I see you as the pilot of your own life, and I am here as your copilot, supporting and guiding you through the ups and downs.

My name is Jaraski White, LPC. I am licensed in Georgia and Louisiana. I accept insurance payments from clients who reside in Louisiana or military clients throughout the USA who hold Tri Care East policies. In Georgia, I accept payments through Square, Cash App and Venmo. I have exclusive rates for celebrities and businesses. I am an elite Counselor who respects client privilege. I work with high-profile and court-ordered clientele.