Therapists in Saint Francisville, LA
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Angela A Landry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
I am also a certified parent coordinator and family mediator.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), certified by the Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners. I specialize in providing assistance with addictions, co-occuring disorders, depression, PTSD, anxiety, parenting, anger management, children of divorce, trauma, domestic violence, grief, and behavioral difficulties. I also serve as a parent mediator. I believe that the holistic approach can empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome personal obstacles and improve relationships. I provide a warm, supportive, and accepting atmosphere conducive to personal growth and healing.
I am also a certified parent coordinator and family mediator.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), certified by the Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners. I specialize in providing assistance with addictions, co-occuring disorders, depression, PTSD, anxiety, parenting, anger management, children of divorce, trauma, domestic violence, grief, and behavioral difficulties. I also serve as a parent mediator. I believe that the holistic approach can empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome personal obstacles and improve relationships. I provide a warm, supportive, and accepting atmosphere conducive to personal growth and healing.
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Maranda B. Gilmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
Together, we can work through emotional pain, sadness, stress, anxiety, relationship/ marital/ family issues, and feelings of hopelessness.
Are you feeling stuck? Have issues become overwhelming? Do you feel like giving up? Has your relationship or marriage lost its spark? We all have times when life seems tough. It's during those times that we need a nonjudgmental listening ear. I would love to help you!
Together, we can work through emotional pain, sadness, stress, anxiety, relationship/ marital/ family issues, and feelings of hopelessness.
Are you feeling stuck? Have issues become overwhelming? Do you feel like giving up? Has your relationship or marriage lost its spark? We all have times when life seems tough. It's during those times that we need a nonjudgmental listening ear. I would love to help you!
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I work with individuals, couples, and families ages 13 and up. Many of my clients want help with relationships such as how to be a better partner or parent. They also seek guidance with navigating life transitions and questions of who they may be in this phase of life. And others want tools to handle things such as depression, anxiety, and a variety of stressors.
I work with individuals, couples, and families ages 13 and up. Many of my clients want help with relationships such as how to be a better partner or parent. They also seek guidance with navigating life transitions and questions of who they may be in this phase of life. And others want tools to handle things such as depression, anxiety, and a variety of stressors.
Online Therapists
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Dr. Katie Dotie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, family issues, etc.
Everyone deals with hardship at some point in their life. During these times it can be difficult to feel understood, heard, or supported. I am here to support and guide you toward creating positive change and building upon your strengths. I will work collaboratively with you to help you make connections between the way your history, thoughts, emotions and body sensations impact the way you respond to the world. My intention is to give you an awareness of yourself that will empower you to feel more in control of your life so you can achieve personal growth and healing.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, family issues, etc.
Everyone deals with hardship at some point in their life. During these times it can be difficult to feel understood, heard, or supported. I am here to support and guide you toward creating positive change and building upon your strengths. I will work collaboratively with you to help you make connections between the way your history, thoughts, emotions and body sensations impact the way you respond to the world. My intention is to give you an awareness of yourself that will empower you to feel more in control of your life so you can achieve personal growth and healing.
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We provide counseling for children, teens, adolescents, and adults treating various mental health concerns including but not limited to relationships, family conflict, abuse, women issues, health concerns, and cultural awareness.
Center Point Therapy Group is an outpatient therapy and assessment practice that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidenced-based and effective approach to treating psychological and behavioral concerns. CBT involves identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that drive negative emotions and give rise to difficulties in your life through an active collaboration between the clinician and client. We are here to help.
We provide counseling for children, teens, adolescents, and adults treating various mental health concerns including but not limited to relationships, family conflict, abuse, women issues, health concerns, and cultural awareness.
Center Point Therapy Group is an outpatient therapy and assessment practice that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidenced-based and effective approach to treating psychological and behavioral concerns. CBT involves identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that drive negative emotions and give rise to difficulties in your life through an active collaboration between the clinician and client. We are here to help.
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Dr. Brittany C Dent
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The vision of Purposeful Counseling, LLC is to help individuals tap into their full potential by exploring, processing and healing their emotional/mental health needs. My mission as a licensed professional counselor and board approved supervisor is to help you take steps towards your purpose. I offer interventions and strategies that are tailored to meet each client's individual needs. My goal as a counselor is to provide services in an environment that respects the diversity and values of each of my clients through individual, group, and/or family counseling. Licensed to provide counseling in Louisiana and Texas.
The vision of Purposeful Counseling, LLC is to help individuals tap into their full potential by exploring, processing and healing their emotional/mental health needs. My mission as a licensed professional counselor and board approved supervisor is to help you take steps towards your purpose. I offer interventions and strategies that are tailored to meet each client's individual needs. My goal as a counselor is to provide services in an environment that respects the diversity and values of each of my clients through individual, group, and/or family counseling. Licensed to provide counseling in Louisiana and Texas.
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Dr. Shawnell Ware
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70122 (Online Only)
Crisis Intervention, Divorce, Couples Therapy, Family Mediation, Life Coach, Parenting Skills, Peer Relations, Trauma, PTSD, Family Mediation, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, ADHD, Depression, Grief, Anxiety, Mood Disorder, Oppositional Defiant, and Relationship Building.
Engaging in the therapeutic process has rewards to learn about self and coping tools to deal with life stressors. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in an open, non-judgmental, safe space environment. Working together, we can achieve the ability to adapt to complex situations, change self-defeating behaviors, improve communication and manage emotions. The goal is to identify strengths by utilizing problem-solving skills to foster growth and self-sufficiency. My mission is to advocate, empower and transform the lives of others to maintain self-worth and live a wholesome life to the maximum potential.
Crisis Intervention, Divorce, Couples Therapy, Family Mediation, Life Coach, Parenting Skills, Peer Relations, Trauma, PTSD, Family Mediation, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, ADHD, Depression, Grief, Anxiety, Mood Disorder, Oppositional Defiant, and Relationship Building.
Engaging in the therapeutic process has rewards to learn about self and coping tools to deal with life stressors. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in an open, non-judgmental, safe space environment. Working together, we can achieve the ability to adapt to complex situations, change self-defeating behaviors, improve communication and manage emotions. The goal is to identify strengths by utilizing problem-solving skills to foster growth and self-sufficiency. My mission is to advocate, empower and transform the lives of others to maintain self-worth and live a wholesome life to the maximum potential.
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In seven years of psychotherapy work with children, adolescents, college students, adults, and families, I have found that unhealthy levels of stress can worsen problems related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and beyond. These issues often lead to additional problems at home, school, or work and ultimately affect relationships with friends and family. Struggling with difficult life transitions may have a significant and lasting impact on the mind. It can be hard to navigate these situations or to know where to turn.
In seven years of psychotherapy work with children, adolescents, college students, adults, and families, I have found that unhealthy levels of stress can worsen problems related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and beyond. These issues often lead to additional problems at home, school, or work and ultimately affect relationships with friends and family. Struggling with difficult life transitions may have a significant and lasting impact on the mind. It can be hard to navigate these situations or to know where to turn.
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Bleakley Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433 (Online Only)
I provide therapy for clients experiencing difficulty with family situations, anxiety, life transitions, adult ADD/ADHD, grief, senior issues, life management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, children of narcissistic parents, life stress, and other situations.
Welcome! At Bleakley Counseling LLC, we know that reaching out for help from someone you have never met can be stressful and overwhelming. We will try our best to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. With over 18 years in the mental health field, Mary Smith LPC-S LMFT is currently a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Louisiana. Mary Smith LPC-S, LMFT offers evening and Saturday appointment times for your convenience.
I provide therapy for clients experiencing difficulty with family situations, anxiety, life transitions, adult ADD/ADHD, grief, senior issues, life management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, children of narcissistic parents, life stress, and other situations.
Welcome! At Bleakley Counseling LLC, we know that reaching out for help from someone you have never met can be stressful and overwhelming. We will try our best to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. With over 18 years in the mental health field, Mary Smith LPC-S LMFT is currently a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Louisiana. Mary Smith LPC-S, LMFT offers evening and Saturday appointment times for your convenience.
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B. Gerard Woodrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70118
My practice caters to all individuals, children, family, or couples.
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
My practice caters to all individuals, children, family, or couples.
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
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My skills in cognitive behavior therapy, family systems theory, and mindfulness will allow us to work together to attain your goals.
Clients struggling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar) can find help with therapy to confront and understand their issues. Accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment planning can bring hope to your stress with ADHD and adjustment disorders. Trauma is often at the root of many problems. Individuals and families can work together in their community to find peace and satisfaction in their relationships, education and work.
My skills in cognitive behavior therapy, family systems theory, and mindfulness will allow us to work together to attain your goals.
Clients struggling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar) can find help with therapy to confront and understand their issues. Accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment planning can bring hope to your stress with ADHD and adjustment disorders. Trauma is often at the root of many problems. Individuals and families can work together in their community to find peace and satisfaction in their relationships, education and work.
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I offer individual, group, and family counseling to toddlers, young children, pre-teens and teens, as well as young adults.
I strive to implement directive and non-directive play therapy practices to meet the social and emotional needs of toddlers, young children, pre-teens and teens. I also work with college-aged young adults to help foster confidence in transitioning through life changes, as well as to promote increased self-awareness/ identity. In addition, I also work with parents who want to build stronger skills. I work with those who have ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, delays in social skills, peer conflict, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and those who are struggling to adjust or may be searching to find themselves.
I offer individual, group, and family counseling to toddlers, young children, pre-teens and teens, as well as young adults.
I strive to implement directive and non-directive play therapy practices to meet the social and emotional needs of toddlers, young children, pre-teens and teens. I also work with college-aged young adults to help foster confidence in transitioning through life changes, as well as to promote increased self-awareness/ identity. In addition, I also work with parents who want to build stronger skills. I work with those who have ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, delays in social skills, peer conflict, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and those who are struggling to adjust or may be searching to find themselves.
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Victor Onuoha
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
Services include: Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Life Coaching, Diagnostic Appraisal; Substance Abuse Evaluation & Treatment; Mentoring and Healthy Lifestyle Services; Court-Ordered Treatment (Juvenile and Adult).
I’m a warm, affirming, compassionate, and open-minded therapist who creates a non-judgmental safe space for individuals and couples from all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. I utilize new ideas and techniques to address negative thoughts & behaviors that are impacting clients' life. Cutting-Edge Counseling Services offers confidential in-person and online (telehealth) mental health counseling for teens, adults, and couples experiencing issues such as bipolar, grief, psychosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple’s & family conflict, male issues, anger management, gender & Identity issues, or pre/post incarceration.
Services include: Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Life Coaching, Diagnostic Appraisal; Substance Abuse Evaluation & Treatment; Mentoring and Healthy Lifestyle Services; Court-Ordered Treatment (Juvenile and Adult).
I’m a warm, affirming, compassionate, and open-minded therapist who creates a non-judgmental safe space for individuals and couples from all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. I utilize new ideas and techniques to address negative thoughts & behaviors that are impacting clients' life. Cutting-Edge Counseling Services offers confidential in-person and online (telehealth) mental health counseling for teens, adults, and couples experiencing issues such as bipolar, grief, psychosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple’s & family conflict, male issues, anger management, gender & Identity issues, or pre/post incarceration.
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Shautera Clofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping families, couples, adolescents, and adults navigate life changes and stressors and live a more meaningful, balanced, and positive life. She specializes in stress, anxiety, grief, family conflict, self-esteem, anger, depression, and child/adolescent therapy. Shautera completed her Master of Arts in counseling at the University of Holy Cross. She has 7 siblings and has great knowledge of family systems, understanding that, with families, it truly takes a village and not everyone has that village.
Shautera Clofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping families, couples, adolescents, and adults navigate life changes and stressors and live a more meaningful, balanced, and positive life. She specializes in stress, anxiety, grief, family conflict, self-esteem, anger, depression, and child/adolescent therapy. Shautera completed her Master of Arts in counseling at the University of Holy Cross. She has 7 siblings and has great knowledge of family systems, understanding that, with families, it truly takes a village and not everyone has that village.
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I can help by being that listening ear and that support that is needed when you feel that your family, friends, or outsiders will judge you.
I believe in a no judgment zone here at Beverly's Loving Hands. I am a person that knows and believes that "life happens". It may not be the best things in life, but you have to be willing to face your issues and try to work them out the best way possible.
I can help by being that listening ear and that support that is needed when you feel that your family, friends, or outsiders will judge you.
I believe in a no judgment zone here at Beverly's Loving Hands. I am a person that knows and believes that "life happens". It may not be the best things in life, but you have to be willing to face your issues and try to work them out the best way possible.
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Inspire Behavior Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S,A, NCC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70005
We offer a range of services, including individual, group, and family sessions, to best meet your child's needs.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior or fearful of the transitions they're going through? These common worries require strength and patience as a parent. At Inspire Behavior Solutions, we create a safe environment to address the behavioral challenges your child may face during their developmental journey. Our team will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that emphasizes your child's unique strengths.
We offer a range of services, including individual, group, and family sessions, to best meet your child's needs.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior or fearful of the transitions they're going through? These common worries require strength and patience as a parent. At Inspire Behavior Solutions, we create a safe environment to address the behavioral challenges your child may face during their developmental journey. Our team will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that emphasizes your child's unique strengths.
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Athena Antippas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70005
We can work as a team to share ideas about how to solve challenging family situations.
Raising a child in these uneasy times can be frustrating, confusing, and scary, and it’s okay that you’re feeling like you could use some support. As a counselor and “feelings expert,” I create a safe space for your child to explore emotions. I use play, art and activity-based approaches to help your child talk and play through their uncomfortable feelings. I love to sit on the floor, draw, build and have fun with children to help them open up to me. For your older children, I use activity-based therapy and talk therapy in session.
We can work as a team to share ideas about how to solve challenging family situations.
Raising a child in these uneasy times can be frustrating, confusing, and scary, and it’s okay that you’re feeling like you could use some support. As a counselor and “feelings expert,” I create a safe space for your child to explore emotions. I use play, art and activity-based approaches to help your child talk and play through their uncomfortable feelings. I love to sit on the floor, draw, build and have fun with children to help them open up to me. For your older children, I use activity-based therapy and talk therapy in session.
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I conduct family and individual session throughout the therapeutic relationship with a constant evaluation of the needs of my client.
I firmly believe change is made within. I am a tool to help you overcome whatever challenge(s) you are facing in your life. I also believe the client has to acquire the desire within themselves to make any real change. I truly believe that this journey between therapist and client is a process, your process. I have worked with families of troubled youths, along with juveniles within the judicial system that struggle with substances.
I conduct family and individual session throughout the therapeutic relationship with a constant evaluation of the needs of my client.
I firmly believe change is made within. I am a tool to help you overcome whatever challenge(s) you are facing in your life. I also believe the client has to acquire the desire within themselves to make any real change. I truly believe that this journey between therapist and client is a process, your process. I have worked with families of troubled youths, along with juveniles within the judicial system that struggle with substances.
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Welcome and thanks for a taking a look! Being here now, you have taken the first step towards living the life you want. It takes courage and strength to seek assistance and engage in a process, I believe is rewarding on many levels. I am passionate about working with adults who struggle with grief, anxiety, depression and partner/family challenges. Change, even when for the better, is not easy, so why do it alone? I strive to create a welcoming, safe and accepting environment for you to build the trust needed for our therapeutic relationship to develop and for you to achieve the growth and healing you desire and deserve.
Welcome and thanks for a taking a look! Being here now, you have taken the first step towards living the life you want. It takes courage and strength to seek assistance and engage in a process, I believe is rewarding on many levels. I am passionate about working with adults who struggle with grief, anxiety, depression and partner/family challenges. Change, even when for the better, is not easy, so why do it alone? I strive to create a welcoming, safe and accepting environment for you to build the trust needed for our therapeutic relationship to develop and for you to achieve the growth and healing you desire and deserve.
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Leanna Harvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCPS, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I am dedicated to helping my clients heal from trauma, grow in self-awareness, and find and establish their identity and value. My husband and I walked through infidelity in our relationship and I compassionately understand the devastation betrayal has on a partner, a relationship, and a family. I understand the difficult questioning that occurs after a betrayal and the excruciating work it takes to become healthy and maintain wholeness. Asking for help is often difficult, however my client-centered approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space for you to process and begin healing.
I am dedicated to helping my clients heal from trauma, grow in self-awareness, and find and establish their identity and value. My husband and I walked through infidelity in our relationship and I compassionately understand the devastation betrayal has on a partner, a relationship, and a family. I understand the difficult questioning that occurs after a betrayal and the excruciating work it takes to become healthy and maintain wholeness. Asking for help is often difficult, however my client-centered approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space for you to process and begin healing.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.