In Person Therapists in Shreveport, LA

Are you facing a loss, a health crisis, or a major life change? Do you feel like you're at a crossroads and don't know which direction to choose? I use a systematic approach to help you map out an individualized plan for growth and healing. By working together, you will: (1) learn skills to navigate difficult situations (2) effectively cope with change (3) implement healthy lifestyle practices (4) accept the things that have been holding you back (5) find your purpose.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues in children, and parent-child relationships. I am trained in Play Therapy, Sand tray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and School Based Mental Health Counseling.

Let’s be honest, living peacefully and happily can feel impossible. Life can be filled with shame, grief, loneliness, and feeling unworthy. There are some days that the hardest decision we make is to start the day. On those days, positive thinking just isn’t enough. People want to have a safe space to feel their emotions without feeling consumed by them. To live a guilt-free, happy, shameless life. As your therapist, I can help with that.

You came into this world knowing intuitively how to meet your needs. Infants know when they are hungry and when they are satiated. Emotions are the bodies way of getting natural born needs met. There is no shame attached to feeling your feelings as a newborn baby. Then, your experiences, relationships and communities shape your natural born intuition around needs and expression, for better or worse. Perhaps you are here reading this because your family of origin, community or society has harmed your intuition. You have slowly developed shame around your human needs and anxiety around who YOU even are authentically.

Reaching out for help can be the hardest part of the therapy journey. Congratulations for taking that first step! I have over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health and addiction field. I utilize a client-centered approach which allows you to take an active role in treatment, CBT, which is used to assist you in developing alternative ways of thinking to change your unwanted behavior, and motivational interviewing, which is a conservation between client and therapist, with a goal to strengthen motivation and commit to change. Feel free to call or email me with any questions!

You have taken an important first step. Let’s work together towards your next step. If you are feeling confused, at the point of giving up and don’t know what to do let me help you improve your quality of life. You may be depressed, going through loss, grief, struggling with aging or everyday life challenges. There is hope! I believe change occur “Where Faith and Real Life Intersect”. Services are individualized to your needs so that change can occur, self worth is realized, and quality of life will improve.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life in general or wondering how everyone else seems to have it all together? Stressful life situations, comparison, relationship issues can all create self-doubt and wreak havoc on your emotions and self-esteem. Whether you are navigating through challenging life circumstances or just wanting to create positive change for yourself, I want to assure you there is hope and you are not stuck or alone. Together, let's embark on a journey toward healing, growth and empowerment one step at a time. You can reclaim your peace as you create change and progress toward becoming your best self.

Happy to have you here! I'm glad that you have taken this step toward mental wellness. In today's world we are all trying our best to deal with the new or increased stressors happening all around us. Everyone deserves to have someone they can talk to during these difficult times. Not only am I here for you but I am motivated to collaborate with you on your goals and begin the path of healing.