Therapists in Vidalia, LA
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Callie Shermer Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Having a career as a therapist is one of the greatest joys of my life. I'm grateful for the opportunity to walk with/guide my clients through whatever struggles they face. As your therapist, I will strive to create a person-centered, empathetic, supportive, encouraging, and non-judgmental atmosphere. I am highly passionate about Marriage Counseling, Trauma-Focused Counseling, and working with individuals who are on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ages 14+. Additionally, I can provide screenings (not a diagnostic evaluation) for Autism Spectrum Disorder in toddlers, & then refer to a psychiatrist if needed.
Having a career as a therapist is one of the greatest joys of my life. I'm grateful for the opportunity to walk with/guide my clients through whatever struggles they face. As your therapist, I will strive to create a person-centered, empathetic, supportive, encouraging, and non-judgmental atmosphere. I am highly passionate about Marriage Counseling, Trauma-Focused Counseling, and working with individuals who are on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ages 14+. Additionally, I can provide screenings (not a diagnostic evaluation) for Autism Spectrum Disorder in toddlers, & then refer to a psychiatrist if needed.
Elizabeth Beebe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, LA 71303
I have received training in trauma therapy for children and adolescents, and have provided counseling services throughout my career to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, autism, bereavement, and developmental disabilities.
It is my goal with each individual to build a strong therapeutic relationship where the client can feel accepted for who they are and experience empathy, genuineness, and the safety needed to explore their most challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My typical theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also believe that it is necessary, at times, to draw from other orientations and therapies in order to provide the best care possible for my clients.
I have received training in trauma therapy for children and adolescents, and have provided counseling services throughout my career to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, autism, bereavement, and developmental disabilities.
It is my goal with each individual to build a strong therapeutic relationship where the client can feel accepted for who they are and experience empathy, genuineness, and the safety needed to explore their most challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My typical theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also believe that it is necessary, at times, to draw from other orientations and therapies in order to provide the best care possible for my clients.
Refinery Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Ally is a licensed professional counselor, board approved supervisor and certified autism specialist.
With 10+ years of experience, I work with clients with a variety of mental health needs. I work with children as young as 3 in play-based therapy, addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, parenting needs and familial transitions. I also work with couples exploring pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, separation/divorce or co-parenting. I work with teens struggling with anxiety or depression as they navigate the realms of social media and pressures of GenZ. I also see many adult clients 1:1 who just need extra support in this season of life: whether from work stressors or family conflict or just wanting better mental wellness.
Ally is a licensed professional counselor, board approved supervisor and certified autism specialist.
With 10+ years of experience, I work with clients with a variety of mental health needs. I work with children as young as 3 in play-based therapy, addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, parenting needs and familial transitions. I also work with couples exploring pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, separation/divorce or co-parenting. I work with teens struggling with anxiety or depression as they navigate the realms of social media and pressures of GenZ. I also see many adult clients 1:1 who just need extra support in this season of life: whether from work stressors or family conflict or just wanting better mental wellness.
I am an autistic, queer therapist specializing in the following populations: adults and adolescents with autism and adhd, caregivers and families of autistic children, survivors of child abuse and neglect, sexual trauma, and domestic violence, and lgbtqia+ (including transgender) mental health. I work with individuals, families, adults, and adolescents via telehealth.
I am an autistic, queer therapist specializing in the following populations: adults and adolescents with autism and adhd, caregivers and families of autistic children, survivors of child abuse and neglect, sexual trauma, and domestic violence, and lgbtqia+ (including transgender) mental health. I work with individuals, families, adults, and adolescents via telehealth.
Cherie Guidry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, CCTP, CSAM
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Life can be challenging, which is why having someone to motivate, listen, and talk with you is crucial. I meet you where you are in life and assist you in defining and achieving your goals. I utilize various therapeutic tools and styles tailored to each individual I work with. I am open to discussing any questions you may have about the therapeutic process before you schedule with me. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and went on to achieve my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I am now licensed as both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addictive Counselor
Life can be challenging, which is why having someone to motivate, listen, and talk with you is crucial. I meet you where you are in life and assist you in defining and achieving your goals. I utilize various therapeutic tools and styles tailored to each individual I work with. I am open to discussing any questions you may have about the therapeutic process before you schedule with me. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and went on to achieve my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I am now licensed as both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addictive Counselor
Kristy Dandridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC - S, NCC, LPCT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
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.
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.
Keyanna Gayden
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201 (Online Only)
My approach is psychoeducation on mental health and prevention interventions along with advocating for my clients to help normalize the experience of therapy.
My approach is psychoeducation on mental health and prevention interventions along with advocating for my clients to help normalize the experience of therapy.
Collin Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
My services are provided to a range of individuals, both adults and children alike. Whether you are dealing with anger, work dissatisfaction, childhood trauma, anxiety, or depression, we can work together to find the best way to navigate the struggles of life. Complex life situations will be met with empathy, open conversation, and healthy challenges. My goal is for you to become empowered while taking the steps to emotional healing.
My services are provided to a range of individuals, both adults and children alike. Whether you are dealing with anger, work dissatisfaction, childhood trauma, anxiety, or depression, we can work together to find the best way to navigate the struggles of life. Complex life situations will be met with empathy, open conversation, and healthy challenges. My goal is for you to become empowered while taking the steps to emotional healing.
Welcome! I am a nerdy, neurodivergent counselor who works with clients of all identities, spiritualities, and walks of life. If you desire someone who meets you where you are and fully embraces who you are, then we should connect! We all deserve to have each aspect of ourselves, our identities, and our experiences embraced in the counseling space, and I am honored to provide that space. I see clients ages 5+ and focus mostly on trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ identities, and neurodivergence. I embrace humor and authenticity in our work, and I always keep a box of fidgets and art supplies on hand for creative minds.
Welcome! I am a nerdy, neurodivergent counselor who works with clients of all identities, spiritualities, and walks of life. If you desire someone who meets you where you are and fully embraces who you are, then we should connect! We all deserve to have each aspect of ourselves, our identities, and our experiences embraced in the counseling space, and I am honored to provide that space. I see clients ages 5+ and focus mostly on trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ identities, and neurodivergence. I embrace humor and authenticity in our work, and I always keep a box of fidgets and art supplies on hand for creative minds.
Although each human experience and journey is unique, they are closely intertwined with others. Most of the struggles that a person seeks therapeutic services for are not isolated to them, one situation, nor issue. I truly seek a holistic and eclectic approach allowing for individualized care that can have a greater impact in providing hope and change. Through my training and various experiences, I have found many innovative ways in treating families, adults, adolescents, young adults, and couples that are struggling with: depression, anxiety, addiction, family discord, grief, mental and behavioral issues, and failure to launch.
Although each human experience and journey is unique, they are closely intertwined with others. Most of the struggles that a person seeks therapeutic services for are not isolated to them, one situation, nor issue. I truly seek a holistic and eclectic approach allowing for individualized care that can have a greater impact in providing hope and change. Through my training and various experiences, I have found many innovative ways in treating families, adults, adolescents, young adults, and couples that are struggling with: depression, anxiety, addiction, family discord, grief, mental and behavioral issues, and failure to launch.
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.
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.
I look forward to hearing about your journey and helping you restore hope in your life! I applaud you for seeking healing and transformation in your life! We are all unique and individual and struggle with something! Congrats on being human! Let's get started on healing and transformation so you can become a better you!
I look forward to hearing about your journey and helping you restore hope in your life! I applaud you for seeking healing and transformation in your life! We are all unique and individual and struggle with something! Congrats on being human! Let's get started on healing and transformation so you can become a better you!
Courtney Sandoz Copell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Opelousas, LA 70570
Waitlist for new clients
I'm Courtney Copell, founder of Compass Counseling Services of South Louisiana. It is my mission to provide the best and most thorough care to my clients and their families. I work from an integrated perspective which includes a wide-range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. I founded my practice on the belief that each client is unique and deserves comprehensive and individualized care. I believe that in order to experience optimal health, every component of the individual must be considered. Therefore, I operate from a holistic and client-centered approach where each client will have their own personalized program.
I'm Courtney Copell, founder of Compass Counseling Services of South Louisiana. It is my mission to provide the best and most thorough care to my clients and their families. I work from an integrated perspective which includes a wide-range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. I founded my practice on the belief that each client is unique and deserves comprehensive and individualized care. I believe that in order to experience optimal health, every component of the individual must be considered. Therefore, I operate from a holistic and client-centered approach where each client will have their own personalized program.
LSU Psychological Services Center is a training clinic dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based psychological services at an affordable rate to children and adults in the Baton Rouge and surrounding community. Our graduate student clinicians provide services under the close supervision of licensed professionals, most of whom are LSU faculty members. Services are available both in-person and via telehealth. Our clinic is open Mondays through Thursdays 8am-8pm and Fridays 8am-5pm.
LSU Psychological Services Center is a training clinic dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based psychological services at an affordable rate to children and adults in the Baton Rouge and surrounding community. Our graduate student clinicians provide services under the close supervision of licensed professionals, most of whom are LSU faculty members. Services are available both in-person and via telehealth. Our clinic is open Mondays through Thursdays 8am-8pm and Fridays 8am-5pm.
I see counseling as a process in which the Client and I, the PLPC, will build a therapeutic relationship based on understanding and trust. Seeking counseling is the first step in the right direction towards happiness and personal freedom. I would love to assist and guide you through the next steps towards positive changes. Whether you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, struggling to cope with a loss, hoping to manage symptoms of anxiety or depression more effectively or just needing guidance managing what life throws at you, I can help.
I see counseling as a process in which the Client and I, the PLPC, will build a therapeutic relationship based on understanding and trust. Seeking counseling is the first step in the right direction towards happiness and personal freedom. I would love to assist and guide you through the next steps towards positive changes. Whether you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, struggling to cope with a loss, hoping to manage symptoms of anxiety or depression more effectively or just needing guidance managing what life throws at you, I can help.
Brittany Hebert LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Waitlist for new clients
My practice focuses on childhood (10+ years old for telehealth sessions) through young adult counseling. I am open to working with adults as well on a case-by-case basis. I work with my clients to provide a safe and trusting relationship where they can learn developmentally appropriate tools and techniques to handle the issues and situations that they are presented within their lives. I focus on strengths to help build confidence in starting the work needed to help change unhealthy habits. I also help families, when working with young clients, establish healthy boundaries and restore power to its appropriate place.
My practice focuses on childhood (10+ years old for telehealth sessions) through young adult counseling. I am open to working with adults as well on a case-by-case basis. I work with my clients to provide a safe and trusting relationship where they can learn developmentally appropriate tools and techniques to handle the issues and situations that they are presented within their lives. I focus on strengths to help build confidence in starting the work needed to help change unhealthy habits. I also help families, when working with young clients, establish healthy boundaries and restore power to its appropriate place.
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.
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.
Dr. Amy Vranic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PLMFT, NCC, CFRC, CMCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denham Springs, LA 70726
I have experience working with adults, young children, couples, and families. I focus on a variety of areas, including anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting, and more. For me, the main goal of counseling is for the client to discover what is important in their life as an individual and to focus on self-improvement.
I have experience working with adults, young children, couples, and families. I focus on a variety of areas, including anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting, and more. For me, the main goal of counseling is for the client to discover what is important in their life as an individual and to focus on self-improvement.
Dr. Joey J. Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, BCC, BC-TMH, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Tallulah, LA 71282
People should be accepted as they are. Issues, goals, and needs vary from one person to the next; therefore, co-creating the desired future of the client is essentially important.
People should be accepted as they are. Issues, goals, and needs vary from one person to the next; therefore, co-creating the desired future of the client is essentially important.
I have experience working with clients of ages 4 and up and provide counseling to individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, anger, and those seeking better ways to handle life's difficulties. I work with motivated clients who are looking to change their current situations and improve the quality of their life. I tailor my approach to your specific needs; there are many helpful paths but we will work together to find the one that fits best for you to reach your goals.
I have experience working with clients of ages 4 and up and provide counseling to individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, anger, and those seeking better ways to handle life's difficulties. I work with motivated clients who are looking to change their current situations and improve the quality of their life. I tailor my approach to your specific needs; there are many helpful paths but we will work together to find the one that fits best for you to reach your goals.
Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.