Therapists in Louisiana
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Melissa Jenny Lacoste
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
I have a passion for connecting and helping people reach balance, direction, and live a more fulfilling life. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with people from various backgrounds with anxiety, depression, grief, stages of life, trauma, severe mental illness, and marital/relationship, and identity issues. Therapy is highly effective, but requires openness, patience, and dedication! I would love to work with you and help you on this journey called “Life.”
I have a passion for connecting and helping people reach balance, direction, and live a more fulfilling life. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with people from various backgrounds with anxiety, depression, grief, stages of life, trauma, severe mental illness, and marital/relationship, and identity issues. Therapy is highly effective, but requires openness, patience, and dedication! I would love to work with you and help you on this journey called “Life.”
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Deanna C Granger
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Slidell, LA 70461 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with the following areas: anxiety/fears, family of origin issues, affair recovery, pre- marital/ marital, poor communication, conflict resolution skills, and self-esteem.
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I am passionate about working with the following areas: anxiety/fears, family of origin issues, affair recovery, pre- marital/ marital, poor communication, conflict resolution skills, and self-esteem.
Are you feeling sad or anxious most of the time? Do you feel you like you are "stuck" or "trapped" with no solutions on how to improve the situation? Are you tired of feeling down? Well, you have come to the RIGHT PLACE!!! DEVOTED TO CHANGE GRADUALLY, LLC can assist you in getting there GRADUALLY by supporting you in taking "one step" at a time.
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Julee Breaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70130 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience. I graduated with a Masters of Social Work degree in 2004 from Southern University at New Orleans. I have worked in various settings providing individual, group, marriage and family therapy to individuals of all ages and populations facing a variety of challenges. I am here to help you on your journey to achieving your goals and living your best life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience. I graduated with a Masters of Social Work degree in 2004 from Southern University at New Orleans. I have worked in various settings providing individual, group, marriage and family therapy to individuals of all ages and populations facing a variety of challenges. I am here to help you on your journey to achieving your goals and living your best life.
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CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.
CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.
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I work with individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, marital issues, suicidal thoughts, grief, loss, and other issues that can be very challenging, stressful and overwhelming. Reducing your symptoms and improving your daily functioning is my goal. I provide support and counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures. Services are delivered with respect, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Together you and I will collaborate to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual or family needs.
I work with individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, marital issues, suicidal thoughts, grief, loss, and other issues that can be very challenging, stressful and overwhelming. Reducing your symptoms and improving your daily functioning is my goal. I provide support and counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures. Services are delivered with respect, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Together you and I will collaborate to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual or family needs.
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Refinery Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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.
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.
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I have a tremendous amount of experience in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I recognize counseling as a process in which the client and counselor develop a relationship to explore and define the client’s presenting problem. I believe it is essential for both parties to work as a team to examine client issues and to develop counseling goals to improve client welfare. It is my goal to create an environment, which provides warmth, genuineness, and understanding toward the client. Establishing and maintaining a rapport is essential for effective counseling to transpire. Trust and mutual respect are also needed components to enhance the counseling experience.
I have a tremendous amount of experience in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I recognize counseling as a process in which the client and counselor develop a relationship to explore and define the client’s presenting problem. I believe it is essential for both parties to work as a team to examine client issues and to develop counseling goals to improve client welfare. It is my goal to create an environment, which provides warmth, genuineness, and understanding toward the client. Establishing and maintaining a rapport is essential for effective counseling to transpire. Trust and mutual respect are also needed components to enhance the counseling experience.
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Shawn Campbell Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
My specialty areas include: Depression Anxiety and Phobias Relationship Difficulties Life Transitions Difficulties with Self-Esteem Cosmetic Surgery Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Professional/Career Issues Medical and Health Concerns Gender Roles Grief Loss Marriage & Family Issues Stress Management ADHD .
As CEO/Owner of Gordon and Gordon Counseling LLC, the focus of my private practice is to incorporate a healthy perspective of one's mental health. Helping clients maneuver through daily challenges and identifing triggers will help them use coping skills to reduce stressors.
My specialty areas include: Depression Anxiety and Phobias Relationship Difficulties Life Transitions Difficulties with Self-Esteem Cosmetic Surgery Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Professional/Career Issues Medical and Health Concerns Gender Roles Grief Loss Marriage & Family Issues Stress Management ADHD .
As CEO/Owner of Gordon and Gordon Counseling LLC, the focus of my private practice is to incorporate a healthy perspective of one's mental health. Helping clients maneuver through daily challenges and identifing triggers will help them use coping skills to reduce stressors.
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Hello, I am Dr. Taylor. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I specialize in a Solution-Focused Therapeutic approach. This approach focuses on helping clients find solutions to their current challenges and develop the skills they need to be successful. I believe each individual has the tools to reach their goals, and I am here to help facilitate that process. I utilize a solution-focused approach based on scientific evidence, oriented towards achieving goals, and focused on strengths.
Hello, I am Dr. Taylor. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I specialize in a Solution-Focused Therapeutic approach. This approach focuses on helping clients find solutions to their current challenges and develop the skills they need to be successful. I believe each individual has the tools to reach their goals, and I am here to help facilitate that process. I utilize a solution-focused approach based on scientific evidence, oriented towards achieving goals, and focused on strengths.
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Harmony House Counseling & Life Coaching, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eunice, LA 70535
Providing adolescent, individual, marriage, and group therapy, we use CBT, EMDR, DBT, IFS, Spiritual Mindfulness, & EFT to help bring healing to the root cause of emotional pain, moving beyond just symptom management.
Are you looking for effective professional mental health counseling you can trust and know will guide you through where you are to where you are hoping to find yourself? Be assured, we can help! Our therapists help make sense of where you are and how you arrived there. We'll journey together toward finding hope and healing so that you can live a healthy, content, and meaningful life. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, PTSD, spiritual matters, sexual abuse, physical abuse, marriage conflicts, addiction, or repeating the same behavioral patterns of self-destruction, there is HOPE for living healed.
Providing adolescent, individual, marriage, and group therapy, we use CBT, EMDR, DBT, IFS, Spiritual Mindfulness, & EFT to help bring healing to the root cause of emotional pain, moving beyond just symptom management.
Are you looking for effective professional mental health counseling you can trust and know will guide you through where you are to where you are hoping to find yourself? Be assured, we can help! Our therapists help make sense of where you are and how you arrived there. We'll journey together toward finding hope and healing so that you can live a healthy, content, and meaningful life. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, PTSD, spiritual matters, sexual abuse, physical abuse, marriage conflicts, addiction, or repeating the same behavioral patterns of self-destruction, there is HOPE for living healed.
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Bayou Mental Health Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGCS, MBA
Verified Verified
Alexandria, LA 71301
We are trained and experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Narrative therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy.
We commend you for making the right choice for you, to create the life that you desire by working through whatever concerns or challenges that you may be experiencing. We know that sharing intimate details about your life may be challenging, but it will be our pleasure to help you navigate your way through this process. We have over 30 years of combined experience. We have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples counseling, life skills development, parenting issues, career planning and coaching, ADHD, substance abuse, Military issues/concerns, sexual assault & PTSD.
We are trained and experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Narrative therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy.
We commend you for making the right choice for you, to create the life that you desire by working through whatever concerns or challenges that you may be experiencing. We know that sharing intimate details about your life may be challenging, but it will be our pleasure to help you navigate your way through this process. We have over 30 years of combined experience. We have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples counseling, life skills development, parenting issues, career planning and coaching, ADHD, substance abuse, Military issues/concerns, sexual assault & PTSD.
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Myiesha Beard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, LMHP, CAMS-II, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zachary, LA 70791
The purpose of therapy is to restore the client to a healthy state of life by helping to remove barriers that may hinder this process. I specialize in the mental health care of children, adults, couples and families. My services include individual, group, marriage counseling and family therapy. Parent training, workshops, play therapy and prevention groups are also offered. I have twenty years experience working within the field of mental health. I utilize a number of therapeutic techniques and interventions that are tailored to the the client. I'm an Independent Assessor, Clinical Supervisor, mentor and coaching consultant.
The purpose of therapy is to restore the client to a healthy state of life by helping to remove barriers that may hinder this process. I specialize in the mental health care of children, adults, couples and families. My services include individual, group, marriage counseling and family therapy. Parent training, workshops, play therapy and prevention groups are also offered. I have twenty years experience working within the field of mental health. I utilize a number of therapeutic techniques and interventions that are tailored to the the client. I'm an Independent Assessor, Clinical Supervisor, mentor and coaching consultant.
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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70113
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
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Josie Louise White
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, MEd, NCC, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70126 (Online Only)
Josie White is a Doctor of Behavioral Health, Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor.
JW's Creative Solutions, LLC is a Counseling, Life Coaching and Consulting agency. Our mission is to provide: 1) innovative behavioral health services, 2) case management services and 2) other supportive services to individuals addressing life transitional issues. Our agency works from an eco-systemic perspective, which means that we accept a client's immediate family relationships and larger social context as being important resources in solving life's problems. Goals for therapy are always established through collaboration with the client. The overall objective for therapy is always the successful resolution of the problems that are deemed the most important through that collaborative process.
Josie White is a Doctor of Behavioral Health, Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor.
JW's Creative Solutions, LLC is a Counseling, Life Coaching and Consulting agency. Our mission is to provide: 1) innovative behavioral health services, 2) case management services and 2) other supportive services to individuals addressing life transitional issues. Our agency works from an eco-systemic perspective, which means that we accept a client's immediate family relationships and larger social context as being important resources in solving life's problems. Goals for therapy are always established through collaboration with the client. The overall objective for therapy is always the successful resolution of the problems that are deemed the most important through that collaborative process.
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Stephen Charles Kessler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
Thank you for taking time to read my profile! Since 2003, I have been working in the field of addiction in a variety of settings, spending most of my time in the residential setting. Working in addiction has given me the ability to work with a wide range of patients struggling with a wide range of issues including, trauma, depression, anxiety and self-esteem. I enjoy working from an REBT therapeutic counseling model, which helps clients understand how their irrational thought patterns can affect their emotional state and by challenging those thought patterns, we can begin to take control of our emotions.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile! Since 2003, I have been working in the field of addiction in a variety of settings, spending most of my time in the residential setting. Working in addiction has given me the ability to work with a wide range of patients struggling with a wide range of issues including, trauma, depression, anxiety and self-esteem. I enjoy working from an REBT therapeutic counseling model, which helps clients understand how their irrational thought patterns can affect their emotional state and by challenging those thought patterns, we can begin to take control of our emotions.
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Elizabeth Wellman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70118 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience, my practice is centered on helping my clients find balance and deepen their ability to access true wellbeing. My work, both inpatient and outpatient, has ranged from helping adolescents bolster self esteem and coping skills on one end to helping adults who have suffered from mood and personality disorders on the other. My specialty, though, lies in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and my work and anecdotal research has allowed me to develop a keen approach to the healing of these ailments on the path to achieving long term mental wellness.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience, my practice is centered on helping my clients find balance and deepen their ability to access true wellbeing. My work, both inpatient and outpatient, has ranged from helping adolescents bolster self esteem and coping skills on one end to helping adults who have suffered from mood and personality disorders on the other. My specialty, though, lies in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and my work and anecdotal research has allowed me to develop a keen approach to the healing of these ailments on the path to achieving long term mental wellness.
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Jamie Gaskin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119 (Online Only)
We all struggle throughout life and I was no exception. Acknowledging the struggle is a huge step towards success along with finding the right therapist. We only know what we were taught and how to react to situations from those who raised us. You deserve to be the best you possible and I am here to help you find that. Let me help you discover new ways to a happy and healthier life. I utilize an attachment framework derived from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Story Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT) to help my clients understand how they came to be who they are.
We all struggle throughout life and I was no exception. Acknowledging the struggle is a huge step towards success along with finding the right therapist. We only know what we were taught and how to react to situations from those who raised us. You deserve to be the best you possible and I am here to help you find that. Let me help you discover new ways to a happy and healthier life. I utilize an attachment framework derived from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Story Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT) to help my clients understand how they came to be who they are.
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Pleasant Counseling and Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR, SAP
Verified Verified
Monroe, LA 71201
Are you ready to leave the old story behind and live the full embodied life you deserve? Therapy is a brave first step in healing. I am not an expert on how you should live. Rather, I seek to support you in living a life you want. As a result of working together, you'll learn to develop more satisfying relationships, navigate life transitions and clarify wants and desires. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and calming space for people to explore their needs on a journey to healing and wellness. I have a relational style of therapy that looks to your goals, experiences and strengths in order to meet your unique needs
Are you ready to leave the old story behind and live the full embodied life you deserve? Therapy is a brave first step in healing. I am not an expert on how you should live. Rather, I seek to support you in living a life you want. As a result of working together, you'll learn to develop more satisfying relationships, navigate life transitions and clarify wants and desires. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and calming space for people to explore their needs on a journey to healing and wellness. I have a relational style of therapy that looks to your goals, experiences and strengths in order to meet your unique needs
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Kimberly McClelland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Shreveport, LA 71101
Life, as you have known it, is gone! You are anxious about the future, finances, your health, and the people you love. Will it ever be normal again? Depression sets in as the isolation and desperation continue. How are you to maintain relationships with social distancing practices? You are scared for love ones whose health is all ready compromised and the ones on the" Front Lines ". Will things ever be the same again, what will the new normal look like? So many questions and fears are running thru your mind. Sleep is hard because of the thoughts just keep floating in and out of your mind.
Life, as you have known it, is gone! You are anxious about the future, finances, your health, and the people you love. Will it ever be normal again? Depression sets in as the isolation and desperation continue. How are you to maintain relationships with social distancing practices? You are scared for love ones whose health is all ready compromised and the ones on the" Front Lines ". Will things ever be the same again, what will the new normal look like? So many questions and fears are running thru your mind. Sleep is hard because of the thoughts just keep floating in and out of your mind.
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Dynamic Counseling and Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
La Place, LA 70068
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers empathy and supportive listening in a safe environment . I have experience in working with children, adolescents and adults who has experienced trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and addictions. Included, but not limited to, stress management, depression, anger management, cultural-related issues, life and jobs skills development; behavioral planning, structural learning, crisis intervention, sexual perpetration and victimization, and some case management services.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers empathy and supportive listening in a safe environment . I have experience in working with children, adolescents and adults who has experienced trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and addictions. Included, but not limited to, stress management, depression, anger management, cultural-related issues, life and jobs skills development; behavioral planning, structural learning, crisis intervention, sexual perpetration and victimization, and some case management services.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.