Emotionally Focused Therapists in 70116

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Anjali Healing Arts, LLC
MA, MHP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70116
My decolonized psychotherapeutic approach draws from diverse techniques/philosophies, including: Ancestral & Indigenous; Hakomi; Humanistic; Gestalt; Mindfulness; Somatic; Jungian/Dreamwork, Attachment-Based; Existential; Experiential, Bioenergetics; CBT; DBT; Emotionally Focused; World Wisdom & Spiritual Traditions; Buddhist Psychology, and Yoga Psychology.
How you see yourself might be deeply influenced by the emotional distress, negative thought patterns, or destructive and addictive behaviors you struggle with. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, I believe these conditions cover up, rather than define, who you truly are. My unique approach to holistic health and wellness encourages a balanced integration of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. I'd like to support you in creating optimal conditions for the safe, mindful, and deep exploration of your innate capacity for self-healing and radical transformation.
My decolonized psychotherapeutic approach draws from diverse techniques/philosophies, including: Ancestral & Indigenous; Hakomi; Humanistic; Gestalt; Mindfulness; Somatic; Jungian/Dreamwork, Attachment-Based; Existential; Experiential, Bioenergetics; CBT; DBT; Emotionally Focused; World Wisdom & Spiritual Traditions; Buddhist Psychology, and Yoga Psychology.
How you see yourself might be deeply influenced by the emotional distress, negative thought patterns, or destructive and addictive behaviors you struggle with. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, I believe these conditions cover up, rather than define, who you truly are. My unique approach to holistic health and wellness encourages a balanced integration of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. I'd like to support you in creating optimal conditions for the safe, mindful, and deep exploration of your innate capacity for self-healing and radical transformation.
(504) 882-9581 View (504) 882-9581
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Bonnye G Pardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70116
I utilize EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy as needed. Specialties include, individuals, couples, family therapy and parenting and child/adolescent issues. I practice in the New Orleans area., I have had a psychotherapy practice for over 30 years. I have served on several college and university faculties including having served as an associate professor in psychiatry at Tulane Medical School; a graduate of Tulane University School of Social Work. I have presented original papers at international conferences, am published and have a CD about coping with stress.
I utilize EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy as needed. Specialties include, individuals, couples, family therapy and parenting and child/adolescent issues. I practice in the New Orleans area., I have had a psychotherapy practice for over 30 years. I have served on several college and university faculties including having served as an associate professor in psychiatry at Tulane Medical School; a graduate of Tulane University School of Social Work. I have presented original papers at international conferences, am published and have a CD about coping with stress.
(985) 646-0303 View (985) 646-0303
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Heather K. Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70116
It takes courage to reach out to another for support with life events, stress, and relationships. My goal in working with you is to provide support by observing and better utilizing your strengths while identifying what is getting in your way. Together we will explore how you can better manage symptoms of trauma, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and relationship stress while recognizing harmful coping mechanisms and behaviors that are holding you back, such as substance misuse and disordered eating.
It takes courage to reach out to another for support with life events, stress, and relationships. My goal in working with you is to provide support by observing and better utilizing your strengths while identifying what is getting in your way. Together we will explore how you can better manage symptoms of trauma, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and relationship stress while recognizing harmful coping mechanisms and behaviors that are holding you back, such as substance misuse and disordered eating.
(504) 290-0428 View (504) 290-0428
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Lauren Robertson Ridings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70116
Taking the step towards exploring yourself is powerful, purposeful, and courageous. Through authentic connection and openness, I believe change, growth, and healing can occur. My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for you to delve into and process difficult life events, changes, and choices. Together, we identify areas that are impacting your thinking, behavior, and relationships, seek out and examine their origin, find meaning, and work towards achieving and practicing new, healthier ways of relating and understanding.
Taking the step towards exploring yourself is powerful, purposeful, and courageous. Through authentic connection and openness, I believe change, growth, and healing can occur. My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for you to delve into and process difficult life events, changes, and choices. Together, we identify areas that are impacting your thinking, behavior, and relationships, seek out and examine their origin, find meaning, and work towards achieving and practicing new, healthier ways of relating and understanding.
(504) 608-6291 View (504) 608-6291
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Somatic Therapy of New Orleans, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70116
Hello:) My name is Susan Pitler. I am a Somatic Trauma Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC), and a Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.(SEP) I offer 90 minute sessions specializing in: Complex, Developmental and Relational Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, Neurodiversity (e.g. ADHD, Autism) issues, Anxiety, Depression, Dissociation, Panic Attacks, Attachment issues. The extended time allows for a more effective, deeply integrative experience that facilitates resilience & healing
Hello:) My name is Susan Pitler. I am a Somatic Trauma Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC), and a Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.(SEP) I offer 90 minute sessions specializing in: Complex, Developmental and Relational Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, Neurodiversity (e.g. ADHD, Autism) issues, Anxiety, Depression, Dissociation, Panic Attacks, Attachment issues. The extended time allows for a more effective, deeply integrative experience that facilitates resilience & healing
(301) 675-6130 View (301) 675-6130
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Nathan Hennick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70116
Hello and welcome! Challenges and obstacles are inevitable as we journey through life, but with the proper support and strategies, growth and change are possible. My name is Nathan Hennick, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience working with clients in the New Orleans community. The majority of my work has been with clients experiencing difficulties navigating the world while living with serious mental illness. My goal is to guide you toward the life you aspire to live by using a collaborative approach that takes your unique circumstances into account. Please call today to schedule.
Hello and welcome! Challenges and obstacles are inevitable as we journey through life, but with the proper support and strategies, growth and change are possible. My name is Nathan Hennick, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience working with clients in the New Orleans community. The majority of my work has been with clients experiencing difficulties navigating the world while living with serious mental illness. My goal is to guide you toward the life you aspire to live by using a collaborative approach that takes your unique circumstances into account. Please call today to schedule.
(504) 285-7720 View (504) 285-7720
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Nicole Blair
MA, Grief, Breath
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70116
My goal is to normalize the grieving process and support individuals in enhancing their connections with themselves and others, discovering greater meaning in life, and living in alignment with their values. Therapeutic breathing serves as a direct path to accelerated healing. Call or text for a free, confidential consultation. I specialize in personal coaching, therapeutic breathwork and grief support. If you want to hear more, let's connect with a free consultation.
My goal is to normalize the grieving process and support individuals in enhancing their connections with themselves and others, discovering greater meaning in life, and living in alignment with their values. Therapeutic breathing serves as a direct path to accelerated healing. Call or text for a free, confidential consultation. I specialize in personal coaching, therapeutic breathwork and grief support. If you want to hear more, let's connect with a free consultation.
(504) 386-3337 View (504) 386-3337
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Jen Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70116
Hello, my name is Jen and I am a Certified Sex Therapist offering gender-affirming therapeutic services (and video sessions) for members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those who are transitioning, struggling with or exploring gender identity, are friends and family of LGBTQ+, and anyone seeking gender or sexual orientation-related therapeutic services. I also offer couples (relationship) therapy and sex therapy to LGBTQ+ individuals and to those that do not identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as assessment and treatment for anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health needs. All are welcome.
Hello, my name is Jen and I am a Certified Sex Therapist offering gender-affirming therapeutic services (and video sessions) for members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those who are transitioning, struggling with or exploring gender identity, are friends and family of LGBTQ+, and anyone seeking gender or sexual orientation-related therapeutic services. I also offer couples (relationship) therapy and sex therapy to LGBTQ+ individuals and to those that do not identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as assessment and treatment for anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health needs. All are welcome.
(504) 380-9856 View (504) 380-9856
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Rebecca Oyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP, ISPP
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70116
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 30 years and I very much enjoy my work. My goal is to help people with healing, and in so doing help them to live a more joyful and meaningful life. I have years of experience helping clients address and recover from many different issues. I work with emotional wounds that are often at the core of issues that clients bring to me, and with healing trauma including religious trauma. I have found that when these wounds can be addressed in a safe environment, healing can take place. I work with adults of all life stages, with adolescents, children, with individuals, families and groups.
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 30 years and I very much enjoy my work. My goal is to help people with healing, and in so doing help them to live a more joyful and meaningful life. I have years of experience helping clients address and recover from many different issues. I work with emotional wounds that are often at the core of issues that clients bring to me, and with healing trauma including religious trauma. I have found that when these wounds can be addressed in a safe environment, healing can take place. I work with adults of all life stages, with adolescents, children, with individuals, families and groups.
(337) 243-6887 View (337) 243-6887
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Katherine Wikrent
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70116
Imagine a life where your relationships are strong, you are confident and happy, and your past is healed. Picture a self-assured you, skilled at expressing your needs and boundaries and building healthy relationships. Whether you're seeking support as an individual, couple, or family, we'll work together to equip you with the tools to become this version of yourself. You can build self-esteem, overcome recurring arguments, and cultivate intimacy and trust in your relationships. If you're ready to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and loved ones and leave old patterns behind, I'm here to offer my guidance every step of the way.
Imagine a life where your relationships are strong, you are confident and happy, and your past is healed. Picture a self-assured you, skilled at expressing your needs and boundaries and building healthy relationships. Whether you're seeking support as an individual, couple, or family, we'll work together to equip you with the tools to become this version of yourself. You can build self-esteem, overcome recurring arguments, and cultivate intimacy and trust in your relationships. If you're ready to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and loved ones and leave old patterns behind, I'm here to offer my guidance every step of the way.
(504) 414-4565 View (504) 414-4565
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Bethanie Mangigian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70116
Not accepting new clients
If you are on this page, a powerful change in your life has already begun. By making the courageous choice to commit to therapy, you are embarking on a journey that has the potential to help you heal from past trauma, effectively cope with present challenges, and cultivate a joyful, fully embodied life. I work with a range of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, vocational stress, burnout, grief, and relationship challenges. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, I can help you examine patterns in your most intimate relationships. I also support clients navigating questions of gender identity, sexual and relational orientation.
If you are on this page, a powerful change in your life has already begun. By making the courageous choice to commit to therapy, you are embarking on a journey that has the potential to help you heal from past trauma, effectively cope with present challenges, and cultivate a joyful, fully embodied life. I work with a range of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, vocational stress, burnout, grief, and relationship challenges. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, I can help you examine patterns in your most intimate relationships. I also support clients navigating questions of gender identity, sexual and relational orientation.
(504) 294-8051 View (504) 294-8051
Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.