Therapists in 70119

Have you always done what you think you should be doing, only to feel isolated and empty within? Are feelings of shame, guilt, and worry taking over your life? You are not alone in your struggles, and there is help. Together, we can work towards helping you understand your emotional life and its roots while gaining a deeper understanding of who you are. In your journey of life, you’ve taken a step towards change, improving your quality of life and increasing your awareness and understanding of yourself. It took a lot of courage to look for help, and I would consider it a privilege to join you on your journey of healing.

Struggling is not shameful, and it takes courage to acknowledge and attend to those needs. When you are ready, I'm here to help you clarify, understand, process, and connect the pieces of the unique puzzle that is your life. I look forward to working collaboratively to build an individualized treatment plan to move toward your established goals. I'm experienced working with diverse clients in residential and community settings. I approach counseling from an integrative, holistic perspective leaning upon existential principles. I am currently accepting new clients, providing teletherapy only.

I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD or grief from all walks of life. I have 7+ years of experience supporting clients in deepening their understanding of themselves in order to create meaning and change in their lives. During our time together, I will listen carefully and support you in processing pain and joy. We will work together to identify root causes and develop coping skills that work for you. I look forward to meeting with you to see if we would work well together.

The past several years have been so difficult. It is important to recognize now more than ever that we possess the innate ability for inner peace and calm even in the face of fearing the unknown. Psychotherapy is an exploration of what is blocking people from fully realizing their fullest potential, genuine happiness and fulfillment. Anxiety, depression and other "mental health issues" are often rooted in a deeper desire to be understood, to be seen, and to accomplish one's life purpose. A strong psychotherapeutic alliance can help to unlock our natural abilities that are hidden beneath our fears and limiting beliefs.

Psychotherapy works! It's never too late to become empowered to live your best life today. I believe that therapy should be accessible to all, which is why I offer an affordable, sliding scale rate. Licensed by the State of Louisiana as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. therapy.

You're tired of struggling with self-worth, anxiety, and relationships. You have doubts holding you back from truly thriving in your life. Perhaps you feel like you're faking it. Maybe you feel disconnected from yourself or others. Maybe you feel exhausted, tired of beating yourself down and pretending everything is fine. You want a change but you don't know where to start. If you let me, I'd love to help! You are the expert in your life and my role is to assist you in exploration. I strive a warm and welcoming environment to empower you through your journey to well-being.

My name is Elizabeth Murphy and I am a clinical social worker with several years of experience working with older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and the individuals who care for these populations.

Clients with personal and interpersonal stress, caregiver stress, job stress; mood-altering behaviors; addictive spectrum disorders (substance abuse, gambling, sexual compulsivity, addictive relationship issues), depression & anxiety.

Sometimes you need a place where you can just BE. My aim is to provide an environment where you can feel safe enough to identify, experience, and critically reflect on your emotional inner experiences. In our work together, we will unpack both present day issues and underlying early life experiences. I often draw upon person-centered and emotion-focused approaches, but ultimately, I allow you to take the lead to make the most of our time together.

Have you seen a few therapists but felt that you were unable to get to the roots of your issues and experience transformational change and lasting relief? Desensitizing the body's threat response creates the internal safety to respond to situations in a healthier way. I work with clients who are looking for new ways to cope with life, and seek to change the behaviors and thinking patterns that are no longer serving them. The way that we think and feel about ourselves has a profound impact on our quality of life and how we work through our problems.

As an EMDRIA approved Consultant with certifications in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, I offer evidenced-based psychotherapy. Stress, anxiety, and trauma overwhelm our systems. Symptoms can manifest in unexpected ways. There may be an identifiable trigger or we may not know why we feel the way we do. These brain-body modalities work with the self-healing aspects of our biology, restoring balance to the nervous system, and influencing neural patterning so that deep and lasting change can occur. Intensives/ customized accelerated therapy programs are available.

If you're looking to develop positive change, manage a mental health disorder, or talk about what's bothering you, I'm here to help you with that process. Making the decision to begin therapy is difficult. The concern/feeling you're having right now is important to address and probably won't be gone in the morning. I try to create a comfortable, calm, judgement-free environment to discuss anything ranging from life changes, addiction, depression, divorce, death/grief, etc. Therapy sessions are tailored to each client since we're all different. I enjoying working with individuals, couples, & families.

My counseling services are based on three fundamental beliefs: people are creative beings with self-determined goals, thrive when empowered and involved in meaningful personal and professional roles, and are impacted by social justice and personal power issues on an individual, community, and global level.

As a clinician I seek to create a collaborative, safe, and accepting environment where clients can work toward change and wellness. In developing a trusting relationship with my clients I like to engage in a relaxed and conversational manner.

Sports counseling for mental health peak performance. I specialize in counseling athletes at all levels - student-athletes, amateur/professional athletes, as well as former athletes, in balancing mind, body, and sport for optimal mental health and well-being. As well as anyone who is seeking to improve performance in their fields, such as business executives, medical professionals, actors, dancers, and more. I provide individual counseling that focuses on establishing goals and developing a plan to build sustainable practices for achieving peak performance in sports and in life.

Reaching out for help can be an intimidating process, but therapy doesn't have to be scary. I work with individuals and families to help them identify the things that are going well in their lives and the things that they want to change. We collaborate together to make those changes a reality. I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you.

Sometimes internal and external pressure becomes too much to bear alone. My goal is to provide a contained space where you can begin to unburden and explore. You will set the pace as we explore the issues most important to you, including daily hardships, navigating relationships, and untangling pain past and present. I prioritize working from an understanding of your unique identity and worldview.

Are overwhelm, overthinking, rigidity, & avoidance shaping your daily life? Is irritability, low self worth, fatigue, and procrastination keeping you in a cycle you want to break? Integrative mental health care can help you overcome these challenges and live a fuller, more authentic life. I work best with clients who want to unearth and correct the contributing factors keeping them stuck, from limiting thoughts and beliefs to self-sabotaging habits and behaviors.

Psychotherapy can be one of the most valuable life experiences a person can have. Yet finding the right therapist may seem like an overwhelming task. I believe that establishing trust in the therapeutic relationship is critical before any meaningful or lasting change can result from a particular "technique." It is important to feel confident in your therapist's competency, compassion and character in order to build a safe, trusting relationship in which growth and change can occur. I hope that the personal statements made by therapists in this directory will help you find a good match for your particular needs.