You are your own worst critic and you can't turn down that negative voice. You give so much to others: your spouse, children, parents, and friends..and you feel overlooked and drained. You're struggling and can't seem to find relief. You haven't felt like yourself in longer than you can remember. And it is all starting to feel like too much. Now...Imagine waking up full of energy and actually looking forward to your day. Imagine looking in the mirror and loving the person looking back. Imagine having fulfilling relationships--the best one with yourself! You are confident, strong, and happy. How can you make this happen?

I work with a wide variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, school-related issues, relationship issues and divorce. I have several years of experience working in a school setting with teenagers. I have also worked with the adult population. I use different techniques based on the needs of the client.

"You do not find a happy life, you make it!" - Camilla Kimball. I began counseling to battle the common belief that we are powerless in controlling our thoughts and feelings. Individuals of any age can regain this power and make a change within their lives. You might wish to be less anxious in social situations or create more meaningful relationships. Maybe you are replaying awkward moments over and over whilst trying to fall asleep, wishing things were different. "If only I was ......, I would be ok?" I want to learn your story, without judgment.

I enjoy working with couples who are in struggling with conflict, relationship challenges, finding intimacy, difficulties with communication, and help them find a renewed sense of hope and lasting commitment. I also work with adults who are going through difficult life transitions, and facing such issues as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and trauma.

I am native to southeast Louisiana. I adore Louisiana and I love my community. I enjoy hanging out with my husband and two sons, getting together with family and friends for coffee, and being active with church family.

For me, yoga and psychotherapy both offer opportunities for healing. Traditional therapy works primarily through the mind. However, trauma, depression, anxiety, etc. are not only in the mind. The tools of yoga provide an avenue to address imbalances in the human system; body, physiology, mind, and emotions. Incorporating tools such as movement, breath, mindfulness, sound and meditation possibly can provide opportunities to reduce suffering, as well as enhance overall wellness. Most schools of psychotherapy only recently have begun recognizing the benefit of these tools which can work on deeper levels of the human system.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile! Since 2006, I have been helping adults address a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use issues, self-esteem, and trauma. The relationship you have with a counselor is one of the most unique relationships you will ever have. I believe in making this a collaborative relationship where we work together to help you make the changes you want to make in your life. I also believe in bringing creativity and the arts into sessions to help you look at your struggles and obstacles in a different way.

If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, please consider reaching out for help. Painful experiences can leave you feeling stressed, sad, or overwhelmed— and sometimes you can’t shake off these feelings no matter how hard you try. With a little extra help, you can learn to quiet your racing thoughts, overcome your painful emotions, and begin to feel HAPPINESS and PEACE again.

ONLINE COUNSELING AVAILABLE I want to help you figure out now that PEACE HAPPENS INSIDE OUT. Lets make RIGHT NOW the best it can be, regarding our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. We have the power within to stand up and push through the most adverse situations but occasionally lose our balance and fall down. My goal is to help you figure out how to learn from the past and hope, plan, and prepare for the future, but celebrate RIGHT NOW, the present, as a gift and get back up and continue the journey of life .

My goal in counseling is to understand my client's worldview and values in order to apply them toward meaningful, experiential treatment. I use an existential approach to pursue goals that are individually developed to meet the client's needs and definition of wellness. I believe that the individual has the power to develop and utilize skills to face the life issues within their grasp and to define, reframe, and live a fulfilling life with those issues beyond their grasp. I work with all ages and have experience treating a variety of emotional, behavioral, and diagnostic issues.

It takes courage to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical pastoral counselor, I work with individuals, couples and families to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from my clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from more than thirty years in practice, and will quickly realize I sincerely care about you. When you reach out to me, I will do my best to respond promptly, without your waiting too long for an appointment. Don't be surprised if I personally answer the phone.

With almost 50 years of experience working as a counselor/psychotherapist, I am proud of my broad range of clinical experience. A comfortable rapport, trust in the confidentiality of the relationship, and a good "therapeutic fit" between client and therapist are important to the therapeutic experience and its outcome. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental approach to my work. I have great empathy for those struggling with the challenges of life. My style is interactive and authentic. I ask for and offer feedback. I see therapy as a team effort with the goal of achieving personal and emotional growth.

I specialize in counseling children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of disorders and struggles including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, difficult life transitions, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. I provide an environment of acceptance, warmth, and respect and offer a collaborative approach to therapy by helping to guide individuals through a process of self-awareness, healing, and change while working toward their goals.

Change is not only possible, it is a law of nature. However, we also must not change just for the sake of change either, but rather deal with what we are facing head on and learn how to live with the pain that those things we cannot change often brings. You are currently in some kind of pain, and instead of succumbing to that pain, let me assist you in working through that pain and transferring that pain into passion, purpose and productivity. This life is yours and nobody else's, and you can learn to live the life you have imagined without fear. Are you ready for a new life? Ready for a life where you are master and captain?

(Not currently accepting new clients). Therapy has the ability to significantly impact the quality of your life. To restore what has been lost. To find hope, meaning, and purpose. I know well, that it is not an easy process to get here. But you will not be walking through it alone. My office is a safe place to begin your journey. There is hope and this can get better.

I consider counseling as a way to honor the gifts I was given by my higher power. In my practice, I hope my clients experience counseling as a spiritual experience of growth and development that can help them move forward in their lives. I try to offer them a liberating, confidential, emotional space in which to process their struggles. I treat late teens and older, individuals with any addiction-related problems. Meaning, I work with anyone or a family member who is having problems with overuse, yet may not feel they are an addict, but the use is causing problems; to an addict who is struggling with their sobriety.

I became a therapist because I believe there is inherent strength and resiliency in every human being. We all encounter obstacles to overcome. Stress, anxiety, depression, & grief can leave us feeling drained. Through trust, understanding, and our therapeutic alliance we can work through problems together. I can help you to break free from unhealthily thought and behavioral patterns to live your best, most fulfilling life. Together we can clarify your purpose, enhance your coping skills and achieve your goals.

Counsel NOLA strives to empower individuals, couples and families to help manage difficult life transitions. Modern living can take a significant toll on our well being and relationships. Since 2014, Counsel NOLA has provided a variety of counseling services that reflect our singular focus on helping individuals and families remain safe, connected and functioning. We use techniques that have been shown to be effective and provide services that help keep separating parents out of court. We strive to enhance each parents’ ability to make decisions, communicate, and be more effective to their children.