Adoption Therapists in Homer, LA

I have a dual client base working with those in the LGBTQIA+ community and those in the adoption community. My clients in the LGBTQIA+ community experience fears of rejection, isolation, and anxiety. Being in the closet is a lonely and scary place, but it does not have to be, if you let me in. As I learn more about who your are, we can develop your strengths and increase confidence, so you can live your life as the person you were born to be. I also help adoptees who might have self-identity issues, "who am I", "where did I come from", "should I find my biological family?" I will help you answer these questions.

Life has plenty of challenges in store for all of us. While we can't always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond to the things thrown our way. I want to help you to take control of your present and future through a trusted, genuine, counseling relationship that will help you to explore ways you can better your life. I look forward to helping you develop skills that you can bring with you out into the world to face each day and create the life that you envision.

I enjoy being able to assist those who are in need of finding a way out of the darkness. Also, my practice focuses on the study of substance abuse/addiction counseling. I have experience working with children and geriatric populations. I think that telehealth and online therapy are very powerful tools that we have to bring our support to more people regardless of whether they are near or far.

Therapy is a safe space where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are difficult to share. As a therapist, I am honored to walk alongside you to gain awareness of the patterns that are holding you back. Once we see these patterns they can not be unseen, and it is then that we are free to develop space for new healthy habits and able to embrace a life of purpose and fulfillment.

With over a decade experience with working in counseling, I have the skills needed to address concerns ranging from depression and anxiety, family concerns, weight loss with a focus on coping skills and addictive traits, to marital problems from connection to affair recovery. I am dedicated to working with clients to maximize change and increase overall life satisfaction using a short-term mindset. I believe that everyone has hurdles in life, but we all possess the potential for fulfillment and happiness. Through structured treatment planning with clients, I work on a direction that is both beneficial and mutually agreed upon.

As a counselor, I am deeply committed to providing person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and existential therapy approaches tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Your journey is paramount, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Hope & Healing Counseling is located inside the Williamsburg Office Center at 2020 E 70th Street, Suite 301, in Shreveport, LA. We provide counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group settings to treat various mental health concerns, trauma, grief, domestic violence, abuse, addictions, and more. We also provide educational and awareness trainings for caregivers and professionals. Additionally, we offer teletherapy/online counseling services.

I work with a wide range of individual, couple, and family concerns, life adjustment, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

I am a social worker and therapist because I want to dedicate my life to helping others, spread hope, fight for justice, and to pay it forward. After personal experiences with mental health treatment in my adolescence, I could not ignore the dire need for dedicated, compassionate, and non-judgmental mental health providers. Therapy can be a scary and uncomfortable process. My goal is to create a safe space for you and be your guide through your journey in becoming the person you want to be. In the words of Brene Brown, ‘If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.’

We are a counseling clinic in West Monroe, Louisiana and provide comprehensive mental health services for children and families. Our counselors, nurse practitioner, and medical psychologist, are highly trained and experienced Mental Health Professionals who are ready to walk alongside you and your family during difficult times to bring hope and healing. Please see the photo gallery and check out our website page (www.standforhope.org/west-monroe) to learn more about our team and their specialties.

Therapy involves working together to identify and develop effective solutions to the negative patterns, thoughts, and actions you experience in life while accentuating your strengths. I see my clients as partners in their mental health journey and believe in working as a team to help each client get closer to their fullest potential. Our work together will help you re-orient yourself to the present and reignite the underlying drive to reach that potential.

I work with a variety of ages ranging from childhood (beginning 2yrs of age) to adulthood. I am interested in working with adult individuals, children, and families.

Mrs LaSheka Shine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Board Approved Supervisor (LCSW-BACS) and Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) with an office located in Bossier City, Louisiana. She works with children, adults, individuals and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. Change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths & realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. LaSheka provides an environment of compassion, support to help clients overcome obstacles to move forward &thrive. She has the right to decline/terminate service at anytime.

With a combined total of over 100 years of experience in the mental health field, Hope & Healing Counseling's clinicians are here to provide the best care possible for you, regardless of where you are in life.

Have you been feeling stuck? Going from a coupled to a single life? Trying to balance home & work? Struggling with managing emotions in the workplace? Experiencing physical changes? Navigating through significant career changes? You aren't by yourself. These transitions can be overwhelming, especially for black women, but there's strength in seeking support and guidance. I'm Vadeisha, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving in Texas and Louisiana, and I specialize in empowering black women through pivotal life changes. I wholeheartedly embrace the individual experiences and cultural nuances that shape my clients' lives.

I have a heart to help people who are hurting and looking for relief, change, and hope. Maybe you're looking at life right now and it looks bleak, but you don't know what's wrong and much less how to fix it, or maybe you know exactly what your problem is, but you don’t know what to do about it or you just need an unbiased ear to sit with you, listen to you, and walk through the struggle with you as we work to find a solution. Regardless of your situation, I would love to help.

I have experience working with clients of ages 7 and up and provide counseling to couples, 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.

The therapeutic relationship is important in the counseling process and is one Mary takes seriously. In working with Mary, you can expect honesty, warmth, and a non-judgmental environment.