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I’m passionate about working with older adults.
Each person is an individual with their own goals and desires that will be the focus of our sessions. We will discuss your reasons for coming to therapy and work to make a plan that fits your needs and goals. My clients are often struggling with negative self-views, depression, anxiety, and grief. Self-compassion and mindfulness practices can be helpful in achieving success in the therapeutic and healing process.
I’m passionate about working with older adults.
Each person is an individual with their own goals and desires that will be the focus of our sessions. We will discuss your reasons for coming to therapy and work to make a plan that fits your needs and goals. My clients are often struggling with negative self-views, depression, anxiety, and grief. Self-compassion and mindfulness practices can be helpful in achieving success in the therapeutic and healing process.
Michelle C Costa LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
I am a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed addiction counselor with over 20 years experience. Life can present many challenges, and how we handle these adversities is the key to who we become and our success. Seeking professional help is the first step to change. Through the years, I have worked with both male and female clients ranging in age from 16 to 85. I have extensive training in substance abuse and co-dependency and over the last ten years enjoyed working with the elderly and their families addressing end of life issues along with dementia.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed addiction counselor with over 20 years experience. Life can present many challenges, and how we handle these adversities is the key to who we become and our success. Seeking professional help is the first step to change. Through the years, I have worked with both male and female clients ranging in age from 16 to 85. I have extensive training in substance abuse and co-dependency and over the last ten years enjoyed working with the elderly and their families addressing end of life issues along with dementia.
Allan Rowe - Geriatric And Dementia Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70130 (Online Only)
I provide therapy to help relieve stress and bring joyful moments back to the lives of those with dementia.
Are you struggling with dementia or taking care of a loved one who is? Do you feel uncertain about how to take care of them? Many issues faced by the aging population and their loved ones can often leave them feeling insecure and unsure about what to do. If this is happening to you, its normal to feel what you are feeling, but let me help you along the way. We can discuss dementia, housing, power of attorney, caregiver stress, and so much more.
I provide therapy to help relieve stress and bring joyful moments back to the lives of those with dementia.
Are you struggling with dementia or taking care of a loved one who is? Do you feel uncertain about how to take care of them? Many issues faced by the aging population and their loved ones can often leave them feeling insecure and unsure about what to do. If this is happening to you, its normal to feel what you are feeling, but let me help you along the way. We can discuss dementia, housing, power of attorney, caregiver stress, and so much more.
Agape Therapeutic Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Lafayette, LA 70506
In addition, to older adults who are adjusting to loss of independence.
Kramer McDaniel is the owner of Agape Therapeutic Solutions. She has 11 years of behavioral health experience and has obtained a Masters of Social Work degree with a certification in Gerontology from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Kramer’s career has been focused on holistic healing, grief and loss, life transition, and motivating others to live life on purpose. She prides herself on meeting people where they are and helping them create the life they want by acknowledging that healing starts with love (agape).
In addition, to older adults who are adjusting to loss of independence.
Kramer McDaniel is the owner of Agape Therapeutic Solutions. She has 11 years of behavioral health experience and has obtained a Masters of Social Work degree with a certification in Gerontology from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Kramer’s career has been focused on holistic healing, grief and loss, life transition, and motivating others to live life on purpose. She prides herself on meeting people where they are and helping them create the life they want by acknowledging that healing starts with love (agape).
To Be a Therapist is the Greatest Honor I can imagine for myself. To sit with Individuals and be part of a system that promotes a BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE is such a gift that I can't believe I get paid for it. I've been a Therapist for over 20 yrs. and feel confident in my abilities. My specialties include, but are not limited to, Narcissistic Abuse and Personality Disorder, Marital Counseling, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Sexual Abuse and Anger Management. I exclude no one for their beliefs towards Religious, Sexual or Gender Preferences. All are welcome to my Practice.
To Be a Therapist is the Greatest Honor I can imagine for myself. To sit with Individuals and be part of a system that promotes a BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE is such a gift that I can't believe I get paid for it. I've been a Therapist for over 20 yrs. and feel confident in my abilities. My specialties include, but are not limited to, Narcissistic Abuse and Personality Disorder, Marital Counseling, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Sexual Abuse and Anger Management. I exclude no one for their beliefs towards Religious, Sexual or Gender Preferences. All are welcome to my Practice.
Hi, my name is Nisha Talwar. A brief intro is that I love to challenge my clients, give them a different perspective and help them to see things differently. I would want the clients to empower themselves, make the ability to take responsibility for their actions. I enjoy working with multicultural population and I know we are each unique in some ways whereas share the some commonalities among us. I have worked in the field of mental health for several years with a cross section of the population. I firmly believe that capitalizing on strengths and hidden potentials will facilitate healing and boost confidence
Hi, my name is Nisha Talwar. A brief intro is that I love to challenge my clients, give them a different perspective and help them to see things differently. I would want the clients to empower themselves, make the ability to take responsibility for their actions. I enjoy working with multicultural population and I know we are each unique in some ways whereas share the some commonalities among us. I have worked in the field of mental health for several years with a cross section of the population. I firmly believe that capitalizing on strengths and hidden potentials will facilitate healing and boost confidence
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.
Jeanine Songy Latham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDN, MPH, CDE
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70005
Stress-related health issues ? Overworking to get ahead yet falling further behind in relationships ? My roots of many years in the medical field as a digestive disease and bariatric nutritionist taught me that mis-managed stress(food, drink, media ,substance, overwork) ravages our bodies and our relationships. But.... can be turned around! I have helped countless individuals and couples change problematic thoughts, destructive behavior patterns to improve relationships and health. Sharing your fears and story with someone who understands your medical health, genetics, and self-care will provide a holistic solution.
Stress-related health issues ? Overworking to get ahead yet falling further behind in relationships ? My roots of many years in the medical field as a digestive disease and bariatric nutritionist taught me that mis-managed stress(food, drink, media ,substance, overwork) ravages our bodies and our relationships. But.... can be turned around! I have helped countless individuals and couples change problematic thoughts, destructive behavior patterns to improve relationships and health. Sharing your fears and story with someone who understands your medical health, genetics, and self-care will provide a holistic solution.
Bethany Baudoin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, LA 70508
It can be hard to recognize your own dignity and worth when you've experienced things such as trauma, grief, abuse, and life transitions. I've found that identifying the root cause of our problems is vital in our healing journey.
It can be hard to recognize your own dignity and worth when you've experienced things such as trauma, grief, abuse, and life transitions. I've found that identifying the root cause of our problems is vital in our healing journey.
Melanie O'Neill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70003 (Online Only)
I frequently work with professionals who are struggling in multiple areas of their lives, including work and relationships. Folks with difficult childhoods and or those who have experienced trauma may blame themselves or have developed addictions or other ineffective coping strategies. Therapy can help you find your voice , identify your strengths and resources, and find better ways of coping, to help you progress toward your goals. Healing is possible with support, compassion, and understanding in a nonjudgmental counseling relationship. My experience includes over 14 years in mental and behavioral health.
I frequently work with professionals who are struggling in multiple areas of their lives, including work and relationships. Folks with difficult childhoods and or those who have experienced trauma may blame themselves or have developed addictions or other ineffective coping strategies. Therapy can help you find your voice , identify your strengths and resources, and find better ways of coping, to help you progress toward your goals. Healing is possible with support, compassion, and understanding in a nonjudgmental counseling relationship. My experience includes over 14 years in mental and behavioral health.
If you are old enough to have received an invitation to join AARP in the mail - a milestone, definitely! - you may find yourself facing issues that are, directly or indirectly, related to aging. Some examples might be preparing for or adjusting to retirement, changing family dynamics, physical declines that can come with or be exacerbated by age, grief over deaths of our peers or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), to name a few. You may well be wanting a robust response to these challenges. After all, quality of life throughout our senior years is what it is all about.
If you are old enough to have received an invitation to join AARP in the mail - a milestone, definitely! - you may find yourself facing issues that are, directly or indirectly, related to aging. Some examples might be preparing for or adjusting to retirement, changing family dynamics, physical declines that can come with or be exacerbated by age, grief over deaths of our peers or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), to name a few. You may well be wanting a robust response to these challenges. After all, quality of life throughout our senior years is what it is all about.
Natasha Lee Ballard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chalmette, LA 70043
Life's journey can be challenging, and sometimes, we all need a supportive guide to navigate through its twists and turns. As a licensed counselor, I am here to offer you a safe space for exploration, healing, and personal growth. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or simply seeking a space for self-discovery, my therapeutic approach is tailored to meet your unique needs. Take the first step towards positive change and let's embark on this journey together. I'm currently accepting clients of all ages with insurance or private pay. You can choose between telehealth/teletherapy services and in-person services.
Life's journey can be challenging, and sometimes, we all need a supportive guide to navigate through its twists and turns. As a licensed counselor, I am here to offer you a safe space for exploration, healing, and personal growth. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or simply seeking a space for self-discovery, my therapeutic approach is tailored to meet your unique needs. Take the first step towards positive change and let's embark on this journey together. I'm currently accepting clients of all ages with insurance or private pay. You can choose between telehealth/teletherapy services and in-person services.
Beth Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, ICST-P, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lafayette, LA 70501
Waitlist for new clients
I became a counselor to help hurting people and trauma survivors heal and restore their wholeness. I embrace them with compassion and acceptance, because I understand struggling and what it feels like to need someone to listen and believe you. Clients are welcome to bring in their spirituality, their fears, and their taboos. A safe, calm space can help clients process their worries and problems, as well as use helpful coping skills to transform lives. Every client's situation is unique and I use integrative approaches to help them heal as a whole person in mind-body-spirit.
I became a counselor to help hurting people and trauma survivors heal and restore their wholeness. I embrace them with compassion and acceptance, because I understand struggling and what it feels like to need someone to listen and believe you. Clients are welcome to bring in their spirituality, their fears, and their taboos. A safe, calm space can help clients process their worries and problems, as well as use helpful coping skills to transform lives. Every client's situation is unique and I use integrative approaches to help them heal as a whole person in mind-body-spirit.
Jessie Booten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70115 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! The hardest thing to do in this world is to live in it. Reaching out for help can feel risky or daunting, especially as life changes around you. Days of seeing what feels "normal" change from moment to moment, experiencing losses and transitions (both welcome and unwelcome), and trying to figure out where you fit in your own story brings on all sorts of Big Emotions. You might feel anxious about navigating another hardship, or depressed at how things have changed. You may be feeling guilt or relief at a big life shift in an unexpected way. How do you process it all and keep going?
Greetings! The hardest thing to do in this world is to live in it. Reaching out for help can feel risky or daunting, especially as life changes around you. Days of seeing what feels "normal" change from moment to moment, experiencing losses and transitions (both welcome and unwelcome), and trying to figure out where you fit in your own story brings on all sorts of Big Emotions. You might feel anxious about navigating another hardship, or depressed at how things have changed. You may be feeling guilt or relief at a big life shift in an unexpected way. How do you process it all and keep going?
Susan Domingue Acadian Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, LA 70508
With over 10 years' experience in the mental health field, I have a plethora of experience treating adults, adolescents, and children through a wide variety of life challenges. I have a straightforward, solution-based approach to issues like mood swings, anxiety, and insomnia. I can help you identify negative thought patterns and repetitive behavioral patterns that cause you to struggle. I work with clients to achieve these ends through realistic thinking and effective action. I feel that successful therapy starts with a strong relationship so building good rapport is essential. Our time together is fun, warm, and challenging.
With over 10 years' experience in the mental health field, I have a plethora of experience treating adults, adolescents, and children through a wide variety of life challenges. I have a straightforward, solution-based approach to issues like mood swings, anxiety, and insomnia. I can help you identify negative thought patterns and repetitive behavioral patterns that cause you to struggle. I work with clients to achieve these ends through realistic thinking and effective action. I feel that successful therapy starts with a strong relationship so building good rapport is essential. Our time together is fun, warm, and challenging.
I am a personable, hard working, and confident Family Medicine Physician experienced in managing common chronic medical problems in adults and adolescents as well as preventive care and women’s health. Driven to communicate well and establish a strong rapport with patients and with other members of the healthcare team.
I am a personable, hard working, and confident Family Medicine Physician experienced in managing common chronic medical problems in adults and adolescents as well as preventive care and women’s health. Driven to communicate well and establish a strong rapport with patients and with other members of the healthcare team.
As a seasoned psychologist, I have been fortunate enough to work with people with wide-ranging backgrounds. I've helped motivated patients overcome and adapt to health and fertility issues, grief, divorce, marital problems, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, adjusting to life changes such as starting college, graduation, career changes, and retirement . If you wish to make a change or want to master or better manage intense and bothersome emotions, please call me for a phone consultation or to set up and initial appointment.
As a seasoned psychologist, I have been fortunate enough to work with people with wide-ranging backgrounds. I've helped motivated patients overcome and adapt to health and fertility issues, grief, divorce, marital problems, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, adjusting to life changes such as starting college, graduation, career changes, and retirement . If you wish to make a change or want to master or better manage intense and bothersome emotions, please call me for a phone consultation or to set up and initial appointment.
Welcome to my practice! I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of their mental health journey, particularly in areas of ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique experiences and tailoring treatment to address their specific needs. Living with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders can often feel like navigating through a labyrinth of challenges. I also see individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, cultures, and beliefs.
Welcome to my practice! I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of their mental health journey, particularly in areas of ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique experiences and tailoring treatment to address their specific needs. Living with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders can often feel like navigating through a labyrinth of challenges. I also see individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, cultures, and beliefs.
Ellen Tadman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Hi! I'm Ellen and I am a social worker. My areas of interest include working with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life and career transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and grief. I have a special interest in weight and the mental health issues that it brings up.
Hi! I'm Ellen and I am a social worker. My areas of interest include working with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life and career transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and grief. I have a special interest in weight and the mental health issues that it brings up.
Kristy Dandridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC - S, NCC, LPCT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.
Dementia Therapists
Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.