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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

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Available both in-person and online
605 Shirley St. Deridder, LA 70634
Feeling disconnected or stuck in conflict? I’m an LPC at Lake Area Counseling, specializing in couples/marriage. With an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2023) and 15 years in education, I help couples and individuals turn challenges into growth. Using the Gottman Method and Reality Therapy, I offer practical tools and empowerment to strengthen relationships and resilience. Whether it’s rejection, trust issues, or personal struggles, I’m here with empathy and evening/weekend availability (M-Th 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM or Fri-Sun 9 AM–9 PM). Call (337) 242-3860 to start building a better today—on the world’s softest sofa or online!
I blend the Gottman Method’s research-backed tools—like conflict repair and connection-building—with Reality Therapy’s focus on choice and need fulfillment. For couples, this means stronger bonds; for individuals, it’s empowerment through person-centered and emotion-focused care. Expect practical steps to meet your goals now.
Couples: We’ll use Gottman’s framework to fix rejection or trust issues with bids and repair tools, plus Reality Therapy for present choices. Individuals: Explore goals in a safe space and gain empowerment via practical steps. Both leave with skills for lasting change.
Take the first step to help. Call or Andrew C. Duplechin now - (337) 242-3860

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lake Area Counseling

605 Shirley St.

Deridder, LA 70634 map

(337) 242-3860

In-Person Office

605 Shirley St.

Deridder, LA 70634 map

My website
Welcome! I'm Andrew, blending Gottman tools and Reality Therapy to help couples and individuals grow. Let's turn challenges into strengths.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Couples Therapy 
$85 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (337) 242-3860
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lake Area Counseling

605 Shirley St.

Deridder, LA 70634 map

(337) 242-3860

In-Person Office

605 Shirley St.

Deridder, LA 70634 map

My website
Welcome! I'm Andrew, blending Gottman tools and Reality Therapy to help couples and individuals grow. Let's turn challenges into strengths.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Couples Therapy 
$85 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $85
  • Couple Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Healthy Blue
  • LA Healthcare Connections
  • Lyra
  • Optum
  • TELUS Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
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Cash payments or insurance co-pays can be made digitally or in person with Lake Area Counseling's office in Lake Charles.
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (337) 242-3860
"
Cash payments or insurance co-pays can be made digitally or in person with Lake Area Counseling's office in Lake Charles.
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (337) 242-3860

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Louisiana / 9560 Andrew Cotey Duplechin
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Northwestern State University, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Louisiana State University M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / 2016
  • Degree/Diploma from McNeese State University B.S. in Biology in Secondary Education / 2009
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I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) (2023); I have a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2023) and an LA State Licensed LPC (2023). I have a B.S. in Biology (2009) and a Master of Education in Education Leadership (2016).
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (337) 242-3860
"
I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) (2023); I have a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2023) and an LA State Licensed LPC (2023). I have a B.S. in Biology (2009) and a Master of Education in Education Leadership (2016).
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (337) 242-3860

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
  • Couples Therapy

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
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The Gottman Method in couples therapy assesses relationships thoroughly, incorporating research-based interventions from the Sound Relationship House Theory. It aims to improve communication, intimacy, respect, and affection while eliminating barriers and fostering empathy and understanding within the relationship.
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (337) 242-3860
"
The Gottman Method in couples therapy assesses relationships thoroughly, incorporating research-based interventions from the Sound Relationship House Theory. It aims to improve communication, intimacy, respect, and affection while eliminating barriers and fostering empathy and understanding within the relationship.
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (337) 242-3860

2 Endorsements

Cole Campo
Cole Campo
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPC
Andrew is a great counselor for couples and marriage therapy. Highly recommended for any marital issues.
Desaree D Armand
Desaree D Armand
Licensed Professional CounselorM EdLPC
Andrew is a wonderful counselor for couples. He is truly unbiased in his support for working out conflict. He also has a very calm approach that instantly makes clients feel at ease about opening up to him.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I provide diverse services with an integrative approach, valuing the uniqueness of each client. My preferred approach is existential-humanistic, focusing on person-centered therapy. This involves reflecting and summarizing clients' feelings and thoughts to ensure they feel understood. Rather than interpreting their actions, I use skilled questioning to grasp their intended communication.
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (337) 242-3860
"
I provide diverse services with an integrative approach, valuing the uniqueness of each client. My preferred approach is existential-humanistic, focusing on person-centered therapy. This involves reflecting and summarizing clients' feelings and thoughts to ensure they feel understood. Rather than interpreting their actions, I use skilled questioning to grasp their intended communication.
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (337) 242-3860

Location

Primary Location

Lake Area Counseling

605 Shirley St.

Deridder, LA 70634

(337) 242-3860

Additional Location

In-Person Office

605 Shirley St.

Deridder, LA 70634

(337) 242-3860
"
Welcome! I'm Andrew, blending Gottman tools and Reality Therapy to help couples and individuals grow. Let's turn challenges into strengths.
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (337) 242-3860
"
Welcome! I'm Andrew, blending Gottman tools and Reality Therapy to help couples and individuals grow. Let's turn challenges into strengths.
Photo of Andrew C. Duplechin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Andrew C. Duplechin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (337) 242-3860