Therapists in Louisiana

Living life to its fullest and achieving true happiness is something that you deserve. Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, issues with their identity, and traumatic events that hold them back from achieving the most from life. I believe that in working together with the client through challenging negative thought proccesses, identifying problem behaviors and problem areas, and searching for the ideal place that a person wants in life, we can successfully get you to that healthy and happy place that rewards you on a daily basis.

It takes tremendous courage and strength to start a journey of self reflection and change. On the road of self-discovery, I believe you, as the client, are the expert on yourself. It is my role a counselor to help you find the way to your goals. I strive to create a warm, safe, and encouraging environment for you to use as your workspace. The treatment areas I focus on are depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family issues, social skills, and etc. No problem is too small to seek assistance with.

I work with adolescents and adults on anxiety, depression, transitions, and adjustments. As a LGBT allied counselor, I aim to support the associated challenges that my clients encounter within themselves, their family, and community. I also enjoy working with couples and individuals to make their relationships successful, enjoyable, and easier. In my work I have had powerful alliances and opportunities for professional growth from in-home counseling to in-patient mental health counseling to intensive outpatient counseling. In my work experience, I have found one thing in common: we all strive for meaningfulness.

I am a licensed professional counselor with a background working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have experience working with people struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anger management, codependency, and low self-esteem. I have worked with families with divorce and help with parenting. I am certified in Trauma Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Hypnotherapy. If you or your children find it challenging to adjust to changes in life, I might be able to help. My approach is Eclectic, as I believe is compatibility of theory with personality.

I work with adults who have experienced challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, family separation, and stress.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, worried, or depressed? Are you feeling sad, angry, abandoned, or rejected? Have you made choices that were not in your best interest? Whether you are feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, afraid, dealing with trauma-issues, fear, self-defeating behaviors, or self-sabotage, I will work with you to understand the origin of your issues. We will form an alliance to examine and change, the patterns or obstacles preventing you from living the balanced, healthy, authentic life that you deserve. We will work with your strengths to form effective strategies to help you be the author of the life you desire.

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I am a nationally certified counselor and a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience counseling individuals of all ages. My experience includes, but is not limited to: depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, addiction and working with expecting and new mothers. I also have experience and specific training in working with infertility and loss in pregnancy. I enjoy focusing on and implementing self compassion in my clients' lives. Together we will build a treatment plan and implement certain strategies to achieve your goals.

Sometimes, life throws a curve-ball when you least expect it, and you’re faced with picking up the pieces and finding the strength to move forward. Whether it stems from a betrayal of trust, the loss of a loved one, a relationship ending, or an unexpected life change, there is hope for a brighter future. I use an integrated therapeutic approach to work with both adolescents and adults who are seeking help for generalized anxiety and depression, life transitions, relationships issues, divorce/post-divorce issues, low self-esteem, bullying, and general stress.

I easily connect with and help those struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and addiction. Mindfulness-based techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are very useful in the therapy room. I also enjoy learning about and sharing information on neuroscience and the findings that benefit our every day mental health. I love using meditation with my clients because the benefits are too many to count! I also teach my clients how to use cognitive defusion (looking AT thoughts rather than FROM them), present moment awareness, and acceptance.

Are there serious problems in your marriage or in a difficult relationship? Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or depression? If you struggle with a painful life situation, why not get the help you need now! I work with individuals and couples to resolve issues and empower you to create the life you desire. I am warm and accepting and will provide you with a safe place to begin your inner healing.

My intention as a therapist is to create a reflective space and to bring you clarity and support. We will explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and together we will consider whether they are working for you. We will expand your awareness of your personal processes and protective patterns, both internally and in relationships and how these play out in your mind and body. With this deeper understanding of your self, we will shift perspective and create more opportunity for choice. My role is to facilitate the removal of barriers that prevent connection to your self and others through a systemic and interpersonal approach.

Feeling like you've lost your spark? Are you bored with routine and safety nets you have worked hard to put in place? Experiencing anxiety, depression, or disconnection? If you are ready to explore or begin making changes in your life to feel fulfilled and enjoy the present moment, I can not wait to help guide and empower you!

Utilizing a collaborative approach, I’m passionate about helping Individuals develop and embrace a strong sense of autonomy. I firmly believe that only you can give yourself permission to live the life you desire. I work alongside you to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors in effort to increase confidence, self-awareness, and control over one's own life. Throughout the therapeutic process, I maintain that the client is the expert of themselves. I promote open dialogue and demonstrate unconditional positive regards towards all. ​

"I don't know what's wrong with me, but I don't feel like myself." Many things can happen in our lives that cause us to feel, "off," or not like we used to be. We may think that we aren't enjoying life as much as we used to, we may find that we are too caught up in our own head to enjoy things we used to enjoy. If you are feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, worried, nervous, or having a hard time dealing with changes, therapy can help. Most of us want a life worth living: good relationships with ourselves and others, happiness, and motivation to do things that we want to do. If you're ready to make some changes and start feeling better, call me for a free ten minute consultation to see how I can help you get back on track to feeling better.

I will work with you to bring awareness and insight to your behaviors, environments, impairments, and strengths. This awareness can pave the way for understanding the underlying motives behind your behaviors, as well as reasons for discomfort or pain, so that you can make the necessary changes. Together we’ll create a safe space to process, build insight, and discover new skills. I received my Bachelor of Arts in psychology at UCLA and my Master of Arts in social work at California State University at Northridge. I have practiced in CA, LA and MS in community-based mental health, hospital and in private practice settings.

Dr. Pete Cooper holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Studies and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Louisiana and a Certified Life Coach. He has been practicing in the mental health profession for over 25 years and primarily works with individuals struggling with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship and marital issues and those in the midst of life transitions. Dr. Cooper takes an eclectic approach in helping others by effectively tailoring what each individual's struggles are, in tandem with what their personality type is and what goals they want to achieve.

As a mostly Adlerian therapist, I will help clients to explore their behavior patterns which may be interfering with attaining their goals. In order to do this, together we will examine each individual's readiness for change, how fear/anxiety plays a role in keeping them from changing behaviors and explore interpersonal/family relationships. To facilitate the most insight and emotional growth as possible for clients, my goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgemental and confidential environment. Through this environment and exploration clients will be better able to set and attain healthy goals and lifestyles.

Do you want something different in your life, but don't seem to be able to make real changes? Are you afraid to try something new, don't know how to change, or don't think you can do it? Are you overwhelmed by feelings of depression, anxiety or isolation? Fear and self-doubt keep us trapped in pain, confusion, and frustration. Together we will examine your fears and doubts, and develop stratagies to move past them, so that you can be more free to create the life you dream of.

I view counseling as a collaborative relationship in which the client and I work together to explore the current problematic issues and develop goals to address these issues. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, adjustment to life issues, and communication and relationships. I work with adults, children (play therapy), teens, couples, and families of all backgrounds. Additionally, I work within your spiritual beliefs to address your issues according to your values. I believe that change occurs through the development of a collaborative working relationship and through changing negative thoughts and behaviors that affect changes in mood.