Asking for help is difficult, sometimes overwhelming. Most people are touched by anxiety, depression, relationship issues and even addiction at some point in their lives, either within themselves or a family member. I create a safe, relaxing and inviting space for you to begin dealing with these difficult, but treatable issues. Many people, particularly men, are socialized to ignore or never discuss their innermost feelings and worries. College students often struggle with questions about whom they are and whom they want to become. Parents often feel powerless to help their children. Together, we can work toward achieving your goals.

I view therapy as a collaborative process and an act of self-discovery. I work with clients to help them better understand themselves and to reach thoughtful and creative solutions to problematic issues.

Are you currently finding it difficult exploring your emotions? Anger? Fear? Shame? Sadness? Sometimes, does it seem that wondering about these emotions causes some anxiety and stress? Do you feel family, friends, and others don't understand? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you likely can benefit from addressing those thoughts through therapy where there is Confidentiality, Support, and No Judgement.

My ideal client is anyone suffering from chemical or process addiction (gambling, sex, food, etc) or alcoholism. Addiction and alcoholism are tremendously destructive forces that leave us feeling alone, isolated, and often defeated, but this can be overcome and recovery is possible. If you feel that addiction/alcoholism has you trapped with no escape, give me a call, and together we will find the keys to lasting sobriety. If you have ever thought that you may need to seek help for your drinking or drug use, or just need to talk, now is the time. and There is a better way to live and together we can make it happen.

Heal and regulate your brain with our safe, non-invasive and drug free solution. We use BrainCore Neurofeedback to treat the symptoms of ADHD, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Anxiety and Depression, Concussion Management/TBI, and Insomnia. Many of our clients have struggled with these issues for years, using medications that aren't effective or have side effects that impact the quality of their life. Our clients break free from the sickness model and move toward wellness.

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I am a nationally certified counselor and a licensed professional counselor with over ten years of experience counseling individuals of all ages as well as their families. My experience includes, but is not limited to, depression, anxiety, family conflict, sexual trauma, addiction and working with expecting and new mothers. I have a special interest in working with girls and women of all ages. I enjoy focusing on and implementing self compassion in my clients' lives. Together we will work on finding solutions in order to improve your quality of life.

Scroll, Scroll, Scroll; You found your therapist! Now give me a call (504) 321-4979 and we can talk. You can decide if you would like to work with me. I have everything you need, when it comes to a therapist. I have the education, the license and 20+ years of experience. I will work with your income to decide on a fee. So give me a call and if I am not what you are looking for you can just let me know that you are still looking at other options.

Everyone goes through difficult situations in life. Sometimes extra help and support are needed to successfully navigate through those challenges. By seeking therapy, you will receive my support while we work as a team to better understand your challenging life situations. If you make a commitment to change and work on improving yourself and your situation, therapy can give you the tools you need to face future life challenges. In a comfortable and supportive environment, I offer a highly personalized approach made to meet the needs of each individual client and/or family to help them achieve personal growth.

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 the 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.

I am humbled to be invited into the lives of my clients, and partner with them in their journeys toward growth. I firmly believe that we all have the potential to transform ourselves and thrive when given the right tools. My role as a therapist is to create a space of trust, safety, and compassion with which to support you.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process where the client and the therapist work together to facilitate positive change. People come into therapy for many reasons. Some need to respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and personal growth. Psychotherapy can help when coping skills are overwhelmed by guilt, doubt, anxiety, or despair. Therapy can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping for issues such as depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, relationship troubles or marital conflicts, sexual difficulties, unresolved childhood issues, bereavement, & spiritual conflicts.

I believe the powerful, healing aspect of therapy exists in the freedom to truly reveal yourself, and to feel unconditionally accepted and understood. My approach to therapy is to foster a warm, empathic relationship where you feel safe to do just that. You may seek healing from past or present painful experiences and emotions or seek freedom from addiction. Perhaps you are trying to come to terms with your own or a loved one’s health condition, or you may want to experience more satisfaction in relationships. Whatever the challenges are that you are facing, I can partner with you in finding your path to healing.

Therapy is a two-way effort entailing mutual respect, responsibility, and consideration between you and your counselor. It is my belief that everyone functions perfectly within the level of their knowledge and that all individuals have the capability to make changes in their life and achieve maximum potential if they acquire the proper skills to utilize their personal resources. I will facilitate an atmosphere of warmth and trust in which you may choose to examine and change patterns or behaviors that are currently not working for you.

Starting to look for help is difficult; I hope I can assist you in reaching your wellness goals. Counseling is a team effort between client and therapist. Together, we can address a wide range of topics and issues to ultimately achieve a better quality of life for you. I am trained in many types of evidence based therapies, and will utilize a multi- modal approach that will suit you, to get you to where you want to be.

As a therapist, I am committed to a standard of excellence in my therapeutic professional and ethical responsibilities. My mission is to promote the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual wellness of my clients - individual, couples and families. I maintain integrity and respect in my work with clients while being a compassionate and active listener, and a messenger of hope. I bring to my practice a background in the health sciences, a wealth of life experience, and ongoing continuing education that fine tunes my therapeutic skills. My clients arrive at positive solutions that bring them the clarity and peace that they seek.

UPDATE: REMOTE (TELEHEALTH) SESSIONS AVAILABLE” Seeking therapy can be a challenging but positive decision. Your participation can open the door to embrace change, grow and to improve your quality of life. I strive to work collaboratively and compassionately while guiding you to set goals that will emphasize & highlight your unique strengths. Throughout the therapeutic process I will support you in experiencing both the joy and pain of life’s challenges.

I have worked at a number of different nonprofits around New Orleans in the past five years including Crescentcare, Family Services of GNO and Silence Is Violence, my work at these nonprofits has influenced my approach to counseling and my client-therapist relationships. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I work to facilitate a collaborative and empowering approach to counseling. My theoretical approach stems from a radical social justice paradigm with the incorporation of liberation-based healing practices, expressive arts therapy, feminist, and relational-cultural theory.

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.

*Now accepting BCBS* According to Charles Swindoll, “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” This quotation makes it seem like "responding" to life is easy, doesn't it? But the truth is, life is messy, and navigating through its ups and downs can be really hard. Having someone to act as a sounding board, help us stay grounded, and support us in shifting our perspective, can be invaluable. Especially amidst a national pandemic that has flipped most people's realities upside down, you may have found yourself facing unexpected hurdles and decided that enough is enough.

TODAY'S COUNSELORS ARE VITAL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY TEAM. THEY HELP ALL PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMIC/CAREER ACHIEVEMENT, PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, TRAUMA, DIVORCE, GRIEF, FAMILY COUNSELING, COUPLE COUNSELING, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT... I primarily work with children ages 3-15 with various modalities of therapy including but not limited to play therapy, talk therapy, art therapy and music therapy and their family members.