Family Therapy in 71202

Thomas C. Estis, Ph.D. holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Social Work from Jackson State University and a Master of Arts in Substance Abuse Counseling with a minor in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana - Monroe; Dr. Estis’ credentials include national and state licensure: NCC, LPC, LPC-S , LMFT-BAS, LAC, and ICADC; Witnessing families in crisis for years prior to the addicted person entering treatment or recovery, Dr. Estis’ clinical research focuses the crisis necessary for the addicted person(s) to embrace treatment and ultimately recovery. Dr. Estis’ experiences spans more than two decades of personal and family counseling, speaking engagements including state and national level and COA background. Dominant therapeutic approaches include Gestalt and Existential Therapy which affords a holistic and spiritual roadmap for correlating the spiritual awakening stressed in the Twelve (12) Steps Recovery Programs. You can recovery if you are willing to do the work to achieve the results.

Stephanie B. Dean, MA, LPC, is a psychotherapist with experience and training in women’s issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorders, family-of-origin issues, self-esteem, and more. She possesses a Master of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and is the founder of Greater Bogalusa Community Center, a nonprofit, human services organization in Bogalusa, LA. Stephanie. Dean possesses special skills and experience in working with patients to uncover core issues and get to the “root of the problem”, especially in cases in which feelings of extreme guilt or shame are involved.

Psychotherapy or counseling is a process of growth and problem solving. It is an effort that requires sincerity, hard work and commitment from the client(s) and the therapist. My commitment to you is to use my knowledge and skills to assist you in meeting your specific needs. Please take a look at my website for more information and feel free to give me a call. I am unique in that I am the one who answers the phone as I am a one-man operation. I will provide you with personal service. I look forward to hearing from you!

I currently offer online Telehealth counseling for a variety of individuals living anywhere in the State of Louisiana suffering with any of life's pains. I hold a PLPC and am a Certified Trauma Professional. I graduated from NSU in 2008 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Addictive Studies. I also attended University of Louisiana at Monroe and graduated in 2014 with a Master's of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health. I completed over 3000 hours post graduate in inpatient psychiatric care of the elderly as well as Multi Systemic Therapy in the community and outpatient mental health rehabilitation.

My primary focus is working with men, women, and couples. With that focus, I’ve had experience working with substance and process addictions, eating disorders, professionals, other compulsive or problematic behaviors, and general mental health struggles, such as anxiety or depression. My passion is working with those struggling with healthy intimacy, appropriate attachment, and relational issues. Just with those three things can come so much confusion, hurt, and sadness. With help and growth, there can be healing, hope, and strength. I believe while we often get hurt in relationships, we can also be healed in relationships.