Therapists in New Orleans, LA

While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists in our group believe that what sets us apart from many others is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. Our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the skills and techniques you need.

Reaching out for help can be hard. Many times we take two steps forward and fall back because it is familiar, comfortable, or maybe we don’t know what step to take next. Therapy can be used to explore options and scenarios, mull over decisions, or navigate and process conflicting feelings while being in a judgment-free environment. If you are struggling with family and/or peer relationships, life transitions, stress, depression, anxiety, or grief, we can work together to reach your desired lifestyle. I also have extensive experience with those who have loved ones struggle with substance use and mental health issues.

In the 30 years I have been in practice, I have seen the incredible good that therapy can do and have been present to the wonderful changes people experience when they commit to it. I work with adults on issues such as relationship struggles (separation and divorce), anxiety and depression, and end of life challenges, including caregiving. When you examine your inner feelings, and can talk about them, life is less overwhelming. Therapy can be a powerful and rewarding journey.

Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life, such as a loss of a relationship, difficult event, or shifts in career/job? Therapy can be useful in helping individuals cope with stress, and improve relationships with significant others, family members, and self. New Orleans Counseling & Hypnosis Center (NOCHC) values the healing qualities of a strong relationship between client and therapist. At NOCHC we use psycho-education to encourage better coping skills and self-care. NOCHC provides options to incorporate clinical hypnosis into treatment for those that are interested.

Engaging in the therapeutic process has rewards to learn about self and coping tools to deal with life stressors. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in an open, non-judgmental, safe space environment. Working together, we can achieve the ability to adapt to complex situations, change self-defeating behaviors, improve communication and manage emotions. The goal is to identify strengths by utilizing problem-solving skills to foster growth and self-sufficiency. My mission is to advocate, empower and transform the lives of others to maintain self-worth and live a wholesome life to the maximum potential.

Is the way you and your partner and/or family relate to each other problematic? I can help. I am specially trained to work with you from a systemic lens to help your identify resources that can be helpful. I believe you have within yourself and your life the resources to successfully make beneficial changes in your life. I utilize a variety of systemically based interventions to help invoke change in my clients. This incudes assigning homework to be completed before the next session.

We all struggle throughout life and I was no exception. Acknowledging the struggle is a huge step towards success along with finding the right therapist. We only know what we were taught and how to react to situations from those who raised us. You deserve to be the best you possible and I am here to help you find that. Let me help you discover new ways to a happy and healthier life. I utilize an attachment framework derived from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Story Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT) to help my clients understand how they came to be who they are.

I believe in a very user friendly method of practice, and encourage clients to ask questions and let me know their concerns. Together we will determine what self-defeating behaviors are keeping you from reaching your potential and causing problems in your relationships. My style is down to earth and direct , while at the same time warm and empathic. With over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist , my goal is to provide a comfortable environment for change and growth.

Are you suffering from postpartum mood swings? Or going over negative thoughts in your head? Depression and anxiety or feelings of frustration and despair can leave us lost, confused, or helpless. It may seem as though no one understands you and you feel cut off from friends and family that aren't experiencing the same things. You might not even be sure how long you've been feeling this way, but you know you are ready for a change. That it is time to step out from under the weight of uncertainty and begin to regain clarity and a sense of purpose. There is no reason to continue to suffer. You can and will feel better.

From the time I was young, I knew I cared. I cared about people and wanted to help others experience more fulfilling lives and relationships. I didn’t realize at the time that I wanted those experiences for myself as well. My experience growing up in a family where addiction caused great pain led me to my own problematic relationships with people, food, money and religion. Now I care about myself in ways that I never imagined possible before taking those first scary steps into my therapist’s office and asking for help. I experience life and relationships in more rewarding ways than was previously possible for me.

My approach will use holistic care practices, education, support, and advocacy. I believe in addressing the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the individual, couple, and family. My mission is to empower the individual, couple, and family by guiding them along the journey to promote healing, personal growth, and change. I work with clients elementary-age children through elders. I specialize in Marriage & Family Therapy well as Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

“In a society that says, ‘Put yourself last,’ self-love and self-acceptance are revolutionary.”-Brene Brown. Perhaps you have been considering therapy for a while, maybe this is a return for new strategies, or life’s constant upheavals have necessitated you to consider our support. Individual counseling and coaching clients can expect our therapists to provide an open and non-judgmental space for honest dialogue, creative problem-solving strategies, and the use of individually tailored and structured treatment plans, of which you are an active collaborator, to meet your goals.

Are you worried, stressed, depressed, feeling hopeless about life's situations or want to restore broken relationships? I can help! Life can bring on many challenges and stressors and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in providing mental health services, I am here for you.

As a clinician, I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where clients can work towards their therapeutic goals. I believe the client is the expert in their own story. I support my clients in exploring and processing their past. I focus on identifying strengths that will support my clients in overcoming past and present challenges.

While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.

We are a growing team of trauma-informed therapists who approach psychotherapy as a collaborative, connected experience. Together, we work to make meaning of your experiences. We are skilled and passionate about supporting folks struggling with a variety of personal and relational situations, including: anxieties, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, personality & mood disorders, eating disorders, dissociation, and interpersonal difficulties. Ultimately, we help you carve the paths to integrate brain, mind, body, and spirit in managing the effects of adverse life experiences as well as personal and collective traumas.

Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.

Hello! I would like to help you create the story for your life that you prefer. We can work to alleviate depression, anxiety, relational challenges, trauma, and any other challenges that prevent you from moving forward and reaching your goals. I believe that it takes lots of strength to reach out for assistance, and you have everything needed within to overcome these challenges. I am here to collaborate with you, the expert of your experience, to create the story that will enhance your life.

Are you overwhelmed? Are you struggling with personal or family problems? Is it becoming difficult for you to navigate things in a productive and positive way? Kayla Dumas is a Licensed Master Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents and their families.