Family Therapy in Ascension Parish, LA

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping you navigate through the challenges of life. My desire is to walk with you in life's most difficult times in order for you to receive healing, clarity, and peace. I aim to foster a caring, safe, and trusting environment to support positive growth. I have experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and adults dealing with emotional, spiritual, behavioral, and relationship concerns. I utilize a variety of approaches and methods in order to meet your unique needs and receive optimal benefit from your time in counseling.

Trying to manage the stress in our relationships can be overwhelming, frustrating, and painful. Are you questioning the commitment you made, and wondering if things can get any better? Did an event happen causing your relationship to change? Do you want to take the next step in your commitment, but would like to identify strengths and examine potential roadblocks before moving forward? Maybe you're doing well, but could strengthen intimacy, communication, or understanding within your relationship.

Are you feeling stuck? Discouraged? Unsatisfied? Angry? Hopeless? Helpless? Life can be hard and will come with many challenges that we are not always prepared to face. Life can just be really challenging sometimes. It's completely normal to have experiences of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, frustration, confusion and ambivalence. Imagine breaking through those life barriers holding you back, allowing you to unlock your true potential. With the right keys, you can feel confident to overcome life's hurdles, which will lead to personal growth and self empowerment. You deserve to be HAPPY and live your absolute BEST life!

I am most passionate about working with college students, young professionals, new mothers, pre-marital/newly married couples, and anyone else who is in the midst of doing the hard work of trying to become their healthiest and most authentic selves. I want to walk with you through the hard questions of why you think, feel, and do the things that you do, and help you find the space where you can feel compassionately connected to yourself and the world around you.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers empathy and supportive listening in a safe environment . I have experience in working with children, adolescents and adults who has experienced trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and addictions. Included, but not limited to, stress management, depression, anger management, cultural-related issues, life and jobs skills development; behavioral planning, structural learning, crisis intervention, sexual perpetration and victimization, and some case management services.

I provide counseling for individuals, couples and families seeking help with trauma, anxiety, depression and substance abuse recovery.

I have always had a desire to help people since I was a small child. As a young adult my interest began to grow towards the helping profession. My faith is important to me. It is my faith that continues to drive my profession as a therapist. I believe in life we experience so many things that effect how we think, live, and grow as a person. I wanted to gain more knowledge on how to be effective in helping people. So, then begins my journey to social work.

As a counselor, I believe in providing a safe space for you to explore and express your innermost thoughts and feelings. With a person-centered and faith-based perspective, I endeavor to help individuals reach an awareness of their strengths and self-efficacy. My professional philosophy is summed up in my commitment to being a "positive interruption" in the lives of my clients.

If you or someone you know needs support, I am here to help.

I work with adults, couples, children, and teenagers to help equip them with skills needed to thrive in life, and resolve conflict. As a parent and youth volunteer within the community, my heart is particularly for this young generation and the issues they face. Depression, anxiety, stress, and peer struggles threaten the emotional well-being of our kids. Sadly, suicide is now one of the leading causes of death for this age group. It’s imperative that our youth receive an outlet for their emotional stress and injury, and receive the coping skills to work through the obstacles they’ll face now and as adults.

I believe counseling benefits everyone but it is important to find a good match between counselor and client. I challenge you to grow, explore issues, and develop future goals by providing the necessary tools to overcome barriers through newly found awareness. It is at the utmost importance to me that you feel safe in a nurturing environment that facilitates self-acceptance and validation. I utilize integrated counseling techniques which focus on holistic wellness perspective.

"SAFE HAVEN" was the exact words one of my first clients used to describe our time together. It was this sense of safety and connection that allowed her to explore life events that had previously kept her: isolated, fearful and angry. Our work together, incorporated directive based and open therapeutic art-making to help her share the burden of her trauma, understand how she was feeling in relation to what she had experienced and to facilitate forming a new sense of direction.

Attending a counseling session may seem intimidating, or you may be questioning how helpful it is going to be. Many of these thoughts and feelings are normal for people before they start. Our lives sometimes change in ways that are out of our control. Working with a counselor can help you take back control of your life and thrive in the new normal that life has given you.

Are you looking for guidance in navigating life transitions? Do you have questions about who you are in this phase of life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Would you like help processing your past so that you can move into the future? Or are you struggling with anxiety and/or depression? These are just some of the concerns that I can help you with. As a woman who has had many roles- wife, mom, salesperson/sales manager, stay-at-home mom, and graduate student- I have a life experience that informs my practice and interests. I especially like working with women, teens, and couples.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30+ years of experience. I work with individuals who have complicated histories and current complex situations. If permitted, I will walk beside you in your healing process, offering education, direction, encouragement, & support. Many come into therapy feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed and alone. I aim to develop a trusting relationship & provide safety which is critical to recovery. My typical client is a person with one or more addictions and/or PTSD symptoms & reactions, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, etc.; any combination may or may not have been diagnosed at time of entry.

My goal in counseling is to create a space for you to feel valued and belonged. I work with individuals, children, and couples. I love helping people with relationship conflicts to better communicate with each other and feel valued. I am a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist Candidate, which means I have received training to counsel individuals who have been betrayed by their partner.

Are you are an adolescent or adult struggling with daily hassles and being the best version of yourself? Look no further, I am here to help. For over 10 years, I have worked successfully with clients of varying demographics, diagnoses, and life experiences. In my work with clients, I build a solid rapport with them, and team up to explore and define problems, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion to realize those goals. My treatment approach is integrative, which involves tailoring therapy to suit clients by combining ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches.

If you are ready for things to be completely different in your life, you have clicked on the right person! I have 17 years of experience assisting others in elevating personally, professionally, and in their relationships. If you are not quite sure where to start but you're looking for someone who is experienced, purpose led, and easy to talk to - you have come in contact with the right person.