Therapists for Children in Destrehan, LA
Being “fine” on the outside while struggling inside is exhausting. Maybe you’re overwhelmed with anxiety, burnt out from trying to meet everyone’s expectations, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships. You don’t have to keep carrying all of it alone. I help adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, and relationship issues so they can live with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
Being “fine” on the outside while struggling inside is exhausting. Maybe you’re overwhelmed with anxiety, burnt out from trying to meet everyone’s expectations, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships. You don’t have to keep carrying all of it alone. I help adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, and relationship issues so they can live with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
Kaitlyn Hay
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP-II
7 Endorsed
Destrehan, LA 70047
I specialize in working with children and teens struggling with social skills, anxiety, behavioral issues, and mood disorder, individuals with trauma including trafficking, and individuals on the autism spectrum.
I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. We will explore patterns of thoughts and actions to better understand your problems and to develop solutions. For my younger clients, I often employ expressive and creative approaches including play and art. I also offer group counseling for specialized topics.
I specialize in working with children and teens struggling with social skills, anxiety, behavioral issues, and mood disorder, individuals with trauma including trafficking, and individuals on the autism spectrum.
I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. We will explore patterns of thoughts and actions to better understand your problems and to develop solutions. For my younger clients, I often employ expressive and creative approaches including play and art. I also offer group counseling for specialized topics.
I have over 13 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings across Louisiana.
I enjoy working with adults who are feeling stressed, anxious, stuck, or unmotivated and are ready for things to change. Whether you’re navigating life changes, taking on new challenges, or seeking more balance, I enjoy working with you as you explore and grow. I provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and encouraged. Together, we can focus on building healthier coping skills, improving your relationships, and creating a blueprint to help you move forward with more confidence and clarity.
I have over 13 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings across Louisiana.
I enjoy working with adults who are feeling stressed, anxious, stuck, or unmotivated and are ready for things to change. Whether you’re navigating life changes, taking on new challenges, or seeking more balance, I enjoy working with you as you explore and grow. I provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and encouraged. Together, we can focus on building healthier coping skills, improving your relationships, and creating a blueprint to help you move forward with more confidence and clarity.
Through my life experience and education I believe developing supportive relationships has the power to reduce the effects of trauma for a child, parents and families.
My focus is on working with individuals, children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Specific areas of experience is in families and individuals develop skills to deal with anxiety, depression, behavioral changes and life transitions. I work with clients utilizing Story Informed Trauma Therapy, Play Therapy and Sand Tray modalities.
Through my life experience and education I believe developing supportive relationships has the power to reduce the effects of trauma for a child, parents and families.
My focus is on working with individuals, children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Specific areas of experience is in families and individuals develop skills to deal with anxiety, depression, behavioral changes and life transitions. I work with clients utilizing Story Informed Trauma Therapy, Play Therapy and Sand Tray modalities.
Typically, I work with adults, college students, adolescents, children 8 years or older, and companies.
I obtained a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a Master's Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I have been licensed as a Psychologist since 2009. I do not take insurance however many of my patients will submit out of network claims and may be reimbursed.
Typically, I work with adults, college students, adolescents, children 8 years or older, and companies.
I obtained a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a Master's Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I have been licensed as a Psychologist since 2009. I do not take insurance however many of my patients will submit out of network claims and may be reimbursed.
Creative Family Solutions empowers individuals to make good choices, reclaim self esteem, trust others and achieve goals in the home and in the educational and judicial systems.
Creative Family Solutions empowers individuals to make good choices, reclaim self esteem, trust others and achieve goals in the home and in the educational and judicial systems.
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Congratulations on taking the first step to living an emotionally healthy life. Taking this step for yourself shows that you are fearless, you are brave, and you want to feel and live emotionally balanced. It is time to make the necessary lifestyle and emotional changes to get out of toxic relationships and situations that may be hindering you from being the best version of yourself. I am here to help! I recognize that there are outside factors that interfere with the ability to reach individuals. I offer a non-threatening environment to help individuals reach their full potential emotionally.
Congratulations on taking the first step to living an emotionally healthy life. Taking this step for yourself shows that you are fearless, you are brave, and you want to feel and live emotionally balanced. It is time to make the necessary lifestyle and emotional changes to get out of toxic relationships and situations that may be hindering you from being the best version of yourself. I am here to help! I recognize that there are outside factors that interfere with the ability to reach individuals. I offer a non-threatening environment to help individuals reach their full potential emotionally.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, I offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, and adults.
I also provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing primarily on Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, and Humanistic treatment modalities. I believe treatment should be tailored to meet individual needs and I strive to provide a warm and safe environment for my clients to address difficulties.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, I offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, and adults.
I also provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing primarily on Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, and Humanistic treatment modalities. I believe treatment should be tailored to meet individual needs and I strive to provide a warm and safe environment for my clients to address difficulties.
I am a Mental Health Professional and Counselor with 10+ years experience working with children.
I draw on my childcare experience to make counseling fun and engaging for children and teens of all ages. I also enjoy working with people of all ages who are children at heart!
I am a Mental Health Professional and Counselor with 10+ years experience working with children.
I draw on my childcare experience to make counseling fun and engaging for children and teens of all ages. I also enjoy working with people of all ages who are children at heart!
For children, their struggles may include emotion regulation, anger, ADHD, school issues, divorced parents, and more.
I can help you reframe thoughts, labels, and previous negative understandings of life. Mental health issues shows up differently for each person, and I want to understand what it looks like for you. Together, we can create goals, coping skills, and habits that work for you. I recently received a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy.
For children, their struggles may include emotion regulation, anger, ADHD, school issues, divorced parents, and more.
I can help you reframe thoughts, labels, and previous negative understandings of life. Mental health issues shows up differently for each person, and I want to understand what it looks like for you. Together, we can create goals, coping skills, and habits that work for you. I recently received a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy.
As a therapist who’s been to therapy, I want to keep it real with you- therapy is hard work. It’s made up of many moving parts: awkwardness with opening up to a stranger, vulnerability from expressing emotions in a new space (maybe even for the first time), anger that can surface from unresolved trauma, & emotional exhaustion that comes with processing. But it's so worth it. That hard work can lead to a deeper understanding of yourself, healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, more emotional clarity, or finding and claiming more peace.
As a therapist who’s been to therapy, I want to keep it real with you- therapy is hard work. It’s made up of many moving parts: awkwardness with opening up to a stranger, vulnerability from expressing emotions in a new space (maybe even for the first time), anger that can surface from unresolved trauma, & emotional exhaustion that comes with processing. But it's so worth it. That hard work can lead to a deeper understanding of yourself, healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, more emotional clarity, or finding and claiming more peace.
I also work with directly children 6 years and up.
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.
I also work with directly children 6 years and up.
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.
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, burnout, impostor syndrome, divorce recovery, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, caregivers, or leaders who often feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. I help by creating a safe, compassionate space where we explore your story, identify what’s no longer serving you, and equip you with personalized strategies to heal and grow. We'll work together to clarify your goals & identify the patterns that keep you stuck, then build a plan with tools and insights to help you thrive.
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, burnout, impostor syndrome, divorce recovery, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, caregivers, or leaders who often feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. I help by creating a safe, compassionate space where we explore your story, identify what’s no longer serving you, and equip you with personalized strategies to heal and grow. We'll work together to clarify your goals & identify the patterns that keep you stuck, then build a plan with tools and insights to help you thrive.
Creative Counseling and Wellness,
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
5 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70002
We support families, teens, and children through life’s challenges with a compassionate, family-centered approach.
Because mental health care is health care, we work with individuals who are ready to treat their emotional well-being with the same importance as their physical health. Our clients may be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, trauma, or relationship stress — but above all, they value growth, accountability, and compassionate support. They understand that caring for their mind isn’t optional; it’s essential to living a full, connected life.
We support families, teens, and children through life’s challenges with a compassionate, family-centered approach.
Because mental health care is health care, we work with individuals who are ready to treat their emotional well-being with the same importance as their physical health. Our clients may be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, trauma, or relationship stress — but above all, they value growth, accountability, and compassionate support. They understand that caring for their mind isn’t optional; it’s essential to living a full, connected life.
You could be struggling in relationship with others (friend, spouse, child, parent) and need hope that it can improve.
My philosophy is that counseling is an opportunity for healing & growth through the partnership between you and your counselor. I come alongside you to assist you in learning more about yourself & your behavior while gaining a sense of ownership. This is driven by you, which itself can motivate and empower you to process difficult things or make change.
You could be struggling in relationship with others (friend, spouse, child, parent) and need hope that it can improve.
My philosophy is that counseling is an opportunity for healing & growth through the partnership between you and your counselor. I come alongside you to assist you in learning more about yourself & your behavior while gaining a sense of ownership. This is driven by you, which itself can motivate and empower you to process difficult things or make change.
I believe that our bodies hold the memory of our defenses, the wisdom of our experiences, and an innate capacity to heal.
Putting your own well-being first can feel almost impossible. Maybe your emotions are always bubbling under the surface or your body is holding on to tension that won’t let go. Life starts to feel like a nonstop juggling act, leaving you stretched thin, disconnected, and wondering if you’re ever “enough.” But it doesn’t have to stay that way — there’s space to breathe, exhale, and feel supported.
I believe that our bodies hold the memory of our defenses, the wisdom of our experiences, and an innate capacity to heal.
Putting your own well-being first can feel almost impossible. Maybe your emotions are always bubbling under the surface or your body is holding on to tension that won’t let go. Life starts to feel like a nonstop juggling act, leaving you stretched thin, disconnected, and wondering if you’re ever “enough.” But it doesn’t have to stay that way — there’s space to breathe, exhale, and feel supported.
I am a psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting infants, young children, parents/caregivers, families, couples and individuals.
Ah, the delightful chuckle of a little one being caught up in loving arms… the moment that a couple see each other’s hearts after conflict… the relief of someone who experiences that they are not alone when they thought they might be… This is the joy that motivates my work.
I am a psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting infants, young children, parents/caregivers, families, couples and individuals.
Ah, the delightful chuckle of a little one being caught up in loving arms… the moment that a couple see each other’s hearts after conflict… the relief of someone who experiences that they are not alone when they thought they might be… This is the joy that motivates my work.
If you’re living with intense or overwhelming emotions, or patterns that feel hard to shift, you deserve therapy that understands the depth and complexity of your experience. You may be navigating dynamics shaped by earlier experiences, relationships, or long-standing expectations of yourself. My work focuses on offering insight, steadiness, and a clear understanding of what you’ve been moving through. Together, we’ll explore these patterns at a pace that feels safe while creating space for meaningful emotional clarity and change.
If you’re living with intense or overwhelming emotions, or patterns that feel hard to shift, you deserve therapy that understands the depth and complexity of your experience. You may be navigating dynamics shaped by earlier experiences, relationships, or long-standing expectations of yourself. My work focuses on offering insight, steadiness, and a clear understanding of what you’ve been moving through. Together, we’ll explore these patterns at a pace that feels safe while creating space for meaningful emotional clarity and change.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples.
I have expertise working with people who are struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, loss, life transitions, trauma/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
I work with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples.
I have expertise working with people who are struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, loss, life transitions, trauma/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
I am a licensed professional in the state of Louisiana, possessing twenty+ years of experience in the field. My expertise includes assisting clients in managing stress and anxiety, enhancing motivation, improving self-esteem and confidence, addressing depression, and coping with life transitions. I strive to establish an open and safe environment in which clients can express their thoughts and feelings without the fear of judgment. Seeking a more fulfilling and satisfying life requires considerable courage, particularly in taking the initial steps toward change. I am here to offer support and empower you throughout your journey.
I am a licensed professional in the state of Louisiana, possessing twenty+ years of experience in the field. My expertise includes assisting clients in managing stress and anxiety, enhancing motivation, improving self-esteem and confidence, addressing depression, and coping with life transitions. I strive to establish an open and safe environment in which clients can express their thoughts and feelings without the fear of judgment. Seeking a more fulfilling and satisfying life requires considerable courage, particularly in taking the initial steps toward change. I am here to offer support and empower you throughout your journey.
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When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.