Therapists for Children in Hammond, LA
Sometimes we may just need someone to help us get back on track or we may need to unravel issues from our childhood that could be holding us back.
I specialize in PTSD. Children and Adults who were in foster care or are being adopted or have been adopted, adults, adolescents or children who have experienced trauma in their lives; Abuse, Neglect, Failure to Thrive, as well as mood and affect disorder . I treat adults with Mood Disorders and Trauma as well.
Sometimes we may just need someone to help us get back on track or we may need to unravel issues from our childhood that could be holding us back.
I specialize in PTSD. Children and Adults who were in foster care or are being adopted or have been adopted, adults, adolescents or children who have experienced trauma in their lives; Abuse, Neglect, Failure to Thrive, as well as mood and affect disorder . I treat adults with Mood Disorders and Trauma as well.
I am a former School Counselor (7 years) so I am familiar with working with children.
Thank you for viewing! It is my heart to help you the client while ensuring you have a positive journey. Your learning to cope with life stressors can be a positive or negative experience. I would be honored to assist you with developing healthy ways to aid you or your family in reaching your goals towards a fulfilling life. I am a trained Christian Counselor. If you prefer to receive Christian Counseling, I am happy to assist you in leading a healthy spirit filled life. If you prefer regular counseling, I am also more than happy to assist you with leading a positively productive life.
I am a former School Counselor (7 years) so I am familiar with working with children.
Thank you for viewing! It is my heart to help you the client while ensuring you have a positive journey. Your learning to cope with life stressors can be a positive or negative experience. I would be honored to assist you with developing healthy ways to aid you or your family in reaching your goals towards a fulfilling life. I am a trained Christian Counselor. If you prefer to receive Christian Counseling, I am happy to assist you in leading a healthy spirit filled life. If you prefer regular counseling, I am also more than happy to assist you with leading a positively productive life.
Hello! I am Brooke Hughes. I have been a counselor for 8 years. I chose this profession because I wanted to help all people be their best selves. We all face challenges in life and sometimes feel alone. Know that you are not alone. Allow me to help you with whatever issues you may be facing; depression, anxiety, adhd, bipolar, marriage issues, etc. Let’s work together to build those skills, so you can BTrue2You by living, learning, and loving who you are!
Hello! I am Brooke Hughes. I have been a counselor for 8 years. I chose this profession because I wanted to help all people be their best selves. We all face challenges in life and sometimes feel alone. Know that you are not alone. Allow me to help you with whatever issues you may be facing; depression, anxiety, adhd, bipolar, marriage issues, etc. Let’s work together to build those skills, so you can BTrue2You by living, learning, and loving who you are!
I possess 8years of working with children prior to obtaining my license.
I am both Licensed by the State of Louisiana and certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. NBCC’s certification is a voluntary credential representing to members of the public and potential employers that the counselor has met national standards set by the counseling profession, and it is the largest national certification in the world.
I possess 8years of working with children prior to obtaining my license.
I am both Licensed by the State of Louisiana and certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. NBCC’s certification is a voluntary credential representing to members of the public and potential employers that the counselor has met national standards set by the counseling profession, and it is the largest national certification in the world.
I help kids, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
I specialize in offering a relaxing, nonjudgmental environment where you are free to speak your truth.
I help kids, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
I specialize in offering a relaxing, nonjudgmental environment where you are free to speak your truth.
I approach counseling from an empathetic and supportive lens as I see children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling from a variety of issues.
At Integrated Wellness Clinic, we offer a full range of services to support mental health in our community and believe that healing is not simply about managing life; it is about transforming it. Our team provides comprehensive services using well-researched techniques and approaches that strengthen and nurture the mind, body and spirit connection.
I approach counseling from an empathetic and supportive lens as I see children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling from a variety of issues.
At Integrated Wellness Clinic, we offer a full range of services to support mental health in our community and believe that healing is not simply about managing life; it is about transforming it. Our team provides comprehensive services using well-researched techniques and approaches that strengthen and nurture the mind, body and spirit connection.
WLW Restoring & Healing Hearts LLC. My passion for counseling developed when I began my journey of healing. Upon receiving counseling, guidance, and support; I found that it changed my life. When I experienced the unforgettable impact that it made in my life, I decided to be a part of that change. My goal is to be the difference that I desire to see in the world. Mental health counseling is the first step to achieve results. Let's go on this journey together.
WLW Restoring & Healing Hearts LLC. My passion for counseling developed when I began my journey of healing. Upon receiving counseling, guidance, and support; I found that it changed my life. When I experienced the unforgettable impact that it made in my life, I decided to be a part of that change. My goal is to be the difference that I desire to see in the world. Mental health counseling is the first step to achieve results. Let's go on this journey together.
Whether you're a child navigating school stress, a teen struggling with identity, an adult juggling relationships and work, or a grandparent adapting to life changes.
I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I strive to create a safe space where you feel understood. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as those experiencing general life adjustments. I integrate a variety of therapeutic techniques and offer age‑appropriate interventions like play therapy and art therapy.
Whether you're a child navigating school stress, a teen struggling with identity, an adult juggling relationships and work, or a grandparent adapting to life changes.
I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I strive to create a safe space where you feel understood. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as those experiencing general life adjustments. I integrate a variety of therapeutic techniques and offer age‑appropriate interventions like play therapy and art therapy.
I am passionate about providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults.
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment creating a safe space where individuals feels safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. I strive to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard where clients feel valued and accepted no matter what they share.
I am passionate about providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults.
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment creating a safe space where individuals feels safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. I strive to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard where clients feel valued and accepted no matter what they share.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of expertise and passion in my field. I believe that healing take place from within and will work to facilitate that through a variety of approaches. At the Integrated Wellness Clinic, we feel that each person needs support and freedom to choose their own path. Healing from the suffering caused by addiction, mental health, trauma, eating disorders, obsessive sexual behavior, and other co-occurring conditions is not simply about managing life; it is about transforming it. At IWC, we support this trans formative work with approaches that strengthen and nurture mind, body and spirit.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of expertise and passion in my field. I believe that healing take place from within and will work to facilitate that through a variety of approaches. At the Integrated Wellness Clinic, we feel that each person needs support and freedom to choose their own path. Healing from the suffering caused by addiction, mental health, trauma, eating disorders, obsessive sexual behavior, and other co-occurring conditions is not simply about managing life; it is about transforming it. At IWC, we support this trans formative work with approaches that strengthen and nurture mind, body and spirit.
I believe therapy should be a space where both children and adults feel seen, heard, and supported.
My work focuses on empowering clients to manage anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and difficult life transitions through a collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, talk therapy, etc to meet each client where they are.
I believe therapy should be a space where both children and adults feel seen, heard, and supported.
My work focuses on empowering clients to manage anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and difficult life transitions through a collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, talk therapy, etc to meet each client where they are.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children, helping them to navigate anxiety, depression, life changes, feelings of isolation, and building self-confidence.
I carefully customize treatment to meet your needs and provide a supportive space for your growth and unique goals. Together, we build skills and foster meaningful progress in a truly collaborative, supportive environment. I utilize unconditional positive regard and cognitive-behavioral therapy as the foundation to help facilitate the change that you want.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children, helping them to navigate anxiety, depression, life changes, feelings of isolation, and building self-confidence.
I carefully customize treatment to meet your needs and provide a supportive space for your growth and unique goals. Together, we build skills and foster meaningful progress in a truly collaborative, supportive environment. I utilize unconditional positive regard and cognitive-behavioral therapy as the foundation to help facilitate the change that you want.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of learning difficulties, including those caused by AD/HD. My approach to academic difficulties goes beyond the limited information contained in a diagnosis. I identify the specific causes of learning problems that can be targeted with academic therapy or accommodations in the classroom. I provide detailed interventions and recommendations that target specific cognitive processes (e.g., working memory, processing speed, planning, organization, etc.), higher level language and comprehension skills, and basic academic skills required for efficient learning. I use the latest research on individual differences to tailor interventions.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of learning difficulties, including those caused by AD/HD. My approach to academic difficulties goes beyond the limited information contained in a diagnosis. I identify the specific causes of learning problems that can be targeted with academic therapy or accommodations in the classroom. I provide detailed interventions and recommendations that target specific cognitive processes (e.g., working memory, processing speed, planning, organization, etc.), higher level language and comprehension skills, and basic academic skills required for efficient learning. I use the latest research on individual differences to tailor interventions.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of learning difficulties, including those caused by AD/HD. My approach to academic difficulties goes beyond the limited information contained in a diagnosis. I identify the specific causes of learning problems that can be targeted with academic therapy or accommodations in the classroom. I provide detailed interventions and recommendations that target specific cognitive processes (e.g., working memory, processing speed, planning, organization, etc.), higher level language and comprehension skills, and basic academic skills required for efficient learning. I use the latest research on individual differences to tailor interventions.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of learning difficulties, including those caused by AD/HD. My approach to academic difficulties goes beyond the limited information contained in a diagnosis. I identify the specific causes of learning problems that can be targeted with academic therapy or accommodations in the classroom. I provide detailed interventions and recommendations that target specific cognitive processes (e.g., working memory, processing speed, planning, organization, etc.), higher level language and comprehension skills, and basic academic skills required for efficient learning. I use the latest research on individual differences to tailor interventions.
Teenage years and young adulthood can be very difficult to navigate. You are trying to figure out who you are, what kind of friends you want, what to do about your family, and where you are going in life.Growing up in New Orleans as a black woman with a visual impairment, I have experienced the struggles of finding that exact taks. You want to move forward in peace and confidence. Therapy can be helpful in understanding and overcoming the obstacles that come up in everyday life. It is important to feel comfortable enough with your therapist to open up in order to heal and collaboratively find positive solutions to attain your goals
Teenage years and young adulthood can be very difficult to navigate. You are trying to figure out who you are, what kind of friends you want, what to do about your family, and where you are going in life.Growing up in New Orleans as a black woman with a visual impairment, I have experienced the struggles of finding that exact taks. You want to move forward in peace and confidence. Therapy can be helpful in understanding and overcoming the obstacles that come up in everyday life. It is important to feel comfortable enough with your therapist to open up in order to heal and collaboratively find positive solutions to attain your goals
Motivate Wellness Behavioral & Relationship Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Hammond, LA 70401
Hi, I’m Ledora Yerks-Birdlow. I am the Executive Director/CEO of Motivate Wellness Behavioral and Relationship Health Services. More specifically our agency is made up of a group of therapists who sparks change in people’s lives and relationships. Our mission is to provide individuals, couples, and families the tools they need to create healthy, meaningful relationships with those around them.
Hi, I’m Ledora Yerks-Birdlow. I am the Executive Director/CEO of Motivate Wellness Behavioral and Relationship Health Services. More specifically our agency is made up of a group of therapists who sparks change in people’s lives and relationships. Our mission is to provide individuals, couples, and families the tools they need to create healthy, meaningful relationships with those around them.
You are never too young or too old to encounter challenges. Are you ready for change? It's time to take your life back! I work with Adults, Adolescents, Families and Couples to help overcome life situations, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship and practical challenges.
You are never too young or too old to encounter challenges. Are you ready for change? It's time to take your life back! I work with Adults, Adolescents, Families and Couples to help overcome life situations, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship and practical challenges.
Counseling Beyond Walls
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MS, BC-TMH
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you have some unresolved issues, current stressors, and/ or some difficulties managing your relationships with others? My name is Carol and I would love the opportunity to help you have better days. Counseling Beyond Walls is a concept in which we together reduce the barriers to change. At this time services are only being provided via telehealth.
Do you have some unresolved issues, current stressors, and/ or some difficulties managing your relationships with others? My name is Carol and I would love the opportunity to help you have better days. Counseling Beyond Walls is a concept in which we together reduce the barriers to change. At this time services are only being provided via telehealth.
Nathan has been providing mental health services since 2015. He provides positive mentorship to adolescent and teenaged clients by helping them with their behaviors and emotions and by teaching them the skills necessary for success into adulthood. He provides his adult clients with support in overcoming life's challenges, guidance through relationship difficulties, and with developing a better sense of personal well being. When working with families he uses a collaborative problem solving and educational approach to strengthen the entire family dynamic.
Nathan has been providing mental health services since 2015. He provides positive mentorship to adolescent and teenaged clients by helping them with their behaviors and emotions and by teaching them the skills necessary for success into adulthood. He provides his adult clients with support in overcoming life's challenges, guidance through relationship difficulties, and with developing a better sense of personal well being. When working with families he uses a collaborative problem solving and educational approach to strengthen the entire family dynamic.
Have you ever been so overwhelmed with daily life that you feel helpless? Do you sometimes feel lost and you can’t seem to figure out what your next steps are? Are you so consumed with negative thoughts and emotions that you neglect yourself and your loved ones? Life has many challenges, but it doesn’t mean it will never get better. You are the author of your story and as your counselor, I will guide you through your thoughts and feelings and process healthier ways to become a better you! Taking the first step to begin therapy opens an amazing new chapter of positive changes to come!
Have you ever been so overwhelmed with daily life that you feel helpless? Do you sometimes feel lost and you can’t seem to figure out what your next steps are? Are you so consumed with negative thoughts and emotions that you neglect yourself and your loved ones? Life has many challenges, but it doesn’t mean it will never get better. You are the author of your story and as your counselor, I will guide you through your thoughts and feelings and process healthier ways to become a better you! Taking the first step to begin therapy opens an amazing new chapter of positive changes to come!
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
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.


