Adults Therapists in Lafayette, LA

As a therapist, I am intent on providing a safe space while my clients are on their way towards healing. I recognize the human need for connection and understanding. I approach psychotherapy with a trauma-informed lens, with a focus on believing that we are all resilient in our own way and reach our inherent goals at our own pace. Trauma-informed care is aligned with my values in a therapeutic relationship, focusing on client empowerment, trustworthiness, safety, and collaboration.

Does life seem overwhelming at times? Sometimes we struggle with trying to find the right balance. I want to help you build on skills that you have in order to help you live a happy, balanced life. My focus is working with adolescents and young adults . However, all age groups are welcomed. I help with ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and difficult transitions.

Offering individual, couples, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy services to adults and adolescents. In collaboration, we will define and explore presenting problems that may be inhibiting personal growth, level of functioning, and/or overall wellbeing. Goals shall be formulated and a plan for achieving these goals established. My orientation is eclectic, drawing from evidence based practices such as Brief Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Existential, Clinical Hypnosis and Energy Psychology.

I work with adolescents and adults on anxiety, depression, transitions, and adjustments. As a LGBT allied counselor, I aim to support the associated challenges that my clients encounter within themselves, their family, and community. I also enjoy working with couples and individuals to make their relationships successful, enjoyable, and easier. In my work I have had powerful alliances and opportunities for professional growth from in-home counseling to in-patient mental health counseling to intensive outpatient counseling. In my work experience, I have found one thing in common: we all strive for meaningfulness.

Stacy possesses almost 20 years of experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating children, adolescents, and adults with a wide array of mental health concerns including, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as well as Family Relational Difficulties and Peer/Social Difficulties. In addition to her 15 years conducting assessments, making treatment recommendations, and providing comprehensive therapy for children, adolescents, and adults , Stacy has also worked in the school system assisting school administrators and faculty with behavior interventions, co-leading a bereavement group for children, and assisting in teaching a daily peer leadership class.

Everyone goes through life experiencing trials and hardships, but that does not mean your experiences and feelings are not validated. One of my most important beginning goals as a counselor is to make sure you are getting what you need out of our sessions and that you have found the right counselor for you. I work with individuals, adolescents and adults that are experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or sexual trauma. I am also an LGBTQ+ allied counselor and welcome anyone who is part of the community.

My career has been dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and young adults achieve balance and direction through a strengths-based lens. After serving as a school counselor for over 6 years, I have come to recognize the significant role mental health plays on performance, friendships, family dynamics, and overall well-being. I understand the constant struggles of juggling current responsibilities while also trying your best to plan ahead and work toward your goals. This is where I come in.

Motherhood is often described as a blissful experience full of connection and contentment between mother, baby, and family. However, the truth is motherhood (and parenthood) can be a difficult transition. Sometimes, it isn't what we expected. Sometimes, mothers and spouses feel anxiety, depression, OCD, mood swings, or relationship difficulties. My passion for helping families began from my own experience with motherhood. My goal is to provide education, support, and treatment to women and families experiencing difficulties before, during and after pregnancy and/or loss. You are not alone. You can get through this. And I can help.

My goal in therapy is for each client to feel safe, heard, and know that they have the power within themselves to live a more fulfilling, confident life. I work with children, adolescents, adults , and older adults . My focus comes from an eclectic, strengths-based, person-centered approach where I work collaboratively with you to figure out your strengths, values, and unique needs to work on your goals.

Youth experience many different challenges related to depression, anxiety, negative self view, unhealthy relationships, & environmental stressors. I believe that children & young adults are resilient & have the ability to grow in a safe and supportive environment. I see children, adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety and clients on the Autism Spectrum. My career has been dedicated to working with children and adolescents, where I have served them through the public school system for 6+ years.

Are you noticing any of these issues with your child?: Anxiety, stress, low motivation, lack of confidence, poor self control, body image issues, poor time management, poor decision making, academic problems, parent- teen problems, failure to excel, & more. These are real issues teens face. And although there are times it seems like they are happy, you as a parent know there is something wrong. You are worried about your child. You find yourself up late thinking about what will happen if things continue this way. You are right to be concerned. If not addressed these can lead to unhappiness, broken relationships, anxiety, depression

"I am not what happened to me. I am what I CHOOSE to become." -Dr. Carl Jung... Trauma and circumstances do not have to define your life any longer. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, I help people find a new purpose. Tell me your story and let me help you to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, and depression. I also specialize in helping clients and families of clients who are experiencing substance use disorder or the effects of SUD on the family.

Julie has a strong desire to work with tweens, teens and the adults who support them. She also has a passion for working with caregivers, healthcare professionals and those living with extraordinary circumstances like chronic illnesses or disabilities. Julie supports her clients in their desire to foster healthy relationships by means of empowering her clients to navigate, prioritize and effectively communicate for a maximized healthy life balance. She believes personal growth and development can occur in all individuals open to acceptance and understanding of themselves and others.

Can you imagine a life where you feel empowered to make positive changes and use your strengths to gain a sense of fulfillment? What’s holding you back? Asking for help takes courage and is the first step on your journey to healing. Together, we will build a trusting relationship in a safe environment and develop a plan for healing focused on your unique needs. Everyone has the capacity to make positive changes and together we will work through barriers that keep you feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected.

Hello! I'm Emma, and I am passionate about using my practice to empower my clients to find peace and self-worth. It is my goal to help you discover yourself by meeting you where you are right now, and to support you in finding self-driven solutions to your individual needs. I take this approach because I recognize that each person is the expert of their own life. When working with children, I enjoy play therapy because it is especially well suited to learning, exploration, and self-expression in the language of children, which is play.

I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 30 years and I very much enjoy my work. My goal is to help people with healing, and in so doing help them to live a more joyful and meaningful life. I have years of experience helping clients address and recover from many different issues. I work with emotional wounds that are often at the core of issues that clients bring to me. I have found that when these wounds can be addressed in a safe environment, healing can take place. I work with adults of all life stages, with adolescents, children, with individuals, families and groups.

There are times in all our lives when we feel overwhelmed by circumstances or have emotional struggles. During these times it is vital that we are able to talk to someone who is non-judgmental and empathetic; that we enter into a trusting, confidential, therapeutic relationship. In this relationship we will work together to make positive change so that you may have a more productive, fulfilling and happier life.