Family Therapy in Lafayette, LA
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Laura Lea Friedberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Laura utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapies for people of all ages to address mood instability, life transitions, trauma and stress, grief, relationship and
family
concerns, as well as parent-child issues.
Laura has over 30 years of experience in both public and private mental health settings and has maintained a private practice in Lafayette, LA since 1995. She offers a variety of treatment options designed to provide effective, competent, individualized psychotherapy to individuals with diverse issues and concerns. In a non-judgmental setting, clients are encouraged to achieve goals by utilizing skills and interventions to improve functioning.

Mary Elise Trahan
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAC
Verified
Verified
I was raised in a
family
of educators and counselors and it is my goal to carry on the work of those amazing role models in my daily life.
My goal is to help you develop the skills needed to live your life free from alcohol and drug use. I genuinely want to see you succeed and together we will work to foster your motivation for change.

Stephanie Hebert
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a child and
family therapist
, I value the unique relationships I am able to create with my clients.
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.

Ashley Petty The Therapy Garden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
It's my understanding that emotions are my mind and body's way of telling me something about my life experience. However, emotions can be uncomfortable, scary, and overwhelming. It requires vulnerability and courage to ask for help getting to understand these feelings better. I strive to help clients better understand their life experiences and feelings however they may show up. I have seen clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, existential issues, codependency, behavioral issues, grief, divorce,
family
conflict, autism, ADHD, & more. I work with children as young as 3 years old, adolescents, adults, & families.

Tawana M. C. Colbert Acadian Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Let's work together to take the steps needed to create positive changes for you, your child or
family
.
Life can present many challenges. Whether you are an adult, adolescent or child, there are times when you may need someone to help you navigate through life. My name is Tawana Carson-Colbert. I have experience working with clients of all ages (4+). I have provided individual and group psychotherapy for clients suffering from, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, anger management, life stressors and transitions. I believe in providing a comfortable, non-judgmental, safe space for my clients to explore their feelings and work through their adversities.

Lillian Wiser Lotus Counseling And Recovery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Lillian. I did my graduate studies in Miami, Florida and relocated to south Louisiana to be near
family
. I enjoy paddle boarding, art, music, and reading in my free time. My area of focus is working with teens, adults, and the elderly. Life can be hard and challenges can come up unexpectedly. I want to help you find peace and healing you are seeking by providing a compassionate space and a nonjudgmental ear.

Rebecca Oyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and
Family Therapist
and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
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.

Wynona Russ Acadian Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My foundation is based on cognitive behavior therapy to reduce an individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, adolescent issues including school related concerns, life transitions, anger management, and
family
conflicts.
Life can at times lead you down a different path; most times we can pull ourselves out of it and others we need a little help getting back on track. I am a Provisionally Licensed Therapist that can help you get back on that track. I have experience working with individuals and families from ages 3+ to adulthood. I strive to maintain a safe, nonjudgmental space that clients can feel unconditionally accepted. I approach counseling from an eclectic perspective, depending on how I believe the client will respond.

Heather Landry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, (LA/TX), CCE, PC
Verified
Verified
Are you a parent who is concerned about the best interest of your child during your
Family
Law case? Are you involved in a Civil Law case and need a Behavioral Health assessment? Our most sought out services includes Child Custody Evaluations, Parent Coordination, Reunification Therapy, Pre-surrendering counseling, Home Study, Therapeutic Supervised Visitation, psychological assessments, diagnosing, & depositions. Secure, online, virtual, Telehealth services for all Louisiana and Texas residents are conducted by a licensed professional who is highly trained in specialized areas often ordered in
Family
Law and Civil Law judgements.

Diane Dodt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Anthetics is a type of therapy that helps you get to the core of your difficulties, develop a deep understanding of yourself and provides the skills you need towards feeling free and alive in a way you/ve never felt before, Whether you are experiencing a deep sense of sadness, excess worry, grieving a loss, anger, difficulties with
family
or friends, going through a life changing event OR you simply can't define how you feel, I can help you. You don't deserve to go through this difficult time alone.

Melissa Cavanaugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Brene Brown once said "Vulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in." I approach a session in this way and I hope to help each client navigate this journey. Whether it is issues with depression, anxiety,
family
conflict, substance abuse, etc, I hope to help each client reach that balance. I use an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every client. I also see children as young as 4 years of age and aim to help them explore their emotions through their own language.. play.

Hannah Comeaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LPC-S, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
and Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience working with individuals, children, teenagers and families as well as couples providing premarital and marriage counseling.
My goal is to help you cultivate change in your life while working through life’s challenges and help you discover hope and live your best life! We are all writing our story, one day and one chapter at a time. We can’t undo or rewrite the past but we can change our future by renovating and building on our past challenges. I want to help you write the story of your life, your marriage, your
family
and ultimately assist you in creating a fulfilling, happy life. I want to team up with you and provide the skills, the tools and resources to help you meet your goals.

Auriel Campbell -Lotus Counseling And Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CMHIMP, THTC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I have specialized training in EMDR, Internal
Family
Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory & Sandplay Therapy to help alleviate distressing symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and pain within the nervous system.
Welcome! My areas of focus are in trauma, OCD, depression, anxiety, grief, spirituality, spiritual abuse, inner child work, and living with chronic pain & illness. I offer therapy through my office, phone & video chat. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) & Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). I believe in healing the holistic person (emotional, physical, spiritual, & relational). When one is off, the others suffer. My desire is to guide my clients to make sense of their story, be celebrated for who they are & give them the tools they need to heal & thrive.

Kelsey Moran
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with clients ages 16 and older on issues related to life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues,
family
conflict, and nutritional wellness.
What we put into our bodies has a major impact on our mental health. I focus on helping clients make healthy adjustments in their thinking as well as in their physical lives. I am interested in assisting you with becoming the most authentic version of yourself as you relate to others and the world. Our goal will be to achieve a state of well-being and balance that benefits every area of your life.

Shantele H. Ledoux
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship and
family
issues, parenting, behavior problems, anger management, stress management, phase of life problems, emotional trauma, and
family
of origin trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and am dedicated to providing a safe, relaxing environment for you to express and explore issues/concerns. I enjoy working alongside others to reach their goals and believe in an individual's capacity for self growth and wellness. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, using a variety of modalities. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Richard M Burleigh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I conduct psychotherapy (talk therapy) in individual, couples,
family
, and group settings.
I believe in working with the client(s) to identify problem situations impacting the client’s current life. Together, we will develop goals and work toward achieving those goals with open and honest communication. I focus on clients with a variety of mental, emotional, and behavioral struggles. My work experience also involves counseling individuals with multiple diagnoses. My approach to counseling is born from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. This simply means that I work with clients to identify patterns of thoughts and actions in order to understand presenting problems fully and develop solutions.
Not accepting new clients

Leon C Winters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I utilize evidence-based psychotherapy for the treatment of childhood trauma, domestic violence, adjustment disorders, and
family
dysfunction.
While I am not accepting new clients, we have a team of therapists available to assist you. Please check out my connections listed below or visit our website for further information. Do you feel stuck? Are you having difficulties with your child? Do you consistently feel sad and do not know why? You are not alone. As your therapist we can work through those issues and get you on the road to leading a healthier life. Contact me now to start your road to recovery. Please note that telehealth is available.

Latifey LaFleur Ph.D. Registered Play Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
LaFleur provides services to children, adolescents, and adults to address and help resolve issues such as: Anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, divorce and
family
dissolution, crisis or trauma, physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, ADHD and behavioral issues.
Dr. LaFleur is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S), a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and a Counselor Educator at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents as well as Filial Play Therapy which is a parent training program designed to increase communication and build a stronger and healthier relationship between parents and their children.

Camille Langlinais
Counselor, MA, PLPC, CAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Family
relations is another important topic to me within my work as a counselor.
I work with parents who want to be more successful as parents. I also work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress-reduction, addiction, codependency, and developmental disabilities. I help my clients change thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to build a better experience and quality of life. If your relationships are stressful, we work on making adjustments within yourself and your interactions with others to greatly improve your relationships.

Kimbrough Benson Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS
Hi. Therapy isn't easy work but it's achievable if you'd like to develop healthier patterns for living. If you are struggling with
family
, co-workers, your spouse, we may be able to enhance your skills so you can wear your smile again.
Are you saddened too much of the time? Angered by those you love? Retaliating unacceptably? Feeling undervalued while believing you do the best you can? Feeling lost and vulnerable in a hectic world?
We may be able to identify behaviors, feelings which identify your "core," bringing them to the surface in a way which is comfortable.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.