Family Therapy in Lafayette, LA

If going to therapy is somewhat fearful, you are not alone. Must people do not know what to expect. Scientific research shows that psychotherapy works. Therapy can help you feel more comfortable being the real you. The goal of psychotherapy is not to change you. Change is your choice. It is to help build self-awareness, increase compassion, understanding, respect, empathy and acceptance toward yourself and others.

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.

Sometimes, life is hard. In today’s world, many of us are faced with more pressures and complicated circumstances than ever before. When facing these challenges, it affects many aspects of our lives, including relationships with family and friends, school and work behavior and performance, and day-to-day functioning. Providing a safe space to work through these challenges facilitates true growth and healing.

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.

I have a passion for empowering adolescents, adults and couples to become the best version of themselves. I have spent the last 20 years in the school system providing counseling and support for a multitude of issues such as depression, anxiety. grief and life transition. I have seen the resilience that is inside each of us manifest in individual success.

Let's work together for you to learn to live peacefully in narcissistic relationships or to leave such relationships if desired. Let me help you to get free from emotional entanglements, learn coping skills and parenting skills, and recover from childhood abuse and trauma. In sessions, you will learn empowerment, setting appropriate boundaries, mindfulness, self-care skills, and how to build your self-esteem. My Doctorate in Family Relations, being a Certified Family Life Educator, and my experience as a professor of Child and Family Studies for over 35 years give me a unique holistic background that aids me in helping you.

I work well with individuals ages 10 & up, couples and families. I am trained in the treatment of eating disorders and reIated concerns. I have also worked with many couples with marital and other relationship concerns, and I have worked with many families dealing with divorce, substance abuse and parenting concerns. I have also worked with individuals on a variety of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, emotional and behavioral concerns, academic concerns, relationship concerns, anger management and codependency.

Life can be fun again! With support, understanding, education, and sometimes proper medication, you can turn your life around. If you find you're feeling bored, unmotivated, or you're having problems with focus and concentration; maybe you are easily frustrated and irritable, feeling lonely. Or maybe you find yourself lying and feeling guilty and remorseful, but repeating this behavior anyway. You're losing sight of who you really are! Are you using too much Alcohol and/or drugs to cope and can't quit? These are some of the symptoms of the disease of Addiction...and there is hope!

Since 2000, I've been working in the New Orleans and Acadiana communities helping children, families, and adults. As a social worker, I firmly believe that it is my calling to provide a safe and supportive environment for you, your child, or your family . I have worked extensively with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, maternal/ postpartum depression, pregnancy/ infant loss, reproductive mental health, and family issues. I have a certificate in Infant Mental Health as well as a Perinatal Mental Health Certification which gives me a unique perspective for us to explore together.

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.

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.

Relationship needs a boost? Feeling a bit disconnected from your partner(s)? Communication mishaps happening way too much? I am Susan Harrington and I believe that every family can feel health and happiness when the problem is addressed as a team. You and I can get more done in our 90-minute couple therapy sessions using the Gottman Method for Couple Therapy than the traditional 50-minute therapy hour that your insurance insists upon.

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

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.

My interests include working with children & adults who have mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family of origin issues, and other behavioral issues. I also have experience with substance abuse and domestic violence. If your issues are in an area that I do not feel comfortable in treating, I will refer to another clinician. Although counseling is an extremely personal experience, it is important to realize that our relationship is a professional rather than a personal one. This means that our time together will be limited to the scheduled sessions that you have with me.

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.

I am a licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Louisiana! I have a bachelors in sociology, and a Masters in the Science of Addiction Counseling! I hav almost 18 years of experience working at treatment centers, halfway houses, and various outpatient programs! I believe that evaluation and assessment are very necessary when treating persons with substance use disorders! One size does not fit all, and treatment should be Taylor made for each individual! I do individual, couples, and family counseling. I also facilitate outpatient groups 3 days a week! addiction can be difficult to treat but people do recover! Seek help today!