Therapists in Lafayette, LA

Everyone goes through life experiencing trials and hardships, but that does not mean your experiences and feelings are less important or that you should go through it alone. Are you ready to explore these experiences and feelings and to make positive lifelong changes in the process? As your counselor, we can work together to get you where you want to be in life. My focus is on anxiety (generalized, social, panic) depression (major, persistent), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and trauma (early childhood, physical/sexual abuse, grief, acute, chronic, complex, PTSD).

I have two specializations: 1) adults who have suffered from narcissistic abuse, and 2) anxiety and fear-related disorders

Hello! I am deeply passionate about helping people heal from trauma, addiction (porn addiction, sex addiction, sexual shame and trauma), financial/work disorders, infidelity, abuse/neglect, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and depression. I believe that understanding and processing the roots of your trauma, which led to unhealthy and unwanted patterns, allows for holistic healing. This involves healing in four core areas: emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational. My hope is to help you reconnect with your heart, God, and with those whom you love the most.

I see counseling as a process in which we come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I provide an atmosphere of openness and trust in which you may choose to examine and change non-functional patterns and behaviors. I believe that as people become personally responsible for interactions and behavior, they are very capable of finding happiness and contentment.

Life is hard to navigate! Unexpected circumstances, feelings, and life's many curveballs can often leave us feeling stuck - like we can't break free from what's holding us back. Maybe an important relationship is suffering or your mood has changed and you don't know why? Maybe you're overwhelmed and just need to vent? Whatever the circumstances, I'm here to help. Since 2018 I've been working with teens and adults to overcome their struggles. Using proven, research based techniques I have seen my clients learn, grow, and heal through the power of open, honest feedback and active listening. I offer sliding scale on case by case basis.

My ideal client is simply someone who is willing. I have found that people come to counseling to: gain clarity and resolution of unfinished business they may be holding on to, learn to live more fully and awake in the present, and discover goals and paths moving forward into the future of undiscovered moments!

I see counseling as a relationship in which you and I, having come to understand and trust one another, work together to explore your current situation and identify the conflicts that you are presently experiencing. It is through this mutual understanding and trust that we can collaboratively develop meaningful goals to improve your life and work together toward the realization of those goals. As we work together, I believe that you can make the changes necessary to improve the way you experience your life.

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.

Everyone has the capacity to make changes in their lives to promote healing and peace. The therapist role is to foster and guide that process by offering alternative outlooks on life circumstances, and identify individual strengths to promote positive behavioral changes and ways of thinking. These changes come through the development of a sincere, honest relationship between client and therapist. I am non-judgemental and dedicated to every person who comes to me for help. I believe that each of us is resilient with the ability to overcome any of lifes obstacles.

Navigating through the human experience can be difficult and overwhelming at times. Deciding to seek guidance in times of struggle may seem daunting; however, my goal as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is to walk alongside you on your journey. My desire to empower those in need began shortly after I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of six. I was inspired by my healthcare providers, whose personalized care, support, and knowledge provided the foundation for living a healthy and fulfilling life.

I am a clinical mental health provider and a forensic child custody evaluator. I have over 200 hours and 2 years of specialized training in conducting forensic chiId custody evaluations. I have helped many people with emotional and behavioral problems. I specialize in relationship problems, but also work with depression, anxiety, bipolar, anger, sexual problems (including sex addiction), substance abuse, addictive disorders, and family issues. If interested in having a session at my office, please call the number above and ask to schedule an appointment. Ask me about my pre-marital counseling and education.

I think being human is hard. I believe on some level, most people know who they want to be, but it gets really hard to show up in our lives when the bad feelings-fear, guilt, shame, embarrassment, anxiety-are present. I think my role as a therapist is to help people learn how to show up in their lives and grow enough to have these bad feelings, and be people they can be proud of.

Our struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship problems can leave us feeling stuck, unable to live the lives we want. I am a goal-oriented therapist. I seek to help my clients gain a clearer perspective, embrace realistic beliefs and expectations, and develop skills to confront their difficulties. I also believe it is important to gain a deeper understanding of problems. This process involves identifying the life experiences that have contributed to the obstacles that block one from living a fulfilling life.

Whether you have previously seen other therapists or if this is your first time seeking help, I am an active and curious therapist which tends to make it a little easier to engage in this process. I believe that every one of us deserves to live the fullest life we can, even with the very real obstacles that stand in our way. I also believe that struggling is an inherent part of being human. The way we interact with our past, current situation, and dreams and goals can actually lead to increased suffering instead of moving closer to what we want.

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.

Working with you as a client, I place the most importance on building and developing a secure and caring relationship. My ultimate goal in life is to be of service to individuals and families as much as possible. Life is meant to be lived in harmony. There will always be difficult times, but my hope is for us to build resilience and a life of wellness. Whether you want help for yourself, you & your partner, or your child, I invite you to reach out. My passion is helping, and my joy is sharing that with you.

I am a mental health professional with experience working in various settings; to include: residential addiction, correctional, community, and school based agencies. Those experiences have been rewarding in the opportunities they have provided for me to facilitate and witness client growth. My view of the therapeutic relationship is that of a process in which the client and the therapist build a therapeutic alliance to: explore and identify areas for improvement, develop goals, and work together realizing those goals and optimizing quality of life.

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Are you tired of working for your brain instead of having your brain working for you? Tired of being tired because you cannot "turn off" your brain at night? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or substance abuse? I can help you with those issues and many more. Over the last almost 18 years I have successfully worked with a diverse group of people in three states in a private practice setting as well as a director and therapist in substance abuse programs. If you think I could be of service to you it would be my pleasure to assist you in any way possible.