Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Lafayette, LA

Being human is a shared experience. My role in the counseling relationship is of a fellow traveler along your journey. I am a collaborator who both believes and believes in my clients. As a Licensed Massage Therapist for 15+ years, I provide an expertise in bodywork integral to psychotherapy work, connecting the systems of the body with emotional pain and psychological distress. I excel when working with systems (relationships), life transitions, dissociation, attachment-based distress, prolonged grief, suicide , self-harm, the Self, and identity crises.

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.

Finding connection and support can be a challenge in today's world. Feeling heard and understood by your therapist is a critical component of mental health care. I take a collaborative approach emphasizing a holistic and integrative approach to mental health working to build a safe, stable, and healthy therapeutic relationship. Through this relationship, my clients engage in self-exploration of feelings, behaviors, worldview, and relationships to work towards their goals.

My ideal client is an individual struggling with a transition in his/her life and desires a need for change. This can include: adults relocating, accepting a new job placement, separation/divorce, relationship ending, a transition from remote to on-site work, a young teen transitioning from high school to college, and or a young adult graduating from college and entering into a real-world setting.

Sometimes the human experience can be incredibly challenging, scary, and lonely. I am here to remind you that you are not alone in this...you are worthy of healing and support. I have a strong appreciation for the resiliency of human beings. Let's figure out what it means to you to experience personal well-being and fulfillment! I use an integrative approach, offering counseling and play therapy services to children and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship issues, women's issues, & life transitions. I work for Lotus Counseling & Recovery in Lafayette, LA.

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.

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.

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.

I empower people towards healing, peace and justice.

Sometimes we all need guidance and a different perspective to problems that we don't know how to solve. Life is about growing from past experiences and making positive changes towards goals.

Welcome, you made it here! This is a wonderful first step in your path to healing. Most of us have experienced a range of life changing events, so I understand how hard it is to process and recover from these types of moments. The beauty about being human is that we have the ability to make changes to our lives in order to heal. I practice from a trauma-informed perspective and have experience in a variety of areas, but primarily, my focus is with men’s issues, mood/stress concerns, athletic performance/recovery, and relationships. I am passionate about promoting healing to those facing adversity, unexpected outcomes, and injustice.

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 mother of four with personal life experience in parenting, marriage, and self-care. I help my clients make satisfying changes in the life they have. You may want to change your life's direction, or completely change a specific area of your life - like your job or relationship. Or perhaps you want to change how you handle life without changing anything externally. All types of change require a fundamental shift regarding how you think and feel. My sessions help you facilitate the shifts needed to make the lasting changes you desire, to have the inner and outer experiences you need and want.

I provide a balanced relationship. Offering you honesty, respect of your autonomy, and willingness to challenge in areas of growth. There is some part of you that is uncomfortable and is calling out for a different life. A peaceful life. Maybe you are wanting to shed the roles and/or identities assigned to you by others. You want understanding, tools, and resources. So that in the end you can independently maintain your progress.

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.

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.

I believe in creating a safe place, without judgment, to explore issues such as self-worth, interpersonal relationships, and current stressors. I have worked successfully with adolescent through geriatric clients from various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. I specialize in life transitions, mood disorders, and sex therapy, however, I have extensive experience in working with chronic pain and illness, codependency, and self-harm. I work with you to develop your goals and the best way to achieve them.