In Person Therapists in Lake Charles, LA
As a drug and alcohol counselor, my purpose is rooted in a deep passion for helping individuals overcome the grip of addiction and reclaim their lives. Witnessing the destructive power of substance abuse firsthand has driven me to dedicate my career to providing support, guidance, and hope to those struggling with addiction. Each day, I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where my patients can heal, grow, and find their path to recovery.
As a drug and alcohol counselor, my purpose is rooted in a deep passion for helping individuals overcome the grip of addiction and reclaim their lives. Witnessing the destructive power of substance abuse firsthand has driven me to dedicate my career to providing support, guidance, and hope to those struggling with addiction. Each day, I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where my patients can heal, grow, and find their path to recovery.
In a society heavily influenced by opinions, it can be hard to distinguish reality in our daily lives. Navigating through difficult situations becomes a greater challenge while also trying to discover your purpose and self-worth. I believe that therapy requires a holistic approach which aims to improve the mental, physical, social and spiritual health of every person I encounter.
In a society heavily influenced by opinions, it can be hard to distinguish reality in our daily lives. Navigating through difficult situations becomes a greater challenge while also trying to discover your purpose and self-worth. I believe that therapy requires a holistic approach which aims to improve the mental, physical, social and spiritual health of every person I encounter.
I have experience dealing with a broad range of issues. I offer discreet and effective treatment of Sexual Addiction, working both with the addict and their spouse or partner. I treat internet, gaming and other addictions using the many of the same techniques I use with sexual addiction. Treatment is done in both individual and couples sessions. I offer several ways of treating addicts with initial intensive out-patient treatment including weekly or bi-weekly appointments, daily appointments for three weeks, or a three day intensive treatment. relationship issues.
I have experience dealing with a broad range of issues. I offer discreet and effective treatment of Sexual Addiction, working both with the addict and their spouse or partner. I treat internet, gaming and other addictions using the many of the same techniques I use with sexual addiction. Treatment is done in both individual and couples sessions. I offer several ways of treating addicts with initial intensive out-patient treatment including weekly or bi-weekly appointments, daily appointments for three weeks, or a three day intensive treatment. relationship issues.
Coping with Grief and Loss? Traumatic Experience(s), whether it happened recently or a long time ago? Do you get Triggered easily? Sad, Tearful, Guilt-Stricken, or other unpleasant feelings &/or negative intrusive thoughts or beliefs? I provide compassionate EMDR Therapy for survivors of Traumatic experiences & Grief & Loss. Also certified trained in Brainspotting Therapy. And "Induced After-Death Communication" (IADC) Grief Therapy, which heals grief through a modified-EMDR process that reconnects a person to the Spirit of a deceased loved one, or close friend. IADC Therapy can heal old wounds and bring loving closure.
Coping with Grief and Loss? Traumatic Experience(s), whether it happened recently or a long time ago? Do you get Triggered easily? Sad, Tearful, Guilt-Stricken, or other unpleasant feelings &/or negative intrusive thoughts or beliefs? I provide compassionate EMDR Therapy for survivors of Traumatic experiences & Grief & Loss. Also certified trained in Brainspotting Therapy. And "Induced After-Death Communication" (IADC) Grief Therapy, which heals grief through a modified-EMDR process that reconnects a person to the Spirit of a deceased loved one, or close friend. IADC Therapy can heal old wounds and bring loving closure.
Ali Renee Thorne - Trauma - Life Transitions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70605
I believe counseling is a collaborative process comprised of empathy, trust, and respect. My goal is to listen and guide clients toward their personal success. I prioritize creating a safe, trusting environment to help a client feel comfortable talking to me about his or her unique experiences. Using an integrative and trauma-informed approach, I meet clients where they are to create goals and teach valuable coping skills to improve their daily life.
I believe counseling is a collaborative process comprised of empathy, trust, and respect. My goal is to listen and guide clients toward their personal success. I prioritize creating a safe, trusting environment to help a client feel comfortable talking to me about his or her unique experiences. Using an integrative and trauma-informed approach, I meet clients where they are to create goals and teach valuable coping skills to improve their daily life.
Elizabeth Ogea
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Waitlist for new clients
I am an LPC with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I enjoy helping clients to thrive and live their best life. I believe with therapy, clients are able to develop the tools and various skills needed to find their full potential, be the best version of their self, and no longer have to suffer from their past experiences. We all experience hardships and obstacles in life, but we also have a choice to not let them weigh us down! I am experienced in and passionate for helping clients defeat codependency, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and many other areas. I would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals!
I am an LPC with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I enjoy helping clients to thrive and live their best life. I believe with therapy, clients are able to develop the tools and various skills needed to find their full potential, be the best version of their self, and no longer have to suffer from their past experiences. We all experience hardships and obstacles in life, but we also have a choice to not let them weigh us down! I am experienced in and passionate for helping clients defeat codependency, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and many other areas. I would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals!
Stephanie Boyd
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Seeking treatment for an addiction is not easy and requires a lot of trust between a patient and a counselor. Change can be so hard when you have tried everything you know to do. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that works for your life. Creating a trusting relationship is key to getting better. Feeling free to express yourself is so needed. Having a caring, supportive counselor is the answer to unlocking your great potential to thrive and remain sober.
Seeking treatment for an addiction is not easy and requires a lot of trust between a patient and a counselor. Change can be so hard when you have tried everything you know to do. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that works for your life. Creating a trusting relationship is key to getting better. Feeling free to express yourself is so needed. Having a caring, supportive counselor is the answer to unlocking your great potential to thrive and remain sober.
Conquering Addictions LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAC, AADC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Can you imagine a life free from addictions? Who would you be if you were able to release yourself from the shackles of substances? Substance use is often a coping mechanism used to deal with something going on inside of you. What would your life look like if you were able to manage your addiction while overcoming your internal struggles? Hi, I’m Arlo, a Louisiana native and Licensed Addiction Counselor. I specialize in various therapeutic techniques, such as 12-step, CBT, and DBT. Everyone is unique, and because of this, I tailor each treatment plan to fit your unique needs.
Can you imagine a life free from addictions? Who would you be if you were able to release yourself from the shackles of substances? Substance use is often a coping mechanism used to deal with something going on inside of you. What would your life look like if you were able to manage your addiction while overcoming your internal struggles? Hi, I’m Arlo, a Louisiana native and Licensed Addiction Counselor. I specialize in various therapeutic techniques, such as 12-step, CBT, and DBT. Everyone is unique, and because of this, I tailor each treatment plan to fit your unique needs.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to support my clients to build their relationships with themselves and others to improve their overall quality of life. I understand that it's not always easy to find the "right" direction in life. I am here to help guide you along your path by providing you with the tools and skill-set you may need to find direction. I work with adults and adolescents (ages 12+) to help them gain a boost in self-esteem and self-worth, as well as the motivation to reach goals and the lifestyle they desire.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to support my clients to build their relationships with themselves and others to improve their overall quality of life. I understand that it's not always easy to find the "right" direction in life. I am here to help guide you along your path by providing you with the tools and skill-set you may need to find direction. I work with adults and adolescents (ages 12+) to help them gain a boost in self-esteem and self-worth, as well as the motivation to reach goals and the lifestyle they desire.
Frances Fazzio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Sometimes we experience negative thoughts about ourselves causing anxiety and shame. Guilt weighs us down and robs the ability to be true to oneself. If you are open to exploring these issues and more, then you have the potential to gain inner peace and fulfillment in your life.
Sometimes we experience negative thoughts about ourselves causing anxiety and shame. Guilt weighs us down and robs the ability to be true to oneself. If you are open to exploring these issues and more, then you have the potential to gain inner peace and fulfillment in your life.
Scott A Riviere
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70601
I'm Scott Riviere, a licensed therapist dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and school stress. I offer a supportive environment for kids to express their feelings, build coping skills, and develop resilience. Using approaches like play therapy, CBT, and mindfulness, I tailor my methods to each child's needs. I collaborate with parents to understand and support their child’s growth. My goal is to foster emotional health and resilience, guiding young people on a path to healing and personal growth. Let's take this journey together.
I'm Scott Riviere, a licensed therapist dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and school stress. I offer a supportive environment for kids to express their feelings, build coping skills, and develop resilience. Using approaches like play therapy, CBT, and mindfulness, I tailor my methods to each child's needs. I collaborate with parents to understand and support their child’s growth. My goal is to foster emotional health and resilience, guiding young people on a path to healing and personal growth. Let's take this journey together.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Waitlist for new clients
Great to meet you! I have a passion for helping people develop and improve at any point in their life. I really like using two specific approaches called CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Positive Psychology. These methods help people change their thoughts and behaviors in a positive way, which can lead to happier and healthier lives. So, in a nutshell, I'm here to support you in becoming the best version of yourself!
Great to meet you! I have a passion for helping people develop and improve at any point in their life. I really like using two specific approaches called CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Positive Psychology. These methods help people change their thoughts and behaviors in a positive way, which can lead to happier and healthier lives. So, in a nutshell, I'm here to support you in becoming the best version of yourself!
Do you ever think you are the only one who hasn't gotten their life together yet? The truth is we ALL experience difficult and stressful life stuff at times. Life can be really tough. We all carry pain that is often exacerbated by new relationships and situations: psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain. If you have tried to "figure it out" on your own for too long, like so many of us think we must, and would like a relatable professional to work with you toward healing and growth, I would appreciate the opportunity and privilege to work with you on your journey toward a healthier, happier you. It's ok to need some help.
Do you ever think you are the only one who hasn't gotten their life together yet? The truth is we ALL experience difficult and stressful life stuff at times. Life can be really tough. We all carry pain that is often exacerbated by new relationships and situations: psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain. If you have tried to "figure it out" on your own for too long, like so many of us think we must, and would like a relatable professional to work with you toward healing and growth, I would appreciate the opportunity and privilege to work with you on your journey toward a healthier, happier you. It's ok to need some help.
Tynia M Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Life transitions can be complicated! Are you a woman who is experiencing the stress of managing your life and the lives of those around you? Maybe you are pursuing career dreams and aspirations while parenting, managing romantic relationships, and working to overcome past trauma.
Life transitions can be complicated! Are you a woman who is experiencing the stress of managing your life and the lives of those around you? Maybe you are pursuing career dreams and aspirations while parenting, managing romantic relationships, and working to overcome past trauma.
Oshe’ Lewis-Reese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Waitlist for new clients
I assist adult clients from various backgrounds and all walks of life. I believe that people experience many things in life that cause issues with self-esteem, perspective, and thought processes. As a result, this may require them to gain insight into their thinking and coping patterns to better understand themselves and improve their coping and decision making.
I assist adult clients from various backgrounds and all walks of life. I believe that people experience many things in life that cause issues with self-esteem, perspective, and thought processes. As a result, this may require them to gain insight into their thinking and coping patterns to better understand themselves and improve their coping and decision making.
As a certified trauma professional, I am able to help individuals and families navigate life transitions and challenges. I am competent in adoption coaching and therapy for all stages with pre and post adoption. I am passionate in helping clients identify barriers in their functioning to help in creating growth. Helping clients grow in their coping skills and education of how life events can change our thought patterns, behavioral reactions, and and emotional responses. I am committed to the holistic approach and helping you become the version of yourself or your family. We can not change the past but grow our future.
As a certified trauma professional, I am able to help individuals and families navigate life transitions and challenges. I am competent in adoption coaching and therapy for all stages with pre and post adoption. I am passionate in helping clients identify barriers in their functioning to help in creating growth. Helping clients grow in their coping skills and education of how life events can change our thought patterns, behavioral reactions, and and emotional responses. I am committed to the holistic approach and helping you become the version of yourself or your family. We can not change the past but grow our future.
Joel Daugherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CFLE
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Life can be overwhelming, especially right now. Whether you're facing a recent loss, trying to recover from Hurricane Laura, facing challenges in relationships, finances, family or career; or maybe you just need a little encouragement, Lake Area Counseling is here for you. We don't believe in band-aids, cover-ups, denial of problems, or making excuses for ourselves or others. We shoot straight, focus on creative problem solving, and finding real solutions. We know the pain of past trauma, but we don't stay there. We believe in moving forward.
Life can be overwhelming, especially right now. Whether you're facing a recent loss, trying to recover from Hurricane Laura, facing challenges in relationships, finances, family or career; or maybe you just need a little encouragement, Lake Area Counseling is here for you. We don't believe in band-aids, cover-ups, denial of problems, or making excuses for ourselves or others. We shoot straight, focus on creative problem solving, and finding real solutions. We know the pain of past trauma, but we don't stay there. We believe in moving forward.
Mellisa L Booth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Lake Charles, LA 70601
I am passionate about helping clients to be more in the here and now (mindfulness), develop self-compassion, create healthy boundaries, make sense of their emotions and pain, and create a meaningful life. In my practice, I offer individual therapy and support for adults and adolescents struggling with a variety of challenges. From perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, family/relationship issues, adult children of mentally ill/narcissistic parents, people pleasing and codependency, career stress, self-esteem issues, life transitions, school and behavioral issues or body image, I am here to help you through it.
I am passionate about helping clients to be more in the here and now (mindfulness), develop self-compassion, create healthy boundaries, make sense of their emotions and pain, and create a meaningful life. In my practice, I offer individual therapy and support for adults and adolescents struggling with a variety of challenges. From perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, family/relationship issues, adult children of mentally ill/narcissistic parents, people pleasing and codependency, career stress, self-esteem issues, life transitions, school and behavioral issues or body image, I am here to help you through it.
Are you feeling anxious and stressed? Do you struggle with negative thoughts or past trauma? Are you struggling with work-life balance? Are you having a hard time identifying your support system? Do you have goals you want to accomplish in life?
Are you feeling anxious and stressed? Do you struggle with negative thoughts or past trauma? Are you struggling with work-life balance? Are you having a hard time identifying your support system? Do you have goals you want to accomplish in life?
As someone who has sought my own counseling for life's adversities, I understand how daunting it can be to begin this process. I strive to provide a safe and empathetic space to encourage comfort when discussing difficult topics. My commitment is to you and the betterment of your mental health. While I have experience with the incorporation of Christian principles in session, I enjoy working with any and all populations!
As someone who has sought my own counseling for life's adversities, I understand how daunting it can be to begin this process. I strive to provide a safe and empathetic space to encourage comfort when discussing difficult topics. My commitment is to you and the betterment of your mental health. While I have experience with the incorporation of Christian principles in session, I enjoy working with any and all populations!
