Therapists for Children in Luling, LA

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Creative Family Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Luling, LA 70070
Creative Family Solutions empowers individuals to make good choices, reclaim self esteem, trust others and achieve goals in the home and in the educational and judicial systems.
Creative Family Solutions empowers individuals to make good choices, reclaim self esteem, trust others and achieve goals in the home and in the educational and judicial systems.
(985) 303-2669 View (985) 303-2669
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Barbara Ann Dehon-Manuel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Luling, LA 70070
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with children, families, and individuals across diverse settings.
HOPE Unlimited offers counseling for individuals, couples, and families facing life’s challenges. In a compassionate environment, I partner with clients to help them feel understood, and empowered. Together, we work on strengthening relationships, navigating life transitions, and developing healthy ways to cope and move forward with confidence and hope.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with children, families, and individuals across diverse settings.
HOPE Unlimited offers counseling for individuals, couples, and families facing life’s challenges. In a compassionate environment, I partner with clients to help them feel understood, and empowered. Together, we work on strengthening relationships, navigating life transitions, and developing healthy ways to cope and move forward with confidence and hope.
(504) 475-3062 View (504) 475-3062
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Dr. Monique Matherne
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
Typically, I work with adults, college students, adolescents, children 8 years or older, and companies.
I obtained a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a Master's Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I have been licensed as a Psychologist since 2009. I do not take insurance however many of my patients will submit out of network claims and may be reimbursed.
Typically, I work with adults, college students, adolescents, children 8 years or older, and companies.
I obtained a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a Master's Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I have been licensed as a Psychologist since 2009. I do not take insurance however many of my patients will submit out of network claims and may be reimbursed.
(504) 800-8336 View (504) 800-8336
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Kaitlyn Hay
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP-II
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in working with children and teens struggling with social skills, anxiety, behavioral issues, and mood disorder, individuals with trauma including trafficking, and individuals on the autism spectrum.
I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. We will explore patterns of thoughts and actions to better understand your problems and to develop solutions. For my younger clients, I often employ expressive and creative approaches including play and art. I also offer group counseling for specialized topics.
I specialize in working with children and teens struggling with social skills, anxiety, behavioral issues, and mood disorder, individuals with trauma including trafficking, and individuals on the autism spectrum.
I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. We will explore patterns of thoughts and actions to better understand your problems and to develop solutions. For my younger clients, I often employ expressive and creative approaches including play and art. I also offer group counseling for specialized topics.
(985) 336-5389 View (985) 336-5389

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Nicole Varney
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC -S, NCC
Metairie, LA 70001
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and veterans—supporting a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, and identity-related challenges.
I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to meet your needs, and I’m committed to making therapy a collaborative, empowering experience. You don’t have to go through this alone—healing is possible, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and veterans—supporting a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, and identity-related challenges.
I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to meet your needs, and I’m committed to making therapy a collaborative, empowering experience. You don’t have to go through this alone—healing is possible, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
(504) 502-9368 View (504) 502-9368
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Ashlie T Clouatre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70005
Children can gain techniques to cope and function with stressors in school, social, and family life.
My specialty is working with adults, children and families for a variety of mood stressors and life changes including anxiety, depression, and divorce. I am a CBT therapist, and goal oriented to help clients meet their needs in a timely manner. I am also a certified Child Specialist for the Collaborative Divorce Process.
Children can gain techniques to cope and function with stressors in school, social, and family life.
My specialty is working with adults, children and families for a variety of mood stressors and life changes including anxiety, depression, and divorce. I am a CBT therapist, and goal oriented to help clients meet their needs in a timely manner. I am also a certified Child Specialist for the Collaborative Divorce Process.
(504) 290-1805 View (504) 290-1805
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Victor M Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS, CAMS
1 Endorsed
Gretna, LA 70053
I have worked in many capacities (from psychiatric technician to becoming a Program Manager) of Mental Health for over 45 years. As Program Manager of four different programs, I created and started two of them. My personal goal has always been to provide the highest level of services possible to those who seek my assistance.
I have worked in many capacities (from psychiatric technician to becoming a Program Manager) of Mental Health for over 45 years. As Program Manager of four different programs, I created and started two of them. My personal goal has always been to provide the highest level of services possible to those who seek my assistance.
(504) 534-5912 View (504) 534-5912
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Loyola Center for Counseling and Education (LCCE)
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
New Orleans, LA 70118
LCCE offers a variety of support, process and skills-based groups, including Adult Attachment, Social Navigation D&D Role-Playing for Teens with Neurodiversity, DBT for Teens, Chronic Illness Support, and Child Parent Relational Therapy.
Loyola Center for Counseling and Education (LCCE) is committed to providing effective mental health counseling services on a sliding scale to underserved families, couples, groups, and individuals at every stage of life. In tandem with clinical services, LCCE supervises exemplary training for graduate students in Loyola University New Orleans’ Department of Counseling. Our counselors are counseling student interns participating in the clinical year of their Master’s Degree. Our counselors are supervised and receive additional individual and group consultation opportunities.
LCCE offers a variety of support, process and skills-based groups, including Adult Attachment, Social Navigation D&D Role-Playing for Teens with Neurodiversity, DBT for Teens, Chronic Illness Support, and Child Parent Relational Therapy.
Loyola Center for Counseling and Education (LCCE) is committed to providing effective mental health counseling services on a sliding scale to underserved families, couples, groups, and individuals at every stage of life. In tandem with clinical services, LCCE supervises exemplary training for graduate students in Loyola University New Orleans’ Department of Counseling. Our counselors are counseling student interns participating in the clinical year of their Master’s Degree. Our counselors are supervised and receive additional individual and group consultation opportunities.
(504) 864-7858 View (504) 864-7858
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Christie Quackenbush
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, PLPC
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70001
You could be struggling in relationship with others (friend, spouse, child, parent) and need hope that it can improve.
My philosophy is that counseling is an opportunity for healing & growth through the partnership between you and your counselor. I come alongside you to assist you in learning more about yourself & your behavior while gaining a sense of ownership. This is driven by you, which itself can motivate and empower you to process difficult things or make change.
You could be struggling in relationship with others (friend, spouse, child, parent) and need hope that it can improve.
My philosophy is that counseling is an opportunity for healing & growth through the partnership between you and your counselor. I come alongside you to assist you in learning more about yourself & your behavior while gaining a sense of ownership. This is driven by you, which itself can motivate and empower you to process difficult things or make change.
(504) 474-7641 View (504) 474-7641
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Alvin A Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS, CCSW
Online Only
I am a retired Social Worker. I enjoyed 25 years working in the school system in New Orleans and 7 years as the LCSW in a Community Health Center. I have a passion for helping individuals cope with depression, anxiety and trauma concerns. I also enjoy working with students with school adjustment concerns. I strongly believe that past experiences can be processed to help achieve a positive existence and enjoyable future. I also believe the knowledge I have obtained over the years can be very beneficial to an individual working towards licensure to become a License Clinical Social Worker.
I am a retired Social Worker. I enjoyed 25 years working in the school system in New Orleans and 7 years as the LCSW in a Community Health Center. I have a passion for helping individuals cope with depression, anxiety and trauma concerns. I also enjoy working with students with school adjustment concerns. I strongly believe that past experiences can be processed to help achieve a positive existence and enjoyable future. I also believe the knowledge I have obtained over the years can be very beneficial to an individual working towards licensure to become a License Clinical Social Worker.
(504) 565-2406 View (504) 565-2406
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Jira C Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
New Orleans, LA 70115
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor who creates a warm and safe place for my clients to unpack their burdens and day-to-day obstacles while being their authentic self. When I work with clients, my goal is to address the issues that they are currently facing and strive to create a better atmosphere for them to live, and grow.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor who creates a warm and safe place for my clients to unpack their burdens and day-to-day obstacles while being their authentic self. When I work with clients, my goal is to address the issues that they are currently facing and strive to create a better atmosphere for them to live, and grow.
(504) 399-3115 View (504) 399-3115
Robert J Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
New Orleans, LA 70118
I provide treatment to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
I have significant experience in the treatment of addiction both in an inpatient and outpatient settings. I am available for assessment and treatment of substance abuse and addiction disorders.
I provide treatment to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
I have significant experience in the treatment of addiction both in an inpatient and outpatient settings. I am available for assessment and treatment of substance abuse and addiction disorders.
(313) 908-6702 View (313) 908-6702
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Alexis Fernandez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Gretna, LA 70053
I support children and adults with ADHD, addiction, grief, depression, OCD, and stress while building coping skills and emotional resilience.
If your anxiety feels constant, your body is always on edge, or panic comes out of nowhere—you’re not broken or alone. I work with anxious individuals, high-achievers, and those navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or life transitions. I walk alongside you, helping you move through overwhelm, build coping skills, and feel more in control. My goal is to pull you above water, then teach you how to swim in the rough sea of life with confidence. I’m PSI-trained in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
I support children and adults with ADHD, addiction, grief, depression, OCD, and stress while building coping skills and emotional resilience.
If your anxiety feels constant, your body is always on edge, or panic comes out of nowhere—you’re not broken or alone. I work with anxious individuals, high-achievers, and those navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or life transitions. I walk alongside you, helping you move through overwhelm, build coping skills, and feel more in control. My goal is to pull you above water, then teach you how to swim in the rough sea of life with confidence. I’m PSI-trained in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
(504) 788-2423 View (504) 788-2423
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Desiree Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am passionate about providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults.
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment creating a safe space where individuals feels safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. I strive to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard where clients feel valued and accepted no matter what they share.
I am passionate about providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults.
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment creating a safe space where individuals feels safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. I strive to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard where clients feel valued and accepted no matter what they share.
(225) 430-2711 View (225) 430-2711
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Brianna Hardy
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70125
I believe healing happens through safe, supportive connection. If you are reading this, you may be feeling disconnected from a partner, friends, community, or even yourself. If you feel lost or out of place in your own life or body, you are not alone, and you do not have to carry it by yourself.
I believe healing happens through safe, supportive connection. If you are reading this, you may be feeling disconnected from a partner, friends, community, or even yourself. If you feel lost or out of place in your own life or body, you are not alone, and you do not have to carry it by yourself.
(504) 608-2331 View (504) 608-2331
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Jamie Grayce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in support for children, teens, adults, and parents navigating Autism and ADHD.
I help children, teens, and adults. We build skills for emotional regulation, manage anxiety/overstimulation, and create strategies for difficult behaviors (home/school). I offer critical support for school advocacy (IEPs/504s) and planning for career success. Practical, strength-based solutions.
I specialize in support for children, teens, adults, and parents navigating Autism and ADHD.
I help children, teens, and adults. We build skills for emotional regulation, manage anxiety/overstimulation, and create strategies for difficult behaviors (home/school). I offer critical support for school advocacy (IEPs/504s) and planning for career success. Practical, strength-based solutions.
(337) 345-6430 View (337) 345-6430
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Heidi Malnar
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
I believe that our bodies hold the memory of our defenses, the wisdom of our experiences, and an innate capacity to heal. Putting your own well-being first can feel almost impossible. Maybe your emotions are always bubbling under the surface or your body is holding on to tension that won’t let go. Life starts to feel like a nonstop juggling act, leaving you stretched thin, disconnected, and wondering if you’re ever “enough.” But it doesn’t have to stay that way — there’s space to breathe, exhale, and feel supported.
I believe that our bodies hold the memory of our defenses, the wisdom of our experiences, and an innate capacity to heal. Putting your own well-being first can feel almost impossible. Maybe your emotions are always bubbling under the surface or your body is holding on to tension that won’t let go. Life starts to feel like a nonstop juggling act, leaving you stretched thin, disconnected, and wondering if you’re ever “enough.” But it doesn’t have to stay that way — there’s space to breathe, exhale, and feel supported.
(504) 385-0461 View (504) 385-0461
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EBTNO Evidence-Based Therapies of New Orleans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New Orleans, LA 70115
At EBTNO, we combine compassionate care with evidence-based therapies to support mental health and well-being for children, teens, and adults.
DBT-Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavioral Parent Training, Play-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma - Prolonged Exposure and CBT-TF, CBT for Depression, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Interventions for Children, Teens, and Adults, ADHD coaching for families, teens, and adults, Advocacy
At EBTNO, we combine compassionate care with evidence-based therapies to support mental health and well-being for children, teens, and adults.
DBT-Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavioral Parent Training, Play-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma - Prolonged Exposure and CBT-TF, CBT for Depression, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Interventions for Children, Teens, and Adults, ADHD coaching for families, teens, and adults, Advocacy
(504) 223-0453 View (504) 223-0453
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Scarlet K O'Dell Berckes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
New Orleans, LA 70119
Congratulations on taking the first step to living an emotionally healthy life. Taking this step for yourself shows that you are fearless, you are brave, and you want to feel and live emotionally balanced. It is time to make the necessary lifestyle and emotional changes to get out of toxic relationships and situations that may be hindering you from being the best version of yourself. I am here to help! I recognize that there are outside factors that interfere with the ability to reach individuals. I offer a non-threatening environment to help individuals reach their full potential emotionally.
Congratulations on taking the first step to living an emotionally healthy life. Taking this step for yourself shows that you are fearless, you are brave, and you want to feel and live emotionally balanced. It is time to make the necessary lifestyle and emotional changes to get out of toxic relationships and situations that may be hindering you from being the best version of yourself. I am here to help! I recognize that there are outside factors that interfere with the ability to reach individuals. I offer a non-threatening environment to help individuals reach their full potential emotionally.
(504) 322-1934 View (504) 322-1934
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Katelyn Bello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
Serving children, adolescents and their families is my passion.
My expertise includes specialized parenting help and support. With a compassionate approach, I am here to help with navigating the challenges of parenting, offering guidance to foster healthier family dynamics and emotional well-being for children, adolescents and caregivers alike.
Serving children, adolescents and their families is my passion.
My expertise includes specialized parenting help and support. With a compassionate approach, I am here to help with navigating the challenges of parenting, offering guidance to foster healthier family dynamics and emotional well-being for children, adolescents and caregivers alike.
(504) 384-8309 View (504) 384-8309

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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).

What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way

What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.

Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.

How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.