Gottman Method Therapists in Mandeville, LA

I help clients get unstuck, overcome challenges, navigate difficult life transitions, achieve victory over addictive behaviors, and eliminate beliefs that distort their identity. You can gain control over emotional reactions. You can experience freedom from trauma responses. You can improve your relationships. You can learn to implement strategies and achieve goals. I became a counselor because of the freedom I received, and I want to help you experience the same freedom. This can be real for you, and I'd love to show you how you can get unstuck without more exhaustion or toxic wishful thinking. You can do this, and I can help you.

Counsel NOLA strives to empower individuals, couples and families to manage difficult life transitions. Modern living can take a significant toll on our well being and relationships. Since 2014, Counsel NOLA has offered a variety of counseling services that reflect our singular focus in helping individuals and families remain safe, connected and thriving. We use techniques that have been shown to be effective and provide services that help keep families out of more restrictive interventions. We strive to enhance each parents’ ability to make decisions, communicate better with their children, and be more intentional in their part.

Life has a tendency to create difficult moments for all of us. As these moments enter our world we have to deal with them head on. Our practice provides a comfortable, private atmosphere that is conducive to creating a sense of well-being which aids in the process of brighter days ahead. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor presently working on my dissertation for a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe as well as a former graduate of Loyola University, Notre Dame Seminary and Our Lady of Holy Cross College.

I am fully licensed in both MS and LA. Life can be full of challenges and we navigate each day as best we can. I am here to help you find direction in your life, discover who you are / who you want to be, and help navigate those difficult relationships whether interpersonal, marital, or other. I welcome to discuss and process life challenges and offer tools to help you navigate day-to-day difficulties and anxieties. I offer a listening ear and a comfortable space in which respect and acceptance are a top priority. I have experience with adolescent, marital, pre-marital, couples, individual, group(s), and family counseling.

Are you struggling with the effects of chronic stress, burnout, or trauma? Does it feel like the difficulties you are having are disrupting various areas of your life and well being? Are you a parent having a hard time coping with parenting challenges and demands? Do you have a child who is struggling with big emotions and behaviors and feel your family could use some outside support? Are you a new, postpartum parent struggling to adapt to your new role? I am a counselor who has a passion for serving families. I specialize in trauma and work with individuals of all ages.

Welcome! At Bleakley Counseling LLC, we know that reaching out for help from someone you have never met can seem stressful and overwhelming. We will try our best to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. With 15 years of experience, Tara Lemon Bleakley MA, LPC currently practices general counseling with a focus in the following areas: behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, stress, problems with self-esteem, relationship problems, transitioning problems, parenting, step parenting, divorce, blended family issues, marital issues, trauma related issues, pregnancy issues, infertility and oppositional defiant disorder.

Are you struggling with compulsive porn use, relationship conflict, anger, stress, or obsessive thoughts? With the help of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), hope, respect, self-control, and intimacy can be actualized. In DBT, clients are deeply validated while also learning and reinforcing life-changing behavioral and cognitive skills. Some rewards of working these skills include present-moment awareness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. You can find peace.

I have worked in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings with adolescents, adults, and elders in individual, family, couples, and group treatment dealing with a wide range of therapeutic issues. However, I believe my most important qualification is a compassionate heart for helping people heal brokenness in their lives, make lasting changes, and live freely. My approach to counseling recognizes a person's spirituality as the central organizing principal around which lasting mental health and strong relationships may be achieved. Please don't hesitate to call today to make an appointment.

Transition is a natural part of life whether a transition from high school to college, getting married or divorced, or changing careers. Both positive and negative transition can bring stress into the family. I work with Adults & Children 7 years and above. As a military combat veteran, I have interacted with cultures around the globe. Assisting active military, veterans, and their families is a passion of mine. Conversely, I have great experience in settings where the average client has not had military experience. I take a direct approach when working with people where you meeting your goals is the focus for the sessions.

Welcome! At Bleakley Counseling LLC, we know that reaching out for help from someone you have never met can seem stressful and overwhelming. We will try our best to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. With 6 years of experience, Patricia Scannavino MA, LPC-S, NCC currently practices general counseling with a focus in the following areas: depression, anxiety, stress, self- esteem, relationship problems, life transitions, martial issues, womens issues, blended family related issues and parenting concerns.

Has previous trauma left you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, or lost? Do you feel pressure to keep going, never being able to slow down and rest? Perhaps you are craving connection with others and yourself; yet, it seems overwhelming and difficult to navigate. This is the first step. You’re ready to explore your past and rediscover yourself as a individual no longer weighed down by the difficulties of life. Above all, you are ready to share the experience of navigating life transitions and discover a place of growth, wholeness, and wellness.

We were not created to navigate life's challenges on our own. Often times we need others in these periods in our lives. It is my honor to walk with people during these difficult periods of life and help guide them towards healing. As the counselor for Shield of Hope Counseling, I aim to see restoration for people in their relationships with God, themselves, and others.

Let's face it, life can be stressful. That stress can become even more pronounced as you navigate new transitions like becoming an adult, moving to a new city, starting a new job, or leaving a relationship. Often times we have the answer but just need help sorting things out. Sometimes family and friends can be too close to help you identify your challenges. Sometimes THEY are the challenge. Working and trying to manage day-to-day responsibilities is no simple task. This is why I a firm believer in therapy.

You've tried everything you know how to do to make life manageable. Perhaps you have decided that there is no hope and nothing will ever change. You feel like somehow, all of this mess must mean there is something wrong with you. You wonder if your problems indicate an inherent weakness. Because of these fears, you find yourself hiding, wearing a mask and pretending. The weight of these behaviors have left you exhausted.

Are trauma and PTSD symptoms leaving you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and disconnected? Are you feeling the pressure to be perfect all the time or struggle to maintain focus and presence of mind? You’re someone who wants more out of life but still find yourself stuck in the past, feeling anxious and disconnected from others and your own sense of self. You crave healthy relationships but fear being hurt. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to recover from your past and explore inner resources. You’re ready to live in the moment. Most of all, you’re ready to discover how to transform difficulty into growth and vitality.

Premier Therapeutics, LLC. is dedicated to fulfilling your counseling needs. Premier counseling was created to aid in rehabilitation and restoration. Our therapists are CPR certified, licensed, insured, ethical, dedicated to upholding our company standards, and deliver therapeutic sessions within the scope and standards of practice. Our primary focus is to help you identify your goals and build on your personal strengths to help you achieve those goals. Counseling and holistic wellness is not a quick fix; it is a process, but we firmly believe that change can occur for anyone ready for improvement and growth.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in the New Orleans area. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds. My specializations of LGBTQI, Gender Dysphoria, Trauma, Attachment Disorders especially in children, depression and anxiety. I am also experienced in ABA and have a background in working with children with extreme behaviors. I am also well versed in polyamorous relationships and ethical non-monogamy. I also work with kinks and sexual expression.My therapeutic approach is eclectic as my background is Expressive Arts Therapy as well as Counseling Psychology.

These are my specialties: (1) relationship counseling; (2) counseling to reduce symptoms of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma; and (3) counseling to explore one's spiritual relationship to identify obstacles that impede connection with God. I am one of the few counselors on the Northshore who has extensive training in Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy, Gottman Couple's Therapy, Brainspotting, and Trauma Competency. In addition, I am a Christian counselor with a BA in Christian Ministry/Biblical Studies and a M.Ed in counseling. Session fees are sliding scale: $100 - $135. I accept insurance.

Congratulations, you have taken the first step! We all face challenges in life that bring a whirlwind of emotions and moving forward can often appear ambiguous and daunting. I will guide you in exploring patterns of thoughts and actions that can be impacting you in efforts to devise next steps. My style of counseling is integrative. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) depending on your presenting needs.