Parenting Therapists in Metairie, LA

Are you a caregiver trying to balance the stresses of life while providing for someone you love? Maybe you are a parent to a child going through difficult behaviors, feelings, or health concerns. Or maybe you are recently caring for your own parents or spouse and you are trying to figure out how to navigate this. Life is full of challenges, changes, and transitions and It can be hard to find our way through it. Sometimes we can feel alone in our struggle and it can be overwhelming to know where to start in this process. I believe one of the most important factors in overcoming our struggles is connection and support.

CLIENTS: tots, kids, teens... and their parents too! ISSUES: social, emotional, behavioral, academics, parenting , and family functioning. GOALS: self-awareness, self-regulation, self-acceptance, autonomy. HOW: Working from a firm foundation of respect for the dignity of the individual in the client-therapist relationship, I help clients develop mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. By providing a safe, confidential, warm and empathetic counseling experience, my clients' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored, understood, and improved so life can be enjoyed once again.

Dr. Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor at Vaughn Therapeutic Collective. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents. Dr. Vaughn provides the following clinical services: Individual Therapy, Play Therapy, Parent Child Interactional Therapy, Autplay, Telehealth, Mental Health Consultation to local schools. Dr. Vaughn has years of experience providing clinical services to those with ADHD, anxiety, autism (level 1), adjustment disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, dysregulation issues, and other developmental disorders.

As a mental health therapist with 20 years of experience, my therapy service is dedicated to helping individuals achieve a healthier state of mind. Embracing Life Counseling Services offers a holistic approach to treatment, addressing anxiety, depression, and stress management through evidence-based therapies acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. We believe true healing comes from addressing the root causes of mental health issues, rather than simply treating symptoms.

I wholeheartedly believe we all possess the innate ability to grow, heal, make mindset shifts, and build support systems to find more balance in life. Adolescence and young adulthood are prime times for creating new pathways for healthier coping, relating, and decision-making. I specialize in helping teens and young adults develop healthy patterns for coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues and cultivation of self-esteem. I also offer parenting coaching, co- parenting support, child- parent restoratives, as well as school consultations and development of Brain-Body Behavior Plans.

As a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, I offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, and adults. I conduct Neuropsychological and Psychological evaluations for head injuries, neurological conditions (e.g., seizure disorders, stroke), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, developmental disorders (e.g., Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Deficiency), auditory processing disorders, and lead poisoning. I offer general intelligence assessment for employment, Gifted placement, and school admission, as well as psychological evaluations for surgery clearance (e.g., bariatric surgery candidates). For more information on the services I provide, please see my personal website: www.nolaneuropsych.com.

I believe in short term, solution oriented therapy. Extra help and support are often needed to successfully navigate the challenges life brings you. I work with preteens, teens, young adults and adults who need support in working through a difficult situation or perhaps techniques to deal with anxiety and negative thoughts. Together we will set goals, work on them and perhaps you will be on your way in a short period of time.

Welcome, I have the highest regard for the struggles you or your family have been facing. I see counseling as a process that you and I as the counselor come to understand and trust one another to explore and develop goals for an improved life. I offer a confidential atmosphere in which therapy is a cornerstone. When you experience issues and feel you are at a stand still in life, I am here to offer hope and tools to help you discover the strength within yourself. I work with commitment and diligence just as you do in the counseling process.

Are you concerned with your child’s communication skills? Are you fearful of the transitions your child is going through? Those concerns and fears are common. It takes strength and patience to be a parent of a child with behavioral issues. I create a safe environment to address the behavioral challenges life presents as your child evolves through the developmental stages of life. When working with you and your child, I will develop a unique treatment plan with emphasis placed on your child’s strengths.

If you often find yourself lost or stuck in a pattern of living, maybe even frustrated because nothing seems to change, you've found the right place. These behaviors, these feelings, and these mindsets feel out of our control sometimes. Whether you're an adult or a parent with a child - anyone can find themselves unsure of what to do. I enjoy working with adult individuals and children with their parents through confusing behaviors and emotions - building connection, helping to find clarity, and walking through healing of past or present relational wounds. Together, we create new meaning out of something that once felt so confusing.

UPDATE: REMOTE (TELEHEALTH) SESSIONS AVAILABLE. There are so many reasons to engage in therapy. In my practice I will provide you with a collaborative relationship so that you can learn to treat yourself with kindness, do the same for those you love, develop tools to tolerate difficult emotions, and gain skills to get what you need from your relationships. We will learn about your strengths and develop coping skills to overcome difficulties so that you are better able to overcome addictions, negative relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety and others.

Life can be difficult for children and their parents. I have experience in both clinical and school settings working with children who experience anxiety, low self-esteem, peer issues, behavior issues, and adjustment to life events. Parent collaboration is essential to a child's growth and success in therapy, because you know your child best! I enjoy working with parents on creating structure, building a positive relationship with their child, and facilitating change.

I work collaboratively with each unique individual, providing safety and support to encourage growth and change. I believe for counseling to be effective, a sound therapeutic relationship should be established and each client treated with respect and dignity. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Additional areas of expertise include anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, self harm, and trauma related disorders. I also offer coaching to parents on behavioral interventions and assertive parenting .

I am a clinical and developmental psychologist who works with young children, adolescents, and adults. I have special interest in post-partum mothers, anxiety reactions, and personality and identity development through life's transitions ( parenting , separation, coping with college, new baby, grief, identity crises, major life events, etc.). I work with patients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, attention or learning problems, and those who have experienced traumatic stress or unusual mental symptoms.

I am a licensed social worker with over twenty years of experience in counseling diverse groups of people. I take a holistic approach to counseling including; cognitive/behavioral , analytical, and goal/solution oriented models. We provide a private, safe, trusting, compassionate, and respectful atmosphere. I am passionate about a goal oriented practical approach to bring about positive change. Take that first step; call or email me for an appointment, free consult or more information. I will contact you within 24 hrs. 504-250-3337. ssdl@live.com Thank you for your consideration.