Therapists in Bywater, New Orleans, LA

My intention as a therapist is to create a reflective space and to bring you clarity and support. We will explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and together we will consider whether they are working for you. We will expand your awareness of your personal processes and protective patterns, both internally and in relationships and how these play out in your mind and body. With this deeper understanding of your self, we will shift perspective and create more opportunity for choice. My role is to facilitate the removal of barriers that prevent connection to your self and others through a systemic and interpersonal approach.

I approach therapy as a way of making sense of past events, understanding how they inform patterns and behaviors in the present, and using fresh interpretations to facilitate change. This might mean rewiring the brain somewhat by building new narratives around painful memories and negative beliefs, or by nurturing the parts of you that have been wounded by difficult experiences. Growth looks different for everyone, and together we will build a therapeutic plan that acknowledges the complexity of your personal ecosystem.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my privilege to help you solve the problem you are experiencing that is keeping you from having the happiness you desire and deserve.

I specialize in Substance Abuse/Addictive Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Critical Incidents. I facilitate Individuals, Couples and Families, Corporations, Industry, and Military to develop their relationship soft skills to master the invisible, intangible influences that guide successful emotional and behavioral well-being.

Depression, grief, anxiety can all happen for a wide variety of reasons, and there's no telling what might set any individual person down an emotionally unhealthy path. The important thing is to understand that there are a lot of people dealing with these issues and that it's okay to reach out for help. And when you do reach out, Michael Sanders LPC, NCC, will be here to take your hand and guide you. Psychotherapy is a collaboration between Therapist and client. With that in mind, my goal is to provide a comfortable, confidential atmosphere in which to work.

Psychotherapy can be one of the most valuable life experiences a person can have. Yet finding the right therapist may seem like an overwhelming task. I believe that establishing trust in the therapeutic relationship is critical before any meaningful or lasting change can result from a particular "technique." It is important to feel confident in your therapist's competency, compassion and character in order to build a safe, trusting relationship in which growth and change can occur. I hope that the personal statements made by therapists in this directory will help you find a good match for your particular needs.

My work focuses on motivating, assisting, and supporting your desired changes. The process begins by clarifying goals, identifying impediments, and developing alternative ways to move forward. As a licensed clinical social worker I treat children, adolescents, and adults in both long and short-term therapy. My training and extensive experience is in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and depression. In addition I have obtained the status of certified ADHD coach. Other experiences include assisting patients with the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder, personal transitions, and advocacy.

First, I honor your inquiry into the healing process! Welcome! I have a private practice specializing in trauma and welcome a variety of issues as specified under the "issues" heading. Along with formal education, I have 20 years of experiential learning and growth with professional colleagues and with the experts in the field, the people who have survived events all across the broad spectrum of "trauma" at some time in life. I see people holistically, recognizing the needs of body, mind, and spirit as the key to wellness. I welcome inquiries and consults without obligation--the "fit" is important.

Therapy is a reciprocal process and I feel privileged to work with my clients and continue to learn from their experiences. I work with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, life changes, social and behavioral issues, and identity development. My goal is to establish a healthy therapeutic relationship where we can explore feelings, reactions, and thoughts in a safe environment. I believe the main goal of therapy is to improve self-esteem and self-efficacy to increase positive connections to others. My purpose is to help children feel a sense of belonging and security in a complicated world.

It takes courage to reach out to another for support with life events, stress, and relationships. My goal in working with you is to provide support by observing and better utilizing your strengths while identifying what is getting in your way. Together we will explore how you can better manage symptoms of trauma, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and relationship stress while recognizing harmful coping mechanisms and behaviors that are holding you back, such as substance misuse and disordered eating.

To Be a Therapist is the Greatest Honor I can imagine for myself. To sit with Individuals and be part of a system that promotes a BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE is such a gift that I can't believe I get paid for it. I've been a Therapist for over 20 yrs. and feel confident in my abilities. My specialties include, but are not limited to, Narcissistic Abuse and Personality Disorder, Marital Counseling, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Sexual Abuse and Anger Management. I exclude no one for their beliefs towards Religious, Sexual or Gender Preferences. All are welcome to my Practice.

I am a clinical social worker with twenty five years experience working with individuals and families to resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. I have extensive training in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy sessions focus on techniques that provide strategies and skills for clients to develop new coping skills and improve their quality of life.

My work as a therapist began with my own search for and exploration of meaning, insight and growth. I work in an organic way so that the unique personality, both conscious and unconscious, of each client can come to the forefront. Oftentimes clients bring dreams, creative work and other material that allows for unknown elements to come into the light of our work together.

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

Change can be scary. Ironically, in order to enact change we actually need to start with self-acceptance. A deep sense of I-am-OK-ness provides the empowerment necessary to embark on change. This is where a solid therapeutic relationship can be profoundly supportive. It can provide a space of strength, safety and compassion - where the fears and obstacles can be unpacked and where you can discover and trust your innate abilities and strengths. Areas of expertise: Eating Disorders, Body Image and Body Dysmorphia, Women's Issues, Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Concerns and Life Transitions.

I am a registered art therapist (trauma-sensitive), Neurodivergent COACH, special education consultant and offer college career guidance. My therapeutic specializations are trauma, grief/loss and Neurobiology. My approach focuses on generational trauma, and historical grief/loss utilizing the polyvagal theory in conjunction with the creative process. I am also a special education consultant focusing on gifted, neurodivergent population (ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ASD), and state evaluator for Talented in the Arts. I guide parents though the process of developing Individual Education Plans for charter and private schools.

Living life to its fullest and achieving true happiness is something that you deserve. Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, issues with their identity, and traumatic events that hold them back from achieving the most from life. I believe that in working together with the client through challenging negative thought proccesses, identifying problem behaviors and problem areas, and searching for the ideal place that a person wants in life, we can successfully get you to that healthy and happy place that rewards you on a daily basis.