Humana Therapists in Mid-City, New Orleans, LA

Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life, such as a loss of a relationship, difficult event, or shifts in career/job? Therapy can be useful in helping individuals cope with stress, and improve relationships with significant others, family members, and self. New Orleans Counseling & Hypnosis Center (NOCHC) values the healing qualities of a strong relationship between client and therapist. At NOCHC we use psycho-education to encourage better coping skills and self-care. NOCHC provides options to incorporate clinical hypnosis into treatment for those that are interested.

I approach counseling from a Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Person Centered or Child Centered Play Therapy perspective. I offer Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Ego State/IFS Therapy. You are unique in your issues and our therapeutic relationship is tailored to you. My approach is a respectful inquiry into my client’s personal issues to envision improved functioning and a future to move towards change. We will work toward positive thoughts feelings and behaviors to improve your life. I see children 10+ Adolescent/Teen, and adult clients in individual therapy.

I believe deeply in the ability for people to change and renew. My 16 years of experience working with women, men, and families who have experienced addiction, physical, sexual and emotional trauma, homelessness, and mental illness affirms this belief.

Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.

Reaching out for help can be an intimidating process, but therapy doesn't have to be scary. I work with individuals and families to help them identify the things that are going well in their lives and the things that they want to change. We collaborate together to make those changes a reality. I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you.

Counseling takes an effort on behalf of the client and the therapist. This proactive approach involves establishing a productive relationship that includes trust, mutual respect, responsibility, and team work. As part of this process, present problems are explored and methods of coping are developed for an improved life.

You're tired of struggling with insecurities that tell you you're not good enough. You have doubts holding you back from truly thriving in your life. You're not sure how to push past these doubts repeated in your mind. Perhaps you feel like you're faking it. Maybe you feel exhausted, tired of beating yourself down and pretending everything is fine. You want a change but you don't know where to start. If you let me, I'd love to help! I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment to empower you through your journey to well-being.

Sometimes life brings difficult and confusing times. These difficulties typically get easier as days pass. However, there are times, or seasons, in our lives where problems are compounded for various reasons. We may feel overwhelmed and emotionally depleted which affect our quality of life and ability to function. We know that we, or our family, need help from a trained professional. If you are feeling this way, Brighter Days are here! My name is Yanada G. Essex. In 2002, I started a holistic counseling service called Brighter Days, Inc. to bring "brighter days" to you and your family.

Dr. E. Addiction and Wellness Services is "Where Hope Grows". Hope grows when you believe things will be better for the best. Your belief and desire for things to change for good depend on the trust you have in your therapist. Dr. E. is set to help you find your hope through counseling. Dr. E. offers various services, including Addictions, Mental Health Counseling, and Co-Occurring Disorders Services. Dr. E. also provides services for the Department of Transportation agencies of "Return to Duty. Services are conducted through a comprehensive evaluation with tools to determine and measure treatment outcomes. "Seeing is believing"

I am taking new clients right now, but most openings are bi-weekly. Recognizing that you cannot handle something on your own takes a lot of courage. My goal is to understand you and what you have experienced in your life that has led to difficult times. I will assist you in identifying what changes can be made in order to lead a happier and healthier life. I view the therapeutic relationship as non-judgmental, safe, and supportive. It's not my goal to tell you how to change or better your life, but to go on the journey with you and explore how making effective changes can lead to a happier you.

I am steadfast in the belief that there is always hope, and that there are no paths taken that can’t be redirected. Please join me as we discover your process of healing together. A native of New Orleans, I hold a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Holy Cross University. I am currently a PLPC working under the supervision of April Ivy, LPC-S. After taking some personal time to focus on family and motherhood, I am thrilled to be back seeing clients again.

I have 42 years of experience in private practice and have dealt with a multiplicity of problems that arise from people just being human and trying navigate life's many challenges . I have been trained in all the specialty areas of therapy and issues listed below. Short term solution focused as well as longer-termed, in-depth therapy are also available to you in my practice. My philosophy is that therapy is a supportive tool for individuals to solve problems and heal trauma in their lives by re-educating their psyches with new information and draining the painful residues from traumas.

Welcome to the first steps of your journey to a new, fulfilled & happier life experience. I am honored to work with you to help you achieve your highest potential & to assist you in making positive changes. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. While using the power of your own mind, you can make changes that are lasting & permanent. Hypnosis uses the power of your mind to make those changes. Together, we will work through the problems & develop coping skills to handle life's difficulties. From abuse to stress reduction & much, much more, hypnotherapy is the ticket to natural healing & growth.