Therapists in New Orleans, LA

Janet Wolford is a licensed professional counselor who has worked with diverse populations helping individuals and couples make desired changes in their lives. Sometimes our lives present challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed and defeated. Having support can help you move through problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relational struggles, or loss.

I will work with you to bring awareness and insight to your behaviors, environments, impairments, and strengths. This awareness can pave the way for understanding the underlying motives behind your behaviors, as well as reasons for discomfort or pain, so that you can make the necessary changes. Together we’ll create a safe space to process, build insight, and discover new skills. I received my Bachelor of Arts in psychology at UCLA and my Master of Arts in social work at California State University at Northridge. I have practiced in CA, LA and MS in community-based mental health, hospital and in private practice settings.

At the Uptown Counseling Center, we provide expert treatment for your Life Stressors, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Couples/Relational Therapy, Eating Disorders, and Addictive and Substance Abuse Disorders. Our staff is here to help you enjoy your better life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. I believe that everyone is entitled to a rich, healthy, and fulfilling inner life. One that serves you as you move through life's challenges, and also encourages you to celebrate the victories. Developing and nurturing the tools to reveal your truest potential is what I believe to be a core tenet of the therapeutic process. With the right set of proven tools and support, you truly can begin the work to achieve your goals. 

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.

You are deserving of the healing and love you seek. You are worthy of support and having space held for you to be safe and open. My goal is to hold space for you, nurture your inner healer and empower you to grow in the way you always knew was possible. My encouragement is to allow yourself the space and time to heal through therapy. Give yourself the permission to be gentle and begin the introspective journey in a safe and calming therapeutic environment. You are the curator for what works best for you. My hope is to be the support you need.

I am committed to meeting you where you are. I work hard to understand and validate what it is like to be you. So, your goals for therapy are the crucial foundation for our work together. If you experience that I really do understand and validate you and your goals, then I believe you will allow me to challenge you in helpful ways when it becomes difficult to make significant changes that you want to make. I also believe that work with at least five dimensions (MIND, BODY, SOUL, SYSTEM, and STORY) in an organic and natural way can help you succeed in meeting your goals, even if other approaches have not been successful.

From the time I was young, I knew I cared. I cared about people and wanted to help others experience more fulfilling lives and relationships. I didn’t realize at the time that I wanted those experiences for myself as well. My experience growing up in a family where addiction caused great pain led me to my own problematic relationships with people, food, money and religion. Now I care about myself in ways that I never imagined possible before taking those first scary steps into my therapist’s office and asking for help. I experience life and relationships in more rewarding ways than was previously possible for me.

Are you at the end of your rope? Is your partner at the end of his/her rope with you? Have you let go of the rope? Has your partner? Garry knows exactly where you are, & what a dark, helpless, panicked place that is. He has the tools and expertise to assist you on your journey to find balance, healing, & freedom. He has also been a life-long learner & student of his own life’s journey, with all of the bumps, bruises, mistakes, growth, & change that is part of the healing process. As a result, Garry is uniquely equipped to walk beside you, guide & coach you to finding your Authentic Self lost in the chaos of sexual addiction.

You are not just your struggles! I believe anyone can achieve wellness with therapy acting as your guide along the way. My goal is to get to know the whole you while building a therapeutic relationship with mutual respect and collaboration. I acknowledge that life can be tough and believe that the beauty in humanity is that we are not perfect. So let's tailor your therapy just for the unique individual that you are! I find it intrinsically healing and revealing to use techniques that are interesting to you such as making art, listening to music, mindfulness meditation, clay works etc.

Beginning therapy can be one of the most challenging, and rewarding, quality of life decisions a person can make. I believe the rapport between therapist and client to be the foundation for promoting awareness, insight and personal growth for present struggles and identifying the role long standing patterns play. Using client’s existing strengths, my clients and I develop coping strategies through a collaborative approach, and work toward achieving greater balance and healthier patterns. I work with a wide range of couples, adults and young adults.

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

*Currently accepting new clients and all appointments will be done via telehealth.* It is possible to have a more peaceful, meaningful life. Together, we can work through your stress, trauma, fears, low self-esteem, and/or relationship challenges. I work with individual adults and older adolescents who want to get more out of their life, their relationships, and/or their work. I approach my work with passion, empathy, and a respect. I excel with clients who are going through transitions or rethinking their path (moving, starting college, graduate school, new career/unfulfilling work, break ups, new parents, and more).

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. I am currently accepting LPCAs for supervision in Texas, clients with insurance in Louisiana, and those paying out of pocket in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. I specialize in working with the Queer community, BIPOC, survivors of trauma, those in polyamorous relationships, dealing with depression and anxiety, and those participating in sex work. I have sessions available on evenings, weekends, and virtual to accommodate work schedules and allow counseling to be a priority that you can keep.

I believe in a very user friendly method of practice, and encourage clients to ask questions and let me know their concerns. Together we will determine what self-defeating behaviors are keeping you from reaching your potential and causing problems in your relationships. My style is down to earth and direct , while at the same time warm and empathic. With over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist , my goal is to provide a comfortable environment for change and growth.

In seven years of psychotherapy work with children, adolescents, college students, adults, and families, I have found that unhealthy levels of stress can worsen problems related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and beyond. These issues often lead to additional problems at home, school, or work and ultimately affect relationships with friends and family. Struggling with difficult life transitions may have a significant and lasting impact on the mind. It can be hard to navigate these situations or to know where to turn.

I believe that therapy inspires change by supporting self-awareness, insight, and growth which then impacts and improves one's life. With new insight, clients become aware of better strategies and new solutions when responding to challenges in their life. Goals of therapy can include changing behaviors that are holding you back, healing pain from your past, managing depression and anxiety, building relationship skills, and handling strong emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, and grief, to name just a few.

I have more than thirty years of experience providing state-of-the-art clinical assessment and compassionate psychological treatment for individuals and families with a broad range of issues including: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, executive functioning, substance abuse, and chronic pain. These and other unresolved conflicts of the self keep people from achieving their goals in relationships and work.

Garden District Mental Health offers a variety of services to support your needs and goals. Through the use of self-reflection and self-examination, individual therapy is aimed at identifying patterns that lead to difficulties with the goal of reducing symptoms and fostering an overall healthier life experience. Couple and Family Therapy works with partners in intimate relationships to nurture communication, change, and development. Psychological testing is available to examine and address a variety of issues.