Play Therapy in New Orleans, LA

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 12+ Adolescent/Teen, and adult clients in individual therapy.

Our work together will facilitate your being in the present moment, not stuck in the past or concerned about the future. Incidents from your past can be "desensitized", allowing your attention to come into the present, giving you more energy and the ability to concentrate. The clinical name for this work is EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which is the treatment of choice for those afflicted with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).We will use Art to communicate and express deep feelings. Children respond well to this type of treatment.

As an experienced wellness advocate and clinician, I work with clients on various presenting issues, providing a caring and non-judgmental space for clients to feel comfortable and at ease. Clients may be struggling with feeling "stuck" or working through challenges and desire to gain insight and awareness to personal behaviors and patterns. Clients may also be seeking to explore beliefs, relationships, and life/career decisions.

My counseling approach comes from both play therapy client centered and cognitive behavioral perspectives, I utilize modalities to meet my client's needs. I am passionate about the power of play and feel I am someone who possesses a youthful spirit that allows me to build a therapeutic relationship with a range of age groups. I have experience as a school counselor that allows me a unique advantage of understanding school difficulties your child may be experiencing such as separation anxiety, peer relationships, behaviors in and out the classroom, as well as effective collaboration with school staff.

I believe in the therapeutic power of the relationship between the therapist and the client. When you are ready to embark on your counseling journey, it is important you feel comfortable with your potential therapist.

CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.

I am here for you for the purpose of helping you heal your mind, body & spirit through the innovative and somatic technique of Brainspotting which some call “the new EMDR”. I also also offer other counseling modalities such as parts work, talk therapy, visual meditation, inner child work, play & art therapy techniques in order to help you heal trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, & the difficulties of hold weekday and Saturday hours.

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.

Therapy is a collaborative process in which we gently explore your history and build on your strengths to create a greater sense of connection - to you and your loved ones. We will increase your capacity and develop tools to become unstuck. I use a person-centered, attachment-based, trauma-informed, and multicultural approach. I have significant experience working with those who are healing from interpersonal trauma and complex grief. I work with most clients who are navigating anxiety, sexuality, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I work with couples who hope to increase intimacy and improve communication.

JW's Creative Solutions, LLC is a Counseling, Life Coaching and Consulting agency. Our mission is to provide: 1) innovative behavioral health services, 2) case management services and 2) other supportive services to individuals addressing life transitional issues. Our agency works from an eco-systemic perspective, which means that we accept a client's immediate family relationships and larger social context as being important resources in solving life's problems. Goals for therapy are always established through collaboration with the client. The overall objective for therapy is always the successful resolution of the problems that are deemed the most important through that collaborative process.

Are you currently going through struggles in life or hitting some obstacles? Well it's normal and it happens to all of us from childhood through adulthood. The important question is, how are you coping? Sometimes without being aware of it, we develop destructive coping mechanisms by masking or shoving things down. As a therapist of 24 years, I can help guide you, your child, teen or family in learning new, healthier tools to live a more functional, enhanced and fulfilling life. And improve relationships too! If you are looking for effective help and support through a troubling situation, allow yourself to reach out.

Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and worry? Are they feeling depressed, disconnected, and lonely? Are they struggling with inattention, behavior problems, or academics? We want to help them feel ready for whatever life throws at them next, thriving at school, enjoying the things they love to do, comfortable with others, and connected to the people closest to them. We are a team of child psychologists and social workers with expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior problems, social difficulties, parent-child relationships, and other common challenges children and teens face today.

Healing is a journey not a destination. I would be honored to support you and your child on this journey. My name is Keva and I am an LPC who has a strong passion for working with kids and adolescents 7-17, who have experienced trauma. I work with kids in helping them explore their emotions, understand body regulation, recognize unhealthy patterns and help them find new and healthier coping skills. I do this through play therapy , talk therapy and in any other way that may be healing for my client. I simply enjoy incorporating creative approaches to the needs of each client I work with.

I would describe myself as an intuitive, and nurturing therapist. I provide non-judgmental counseling filled with unconditional positive regard, and I focus on my clients' overall personal growth and wellness, not just the identified problem. I believe in incorporating the healing power of play and laughter into counseling regardless of client age. I also concentrate on helping my clients to acknowledge their daily progress and to challenge their beliefs about their need for perfection. I am a dedicated therapist and I believe that all of my clients and their needs are unique and worthy of respect and individualized treatment.