In Person Therapists in Port Allen, LA
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life transitions, stress, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope. It is never too late to change and start living the life you've always wanted. If you're interested in becoming a better, happier, more fulfilled you, I'd love to work with you every step of the way.
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life transitions, stress, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope. It is never too late to change and start living the life you've always wanted. If you're interested in becoming a better, happier, more fulfilled you, I'd love to work with you every step of the way.
Kristy Dandridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC - S, NCC, LPCT, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Port Allen, LA 70767
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well being and how it impacts your life. While you process through everything from past trauma to current conflicts, it is significant to know that your growth and healing is what is most important to me.
If you’re considering taking this important step, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation via telehealth or in-person
I am genuinely passionate about the counseling profession and believe in a personalized, eclectic approach to each session. Recognizing that no two individuals are the same, I tailor my methods to meet your unique needs and circumstances.
If you’re considering taking this important step, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation via telehealth or in-person
I am genuinely passionate about the counseling profession and believe in a personalized, eclectic approach to each session. Recognizing that no two individuals are the same, I tailor my methods to meet your unique needs and circumstances.
Stressed out? Angry? Depressed? Something missing? Unhappy? Relationship not working? Something or someone controlling you? Are you restless, irritated, or discontented? Do you want to be happy, joyous, and free?
My Life Will Change ... When I Change!
I create a laid-back, secure, and empowered environment. During this experience, I will provide certain insights, wisdom, and knowledge. There may be tears, but also laughter. I am the privileged witness of your progress and your best cheerleader.
Until you start to choose…you do not have a choice!
Stressed out? Angry? Depressed? Something missing? Unhappy? Relationship not working? Something or someone controlling you? Are you restless, irritated, or discontented? Do you want to be happy, joyous, and free?
My Life Will Change ... When I Change!
I create a laid-back, secure, and empowered environment. During this experience, I will provide certain insights, wisdom, and knowledge. There may be tears, but also laughter. I am the privileged witness of your progress and your best cheerleader.
Until you start to choose…you do not have a choice!
Persons with addiction are valiant warriors pitted against a formidable foe. I have been privileged thru the years to come alongside the bravest of these people, wounded by denial, loss of family, wealth, health, even freedom. I have rejoiced with them in their victories and mourned with them in their defeats. I have worked with their families who bear similar losses and pain. I offer an non-judgmental approach to seeking the best solution for the individual and/or family members. Please call and allow me to assist you and your loved ones to take the first step to recovery.
Persons with addiction are valiant warriors pitted against a formidable foe. I have been privileged thru the years to come alongside the bravest of these people, wounded by denial, loss of family, wealth, health, even freedom. I have rejoiced with them in their victories and mourned with them in their defeats. I have worked with their families who bear similar losses and pain. I offer an non-judgmental approach to seeking the best solution for the individual and/or family members. Please call and allow me to assist you and your loved ones to take the first step to recovery.
I offer therapy in person and online.
I specialize in working with couples who are thoughtful and deeply invested in their relationships—but still find themselves stuck. Many of the couples I see are navigating recurring conflict, loss of connection, infidelity, or the strain of major life transitions. Others feel frustrated that insight alone hasn’t created lasting change. I also work with individuals who want their emotional lives and relationships to be more fulfilling. Therapy is a place to move beyond awareness into meaningful, sustainable change. Often, an outside perspective can help to bring new ideas and tools to old struggles.
I offer therapy in person and online.
I specialize in working with couples who are thoughtful and deeply invested in their relationships—but still find themselves stuck. Many of the couples I see are navigating recurring conflict, loss of connection, infidelity, or the strain of major life transitions. Others feel frustrated that insight alone hasn’t created lasting change. I also work with individuals who want their emotional lives and relationships to be more fulfilling. Therapy is a place to move beyond awareness into meaningful, sustainable change. Often, an outside perspective can help to bring new ideas and tools to old struggles.
I am seeing all clients via TeleHealth and Face to Face.
I have always had a desire to help people since I was a small child. As a young adult my interest began to grow towards the helping profession. My faith is important to me. It is my faith that continues to drive my profession as a therapist. I believe in life we experience so many things that effect how we think, live, and grow as a person. I wanted to gain more knowledge on how to be effective in helping people. So, then begins my journey to social work.
I am seeing all clients via TeleHealth and Face to Face.
I have always had a desire to help people since I was a small child. As a young adult my interest began to grow towards the helping profession. My faith is important to me. It is my faith that continues to drive my profession as a therapist. I believe in life we experience so many things that effect how we think, live, and grow as a person. I wanted to gain more knowledge on how to be effective in helping people. So, then begins my journey to social work.
Has motherhood bombarded you with emotions that reflect depression, anxiety, feeling trapped between crippling thoughts of uncertainty, shame, guilt, hopeless, or feeling overwhelmed with the common realities that new moms experience? Life with a new baby changes everything, and for most your days are startled by the arrival of doubt and fears that may replace the love in your heart. Societal stigma convey that mothers should conceal their alarming thoughts. I am here to tell you 'Good Mothers' have these thoughts, and that all mothers may not feel good about being mothers all the time.
Has motherhood bombarded you with emotions that reflect depression, anxiety, feeling trapped between crippling thoughts of uncertainty, shame, guilt, hopeless, or feeling overwhelmed with the common realities that new moms experience? Life with a new baby changes everything, and for most your days are startled by the arrival of doubt and fears that may replace the love in your heart. Societal stigma convey that mothers should conceal their alarming thoughts. I am here to tell you 'Good Mothers' have these thoughts, and that all mothers may not feel good about being mothers all the time.
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I love connecting with people, working with my hands, and building things. I am grateful to be doing this work of therapy, helping people and walking with them along their path of growth, healing, and change. I counsel with deep empathy and understanding, I believe in people's ability to make life better through therapy, and I hold hope for each person as they strive to do so. I have been counseling individuals and couples for more than 8 years. I have extensive experience in treating people with behavioral issues, addictions, relationship problems, and traumatic experiences. I want therapy to be affordable. Contact me to see how.
I love connecting with people, working with my hands, and building things. I am grateful to be doing this work of therapy, helping people and walking with them along their path of growth, healing, and change. I counsel with deep empathy and understanding, I believe in people's ability to make life better through therapy, and I hold hope for each person as they strive to do so. I have been counseling individuals and couples for more than 8 years. I have extensive experience in treating people with behavioral issues, addictions, relationship problems, and traumatic experiences. I want therapy to be affordable. Contact me to see how.
Edith Altomare Fonseca
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Counseling is a unique process accompanied by a trusting therapist that can guide you through your journey to wellness. I commend you for taking the first brave step to seek help! As a therapist, I offer my professional perspective by using a variety of theoretical approaches catered to your specific needs and goals. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment and trusting relationship with my clients.
Counseling is a unique process accompanied by a trusting therapist that can guide you through your journey to wellness. I commend you for taking the first brave step to seek help! As a therapist, I offer my professional perspective by using a variety of theoretical approaches catered to your specific needs and goals. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment and trusting relationship with my clients.
Everyone deals with hardship at some point in their life. During these times it can be difficult to feel understood, heard, or supported. I am here to support and guide you toward creating positive change and building upon your strengths. I will work collaboratively with you to help you make connections between the way your history, thoughts, emotions and body sensations impact the way you respond to the world. My intention is to give you an awareness of yourself that will empower you to feel more in control of your life so you can achieve personal growth and healing.
Everyone deals with hardship at some point in their life. During these times it can be difficult to feel understood, heard, or supported. I am here to support and guide you toward creating positive change and building upon your strengths. I will work collaboratively with you to help you make connections between the way your history, thoughts, emotions and body sensations impact the way you respond to the world. My intention is to give you an awareness of yourself that will empower you to feel more in control of your life so you can achieve personal growth and healing.
It's OK to not be OK today, but it's not OK to think you won't be OK tomorrow. In order for you to have a stable mindset you have to stop giving today's strength for tomorrow's battles, that brings on anxiety. While wasting today's energy on thoughts of yesterday’s could've, should've leads to depression. Begin living one day at a time, one breath at a time, doing and completing all things one at a time. While facing life challenges, you never have to feel alone; it's beneficial to have someone supportive who is accepting & caring while in therapy. Rebuilding, reconciling dysfunctional lives with hope & commitment to work together.
It's OK to not be OK today, but it's not OK to think you won't be OK tomorrow. In order for you to have a stable mindset you have to stop giving today's strength for tomorrow's battles, that brings on anxiety. While wasting today's energy on thoughts of yesterday’s could've, should've leads to depression. Begin living one day at a time, one breath at a time, doing and completing all things one at a time. While facing life challenges, you never have to feel alone; it's beneficial to have someone supportive who is accepting & caring while in therapy. Rebuilding, reconciling dysfunctional lives with hope & commitment to work together.
I'm a licensed professional counselor. In therapy, I focus on restoring a sense of balance and self-efficacy for my clients. I like to demystify therapy: therapy works best when you know that the person cares about you and makes your best interests the priority. My goal is to be honest and considerate so that can happen. Get to know me and we'll work together to rediscover and develop the best parts of you.
I have a special interest in working with marginalized populations. I enjoy helping those who've been othered, scapegoated, and discriminated against. I'm committed to creating a brave space that prioritizes safety for you.
I'm a licensed professional counselor. In therapy, I focus on restoring a sense of balance and self-efficacy for my clients. I like to demystify therapy: therapy works best when you know that the person cares about you and makes your best interests the priority. My goal is to be honest and considerate so that can happen. Get to know me and we'll work together to rediscover and develop the best parts of you.
I have a special interest in working with marginalized populations. I enjoy helping those who've been othered, scapegoated, and discriminated against. I'm committed to creating a brave space that prioritizes safety for you.
Hi there, I'm Kim! Feeling unheard or unsettled? I help clients slow down, make sense of their experiences, and find steadier ground. I offer a calm space where you can speak freely and begin to understand what you need. If you are ready to start, I will walk with you through each step. I listen closely and help you sort through what feels confusing or heavy. I focus on understanding your story and naming patterns that shape your life. I offer grounded guidance and adjust our work to your needs so you can make choices that fit your life and support real change.
Hi there, I'm Kim! Feeling unheard or unsettled? I help clients slow down, make sense of their experiences, and find steadier ground. I offer a calm space where you can speak freely and begin to understand what you need. If you are ready to start, I will walk with you through each step. I listen closely and help you sort through what feels confusing or heavy. I focus on understanding your story and naming patterns that shape your life. I offer grounded guidance and adjust our work to your needs so you can make choices that fit your life and support real change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or find little fulfillment in your day to day life? Feeling stuck, weighed down, constantly stressed or on edge? Have you always taken care of everyone but yourself? Searching for answers to these or any other mental or emotional roadblocks that have been holding you back in your life, then you are in the correct place. I am a counselor who is ready to work with you in the supportive process to achieve your therapeutic goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or find little fulfillment in your day to day life? Feeling stuck, weighed down, constantly stressed or on edge? Have you always taken care of everyone but yourself? Searching for answers to these or any other mental or emotional roadblocks that have been holding you back in your life, then you are in the correct place. I am a counselor who is ready to work with you in the supportive process to achieve your therapeutic goals.
I offer therapy by appointment, in person or through secure telehealth.
Life is a journey filled with both hills and valleys. If you find yourself stuck in one of those valleys, you're not alone—and you don’t have to walk through it alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to support and guide you through life’s difficult seasons.
I’ve been blessed to be married to my wife for over 20 years, and together we are raising four wonderful children. Since 2002, I’ve also served as a minister, which has given me the privilege of walking alongside many individuals and families during times of struggle and growth.
I offer therapy by appointment, in person or through secure telehealth.
Life is a journey filled with both hills and valleys. If you find yourself stuck in one of those valleys, you're not alone—and you don’t have to walk through it alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to support and guide you through life’s difficult seasons.
I’ve been blessed to be married to my wife for over 20 years, and together we are raising four wonderful children. Since 2002, I’ve also served as a minister, which has given me the privilege of walking alongside many individuals and families during times of struggle and growth.
Shannon E. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, MHSP, NCC
7 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
I offer in-person and telehealth sessions in Louisiana & telehealth in Tennessee.
You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside things feel overwhelming, disconnected, or stuck. Maybe you’re carrying the impact of past trauma, navigating difficult relationships, or noticing stress showing up in your body in ways you can’t shake. You don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with adults who want deeper healing—not just coping, but real change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that your responses make sense in the context of your experiences.
I offer in-person and telehealth sessions in Louisiana & telehealth in Tennessee.
You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside things feel overwhelming, disconnected, or stuck. Maybe you’re carrying the impact of past trauma, navigating difficult relationships, or noticing stress showing up in your body in ways you can’t shake. You don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with adults who want deeper healing—not just coping, but real change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that your responses make sense in the context of your experiences.
I see clients online and in person, and treat OCD & related anxiety disorders, phobias, and BFRBs, including "taboo" OCD themes.
It can be challenging to feel beaten down and struggle with scary, intrusive, and unwanted repetitive distressing thoughts. You may feel compelled to ask for repeated reassurance, perform behaviors multiple times or in a certain way, mentally review or check excessively, or even avoid people or situations you care about due to your fear and anxiety. You may have anxiety about anxiety. You may have tried talk therapy before, but haven’t seen the results you are looking for, and want to feel more flexible & less rigid about your behaviors. You want to live a life that feels important to you, and are ready to do the work to get there.
I see clients online and in person, and treat OCD & related anxiety disorders, phobias, and BFRBs, including "taboo" OCD themes.
It can be challenging to feel beaten down and struggle with scary, intrusive, and unwanted repetitive distressing thoughts. You may feel compelled to ask for repeated reassurance, perform behaviors multiple times or in a certain way, mentally review or check excessively, or even avoid people or situations you care about due to your fear and anxiety. You may have anxiety about anxiety. You may have tried talk therapy before, but haven’t seen the results you are looking for, and want to feel more flexible & less rigid about your behaviors. You want to live a life that feels important to you, and are ready to do the work to get there.
I’m honored to walk alongside you on your path toward wellness, healing and growth. As a Christian counselor and SITT-trained Story-Informed Trauma Therapist, I specialize in trauma therapy, including complex PTSD (C-PTSD), PTSD, narcissistic abuse, addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and marriage counseling as a SYMBIS certified counselor. I also provide support for those navigating the unique challenges of blended families and military spousal life, offering compassionate care and tools for healthy communication and connection.
I’m honored to walk alongside you on your path toward wellness, healing and growth. As a Christian counselor and SITT-trained Story-Informed Trauma Therapist, I specialize in trauma therapy, including complex PTSD (C-PTSD), PTSD, narcissistic abuse, addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and marriage counseling as a SYMBIS certified counselor. I also provide support for those navigating the unique challenges of blended families and military spousal life, offering compassionate care and tools for healthy communication and connection.
I work with all age groups and offer both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Life is far from easy. It’s even harder when you don’t have someone you can talk to without worrying about judgment, criticism, or bias. My goal in the counseling relationship is to be that steady person in your life who can sit with you in both chaos and calm, help you slow it down or speed it up, but ultimately to figure out what works for you. I come to this work with years of experience as a first responder, and I carry that perspective with me — especially when sitting with trauma, crisis, and the kind of pain that doesn’t always get talked about.
I work with all age groups and offer both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Life is far from easy. It’s even harder when you don’t have someone you can talk to without worrying about judgment, criticism, or bias. My goal in the counseling relationship is to be that steady person in your life who can sit with you in both chaos and calm, help you slow it down or speed it up, but ultimately to figure out what works for you. I come to this work with years of experience as a first responder, and I carry that perspective with me — especially when sitting with trauma, crisis, and the kind of pain that doesn’t always get talked about.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.