Therapists for Children in Prairieville, LA
I have previously worked providing individual therapy to Elementary School children that struggled with emotional and behavioral issues.
I can't wait to meet you and help work through whatever life is giving you to weigh you down right now. I know together we can push through this and get you to the place you want to be in life. I love working with families and helping parents become the parents they want to be.
I have previously worked providing individual therapy to Elementary School children that struggled with emotional and behavioral issues.
I can't wait to meet you and help work through whatever life is giving you to weigh you down right now. I know together we can push through this and get you to the place you want to be in life. I love working with families and helping parents become the parents they want to be.
I have a wealth of knowledge in special school based concerns and work with school personnel to assist in changes for your child.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you.
I have a wealth of knowledge in special school based concerns and work with school personnel to assist in changes for your child.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you.
Many people struggle with hopelessness, feel stuck in unhealthy lifestyles, and/or have a desire to get more out of life than what they are living. I walk with people into hope, wellness, and life. If any of these areas resonate with you, contact my practice (225-692-4113) and schedule an initial appointment. I look forward to serving you in any way I can.
Many people struggle with hopelessness, feel stuck in unhealthy lifestyles, and/or have a desire to get more out of life than what they are living. I walk with people into hope, wellness, and life. If any of these areas resonate with you, contact my practice (225-692-4113) and schedule an initial appointment. I look forward to serving you in any way I can.
Current Openings - Virtually or in Prairieville
Life has a way of piling on! Sometimes like a slow leak, or a tidal wave. Whether it’s anxiety that won’t let up, parenting that feels overwhelming, grief that lingers, or a sense that you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Melissa Shaw, LCSW-BACS, Wellness Coach and have 23+ years experience helping people move through life’s real, raw, and often overwhelming seasons. I work with adolescents, college students, men, women, and families by supporting them with compassion, insight, and a sincere belief in their ability to heal and grow.
Current Openings - Virtually or in Prairieville
Life has a way of piling on! Sometimes like a slow leak, or a tidal wave. Whether it’s anxiety that won’t let up, parenting that feels overwhelming, grief that lingers, or a sense that you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Melissa Shaw, LCSW-BACS, Wellness Coach and have 23+ years experience helping people move through life’s real, raw, and often overwhelming seasons. I work with adolescents, college students, men, women, and families by supporting them with compassion, insight, and a sincere belief in their ability to heal and grow.
Christopher L Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHP, LPC-S, LCS
1 Endorsed
Prairieville, LA 70769
I have a wealth of experience with children, adults, singles, couples, married and families.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, I bring over 20 years of expertise in providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Using an eclectic approach—including CBT, REBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy—I support individuals aged 5 and up in achieving meaningful change. I specialize in clinical leadership, program development, and managing complex cases with a culturally sensitive and client-centered focus. As a Board-Certified Supervisor, I excel in mentoring professionals, fostering resilience, and empowering clients to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
I have a wealth of experience with children, adults, singles, couples, married and families.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, I bring over 20 years of expertise in providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Using an eclectic approach—including CBT, REBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy—I support individuals aged 5 and up in achieving meaningful change. I specialize in clinical leadership, program development, and managing complex cases with a culturally sensitive and client-centered focus. As a Board-Certified Supervisor, I excel in mentoring professionals, fostering resilience, and empowering clients to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Are you wondering if you or your child might have ASD or ADHD?
AATC specializes in helping individuals and families gain access to comprehensive
autism or ADHD evaluations and consultation services. Both autism testing and ABA services usually have 1-2 year waiting lists in the community. AATC gives clients a time efficient private pay option from a provider with extensive experience.
Are you wondering if you or your child might have ASD or ADHD?
AATC specializes in helping individuals and families gain access to comprehensive
autism or ADHD evaluations and consultation services. Both autism testing and ABA services usually have 1-2 year waiting lists in the community. AATC gives clients a time efficient private pay option from a provider with extensive experience.
Since 2010, I've helped children, teens, and adults navigate life's challenges.
If you’re overwhelmed by the pressure to keep it all together, you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep living that way. I help people set boundaries, find balance, and break free from patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to filter yourself. It’s okay to cry, curse, or even yell (just not at me). Since 2010, I’ve helped people navigating the high demands of careers, relationships, and family life reconnect with themselves and what matters most.
Since 2010, I've helped children, teens, and adults navigate life's challenges.
If you’re overwhelmed by the pressure to keep it all together, you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep living that way. I help people set boundaries, find balance, and break free from patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to filter yourself. It’s okay to cry, curse, or even yell (just not at me). Since 2010, I’ve helped people navigating the high demands of careers, relationships, and family life reconnect with themselves and what matters most.
At A Healing Place Counseling Services, we help children as young as 3 explore big feelings through the power of play.
In life, we sometimes veer off the path that can take us away from our true selves. My goal is to help you find your way back to your path and move toward your most authentic self. My approach is a collaborative one with the client who is an expert on their lives and my expertise in helping you navigate your new direction. I will help you uncover your own strength and healing by reconnecting from within and using those new connections to create a new future. With healing and guidance, you will experience transformation.
At A Healing Place Counseling Services, we help children as young as 3 explore big feelings through the power of play.
In life, we sometimes veer off the path that can take us away from our true selves. My goal is to help you find your way back to your path and move toward your most authentic self. My approach is a collaborative one with the client who is an expert on their lives and my expertise in helping you navigate your new direction. I will help you uncover your own strength and healing by reconnecting from within and using those new connections to create a new future. With healing and guidance, you will experience transformation.
She is particularly passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adult females.
Sarah emphasizes, " Children are our future. They are not innately equipped with the tools to self-regulate, so we need to support them in navigating intense emotions. Otherwise, they may grow into dysregulated adults with more complex issues."
She is particularly passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adult females.
Sarah emphasizes, " Children are our future. They are not innately equipped with the tools to self-regulate, so we need to support them in navigating intense emotions. Otherwise, they may grow into dysregulated adults with more complex issues."
Hello, I am Martianna Jones, MS, PLPC. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northwestern State University of Louisiana and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern University A&M College. I’m passionate about helping adolescents and teens navigate life’s challenges—from anxiety and depression to managing stress, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD.
Hello, I am Martianna Jones, MS, PLPC. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northwestern State University of Louisiana and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern University A&M College. I’m passionate about helping adolescents and teens navigate life’s challenges—from anxiety and depression to managing stress, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD.
With over ten years of combined experience as an educator and counselor, I provide compassionate and specialized care for children, adolescents, teens, and young adults.
I value working collaboratively with clients to create a therapeutic journey tailored specifically to their needs. Recognizing the essential role of caregivers, I actively engage and collaborate with families, providing support and practical tools to foster growth and lasting change beyond therapy sessions.
With over ten years of combined experience as an educator and counselor, I provide compassionate and specialized care for children, adolescents, teens, and young adults.
I value working collaboratively with clients to create a therapeutic journey tailored specifically to their needs. Recognizing the essential role of caregivers, I actively engage and collaborate with families, providing support and practical tools to foster growth and lasting change beyond therapy sessions.
Feeling overwhelmed, afraid, or confused can be deeply unsettling, especially when life challenges shake your sense of peace or purpose. I provide a compassionate, faith-integrated space where clients are welcomed just as they are—mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are navigating anxiety, emotional pain, or a season of uncertainty, you do not have to walk through it alone. My approach is person-centered and grounded in respect for each individual’s story, values, and beliefs.
At Balm of Gilead Christian Counseling Center, we have seasoned clinicians, solid in faith, and trained to provide services to clients from all walks of life.
Feeling overwhelmed, afraid, or confused can be deeply unsettling, especially when life challenges shake your sense of peace or purpose. I provide a compassionate, faith-integrated space where clients are welcomed just as they are—mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are navigating anxiety, emotional pain, or a season of uncertainty, you do not have to walk through it alone. My approach is person-centered and grounded in respect for each individual’s story, values, and beliefs.
At Balm of Gilead Christian Counseling Center, we have seasoned clinicians, solid in faith, and trained to provide services to clients from all walks of life.
I work with adults, couples, children, and teenagers to help equip them with skills needed to thrive in life, and resolve conflict.
I am specially trained in anxiety therapy, and I use cognitive-behavioral and exposure and response prevention techniques to work with clients to access and explore emotions, improve emotional ‘intelligence’, overcome compulsive behavior, and work through thoughts and beliefs that may be impeding their wellness and functioning.
I work with adults, couples, children, and teenagers to help equip them with skills needed to thrive in life, and resolve conflict.
I am specially trained in anxiety therapy, and I use cognitive-behavioral and exposure and response prevention techniques to work with clients to access and explore emotions, improve emotional ‘intelligence’, overcome compulsive behavior, and work through thoughts and beliefs that may be impeding their wellness and functioning.
Are your children experiencing emotional or behavior problems and you need some help?
I primarily help with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder and other Trauma Related Disorders, and I am trained to work with children experiencing cognitive/learning disabilities and other neurodevelopmental concerns. I am only offering virtual therapy services at this time with the hope to expand into in-person services in the future.
Are your children experiencing emotional or behavior problems and you need some help?
I primarily help with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder and other Trauma Related Disorders, and I am trained to work with children experiencing cognitive/learning disabilities and other neurodevelopmental concerns. I am only offering virtual therapy services at this time with the hope to expand into in-person services in the future.
I am trained in EMDR therapy and I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking relief from trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming stress.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in cycles of trauma, anxiety, or stress. My specialty is EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps the brain process painful experiences and create lasting relief. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood while working toward peace and healing.
I am trained in EMDR therapy and I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking relief from trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming stress.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in cycles of trauma, anxiety, or stress. My specialty is EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps the brain process painful experiences and create lasting relief. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood while working toward peace and healing.
We’re more than therapists—we’re partners in your journey to better mental health and lasting recovery. At our practice, we understand how deeply mental health struggles can affect your life, and we’re here to help you navigate both with compassion and expertise.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or a combination of challenges, we offer a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and thrive. Our approach is personal, nonjudgmental, and focused on the whole you—not just your symptoms.Together, we’ll help you build resilience, discover your strengths, and create a life filled with purpose and hope.
We’re more than therapists—we’re partners in your journey to better mental health and lasting recovery. At our practice, we understand how deeply mental health struggles can affect your life, and we’re here to help you navigate both with compassion and expertise.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or a combination of challenges, we offer a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and thrive. Our approach is personal, nonjudgmental, and focused on the whole you—not just your symptoms.Together, we’ll help you build resilience, discover your strengths, and create a life filled with purpose and hope.
I've worked in a variety of settings, supporting children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults.
Hi there, I'm happy you're here! My name is Reese, and I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). Many of the people I work with are carrying heavy feelings, whether it’s anxiety, sadness, stress, or the weight of big life changes. Some are navigating family or relationship struggles, while others are searching for a stronger sense of self or direction. Or sometimes we just feel stuck and can’t quite figure out what it is we’re feeling, and that’s okay too! I am here to help you navigate your thoughts and build self-awareness, one step at a time.
I've worked in a variety of settings, supporting children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults.
Hi there, I'm happy you're here! My name is Reese, and I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). Many of the people I work with are carrying heavy feelings, whether it’s anxiety, sadness, stress, or the weight of big life changes. Some are navigating family or relationship struggles, while others are searching for a stronger sense of self or direction. Or sometimes we just feel stuck and can’t quite figure out what it is we’re feeling, and that’s okay too! I am here to help you navigate your thoughts and build self-awareness, one step at a time.
I work with adults, children (play therapy), teens, couples, and families of all backgrounds.
I approach counseling from an integrative approach based on your needs and the nature of the presenting issues. The approaches I frequently use are cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, interpersonal, and family systems. Sessions are 50 minutes and typically occur once a week until symptoms decrease.
I work with adults, children (play therapy), teens, couples, and families of all backgrounds.
I approach counseling from an integrative approach based on your needs and the nature of the presenting issues. The approaches I frequently use are cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, interpersonal, and family systems. Sessions are 50 minutes and typically occur once a week until symptoms decrease.
I enjoy working with preteens, teens, and adults. As a trauma therapist I utilize integrative trauma-focused techniques that go beyond traditional talk therapy. It is not easy to be vulnerable, therefore it is important to me that you feel safe while reflecting on past trauma. I hope to help you facilitate growth through healing and provide practical tools to overcome difficult barriers. I am experienced and trained in working with ADHD, Eating Disorders, Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Trauma, Relationship Trauma, and Medical Trauma.
I enjoy working with preteens, teens, and adults. As a trauma therapist I utilize integrative trauma-focused techniques that go beyond traditional talk therapy. It is not easy to be vulnerable, therefore it is important to me that you feel safe while reflecting on past trauma. I hope to help you facilitate growth through healing and provide practical tools to overcome difficult barriers. I am experienced and trained in working with ADHD, Eating Disorders, Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Trauma, Relationship Trauma, and Medical Trauma.
Provide clients the best care possible, making them a highest priority in their well-being. Accessing available resources in helping the client to find a better self. My promise to take the journey with the client in their search of a better self. I am a student of my profession, and a student in life. There is no greater gift but to give ourselves to help those that may be seeking help. To follow the path of Jesus Christ by providing light, when others see darkness, to listen when they need someone to listen to them and to provide love, hope, and faith. If all you see is a shadow, then turn around you will see the light.
Provide clients the best care possible, making them a highest priority in their well-being. Accessing available resources in helping the client to find a better self. My promise to take the journey with the client in their search of a better self. I am a student of my profession, and a student in life. There is no greater gift but to give ourselves to help those that may be seeking help. To follow the path of Jesus Christ by providing light, when others see darkness, to listen when they need someone to listen to them and to provide love, hope, and faith. If all you see is a shadow, then turn around you will see the light.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.