"Whether you're facing overwhelming stress, coping with a painful or unhealthy relationship or hoping to break free of self-defeating behavior patterns, the decision to seek psychotherapy is a sign of courage. In fact, the act of seeking help is, itself, a sign of hope. When I first meet with a client, I listen to understand what you want to change in your life. Then, through building insight and identifying effective action, I walk along the path of healing with you."

"The purpose of therapy is to restore the client to a healthy state of life by helping to remove barriers that may hinder this process. I specialize in the mental health care of children, adults, couples and families. My services include individual, group, AA, marriage counseling and family therapy. Parent training, workshops, play therapy sessions and prevention groups are also offered. I have over twelve years experience working within the field of mental health in multiple capacities. I utilize a number of therapeutic techniques and interventions that are tailored to the the client. I'm an Independent Assessor, Clinical Supervisor and Community Based Care Manager."

"I see counseling as a process in which the clients and I, having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problematic situations, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I work with clients in a variety of formats, including individuals, couples, families and groups. I see clients ages 14+ from a variety of different backgrounds."

"I am an experienced therapist, having been in practice in the Grater Baton Rouge area for 27 years. I have worked in various practice settings including home based services, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), employee assistance programs (EAP), and outpatient private practice services. I have been successful in working with individuals, couples, and families with a wide variety of presenting problems including emotional, behavioral, relationship, and substance abuse issues. I hold two licenses in the State of Louisiana including Licensed Professional Counselor (Lic# 1734) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic# 99). I am also a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)."

"Is your relationship struggling or is something going on in your family or with someone you care about that seems out of control? This may even include substance use or abuse. Regardless, of how difficult things may be, our agency is clinically diverse and provides comprehensive treatment for the most complex issues, including alcohol and substance abuse. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have helped families just like yours for over 20 years and I can help you too. There is hope for your situation and I can help you find it."

"Are you struggling with life's curve balls? Is your child or teenager angry, defiant, stressed, or depressed? Is your relationship an emotional roller-coaster? Are you looking for better ways to co-parent? If so, we will work together to find a solution that meets your needs!"

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience in mental health.I believe that through the collaboration of medication, education, therapy and healthy living that one learns to overcome struggles with mental illness, trauma, behavior and personality. I operate from the strengths perspective and strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment to facilitate behavioral change. I strongly believe in achieving balance through healthy living, spiritual health, emotional health, and social health. I encourage all of my clients to work on achieving balance in their lives and to live based upon their personal values."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping you navigate through the challenges of life. My desire is to walk with you in life's most difficult times in order for you to receive healing, clarity, and peace. I aim to foster a caring, safe, and trusting environment to support positive growth. I have experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and adults dealing with emotional, spiritual, behavioral, and relationship concerns. I utilize a variety of approaches and methods in order to meet your unique needs and receive optimal benefit from your time in counseling."

"I specialize in the assessment and treatment of learning difficulties, including those caused by AD/HD. My approach to academic difficulties goes beyond the limited information contained in a diagnosis. I identify the specific causes of learning problems that can be targeted with academic therapy or accommodations in the classroom. I provide detailed interventions and recommendations that target specific cognitive processes (e.g., working memory, processing speed, planning, organization, etc.), higher level language and comprehension skills, and basic academic skills required for efficient learning. I use the latest research on individual differences to tailor interventions."

"It is an honor to walk with individuals through their most difficult, anxiety provoking and painful times in life- in a safe, non-judgmental, and non-biased atmosphere. My goal is to collaboratively identify personal strengths, extract meaning, utilize effective coping skills, and develop a new understanding of self, in order to help you get the most out of life. The therapeutic alliance is built on trust, immediacy, and honest, open communication. Even if the process is new to you - if you are ready to honestly face your life circumstances, fears, anxieties, and choices - I am ready to assist you."

"Trying to manage the stress in our relationships can be overwhelming, frustrating, and painful. Are you questioning the commitment you made, and wondering if things can get any better? Did an event happen causing your relationship to change? Do you want to take the next step in your commitment, but would like to identify strengths and examine potential roadblocks before moving forward? Maybe you're doing well, but could strengthen intimacy, communication, or understanding within your relationship. No matter what is bringing you to counseling, I am honored you are sharing your intimate struggles with me as you move forward."

"I believe in incorporating family participation to insure a healthy balance between recovery, family, and career. It's been my experience that counseling from a holistic approach focuses on the core beliefs and associated behaviors contributing to the issues we struggle with daily in our lives.I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored in order to better understand the client's problems and to develop solutions. I work with a variety of formats, including individually, as couples, and as families."

"Are you facing a difficult time? Are you stuck in emotional pain and ready to do something about it? Are you dealing with a traumatic event & unclear how to get through it? Are you tired of having unhealthy relationships? Would you like to discover tools to become your best self? Counseling provides the tools and answers to get through these type of difficult questions/circumstances. It is time for you to live your best life!! As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over seven years experience, I would like to take the journey with you in discovering your best life."

"Ready to reclaim your life? I offer specialized treatment for anxiety, panic, depression, and issues related to surviving traumatic experiences. My approach is based on the most current and valid research findings, with a good dose of warmth and support. My goal is to help you develop skills to overcome your symptoms and enhance the rest of your life."

"For over 30 years I have been an advocate for children and families in need of mental health services. It has been gratifying to provide a milieu of services that has effectively met the needs of my clients. The knowledge I have acquired has been recognized by the Office Of Juvenile Justice, Department Of Children and Family Services, and Family Roads as a sound clinical practice."

"I am licensed as a Professional Counselor (#2810) by the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Louisiana State University in 2001. The theoretical basis for my counseling services is based on the cognitive-behavioral model. That is, patterns of thoughts and actions are explored in order to better understand the client's issues. I frequently integrate other theoretical approaches. My counseling services are offered on an individual basis, couple, family, and group."

"I completed my Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services Counseling tract at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in spring 2008 as well as my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Speech in spring 2005. In March 2011 I earned my Licensure. I've worked for the past ten years in the mental health/counseling field with experienced work in a therapeutic girl's residential facility, mental health rehabilitation agency, alternative school for juvenile offenders, and a college counseling program as a Direct Child Care Attendant, Counselor, Assessor, and Clinical Director."

"Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed, easily agitated, hopeless, or helpless about past or current life events? Maybe you are working through a recent life changing experience such as being impacted by recent flooding and hurricanes. Perhaps you're going through a divorce, or potential breakup. If you are in active recovery and need a counselor who can offer you accountability -- Ubiquitous Counseling Services, LLC (UCS) would love to offer a safe and confidential place to assist you in accomplishing inner serenity for mental, physical, and spiritual wellness."

"You had a long day and lie down at night to sleep, but have trouble turning off your mind. You think about everything that happened that day - what you did and what you said. "What ifs" start going through your mind like a tape on repeat and the anxiety begins to build. You worry about tomorrow. You worry about what people thought of you, and the insecurities about not being enough leave you feeling sad and frustrated."

"I enjoy working with clients who are in need of developing coping skills which enable them to function more healthily and happily in their lives. My goal is to help relieve dysfunctional patterns that are preventing a client from reaching their potential in life. Discovering roadblocks to a client's need to move forward in life is especially interesting to me. Building a relationship with a client is very rewarding to me, because our best work is accomplished when I can gain the trust and respect of a client and therefore assist the person in moving toward the goals that we set in therapy."