Lake Area Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (337) 509-3319

Life can be overwhelming. Whether you're facing recent loss, fear of the unknown, or challenges in relationships, finances, family, or career—or maybe you need a little encouragement from an understanding and empathetic counselor—Lake Area Counseling is here for you. We are a Christian counseling clinic and believe Jesus Christ is, ultimately, the hope for every difficult situation and every lingering wound. Grounded in Biblical principles, our counselors come from a variety of faith backgrounds with one common goal: ministering hope and healing through Christ. For non-religious clients, we also offer traditional therapy options.
We offer compassionate, clinically-sound counseling with evidence-based practices and the option to integrate a clear Biblical framework for those who want to incorporate their faith. Our team of compassionate clinicians serve kids, teens, individuals, couples, and families in a variety of life challenges and transitions.
Feel free to call, text, email, or visit our website for more information.
Call or Email Lake Area Counseling & Wellness now for a free 15 minute consultation - (337) 509-3319
Let's Connect (337) 509-3319

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $69
- Couple Sessions $100
Payment Methods
Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Lake Area Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (337) 509-3319
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Louisiana / 6535 Joel Daugherty
- In Practice for 6 years
Licensed Professional Counselor: Joel Daugherty
Education and Years In Practice
Lake Area Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (337) 509-3319
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Christian counseling
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Lake Area Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (337) 509-3319
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
- Gottman Method
- Intervention
Lake Area Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (337) 509-3319
Location
Nearby Areas
Lake Area Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (337) 509-3319