Parenting Therapists in River Ridge, LA

Accepting new clients! I help with a range of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, work stress, life transitions, family or other relationship stress, and body image concerns. I also specialize in infant and infant mental health. Are you struggling with mom guilt? Or maybe your parenting journey hasn't gone the way you expected: maybe you're facing infertility, pregnancy complications, a NICU stay, or pregnancy loss. Are you worried about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or birth trauma?

Is the way you and your partner and/or family relate to each other problematic? I can help. I am specially trained to work with you from a systemic lens to help your identify resources that can be helpful. I believe you have within yourself and your life the resources to successfully make beneficial changes in your life. I utilize a variety of systemically based interventions to help invoke change in my clients. This incudes assigning homework to be completed before the next session.

Welcome and thank you for your consideration! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Louisiana and also board certified by The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). I love the work that I do and am passionate about joining with individuals to address their concerns.I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

CLIENTS: tots, kids, teens... and their parents too! ISSUES: social, emotional, behavioral, academics, parenting, and family functioning. GOALS: self-awareness, self-regulation, self-acceptance, autonomy. HOW: Working from a firm foundation of respect for the dignity of the individual in the client-therapist relationship, I help clients develop mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. By providing a safe, confidential, warm and empathetic counseling experience, my clients' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored, understood, and improved so life can be enjoyed once again.

We often find ourselves moving through life feeling disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. As your therapist, I'm here to help you manage anxiety, reconnect to your values, and empower you to take meaningful steps towards your goals through our therapeutic alliance. My ideal client populations are teens, young adults, and adults. I help people struggling with anxiety and depression and relationship concerns. I also work with couples hoping to bring healing to their relationship. I especially love helping people with parenting concerns.

Are you a caregiver trying to balance the stresses of life while providing for someone you love? Maybe you are a parent to a child going through difficult behaviors, feelings, or health concerns. Or maybe you are recently caring for your own parents or spouse and you are trying to figure out how to navigate this. Life is full of challenges, changes, and transitions and It can be hard to find our way through it. Sometimes we can feel alone in our struggle and it can be overwhelming to know where to start in this process. I believe one of the most important factors in overcoming our struggles is connection and support.

As a therapist with 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve a healthier state of mind. We provide telehealth sessions only, as telehealth has become an increasingly popular option for clients seeking counseling from the comfort of their own homes/offices. Embracing Life Counseling utilizes a holistic approach to treatment; addressing anxiety, depression, and stress management through evidence-based therapies which acknowledge the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. We believe true healing comes from addressing the root causes of mental health issues, rather than simply treating symptoms.

Working with children, youth and their families is a passion of mine. While all children experience challenges in life, some children have a more difficult time overcoming these challenges. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in work with children from infancy through adolescence on issues affecting social, emotional, and academic performance. As a child and adolescent psychologist, I help children understand their feelings and how to express their feelings in healthy ways. I work collaboratively with families to improve children's self-esteem, emotion regulation, and social skills with a treatment plan customized to each child.

Dr. Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor at Vaughn Therapeutic Collective. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents. Dr. Vaughn provides the following clinical services: Individual Therapy, Play Therapy, Parent Child Interactional Therapy, Autplay, Telehealth, Mental Health Consultation to local schools. Dr. Vaughn has years of experience providing clinical services to those with ADHD, anxiety, autism (level 1), adjustment disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, dysregulation issues, and other developmental disorders.

I work with individuals (10+), couples, and families who are looking to take steps toward healthier relationships and increased wellness. When working with children, I view the child as a member of the family and not in isolation. As a result, parents will be included in sessions. I also enjoy working on parent-child relationships from the parent side, helping parents to form healthier relationships with their children and improve the overall wellbeing of their families and home lives. I have experience with depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting struggles, family and relationship issues.

I believe we all have the ability to grow, heal, make mindset shifts, and build support systems to find more balance in life. I genuinely enjoy working to help people make connections, gain insight, build skills, and feel better. With over 15 years of experience, most of my work has centered around supporting families through periods of high conflict, loss, trauma, and transition. I specialize in therapy for teens, couples counseling, parenting & coparenting, and blended family work. I work from a place of understanding that unique dynamics call for unique solutions.

I believe in a collaborative approach where I can meet you where you are and work to build a trusting, compassionate relationship. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore and examine how to live your best life. To that end, my therapeutic approach is informed by strength-based, client-centered, positive psychology, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. What this means is that we’ll work together to identify tools that you can use to address your life’s stressors. Ultimately, this will help provide you with both practical short term solutions as well as long term personal growth.

Counsel NOLA strives to empower individuals, couples and families to manage difficult life transitions. Modern living can take a significant toll on our well being and relationships. Since 2014, Counsel NOLA has offered a variety of counseling services that reflect our singular focus in helping individuals and families remain safe, connected and thriving. We use techniques that have been shown to be effective and provide services that help keep families out of more restrictive interventions. We strive to enhance each parents’ ability to make decisions, communicate better with their children, and be more intentional in their part.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Orleans. I strongly believe that a developmental perspective is important when working with clients in therapy. A young child practicing social skills and working to connect with peers, a child entering adolescence and exploring his identity, or a parent with a new baby all represent life transitions that are part of the normal developmental landscape.

Taylor Roniger is a therapist experiened in dealing with problems of childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and parenting. She treats a range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, anger, social skill deficits, depression, grief, divorce, and trauma. She strives to help clients develop stronger, more positive relationships with their families, and with families to change and grow in ways that support all of its members.

Life during parenthood can be beautiful but also extremely challenging. Feeling stressed, anxious, hyper vigilant, angry, worried, sad, burnt out, spread too thin, unsupported, or just not like yourself can add to the already challenging job set before you as a parent, but there is hope. You are not alone in feeling this way, and you do not need to continue feeling this way. I understand that you want to be able to enjoy your parenthood journey, and life, once again, and I will guide you to relief, clarity, and healing through warmth, understanding, and treatment methods designed specifically for parents.

Your authentic self is waiting to burst free. You don't have to figure everything out on your own. Problems will always present and often times pile on. Everyone needs a safe place to unpack and organize. We inhabit a full world where loneliness is at an all time high. Take this step for yourself. Life is challenging at best, but even when life's great there is room for growth. I am personally and professionally invested in the betterment of others. Whether you are seeking confidence, coping skills, better relationships, to process trauma or any life experience, It's my privilege to help you see how resilient and capable you are.