Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA

The innovations of our modern world bring new forms of stress while intensifying those which already exist. Hours of the day are spent in grueling stop and go traffic, and to advance one's education or career often requires uprooting from what is known and setting up in a completely new place. People are working more hours than ever before, while cost of living, overpopulation, and globalization heighten the stress of just trying to get by. With change comes the pain of adapting to the way the world is now, often so different from just a few short years ago.

Teenage years and young adulthood can be very difficult to navigate. You are trying to figure out who you are, what kind of friends you want, what to do about your family, and where you are going in life.Growing up in New Orleans as a black woman with a visual impairment, I have experienced the struggles of finding that exact taks. You want to move forward in peace and confidence. Therapy can be helpful in understanding and overcoming the obstacles that come up in everyday life. It is important to feel comfortable enough with your therapist to open up in order to heal and collaboratively find positive solutions to attain your goals

The everyday hardships we face along with the evolving pandemic has challenged and changed our lives in ways previously unimagined. Therapy can be a powerful tool to develop insight, learn valuable coping skills, and foster resiliency. I am passionate about empowering individuals who have felt unseen, misunderstood, marginalized, and voiceless. I find joy in helping people gain a greater sense of self-worth and confidence, find meaning and purpose, and courageously tell their story. My goal as a therapist is to help you live a transformed, empowered life and find the courage to be your authentic self.

TODAY'S COUNSELORS ARE VITAL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY TEAM. THEY HELP ALL PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMIC/CAREER ACHIEVEMENT, PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, TRAUMA, DIVORCE, GRIEF, FAMILY COUNSELING, COUPLES' COUNSELING, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT... She primarily works with children ages 10-15 with various modalities of therapy including, but not limited to play therapy, talk therapy, art therapy and music therapy and their family members. She also specializes in couples' and family therapy.

In the turbulence of our ever changing world, stress, anxiety, trauma and depression are ever present. I will be in your corner to empathically support and push you to attain stability, resiliency, and a greater ability be present and enjoy life. With an approach grounded in psychobiology and evidence-based holistic modalities, I will work with you to identify issues and unhealthy habits in order to develop systems that incorporate exercise, organization, thought restructuring, and practical problem solving. I am well versed in ADHD, depression, OCD, PTSD, substance use, men's health, gender and relationship issues.

Starting to look for help is difficult; I hope I can assist you in reaching your wellness goals. Counseling is a team effort between client and therapist. Together, we can address a wide range of topics and issues to ultimately achieve a better quality of life for you. I am trained in many types of evidence based therapies, and will utilize a multi- modal approach that will suit you, to get you to where you want to be.

I have the highest regard for the path you are walking. I am an insightful, affordable, compassionate facilitator who will help you rediscover lost perspectives and new ways to make sense of your life. My techniques are innovative and practical, and filled with enlightening tools to find the buried treasure inside yourself.... We're all used to communicating in the ways we grew up with, but come discover more ways to communicate about important issues to upgrade and enrich your life. I can help you clear historic hurdles that have held you back for decades. Stop the Guessing Game and become the wise CEO inside of yourself again.