Top in-person Louisiana children therapists who accept cash payments

I am a licensed Professional Counselor and a Qualified Family and Divorce Mediator, and Parenting Coordinator. I received my Master's degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College and my mediation training through The Mediation Institute. My experience is working with children (using play therapy), adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize working with children, adolescents, young adults and adult issues. In my practice I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Person Centered, Solution Focus and Reality Therapies when working with my clients. My main focus when helping my clients is to use an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping my clients understand how their thoughts, feelings and behaviors are interconnected, so they cane begin to make targeted change. I provide In-person, Virtual and telehealth counseling sessions.

My pragmatic approach is based on the belief that each client is unique and deserves to be treated as such. I believe that clients can gain agency via self-awareness and knowledge. As a empathetic person, my ultimate purpose is to encourage others to reach their full potential as human beings and to take joy in the process of growing as they travel through life. I encourage my clients to find their own strength throughout therapy, while also guiding them along a secure route of introspection. It is my life's mission to encourage others to recognize their inherent worth and live life to the fullest. Having helped people of all ages and walks of life, I am well-versed in the diagnosis and treatment of addiction, mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. Open to seeing children and adolescents ages 10 and up.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), with board approved clinical supervisor (BACS) status in the state of Louisiana. I am also licensed to work independently in the state of Mississippi. My work has varied over my twenty plus years as a social worker. My experiences have afforded me to work with all groups within several contexts (i.e. crisis counseling, medical/primary care, mental healthcare, workforce development). I am especially skilled at working with adult individuals experiencing anxiety and depression My approach to therapy is person-centered and my treatment methods are customized to fit your particular needs. Whether it be problem-solving around a recent life event, phase of life adjustment or long-standing issues that you are challenged with; I am committed to working with you to bring about resolution. I use evidence-based treatment methods within a personalized framework that is sensitive to your lived experience; cultural, ethnic and geographic perspective. I believe that most people are equipped with the talents and skills needed for emotional and mental well-being in life, but sometimes require assistance to realize and actualize those talents and skills. My life's work has been and will continue to be helping others. My goal is to help others to refine and focus their innate power in such a way that it brings about positive growth and change; that mentally and emotionally empowers one to become the very best version of themselves. Lastly, I enjoy my work and am both eager and honored to help you along life's journey.

Hello My name is Gerquel Bowman. I am a LPC who enjoys helping others. I have been a License Professional Counselor for 2 years. The population I served are children, adolescents and adults. I specialized in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorder, Life Issues, Women Issues, and Trauma. My theoretical framework is Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and Mindfulness Technique. One important thing I emphasized in my therapeutic model is building rapport. Building rapport with your therapist is everything. This is important because it does affect one's treatment outcome. I always focus on the client's well being and what can make them a better person as well.

Hey there, I'm Jowanna, and I'm so thrilled to connect with you! As a Licensed Professional Counselor here in Louisiana, my mission is to create a space where you feel genuinely supported and understood. Being a National Certified Counselor means I've gone the extra mile to meet rigorous national standards, all with the goal of providing you the best care possible. In our journey together, I draw on a variety of therapeutic tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology. These aren't just fancy terms – they're tools designed to help you navigate life's twists and turns with resilience and strength. I also love incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy into our sessions. It's an approach that brings together the best of different therapeutic worlds to help you live your best life. I'm here for you every step of the way, and I can't wait to embark on this journey of growth and healing together.

Let's face it... Shift happens! We all experience moments, events, and situations that seem to knock us off our center such as marriage, divorce, pregnancy, parenthood, loss, career transitions, becoming an adult, health diagnosis, and retirement... to name a few! When these shifts happen, we desperately wish our responsibilities would pause for a minute while we find our footing, but they don’t. We must keep working, loving, and living through it all! But you do not have to do it alone! I am dedicated to helping my clients release self-judgment, learn how to regulate their nervous system, and free themselves from old ways of existing to access the strength and inner resolve needed to live each day in prosperity. My approach is gentle, yet honest, utilizing a combination of cognitive and somatic therapies. I view each client through a humanistic and multicultural lens. When I'm not in session you can find me running behind my 4-year-old or enjoying a good meal with friends!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25+ years of experience. I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults and families over most of those years. However, my practice is not devoted solely to children and adolescents, I also see many adults experiencing difficulties with depression and/or anxiety. Many of the clients I serve may be struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), parental divorce, depression anger issues, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I work with parents extensively, while working with their children to find strategies that are age appropriate and suitable to meet their needs. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and therapeutic environment that offers practical behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. My extensive experiences providing positive youth development that focuses on reducing violence has prepared me to work with a very diverse group. My practice is unique in that I aim to provide treatment during evening hours and Saturdays. I provide service in an office setting, and tele-health.

With over 10 years of experience, I am a client-centered, strengths-based therapist who acknowledges you are the expert of your life. I provide an open, safe, and non-judgmental space to voice your thoughts, emotions, or fears. Together we will explore how you cope with life changes or transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, etc. and build the appropriate “tool box” for you to tackle these challenges. You will become more effective in your personal and work life. Therapy is a partnership, and together I will help you reach positive outcomes to create everlasting change in your life. I am trained in several modalities but mostly practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is experienced working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and presenting with various concerns such as relationship conflict (work and personal), family dynamics, cultural factors, medical illness, loneliness, substance abuse and life transitions to name a few.

Feeling overwhelmed? Want to make changes but not sure where to start? Do things feel out of control? Finding a good fit with a therapist can play a vital role in getting more of what you want in life. I see myself as someone who guides and facilitates a committed, compassionate and confidential space where we can clarify what is most important to you, and discover the blocks that get in the way of having the life that you want. I work with individuals: teens and adults. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment, which helps you get to the root of the difficulties that are interfering with love, work, and play - the basic ingredients of a satisfying life. I am also accepting child custody clients for supervised visitation and parenting coordination. I have been doing therapy for over 8 years. I have experience working at River Oaks Hospital and maintaining a private practice.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor from Louisiana, currently residing in Colorado, who has diverse experience in the mental health field including working in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, parish jail system, college office of disability services, and private practice. The age of clients I have worked with range from 6 years old to 97 years young. I am passionate about helping others learn boundary setting, mindfulness, self-care, and authenticity through a collaborative, client-centered approach. I love cooking for family and friends, traveling, CrossFit, and exploring outdoors. “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” –E.E. Cummings Open to working with children/adolescents 12 years and older.