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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor from South Louisiana. I love traveling, good food and dogs. I am a trauma informed therapist who believes we are all doing the best we can with what we have. Being kind to ourselves with a gentle push and a whole lot of grace is where I believe healing starts. I have worked in k-12 and higher education, in patient and outpatient substance use clinics, private practice and judicial settings. I am trained in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a few other treatment modalities. I look forward to going on this journey of healing with you.

My name is Toccara G. Jones. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); I have experience providing supportive counseling to individuals, families, and groups from middle childhood through late adulthood with presenting concerns of trauma, substance use, grief, and serious mental illness. I use Person-Centered Therapy along with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to explore, address, and challenge underlying issues causing distress and maladaptive behaviors. I believe that people are equipped with unique strengths and are innately resilient in overcoming their presenting concerns.

Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are. I believe that therapy is not “one size fits all” when it comes to the type of approach that is being used. Although my background and approach is deeply rooted in behavioral approaches, I recognize that therapy needs to be tailored and personalized to help you reach your goals and full potential. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have had the opportunity to work in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 5 years. I am professionally trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I believe we are all unique and pull from multiple theories to best fit each client. I am available Monday through Thursday 3am - 10am.

Many of us face challenges that can be stressful or cause strong emotional reactions. Oftentimes, we put ourselves last but I am here to remind you why it's important to take care of you first. Like our physical health, there are aspects of our mental health we need to understand and manage the best way we can to protect our emotional well-being from future problems. Whether you're having difficulty dealing with life stressors, navigating changes in a relationship or managing a mental health diagnosis; I am here to help you identify strategies that will provide balance and overall well-being. I use a combination of evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused therapy. I have experience in treating adolescents, teens, and adults in various settings ranging from community-based to in-patient psychiatric hospitals. Through a collaborative approach we will work through this together to find what works best for you.

Hello there! My name is Kimberly Clay. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana and Texas. I've always been sensitive to others and sought to help those in need. I have experience in working with a variety of children, teens, and adults and enjoy treating those with a history of traumatic experiences, loss and grief, alcohol and substance abuse issues, career difficulties, and mood issues. I use an eclectic, strength-based approach to reach the client where they are in their healing. Using a variety of evidenced based techniques, I will guide you to achieve your goals and gain in-depth understanding. This is your journey, let's get you to your desired destination.

Welcome my name is Kareem Hicks, and I commend anyone who desires to grow. Often, our environments & comfort zones may stagnate or stunt our growth. Whether it is a traumatic experience or merely trying to maneuver through daily life challenges, I will help you develop your resiliency. I will aid you in processes that will get you through the present and prepare you for the future. We will discover & develop protective factors by understanding the whole of you: body, soul, & mind. By taking a holistic approach to growth, I will assist you in the discovery of lifestyle changes & new ways of thinking that will maximize your potential.

Are you navigating significant changes in your life whether related to work, family/personal life, health or a combination of all three? Along with creating distraction and possibly causing difficulty concentrating, these changes can often introduce or increase feelings of worry and anxiety. If you're seeking thoughtful feedback in a judgement-free space, I am here to support you. Together, we will explore your challenges, gaining insight and perspective to create a path forward with solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Hi, I'm Dr. Darrian Dawson. I am is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am the clinical director/therapist of Darrian Dawson, LLC. In the past, I have worked for Tulane University as an adjunct professor, child protection agencies, mental health providers, partial hospital programs, and recovery management agencies. I have a strong passion for research, mental health advocacy, trauma recovery, and self-care. I believe that everyone deserves quality mental health care.

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.

Sometimes we need guidance and a different perspective to problems that we don't know how to solve. Life is about growing from past experiences and making positive changes towards goals. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with clients of all backgrounds. My therapeutic background includes person centered thinking, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and applied behavior analysis. My role is to guide you on your journey towards achieving goals. I know that reaching out for help can be scary. In times of need, it can be hard to know who you can trust. I offer a supportive environment where you will not feel judged. I want you to leave feeling stronger and empowered. Open to working with adolescents 15 years and older.

The foundation of my practice is based on the respect I have for my clients, and my therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs. As a trained and experienced therapist, I am not only technically objective, but also provide you with emotional nourishment and assistance as you work through problem areas in your life. Psychotherapy is about growth and transformation and equips you to overcome challenges impacting your family, job or relationships. My areas of expertise include addiction, relationship or job-related issues, depression, anxiety and stress. I employ solution focused therapy based on psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I am also a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to evaluate employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up, testing, and aftercare.

Long term problems do not necessarily require long term solutions. By employing the latest evidence based treatments, I aim to maximize durable change in the least amount of time. As my client, you will find me to be a patient & empathic listener. I strive to view life through your eyes so that I can be best positioned to help you attain rapid improvement. Together we will develop a plan that targets your areas of concern. As part of the therapy process, I will teach you empowering techniques that will enable you, after you leave therapy, to become your own master therapist to yourself. I utilize the latest innovations in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, as well as other approaches, to help clients resolve their issues as quickly as possible, saving you time and money. One of the exciting things about the therapy I employ is that problems start to be seen as opportunities for growth, rather than obstacles to happiness. My clinical experience is broad and varied. It ranges from those very significantly impaired by mental illness to clients seeking guidance in making a career choice. I also have training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced based short-term therapy. Open to working with children/adolescents 13 years and older.

I have 24 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. I've always been willing to take the time, get to know people individually and meet them where they are at. I specialize in treating individuals and couples with a history of depression and anxiety. I use a collaborative approach - you are the expert in you. Using a variety of evidenced based techniques, I will guide you to achieve your goals. I have extensive experience as a certified rehabilitation counselor, with a deep. As an expert in ADHD, I completed my dissertation on adult ADHD in 1998, and have since participated in drug studies, specifically focusing on Strattera. Additionally, I hold a professional certificate in Autism from UC Davis. This is your journey, let's get you to your desired destination.

Utilizing a collaborative approach, I’m passionate about helping Individuals develop and embrace a strong sense of autonomy. I work alongside you to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors in effort to increase confidence, self-awareness, and control over one's own life. Throughout the therapeutic process, I maintain that the client is the expert of themselves. I promote open dialogue and demonstrate unconditional positive regards towards all. ​ I employ a variety of theoretical approaches including, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution focused and an underlying strengths perspective with each intervention offered. With over 16 years of experience, I’m well-equipped to handle concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, adolescent struggles, self image concerns, adjustment struggles, and a plethora of other issues. I am excited to walk beside you as you continue your journey towards growth, change, and self-fulfillment.

For the past 9 years, I have helped children and families navigate life's difficulties through my work in domestic violence, homeless shelters, child abuse, and in schools. This work has equipped me with the tools to help alleviate client stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Session activities may include relaxation skills, meditation, mindfulness, problem solving, or learning a new skill. The most important thing here is the relationship, and I pride myself on building strong relationships with my clients through genuineness, support, and a touch of humor.

I specialize in women's mental health. I assist my female clients 18 yrs. and older by aiding them in facilitating the journey to wholeness and healthy state of wellbeing. With over 21 years of experience, I understand the complexities of issues like anxiety, depression, life transitions, and life struggles, and I am here to help you navigate them. My approach is collaborative and empowering, focusing on helping you find balance, resilience, and strength. Together, we will work toward achieving your personal goals and developing a sense of well-being and wholeness in your life. My approach is to help my clients become the best version of herself and succeed according to her standards, not the standards of society! I like to identify a woman's strengths and help her build on those strengths as she works through the healing and transformation process. I collaborate with my clients to implement techniques to maintain mental and emotional stability!

Seeking support to navigate life's challenges? I'm here for brave individuals, teens, and adults alike, ready to explore thoughts, emotions, and responses. Whether it's stress, anxiety, or past trauma, you desire a more fulfilling life. Be it a significant transition, like graduation or a new job, or coping with loss, I offer a non-judgmental space for emotional well-being. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional in Louisiana and Texas, I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and college mental health. In my virtual practice, I empower individuals to thrive amid life's challenges. Taking the step into therapy is courageous. I provide a safe space for your unique feelings, employing an evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. Reach out, and let's embark on this journey to healing and growth.

Hello, I'm Dennis Alvarez PsyD, LPC. Counseling should encourage and challenge individuals to meet their fullest potential by addressing their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. When I work with clients, I like to help them understand how and why certain behaviors or patterns occur. I work with individuals with a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues. Unfortunately, these issues often lead to problems with relationships at home, work or school. Sometimes, people will have physical or somatic symptoms that can result in chronic health problems. Much of my previous research focused on the long-term effects of trauma and how it can lead to physical symptoms or illnesses. In my practice, I use an integrative approach to treatment. I utilize a variety of modalities, including CBT, Individual/Adlerian psychology, and Neurofeedback, to help clients manage or alleviate their symptoms.

My name is Frederica Johnson, LPC, NCC. I am also a National Certified Counselor. I have worked in the mental health field for over 13 years now and my expertise is related to working with individuals who are experiencing grief, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, self-esteem issues, etc. I specialize in working with all ages. My therapeutic focus is person-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, in which my clients are able to fully express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment without judgment. My goal is to assist individuals in working towards fulfilling their fullest potential by successfully accomplishing goals that will help them to gain a new perspective on life.

I lead off a cognitive behavioral therapeutic (CBT) approach. This approach supports my passion for helping others overcome negative thoughts (beliefs), patterns, and/or behaviors. My ultimate goal is to create a sound therapeutic relationship that will help each client reach their full potential and level of wholeness. My journey to becoming an LPC began after receiving my master's degree in psychology in 2012 while working in corporate America. I left my then-salaried position in 2013 to pursue a position with a mental health rehabilitation clinic, which led me to pursue my clinical mental health counseling degree and put me on the path to licensure. Since then, I have had the pleasure of working with many clients of all ages. This path has also afforded me the opportunity to work with college students and college athletes helping them to understand who they are on their journey to becoming while overcoming the challenges of life to include mental blocks and/or challenges.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialized in assisting women who are facing challenges in their relationships, struggling with self esteem, or navigating the complexities of anxiety and depression. Whether you are dealing with unresolved interpersonal conflicts, feeling overwhelmed by life's demand, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to support you in creating meaningful change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic relationship issues, my goal is to help you gain insight, build coping skills, and achieve the personal growth you deserve. Together, we will support the root cause of your struggles and work towards solutions that brings lasting relief. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence based therapy techniques. I am also a Certified Anger Management Therapist. We'll explore new ways to approach old patterns and move forward in a way that aligns with you.

Are you struggling with grief, stress, anxiety, or depression. You are not alone, and there is always support. I will help you navigate through those difficult roadblocks and put you back on the path of a meaningful and satisfying life, and to be your best self. I provide empowerment through the strength perspective and also a genuinely caring, and a safe therapeutic relationship that is free of judgement in order for you to be transparent, authentic in sharing you life experiences. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety ,depression, or coping with life transitions and losses, or you might feel like you are stuck. I am here to support you every step of the way. I am a dedicated clinician with more than 10 years of experience in a variety of behavioral/ mental health concerns. I enjoy helping people overcome the challenges that inevitably occur in life. My goal is to provide you with guidance, skills, and education to deal with the challenges and help you move forward.

I am a mental health professional living in Louisiana, but licensed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in both Louisiana and Texas. I have approximately 20 years of experience working with clients of various ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. I have worked with clients with a wide variety of concerns including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and phase of life issues (i.e. stress related to divorce, mid-life crisis, work/life balance, aging concerns, etc.) I have also worked with and been a part of a military family. My therapy style is very warm and relational. I believe that everyone has a right to seek their highest level of functioning and I am always happy to assist anyone with that goal in mind. My therapeutic approach is primarily client-centered with a strong influence of the cognitive behavioral approach. I will work with you in a manner that best meets your needs and moves you toward your personal goals.

Choosing therapy with me is like inviting me as a guide to walk together with you for a while as you travel your life path. I will meet you with compassion wherever you now find yourself. We will create a safe place where you will be free to share vulnerable authenticity, helping you discover where you want to go from here on the trails of your life-long learning adventures. Learning practical tools will provide opportunities for you to practice those skills to create comforting shelters for your internal self amid life’s storms. When the terrain is rough, the choice to enhance your stability with an illuminating walking stick of hope can help you persevere as you find your way. As you come to embrace curiosity while you mindfully travel on, you are likely to experience more enthusiasm as well as greater peace, joy and fulfillment – becoming more fully aware of appreciating yourself, others and your unique life journey day by day.

I specialize in helping adults and adolescents transform their lives from ‘survive’ to THRIVE! Whether you feel stuck, discouraged or unsatisfied, it’s easy to get caught in survival mode. You may even wonder if you’ll ever feel joy again, which can leave you feeling hopeless and helpless. Perhaps it’s depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or relationship challenges holding you back. Finding the right therapist can seem scary because you want to make sure you choose someone who you truly connect with. What if achieving your ideal life wasn’t as hard as you think? Imagine breaking through the barriers holding you back, allowing you to unlock your true potential. With the right keys, you can feel confident to overcome life’s challenges, which will lead to personal growth and self-empowerment I know that no single approach is the right one for every individual and therefore my approach is eclectic. I integrate several approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to name a few. Open to working with adolescents 13 years and older.

Welcome! My name is Dr. Melissa Hurley, and for the past 25 years I have been helping people solve problems, cope with everyday life, and realize their full potential while dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, bipolar illness, grief and loss, career crises, sexual identity, ADHD and more. The first step, reaching out for help, can feel overwhelming. However, rest assured: when you are ready to make that leap, I will be here with a soft place for you to land. I believe every human being is worthy, unique, and deserving of compassion and respect. As such, my practice is based upon a blend of cognitive-behavioral and humanistic therapies. Here we will determine your specific, individual needs and develop a partnership within which you can safely explore your concerns and achieve your goals. Ours will be a warm, welcoming therapeutic environment within which real growth and change can occur. Let’s work together to create a better future for you. All the best!

I am a licensed psychologist with more than ten years of clinical experience working with adults in a variety of settings. I specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and trauma-related disorders, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and identity and adjustment/transition issues. I practice from a strength-based approach using a multicultural lens that takes into account how our intersecting identities, past experiences, and systems can affect our thoughts, feelings, and reactions. I work collaboratively with clients to identify unhelpful patterns and develop healthy coping strategies to live a life that is consistent with their values.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, it's time to get empowered. You're capable of so much more than you know. Let's turn your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. In solution-focused therapy, we work together to create a life that's worth celebrating. We can't change difficult events from the past, but the lessons they hold are keys to becoming who we're meant to be. I love witnessing clients achieve their purpose in daily life. In truth, it's what we're all designed to do. I work best with adults of all ages who suffer depression, anxiety and troubles navigating life transitions. I have a passion for helping those who suffer chronic pain and illnesses. I particularly enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBT+ community. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I'm ready to partner with you. Let's do this.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing out-patient mental health services in Northern Virginia since 2007. I diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders in adolescents and adults. During therapy, I create an environment where people feel safe and comfortable while managing difficult situations. I assist them with developing ways to learn and recognize beneficial patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. therapy from the following perspectives to help individuals use their inherent strengths to improve their quality of life. As a veteran with more than 20 years of military service, I seek to help service members, veterans and their family members work through post-deployment psychological problems and other adjustment concerns. Treating veterans and nonveterans with trauma related anxiety and depression is also an area of specialization.

I am integrative in my approach to therapy and work with female clients ages 12 and older who are dealing with a wide variety of issues. My approach encompasses care of the body, mind, and spirit. I have been working in the mental health field for 26 years and have been a professional counselor for 18 years. I was drawn to the field of counseling after taking a psychology class in high school and dealing with anxiety and depression myself over the years. I wanted to be able to help people overcome their challenges so that they could lead productive and happy lives. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and private practice. Working in hospitals and residential treatment settings afforded me the opportunity to meet and work with clients struggling with a wide range of issues. In addition to being a professional counselor, I am also board-certified in telemental health, and have earned certification as a master addiction counselor.